Standard 5 Scenario

Based on the school counselor scenario below, determine the most appropriate rating for standard 5. If the rating is less than distinguished, when you click the correct rating, you will see suggestions for improvement.

Ms. Soni has been a school counselor for about 20 years and recognizes the importance of continuing to develop and keep her school counseling skills current. The ASCA National Model had not been developed when she got her master’s degree, so she has made a point to attend face-to-face and online professional development to enhance her understanding of implementing in connection with the NC Professional School Counselor Standards. She also tries to attend the annual NCSCA school counselor conference, focusing on sessions that address identified needs of her students. She also seeks new ideas to implement through listservs, web sites, and collaboration with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. To help her with all of this, she maintains a written plan of data driven goals and strategies for effective delivery of her school counseling program.