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- Each student is a valued and respected member of the school community regardless of ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual, gender, religious, socio-economic differences, and/or special needs
- All students, K-12, are entitled to receive comprehensive guidance programming related to their academic, personal/social, and career development
- Each student is entitled to receive prevention, intervention, and/or responsive services according to their developmental needs
- Professional school counselors must advocate on the students’ behalf as needs arise
- All students are entitled to access to a state-certified, master’s-degree-level school counselor who will provide services to assist them in reaching their maximum growth potential
I also believe that a comprehensive
school counseling program should:
- Be planned and approved by district school counseling teams in coordination with other school, parent or guardian, and community representatives
- Be data-driven, with results leading to the creation of improved services that better meet the needs of the student population
- Be evaluated by the counseling supervisor and counseling advisory board
And that all counselors must:
- Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Receive training to further their professional development and receive ACT 48 credits within the specified period of time
- Provide leadership within the school district and surrounding community
