This opening session introduces participants to the scope and sequence of the series and establishes a shared framework for aligning comprehensive school counseling programs, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI Fee Schedule Program concepts. Secondary school counselors will examine how individual and group counseling can be integrated into their current programs to support students experiencing anxiety, stress, and skill-development needs that may affect academic success and postsecondary planning. Participants will complete a counseling knowledge and skills self-assessment and begin developing an action plan for implementation.

Participant Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of the professional learning series.

2. Explain how CSCP, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI-aligned services connect to secondary school counseling.

3. Identify current individual and group counseling practices within their school counseling program.

4. Assess their counseling knowledge and skills related to supporting secondary student needs.

5. Begin an action plan for strengthening counseling supports within a tiered framework.