Prospective Budget for the School Counseling Department: Hillsborough County Schools (Information adapted from Tennessee Model

for Comprehensive School Counseling). Budget

An adequate school counseling budget shall be established to reflect program needs. The counseling staff shall be included in the budget planning. Counselors should provide information regarding funds needed and knowledge of other funding sources that may be available. Such information should be included in the management agreement.

Facilities
A counseling center should be established in each school to implement a comprehensive school counseling program. The center should be accessible to all students including those with disabilities. Facility Requirements: Appropriate space for individual and group counseling and large group programs A private office for the school counselor that is designed with the students right to privacy and confidentiality Adequate space to organize and display school counseling materials

Resources
Materials Materials should be current and available to counselors in order for them to implement developmentally appropriate activities for each grade level. Material Requirements: Curriculum materials - kits, books, software, videos, games Assessment materials - interest and aptitude assessments, self-assessment, learning style inventories Supplies/Equipment Supplies and equipment should be relevant to the program and appropriate for the community it serves. These should be easily accessible and of sufficient quantity to support the program. Supply/Equipment Requirements: Adequate supplies for office, such as paper, writing utensils, printer, printer cartridge, copy machine and other miscellaneous office supplies Access to TV/VCR/DVD player Appropriate locking file cabinets, telephone, and computer

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Technology
School counselors use technology daily in the form of the Internet, word processing, student database systems and presentation software. Technology is used to help students perform career and educational searches and create online portfolios and four year plans. Additionally, technology is used in planning, implementing and evaluating the comprehensive school counseling program. Counselors should receive appropriate and adequate training in all areas of technology advancements and updates. Technology Requirements: Computer for counselor use only Access to computer lab for program activities Access to printer(s), faxes, and copiers Technology and computer/related supplies

Proposed start-up Cost

For adequate supplies, materials, and technology, a proposed allotted amount for each employed (42 counselors and 2 assistants) is: $7,500.00 7,500.00 X 44.00 $330,000.00