14 Del. Admin. Code § 545-3.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 545-3.0 - School Counseling Programs and Written Plans

3.1 Every school shall implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) National Model.

3.2 Every school shall have a written plan, using the model templates provided by the Department, for the school counseling program that:

3.2.1 Is implemented by a school counselor who is licensed and certified in accordance with 14 Del.C. Ch. 12.

3.2.2 Utilizes nationally recognized student standards as defined by the ASCA National Model.

3.2.3 Aligns vertically K-12 within the district or charter school.

3.2.4 Contains all 4 components of the ASCA National Model as follows:

3.2.4.1 The Define component, which consists of the ASCA Mindsets and Behavior Standards for Student Success, ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors and the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies.

3.2.4.2 The Manage component, which provides organizational tools and assessments designed to guide, target, structure and construct a school counseling program to get results.

3.2.4.3 The Deliver component, which defines the methods school counselors use to provide activities and services to students and for students through the 2 broad categories of direct and indirect services.

3.2.4.4 The Assess component, which ensures regular analysis of data to determine program effectiveness in measurable terms and inform program decisions.

3.2.5 Is on file in the school.

3.2.6 Is reviewed annually and updated by the school counselor in collaboration with the school counselor's building administrator and district or charter school supervisor.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 545-3.0

3 DE Reg. 1546 (05/01/00)
8 DE Reg. 1606 (05/01/05)
14 DE Reg. 29 (07/01/10)
19 DE Reg. 305 (10/1/2015)
23 DE Reg. 299 (10/1/2019)
28 DE Reg. 290 (10/1/2024) (Final)