School Counseling Program Student Benefits

*Increase number of students able to participate in the counseling process

*Increase opportunities for consistent counseling services throughout the school year

*Increase opportunities for counselor-student interaction

*Improve classroom performance

*Increase knowledge of the changing world

*Increase knowledge of self and others

*Develop decision-making skills

*Promote knowledge and assistance in career exploration and development

*Increase leadership skills and opportunities to become leaders in and out of school

*Increase effective communication skills and problem-solving strategies

*Improve conflict/resolution skills

*Promote accountability and responsibility

*Empower youth to utilize other resources