The Comprehensive Developmental Guidance & Counseling Program provides a
method for counselors to proactively address the needs of students. The
program consists of 4 components: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning,
Responsive Services, and System Support.
Guidance Curriculum- Consists of a written instructional program that is
comprehensive in scope, preventative and proactive, and developmental in
design. It promotes knowledge, attitudes, and skills through instruction in
3 areas: academic achievement, career development, and personal/social
growth. The curriculum is based on the standards developed by the American
School Counseling Association (ASCA).
Individual Planning- Consists of activities that help students plan,
monitor, and manage their own academic, personal, and career development
goals and progress towards them. They may include interpretation of
information to develop personal plans of action, and guiding students
through processes for college/career entrance.
Responsive Services- Consists of activities to meet more immediate needs and
concerns of students, including personal or crisis counseling, consultations
with parents and teachers, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
System Support- Consists of management activities that establish, maintain,
and enhance the total guidance and counseling program. Activities may
include staff and community relations, program/school-wide planning, and
professional development.
