School Counseling Advisory Board

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Purpose
Typically 8 – 12 people who have a vested interest in the school counseling program and are willing to meet twice a year.

Members:

Link between the school counseling program and the various groups to be served and should include members from the following stakeholder groups:

• Students

• Parents/guardians

• Educators/administrators

• Business/Community members

• Post-Secondary Representatives

The Advisory Team's Role:

• Serves in a leadership role to support the mission and goals of the school counseling program.

• Provides a communication link between the school counseling program and each stakeholder group.

• Acts as a resource and support for the school counseling program.

• Reviews data and provides feedback on the effectiveness of the school counseling program.

• Contributes ideas regarding the needs of the various stakeholder groups.

• Guidance lesson planning.

• Professional development for school counselors.

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