Academics School Counseling Benefits for Students Prepare students for the challenges of the 21stcentury through academic, career, and personal/social development. Relates educational program to future success. Facilitates career exploration and development. Develops decision-making and problem solving skills. Assists in acquiring knowledge of self and others. Enhances personal development. Assists in developing effective interpersonal relationship skills. Broadens knowledge of our changing world. Provides advocacy for students. Encourages facilitative, co-operative peer interactions. Assures equitable access to educational opportunities. Benefits for Parents Prepares children for the challenges of the 21st century through academic, career, and personal/social development. Provides support for parents in advocating for their child’s academic, career, and personal/social development. Develops a system for their child’s long range planning and learning. Increases opportunities for parent/school interaction. Enables parents to access school and community resources. Benefits for Teachers Provides an interdisciplinary team effort to address student needs and educational goals. Provides skill development for teachers in classroom management, teaching effectiveness and effective education. Provides consultation to assist teachers in their guidance role. Benefits for Administrators Integrates school counseling with the academic mission of the school. Provides a program structure with specific content. Assists administration to use school counselors effectively to enhance learning and development for all students. Provides a means of evaluating school counseling programs.