COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE PROGRAM

OBJECTIVE
Present material to explain the scope, purpose and organization of a guidance program to
a group of teachers and parents.

INTRODUCTION
There are growing demands being placed on the education system. The needs of students
and the expectations that todays society presents challenge both parents and educators.
There are so many factors to take into consideration when preparing or coaching a
student to for learning. Schools have the responsibility of providing support so that all
students learn effectively. The following guide will help to provide all students with
adequate guidance and counseling.

PURPOSE OF GUIDANCE PROGRAM

** Provide guidance to all students based on needs

** Provide students with skills needed to understand and accept others as well as enhance
student awareness

PARTS OF THE PROGRAM

** Guidance Curriculum
** Individual Planning
** Responsive Services
** System Support

Guidance Curriculum Provides guidance content in a systematic way for the purpose of
awareness, skill development and application of skills learned
Learning to Learn
* Skill development
* Planning course of study
* Employment skill development
* Workforce preparation
Learning to Live
* Conflict resolution
* Character education
* Violence prevention
* Goal setting
* Substance abuse prevention
* Cultural understanding
 Learning to Work
* Awareness
* Exploration
* Decision-making
* Transitions
Counselor Role structure groups, conduct classroom instruction and consultation

Individual Planning Assist students with planning, monitoring, and managing their
educational, personal/social, and career development goals

*** Educational Development

* Setting educational goals and assessing
* Transitioning needs
* Financial needs and resources
* Educational options
*** Personal/Social Development
* Setting personal goals
* Improvements planning
*** Career Development
* Knowledge of career opportunities
Counselor Role Assess, plan, conference planning, and implementation

Responsive Services Address the immediate concerns of students. The purpose is

prevention, intervention, and referral as needed

*** Academic Concerns

* Academics
* Attendance
* Behavior
* Drop-out prevention
* Special needs
* Accommodations
*** Personal/Social Development
* Peer conflicts
* Coping with stress
* Crisis management
* Grief/loss/death
* Family issues/concerns
* Abuse
* Substance Abuse

Counselor Role individual and small group, crisis counseling, consultation, and
referral

System Support Includes program, staff, and school activities as well as services.
The purpose is to provide support and leadership in program delivery.
 Guidance program development and implementation
Education of parents
Staff development for counselors and educators
Research
Public relations
School improvement initiatives
Community outreach

Counselor Role provide leadership, facilitative, and organization skills in program

management, and consultation

COUNSELING TYPE
Group counseling with peers, students, teacher, and counselor
Individual counseling one on one session with counselor

COUNSELING TIMES
Group counseling one day a week each group for an hour
Individual counseling on an as needed basis minimum 30 min

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Counselors
Teachers
Administrators
Parent, students, community members, business and labor personnel

COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES
* To students
* To parents
* To colleagues and professional associates

TEACHER INVOLVEMENT
* Volunteer active participation in planning and implementation

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
* Counselor, teacher communication
* Participate in meetings and school functions
* Participate in program planning

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
* Obtain consent from parents to participate
* Participate in group sessions
* Be accepting of both positive and negative feedback

OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

* Administrators
* Businesses
 * Community members

CONFIDENTIALITY
* Maintain confidentiality based on the code and ethical guidelines placed on
on the profession
EVALUATION OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS AND TIME
* Parent evaluations
* Teacher evaluations
* Student evaluations
** Evaluations to be completed quarterly
WITHIN THE PROGRAM
* Individual Counseling
* Group Counseling
* Professional Development
* Parent/student/teacher conferences
* Organize parent night
* Counselor/Teacher collaboration monthly
* Track failing students
* Work with community agencies
* Conduct needs assessments
* Student schedules
* Career day
* Prepare report cards
* Attend teacher support team meetings
* Follow up with student referrals
* Complete behavior plans
*** Classroom Guidance Lessons
* School attitudes and behaviors
* Conflict resolution
* Bullying and victimization
* Gang pressures
* Death
* Building self-esteem
* Harassment issues
* Test anxiety
* Suicide
* Abuse
* Substance Abuse
* Personal hygiene
* Decision making

BUDGET/FUNDING
* Campus budget
* District budget
* State and Federal appropriations