Standard IV: Fosters Effective Communication in the Learning Environment

STANDARD STATEMENT IV: The effective school counselor consistently enriches communication in the learning environment.

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

1. Models and promotes appropriate interpersonal skills for effective communication.


2. Communicates openly with all students and others working in the learning environment.


3. Supports the development of students’ communication skills for active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction.


4. Encourages self-expression, reflection and evaluation.


5. Models and promotes clear and logical oral and written expression, using Standard English or a target language as appropriate.


6. Fosters sensitivity to variations in meaning in verbal and non-verbal communication.


7. Engages students in different modes of communication.