Alignment of National Evaluation Series School Counselor Framework with National Standards

This alignment study identifies the national standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of a test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

510: School Counselor
Competency Standards
0001: Understand principles and stages of human development from early childhood through young adulthood and factors that may affect development.
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B-PF 1. Apply developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories
B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to the ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.3 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2.F.5 COUNSELING AND HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
2.F.6 GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP WORK
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
0002: Understand theories and processes of learning and factors that may affect learning.
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B-PF 1. Apply developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories
B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to the ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.3 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
0003: Understand diversity issues and cultural competence related to school counseling and environments that promote respect and affirmation for all students.
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B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-PA 2. Identify gaps in achievement, attendance, discipline, opportunity, and resources.
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.8 RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
0004: Understand practices and strategies for designing and implementing a counseling curriculum and instruction that facilitates students' academic, social/emotional, and career development.
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B-PF 1. Apply developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories
B-PF 5. Use ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success to inform the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program
B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.3 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2.F.4 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
2.F.5 COUNSELING AND HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
2.F.6 GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP WORK
2.F.7 ASSESSMENT AND TESTING
5.G.1 FOUNDATIONS
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
5.G.3 PRACTICE
0005: Understand how to provide responsive services to address students' needs, concerns, and challenges in the academic, social/emotional, and career development domains.
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B-PF 1. Apply developmental, learning, counseling, and education theories
B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in large-group, classroom, small-group and individual settings
B-SS 3. Provide short-term counseling in small-group and individual settings
B-SS 4. Make referrals to appropriate school and community resources
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.3 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
2.F.4 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
2.F.5 COUNSELING AND HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
5.G.1 FOUNDATIONS
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
5.G.3 PRACTICE
0006: Understand techniques and strategies for supporting students in establishing, monitoring, and managing their educational plans to achieve academic and college and career goals.
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B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social, and environmental influences on student success and opportunities
B-SS 2. Provide appraisal and advisement in large-group, classroom, small group, and individual settings
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2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.4 CAREER DEVELOPMENT
2.F.5 COUNSELING AND HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
2.F.6 GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP WORK
0007: Understand procedures, processes, and strategies for providing systems support.
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B-PF 9. Create systemic change through the implementation of a school counseling program
B-PA 2. Identify gaps in achievement, attendance, discipline, opportunity, and resources.
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2.F.7 ASSESSMENT AND TESTING
2.F.8 RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
5.G.3 PRACTICE
0008: Understand the foundations of and how to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program.
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B-PF 5. Use ASCA Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success to inform the implementation of a school counseling program
B-PA 1. Create school counseling program beliefs, vision and mission statements aligned with the school and district
B-PA 3. Develop annual student outcome goals based on student data
B-PA 4. Develop and implement action plans aligned with annual student outcome goals and student data
B-PA 5. Assess and report program results to the school community
B-PA 6. Use time appropriately according to national recommendations and student/school data
B-PA 7. Establish agreement with the principal and other administrators about the school counseling program
B-PA 8. Establish and convene an advisory council for the school counseling program
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2.F.1 PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ORIENTATION AND ETHICAL PRACTICE
2.F.8 RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
5.G.1 FOUNDATIONS
5.G.3 PRACTICE
0009: Understand practices and strategies for effective communication, consultation, and collaboration within the school and community.
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B-SS 5. Consult to support student achievement and success
B-SS 6. Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, other school staff and education stakeholders for student achievement and success
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2.F.1 PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ORIENTATION AND ETHICAL PRACTICE
2.F.2 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
2.F.5 COUNSELING AND HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
2.F.6 GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP WORK
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
5.G.3 PRACTICE
0010: Understand the roles, responsibilities, and orientation of the professional school counselor and the legal and ethical standards of practice in school counseling.
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B-PF 2. Demonstrate understanding of educational systems, legal issues, policies, research and trends in education
B-PF 3. Apply legal and ethical principles of the school counseling profession
B-PF 4. Apply school counseling professional standards and competencies
B-PF 7. Demonstrate leadership through the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program
B-PF 8. Demonstrate advocacy for a comprehensive school counseling program
B-PA 5. Assess and report program results to the school community
B-PA 6. Use time appropriately according to national recommendations and student/school data
B-PA 9. Use appropriate school counselor performance appraisal process
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2.F.1 PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ORIENTATION AND ETHICAL PRACTICE
2.F.7 ASSESSMENT AND TESTING
2.F.8 RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
5.G.1 FOUNDATIONS
5.G.2 CONTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS