School Counseling School Counseling Consultant - Cynthia Floyd NC Professional School Counseling Standards NCDPI School Counseling Google Site A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of the school’s academic mission. School Counselors participate as members of the educational team and use skills of leadership, advocacy and collaboration to create an environment that promotes student success and equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum so that all students may graduate career and college ready. Through design and delivery of school counseling programs that are comprehensive in scope, preventive in design and developmental in nature, school counselors promote student academic and personal achievement and help accomplish school improvement goals. Comprehensive school counseling programs, driven by student data and based on standards in academic, career and social/emotional development, promote and enhance the learning process for all students. Per national best practices, North Carolina Professional School Counselor Standards, and North Carolina § 115C-316.1, Duties of school counselors, “(a) School counselors shall implement a comprehensive developmental school counseling program in their schools. Counselors shall spend at least eighty percent (80%) of their work time providing direct services to students. Direct services do not include the coordination of standardized testing. Direct services shall consist of: 1. Delivering the school guidance curriculum through large group guidance, interdisciplinary curriculum development, group activities, and parent workshops. 2. Guiding individual student planning through individual or small group assistance and individual or small group advisement. 3. Providing responsive services through consultation with students, families, and staff; individual and small group counseling; crisis counseling; referrals; and peer facilitation. 4. Performing other student services listed in the Department of Public Instruction school counselor job description that has been approved by the State Board of Education. (b) School counseling program support activities do not include the coordination of standardized testing. During the remainder of their work time, school counselors may assist other staff with the coordination of standardized testing. (2013-360, s. 8.35(a); 2014-100, s. 8.33(a).)”* * School counselors spend the remaining twenty-percent (20%) of their time in planning, needs assessment, evaluation and professional development for the comprehensive school counseling program, collaborative meetings, and fair-share duties shared by all school personnel. For more details, see the NC Professional School Counseling Standards and NCDPI School Counseling Google Site linked on this page. Sign Up for the School Counseling Listserv NC Professional School Counseling Standards The State Board of Education approved the North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards on Dec. 4, 2008. The North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards will guide the professional development of school counselors in the 21st century; provide focus for schools and districts as they support, monitor, and evaluate school counselors; and assist higher education programs in developing the content and requirements for school counselor education curricula. School Counseling Resources Professional Associations American School Counselor Association The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. American Counselor Association The American Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served. National Association for College Admission Counseling The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 9,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the nation’s premier professional certification board devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling. North Carolina Counselor Association The North Carolina Counseling Association represents diverse interests of its professional development membership through an Executive Council, geographically located members, specialty organizations, and committees (includes the NC Counselors in Schools division). North Carolina School Counselor Association The mission of the North Carolina School Counselor Association is to promote excellence in professional school counseling. NCSCA provides professional advocacy member services such as an annual Fall Conference, quarterly newsletter, and drive-in workshops to assist in professional development. Additional Resources ACT ‘Helping people achieve education and workplace success.” Across the nation, more and more states are using ACT testing and instructional improvement programs statewide to improve the college and work readiness of their students. North Carolina high school students may take the PLAN, the ACT and the WorkKeys assessment, in their pursuit to be college and career ready upon high school graduation. Educators will use the results of these ACT assessments to guide their students towards meeting their personal career and college ready goals. CFNC College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC has sections for educators and parents on their website to assist you as you are working with your students. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. College Board College Board believes that an investment in education is an investment in the future. They are champions of innovation, equity and excellence for all students. In addition, they are advocates for children and parents, empower teachers and educators and are a strong presence in many schools across the country. The work of College Board falls mainly into three categories: College Readiness, College Connections, Success and Advocacy. School Counseling in North Carolina Information Sheet A summary of best practices for effective comprehensive school counseling programs. From the Frontline: What’s Really Going on with Testing Coordination 2003 School Counselor questionnaire summary results regarding the impact testing coordination has on the role of the school counselor. Report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (Revised May 2007) Role School Counselors Play in Providing Dropout Prevention and Intervention Services to Students in Middle and High School. Session Law 2006-176 (Senate Bill 571). Report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (November 2007) Implementation of State Board Policy QP-C-012 Policy Delineating the Job Description and Performance Criteria for School Counselors. Session Law 2006-176, Section 2 (Senate Bill 571). National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research The Center for School Counseling Outcome Research is dedicated to improving the practice of school counseling by developing the research base that is necessary for responsible and effective practice. NBPTS National School Counselor Certification By participating in this certification process, you are joining tens of thousands of educators in an unprecedented effort to elevate and reshape the field of education and ultimately improve student learning. NC DPI Application for NBPTS Funding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Application for state funding for the year North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors This site was established to provide potential Licensed Professional Counselors with information on obtaining licensure in North Carolina, to provide currently Licensed Professional Counselors with up-to-date information and resources on the many facets of being a counselor in North Carolina, and information on the Board, its responsibilities and obligations to the general public. NC Accredited Training Programs in School Counseling Appalachian State University Campbell University East Carolina University Gardner-Webb University Lenoir-Rhyne College North Carolina A & T State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University Salem College University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill University of North Carolina – Charlotte University of North Carolina – Greensboro University of North Carolina – Pembroke Wake Forest University Western Carolina University Files nc-professional-school-counseling-standards.pdf nc professional school counseling standards PDF • 2.06 MB - June 25, 2019
