STANDARD STATEMENT V: The effective school counselor consistently demonstrates competency in counseling and guidance to promote students’ academic career, and personal/social development.

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

• Demonstrates an understanding of human growth and development.
  

• Keeps abreast of current developments in counseling and guidance.
  

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the application of counseling and human development theories.
  

• Demonstrates an understanding of career development and related life factors and an awareness of related resources.
  

• Keeps abreast of issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society.
  

• Demonstrates proficiency in counseling and consultation processes.
  

• Possesses the ability to use group counseling theories, methods, and skills.
  

• Utilizes individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation.
  

• Provides resources and information important to encourage career exploration and positive lifestyle development.
  

• Utilizes knowledge of research methods and basic statistics in implementing counseling and guidance programs.
  

• Understands and advocates for the unique role of school counselors in the school community.
  

• Connects knowledge of counseling and guidance to students’ prior experiences, personal interests and real-life situations.
  

• Possesses an understanding of and utilizes technology appropriate to counseling and guidance.