School Counseling National Standards as defined by the American School Counselor Association

The National Standards for School Counseling Programs facilitate student development in three board areas: academic development, career development and personal/social development. Following are the nine national standards.

 

Academic Development

Standard A
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills contributing to effective learning in school and across the life span.

Standard B
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.

Standard C
Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

 

Career Development

Standard A
Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decision.

Standard B
Students will employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.

Standard C
Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training and the world of work.

 

Personal/Social Development

Standard A
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

Standard B
Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

Standard C
Students will understand safety and survival skills.