Standard II: Creates and Maintains a Safe and Positive Learning Environment

STANDARD STATEMENT II: The effective school counselor consistently promotes an inclusive school community where members feel connected, respected and valued.

Performance Criteria for Standard II: The extent to which the school counselor:

1. Promotes empathy, compassion, and mutual respect among students.


2. Uses effective counseling and guidance techniques that foster self-control, self-discipline and responsibility to others.


3. Models a caring attitude and promotes positive interpersonal relationships and supports individuality.


4. Promotes students’ intrinsic motivation and success through developmentally appropriate counseling and guidance.


5. Provides experiences which actively engage students as individuals and as members of collaborative groups.


6. Promotes an environment where students are encouraged to reflect, express interests, make choices, set goals, plan and organize, self-evaluate and produce quality work.


7. Promotes a school community that honors our humanity, diversity and uniqueness.


8. Ensures confidentiality and respect for student concerns in counseling relationships.