| 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.
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