American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National School Counseling Model, 2003

District 11 Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Development Guide

Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Overview
Four Components of a Comprehensive Counseling Program
GUIDANCE CURRICULUM

INDIVIDUAL PLANNING

RESPONSIVE SERVICES

SYSTEM SUPPORT

Provides guidance content in a

systematic way for the purpose of skill
development and application of skills
learned

Assists students in planning,

monitoring, and managing their
educational, personal/social, and
career development goals

Addresses the immediate concerns of

learners. The purpose is prevention,
intervention, and referral as
needed

Includes program, staff, and school

support activities and services. The
purpose is to provide leadership and
support in program delivery

Topics Addressed:

Topics Addressed:

Topics Addressed:

Topics Addressed:

Academic Development

Skill development

Planning course of study

Employment skill development

Workforce Preparation

Transitions
Career Development

Secondary and Post-Secondary

Academic Development

Academics

Attendance

Behavior

Drop-out prevention

Special needs

Accommodations
Career Planning

Secondary and Post-Secondary

Guidance program development,

implementation, and assessment
Parent education
Faculty/administrator consultation
Staff development for educators
Counselor professional development
Incorporation of educational initiatives
into one of the four guidance
components
Research and publishing
Community outreach
Public relations
Building Assistance Teams
Crisis Management Plan
Comprehensive Study Skills program
School Improvement initiatives
Special initiatives to address behavior
and learning

Planning
Career awareness
Career exploration
Career decision-making
Career transitions

Personal/Social Development

Goal Setting

Diversity Awareness

Character education

Violence prevention

Substance abuse prevention

Academic Development
Setting and following educational
goals

Transitioning needs
3-Year and 4-Year course plans
Alternative education options

Career Development
Secondary and Post-Secondary
Planning

Career assessments
Job shadowing, mentors,
internships, apprenticeships

Personal/Social Development
All topics under Guidance
Curriculum in an individual and
more personalized setting

Planning
Assist in identification of
support systems
Addressing special needs

Personal/Social Development

Peer conflicts

Coping with stress

Crisis management

Grief/loss/death

Relationship concerns

Abuse

Substance Abuse

Counselor Role

Counselor Role

Counselor Role

Counselor Role

Classroom instruction
Leadership and consultation
Structured Groups

Assessment
Planning and placement
Individual conference planning,
implementation, and assessment

Individual and small group, crisis

and developmental counseling
Consultation
Referral to outside agencies

Provide leadership, facilitative, and

organization skills in:
Program management
Leadership and consultation

Alignment with SIP and DIP

Alignment with SIP and DIP

Alignment with SIP and DIP

Alignment with SIP and DIP

Secondary and Post-Secondary

plans and skills in place as
measured by:
Credit Deficiency rates decreased
Successful promotion to HS
Graduation rate increased
Drop-out rate decreased

Secondary and Post-Secondary

plans and skills in place as
measured by:
Credit Deficiency rates decreased
Successful promotion to HS
Graduation rate increased
Drop-out rate decreased

Academic time and skills

maximized as measured by:
Successful promotion to HS
Graduation rate increased
Drop-out rate decreased

School and Department

Improvement Plan goals met