Program Standards

The National Standards for School Counseling Programs facilitate student development in three broad areas: academic development, career development and personal/social development (ASCA National Standards). The following are the nine national standards adopted by New York State. They serve as the foundation for the Clinton Central School Comprehensive School Counseling Program, and represent knowledge, attitudes and skills that all students will acquire and demonstrate in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development as a result of participation in the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

Academic Development

Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.

Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

Career Development

Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.

Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.

Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.

Personal/Social Development

Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary actions to achieve goals.

Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.