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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