In 2003, The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) published its model for school counseling programs. The ASCA Model is in its fourth revision, with the most recent revision in 2019. The ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors student competencies were updated in the summer of 2020. The Model includes four components, which are Define, Manage, Deliver, and Assess. In addition, the ASCA Model incorporates the four themes of leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and systemic change to evidence how critical it is for school counselors to work in these areas to maximize the program’s impact on student achievement and student behavior. Show
Why a Comprehensive School Counseling Model Program?The ultimate goal of a comprehensive school counseling program is student success. The program's design, delivery, and content are dedicated to enhancing the ability of all students to fully utilize the educational opportunities available to them. The PreK-12 program is delivered through direct and indirect services designed to address three domains of student development: academic, personal/social, and career. Comprehensive school counseling programs are integral to the school's educational environment and partner with other academic and behavioral initiatives to effect positive changes in student achievement and behavior. Professional school counselors plan the comprehensive school counseling program, facilitating and implementing its delivery in collaboration with school administrators, other professional educators, and community members to produce measurable results. In a comprehensive program, the school counselor serves as a leader, advocate, and collaborator working to recognize and remove systemic barriers to student success. Resulting positive changes include increased student achievement, an improved graduation rate, better attendance, reduced disciplinary referrals, completed individual learning plans, and increased student participation in the community. Culturally Sustaining School Counseling Programs
The ASCA National Model promotes the development and implementation of culturally sustaining school counseling programs that:
The Four Components of the ASCA National ModelThe school counseling profession is defined by three sets of standards and they form the foundation and guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, culturally sustaining school counseling program . Student Standards
Professional Standards
Implementation of an impactful, comprehensive, culturally sustaining school counseling program requires efficient and effective management. The manage component includes program focus and program planning with accompanying organizational tools and assessments. The program focus includes:
The program planning tools include:
The delivery system includes the activities, services, and interactions in which counselors work to deliver a comprehensive, culturally sustaining, and developmentally appropriate school counseling program. Direct and indirect services foster academic, social-emotional, and career development, thereby impacting educational success and college and career readiness. Direct Services - Working directly with students
Indirect Services - Working on behalf of students
The key question, how are students different as a result of the school counseling program?, is answered. School counselors determine the effectiveness of the comprehensive school counseling program by measuring results, and use that information to inform program improvement. By collecting data, especially around changes in students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions, the school counselor can evaluate the program’s impact on student achievement, graduation rates, attendance, disciplinary referrals, and other student and system outcomes. School counselors also self-assess based on their professional standards and participate in an annual performance appraisal process with the administrator to inform their learning and continue their growth. School Counseling Program Assessment Tools
Professional Appraisal Tools
ResourcesIf you would like to order a copy of The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs (Copyright 2003; ISBN 1-929289-02-2), contact the American School Counseling Association, (800) 306-4722, or www.schoolcounselor.org Why use the ASCA National Model?The ASCA National Model brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, which creates unity and focus toward improving student achievement and supporting student development.
What are the four themes of the ASCA National Model?In addition, the ASCA Model incorporates the four themes of leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and systemic change to evidence how critical it is for school counselors to work in these areas to maximize the program's impact on student achievement and student behavior.
What are the mindsets and behaviors with ASCA?The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors are organized in three broad domains: academic, career and social/emotional development. These domains promote mindsets and behaviors that enhance the learning process and create a culture of college and career readiness for all students.
What are the six qualities of a comprehensive school counseling program?A comprehensive school counseling program (CSCP) has six qualities that make it an effective program. To be comprehensive a school counseling program must be holistic, systemic, balanced, proactive, infused into academic curriculum, and reflective.
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