Counselor Mission Statement
The Shaler Area School District school counselors will provide a comprehensive K-12 developmental school counseling program reflective of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards and Model. Shaler Area School District school counselors are professional student advocates who, in partnership with parents, staff, business, community and post-secondary institutions, will assist all students to have equitable access to acquire academic, social/emotional and career skills needed to become effective students, responsible citizens and life-long learners.
The Role of The School Counselor
School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of ASCA and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage and assess. Click here to find out more.