ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

What do the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies outline?

• The financial requirements for school counselors

• The mindsets and behaviors school counselors need to meet the rigorous demands of the profession

• The physical fitness standards for school counselors

• The technological skills required for school counselors

Which of the following is NOT a way the ASCA standards and competencies can be used?

• Self-assess their own mindsets and behaviors

• Develop or inform meaningful school counselor performance appraisal

• Establish benchmarks for ensuring school counseling students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed

• Determine the financial budget for school counseling programs

What are the two main categories the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies are organized into?

• Financial and Technological standards

• Mindset and Behavior standards

• Physical and Emotional standards

• Academic and Career standards

Which of the following is a component of the behavior standards according to the ASCA?

• Beliefs school counselors hold about student achievement and success

• The physical fitness of school counselors

• The financial planning of school counseling programs

• The design, implementation, and assessment of the school counseling program

What is the purpose of the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies?

• To outline the financial requirements for school counselors

• To ensure new and experienced school counselors are equipped to establish, maintain, and enhance a school counseling program

• To determine the physical fitness standards for school counselors

• To provide technological training for school counselors

According to the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies, what do school counselors believe regarding student access to education?

• Every student should have access to a low-quality education.

• Every student should have access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.

• Every student should have access to a limited education.

• Every student should have access to education only if they excel academically.

Which of the following is a belief held by school counselors about the role of effective school counseling?

• It is a solitary process involving only the school counselor.

• It is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, other school staff, and education stakeholders.

• It is a process that excludes families and teachers.

• It is a process that only involves students and school counselors.

What is one of the professional foundations for school counselors according to the ASCA standards?

• Apply developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories.

• Design and implement instruction aligned to ASCA Student Standards.

• Provide short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings.

• Create school counseling program beliefs, vision, and mission statements.

Which of the following is a direct and indirect student service provided by school counselors?

• Create school counseling program beliefs, vision, and mission statements.

• Provide appraisal and advisement in large-group, classroom, small-group, and individual settings.

• Develop annual student outcome goals based on student data.

• Assess and report program results to the school community.

What is one of the planning and assessment tasks for school counselors?

• Apply legal and ethical principles of the school counseling profession.

• Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources.

• Identify gaps in achievement, attendance, discipline, opportunity, and resources.

• Consult to support student achievement and success.