School Counseling School Counseling Consultant - Cynthia Floyd NC Professional School Counseling Standards NCDPI School Counseling Google Site A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of the school’s academic mission. School Counselors participate as members of the educational team and use skills of leadership, advocacy and collaboration to create an environment that promotes student success and equitable access to opportunities and rigorous curriculum so that all students may graduate career and college ready. Through design and delivery of school counseling programs that are comprehensive in scope, preventive in design and developmental in nature, school counselors promote student academic and personal achievement and help accomplish school improvement goals. Comprehensive school counseling programs, driven by student data and based on standards in academic, career and social/emotional development, promote and enhance the learning process for all students. Per national best practices, North Carolina Professional School Counselor Standards, and North Carolina § 115C-316.1, Duties of school counselors, “(a) School counselors shall implement a comprehensive developmental school counseling program in their schools. Counselors shall spend at least eighty percent (80%) of their work time providing direct services to students. Direct services do not include the coordination of standardized testing. Direct services shall consist of: 1. Delivering the school guidance curriculum through large group guidance, interdisciplinary curriculum development, group activities, and parent workshops. 2. Guiding individual student planning through individual or small group assistance and individual or small group advisement. 3. Providing responsive services through consultation with students, families, and staff; individual and small group counseling; crisis counseling; referrals; and peer facilitation. 4. Performing other student services listed in the Department of Public Instruction school counselor job description that has been approved by the State Board of Education. (b) School counseling program support activities do not include the coordination of standardized testing. During the remainder of their work time, school counselors may assist other staff with the coordination of standardized testing. (2013-360, s. 8.35(a); 2014-100, s. 8.33(a).)”* * School counselors spend the remaining twenty-percent (20%) of their time in planning, needs assessment, evaluation and professional development for the comprehensive school counseling program, collaborative meetings, and fair-share duties shared by all school personnel. For more details, see the NC Professional School Counseling Standards and NCDPI School Counseling Google Site linked on this page. Sign Up for the School Counseling Listserv NC Professional School Counseling Standards The State Board of Education approved the North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards on Dec. 4, 2008. The North Carolina Professional School Counseling Standards will guide the professional development of school counselors in the 21st century; provide focus for schools and districts as they support, monitor, and evaluate school counselors; and assist higher education programs in developing the content and requirements for school counselor education curricula. School Counseling Resources Professional Associations American School Counselor Association The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. American Counselor Association The American Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served. National Association for College Admission Counseling The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 9,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the nation’s premier professional certification board devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling. North Carolina Counselor Association The North Carolina Counseling Association represents diverse interests of its professional development membership through an Executive Council, geographically located members, specialty organizations, and committees (includes the NC Counselors in Schools division). North Carolina School Counselor Association The mission of the North Carolina School Counselor Association is to promote excellence in professional school counseling. NCSCA provides professional advocacy member services such as an annual Fall Conference, quarterly newsletter, and drive-in workshops to assist in professional development. Additional Resources ACT ‘Helping people achieve education and workplace success.” Across the nation, more and more states are using ACT testing and instructional improvement programs statewide to improve the college and work readiness of their students. North Carolina high school students may take the PLAN, the ACT and the WorkKeys assessment, in their pursuit to be college and career ready upon high school graduation. Educators will use the results of these ACT assessments to guide their students towards meeting their personal career and college ready goals. CFNC College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC has sections for educators and parents on their website to assist you as you are working with your students. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. College Board College Board believes that an investment in education is an investment in the future. They are champions of innovation, equity and excellence for all students. In addition, they are advocates for children and parents, empower teachers and educators and are a strong presence in many schools across the country. The work of College Board falls mainly into three categories: College Readiness, College Connections, Success and Advocacy. School Counseling in North Carolina Information Sheet A summary of best practices for effective comprehensive school counseling programs. From the Frontline: What’s Really Going on with Testing Coordination 2003 School Counselor questionnaire summary results regarding the impact testing coordination has on the role of the school counselor. Report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (Revised May 2007) Role School Counselors Play in Providing Dropout Prevention and Intervention Services to Students in Middle and High School. Session Law 2006-176 (Senate Bill 571). Report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (November 2007) Implementation of State Board Policy QP-C-012 Policy Delineating the Job Description and Performance Criteria for School Counselors. Session Law 2006-176, Section 2 (Senate Bill 571). National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research The Center for School Counseling Outcome Research is dedicated to improving the practice of school counseling by developing the research base that is necessary for responsible and effective practice. NBPTS National School Counselor Certification By participating in this certification process, you are joining tens of thousands of educators in an unprecedented effort to elevate and reshape the field of education and ultimately improve student learning. NC DPI Application for NBPTS Funding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Application for state funding for the year North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors This site was established to provide potential Licensed Professional Counselors with information on obtaining licensure in North Carolina, to provide currently Licensed Professional Counselors with up-to-date information and resources on the many facets of being a counselor in North Carolina, and information on the Board, its responsibilities and obligations to the general public. NC Accredited Training Programs in School Counseling Appalachian State University Campbell University East Carolina University Gardner-Webb University Lenoir-Rhyne College North Carolina A & T State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University Salem College University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill University of North Carolina – Charlotte University of North Carolina – Greensboro University of North Carolina – Pembroke Wake Forest University Western Carolina University Files nc-professional-school-counseling-standards.pdf nc professional school counseling standards PDF • 2.06 MB - June 25, 2019
nc-professional-school-counseling-standards.pdf nc professional school counseling standards PDF • 2.06 MB - June 25, 2019
