School Counseling Model
School counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to the school's mission to make a positive impact on student achievement, attendance, and behavior.
A comprehensive school counseling program:
is based on data-informed decision making
is delivered to all student systematically
includes developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success
closes achievement and opportunity gaps
results in improved student achievement, attendance, and discipline
South Dakota Comprehensive
School Counseling Program Model
School Counseling Program Model
The South Dakota Department of Education published the 5th edition of the state model in December 2023. The field of education continues to evolve as do the needs of the students served. The guidelines, resources, and suggestions contained in this model are intended to help South Dakota school counselors evaluate and make enhancements to their programs to best meet the unique needs in their schools. The South Dakota Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model is adapted from the ASCA National Model, 4th edition.
The South Dakota Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model enables school districts to:
Develop a vision of what students should know and be able to do as a result of participating in a data-informed school counseling program.
Use results of data and program analysis to develop and implement activities, strategies, and services.
Demonstrate the impact of school counseling programs on student achievement and success.
The South Dakota School Counselor Resources Repository features resources and materials created by and for South Dakota school counselors to help with the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program.
ASCA National Model, Fourth Edition
As part of the education team, school counselors foster development in career, academic, and social/emotional areas for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
The components of a school counseling program (pictured to the right), via the ASCA National Model, are aimed to help improve student success for all students.
The ASCA National Model, provided by the American School Counselor Association, is a framework for a comprehensive school counseling program to help answer the question, “How are students different as a results of what school counselors do?”
ASCA National Model Resources:
The following resources offer ways to store components of a comprehensive school counseling program online and apply to receive recognition for exemplary school counseling programs.
