The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) believes school counseling is an integral component of student success. An effective school counseling program helps school counselors ensure that all students have access to a developmental curriculum for academic achievement, career development and social/emotional well-being that will lead to improved student outcomes for college and career readiness.

School counseling standards for students and professional practice serve as the defining documents of the school counseling profession. The training series is designed to lead the district's school counselors through the development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of a comprehensive school counseling program built on school-specific data.

Expected Outcomes:

1. 100% of the district's schools will document a fully implemented school counseling program at the end of the two year period.

2. 100% of the district's school counselors will demonstrate results of the school counseling program on student achievement, attendance and/or behavior.

3. District administrators will be able to articulate results of the school counseling program for all students.

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability.