School counselors help all students: 

• apply academic achievement strategies 

• manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills 

• plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, workforce) 

• individual student academic planning and goal-setting 

• school counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards 

• short-term counseling to students 

• referrals for long-term support 

• collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/ community for student success 

• advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings 

• data analysis to identify student issues, needs, and challenges 

• acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students