Mont. Admin. R. 10.55.1901 - SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS

(1) In general, school counseling shall:

(a) meet the following conditions:

(i) provide a comprehensive, preventive, and developmentally planned program to all students systematically;

(ii) develop and implement a counseling program based on data-informed decision making;

(iii) advocate for all students and encourage students to develop to their full potential;

(iv) respect the worth and dignity of all individuals by building trust and respecting confidentiality;

(v) value and respond to the diversity and individual differences in communities in a culturally responsive manner; and

(vi) contribute as an integral part of the education process that is delivered through a variety of systems by school staff, students, families, business, and industry.

(b) include the following practices:

(i) maximize students' potential in the areas of academics, career, and personal/social development;

(ii) develop, implement, and assess a curriculum aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national model which includes the student standards for success, mindsets, and behaviors which is presented through structured groups and classroom presentations;

(iii) conduct individual planning using assessment, advisement, placement, and follow-up;

(iv) deliver responsive services through individual and group counseling, consultation, and referral; and

(v) provide system support through management, consultation with staff, community outreach, and public relations; and collaborate with families, community stakeholders, and other educators to create environments resulting in positive impact on student achievement, attendance, and discipline.

Notes

Mont. Admin. R. 10.55.1901

NEW, 1989 MAR p. 342, Eff. 7/1/89; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 953, Eff. 6/8/01; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 255, Eff. 7/1/2023

AUTH: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-114, 20-2-121, 20-7-101, MCA; IMP: Mont. Const. Art. X, sec. 9, 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA