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The School Counseling Profession

Summary

The Role of the Professional School Counselor

As determined by the Indiana Department of Education, the role and primary function of a School Counselor is to develop, manage, and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program, to provide educational, career and student assistance services as defined and required in 511 IAC-4-1.5, and to advocate for systemic change, reducing barriers to learning and increasing success for all students.

 

Source: Indiana School Counselor Assocation (n.d.). The School Counseling Profession.