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School counseling has undergone a transformation from a program of entitlement to one of performance and continuous improvement. What is working with and for students? School counselors now focus on improved student results that measure the impact of goals and objectives. The essential question becomes” How has student academic achievement improved as a result of what counselors do”?
School counselors must use data to assess student needs, establish measurable goals, and measure the results of guidance and counseling activities. This helps to ensure accountability. Data is collected, disaggregated, and analyzed to determine areas of student strength and areas in need of improvement. Gathering and analyzing school data identifies the trends and concerns that establish a proactive school counseling program.
Among possible data sources for counselor use are:
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has identified four counselor skills that help to articulate the new role of school counselors. They are:
RLOACS Guidance Services program is based on the South Carolina Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program. Both models emphasize the importance of the following basic tenets:
The RLOACS comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program is an integral part of the total educational program.