STANDARDS STATEMENT I: The effective school counselor consistently engages students in appropriate experiences that support their development as lifelong learners.

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

• Provides options for students to assume responsibility for their own learning, shaping tasks and pursuing their own goals and aspirations.
  

• Nurtures students’ desire to learn and achieve.
  

• Demonstrates concern and interest by taking time to listen and respond to students.
  

• Uses student experiences, interests and real-life situations in counseling and guidance.
  

• Uses developmentally appropriate counseling and guidance activities to promote student success.
  

• Makes counseling and guidance decisions which consider students’ physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
  

• Addresses students’ personal/social, educational, and career development needs.