Stonegate Counseling Program Plan
“School counselors are integral to enhancing educational
experiences and outcomes for all students.” – MCPS
The Counseling Program Plan at Stonegate encompasses the following Standards:
Standard 1: Foundation
In order to address the needs of all students an effective school counseling program is built upon a foundation that includes a statement of purposes or mission, strategic planning, and clearly defined goals.
- Beliefs and Philosophy
- Counselor Mission/Vision
- Domains: Academic, Career, Personal, Interpersonal and Healthy Development
- MCPS and ASCA Standards and Competencies
- MCPS: Department of Student Services--School Counseling Service Unit ASCA: American School Counseling Association Content
Standard 2: Delivery
In order to address the needs of all student, an effective school counseling program supports academic, personal, interpersonal, career, and healthy development through prevention and intervention services which reflect a diverse, multicultural perspective and include guidance, individual planning, responsive counseling, and crisis preparedness.
- School Guidance Curriculum
- Individual Student Planning
- Responsive Services
- System Support
Standard 3: Management
In order to address the needs of all students, an effective school counseling program requires the skillful management of personnel, resources, and time.
- Agreements
- Advisory Council
- Use of Data: Monitoring Student Progress and Closing the Achievement Gap
- Action Plans: Guidance Curriculum and Closing the Achievement Gap
- Use of Time
- Calendars
Standard 4: Accountability
In order to access the needs of all students an effective school counseling program relies upon the collection and analysis of both aggregated and disaggregated data for program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Results Reports: Impact Over Time
- School Counselor Performance Evaluation
- The Program Audit