It is the Wyoming Area School Counseling Department's philosophy that an effective Counseling Program is designed to address the developmental needs of all students, regardless of ethnic, cultural, and racial differences. The counseling program should be in alignment with the goals established by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Standards for School Counseling Programs. We believe the implementation of a planned systematic program, ensures each student can develop his/her individual potential in three specific areas: academic development, career development, and personal/social development. We envision the school counseling department being an integral part of the education program that is aimed to assist students in their preparation for becoming successful and productive members of a changing society. In order to ensure student success, counselors will function in a number of different capacities including: counselor, consultant, teacher, manager, and role model. Counselors will work to provide advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change to the school community. Counselors will work as a team in conjunction with teachers, administrators, parents and community members to assist students in achievement of these goals. The counseling department will continuously evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of programs and use data to make changes accordingly. The school counseling department will consistently acknowledge and abide by ethical principles as advocated by the American School Counselor Association.