How do school counselors know what they should include in a school counseling program?
What does Wisconsin state law say? “Guidance” services have been required since 1973!
Wisconsin Legislative School District Standards (Standard e) PI 8.01(2)(e)
Guidance and counseling services.
Each school district board shall provide a program of guidance and counseling services for all pupils, which meets all of the following requirements:
- The school district shall maintain a school board-approved plan for the provision of a program of guidance and counseling services.
- The program shall be developmentally based and available to every pupil in every grade of the school district.
- The program shall be:
- Systematically planned by licensed school counselors in collaboration with other licensed pupil services staff, teachers, parents and community health and human service professionals.
- b. Provided by licensed school counselors in collaboration with other licensed pupil services staff, teachers, parents and community health and human service professionals.
- The program shall provide developmentally appropriate educational, vocational, career, personal and social information to assist pupils in problem solving and in making decisions.
- The program shall include pupil appraisal, post-secondary planning, referral, research and pupil follow-up activities.
Wisconsin Legislative School District Standards (Standard e) FAQ
What constitutes a program of “guidance and counseling?” – A developmental counseling program is characterized by a specific plan, delivery system, and evaluation mechanism to determine effectiveness. It is recommended that the district’s “guidance and counseling” program be consistent with the primary mission of the school; namely, school success
and achievement for all pupils.
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