| (6) ensure equitable access to programs and services
for all students;
(7) understand how family values, group membership,
and culture intersect;
(8) acknowledge learners' gifts, strengths, and extracurricular
talents when considering programs and services;
(9) increase students' awareness and include their
voices regarding educational and individualized plans; and
(10) ensure equitable access and exposure to postsecondary
opportunities and college and career readiness information and resources
for students and parents/guardians.
(f) Standard V. Learner-Centered Communications: The
certified school counselor, an advocate for all students and the school,
demonstrates effective professional and interpersonal communication
skills. The certified school counselor must:
(1) demonstrate effective communication through oral,
written, and nonverbal expression;
(2) use knowledge of group dynamics and productive
group interaction;
(3) support responsive interventions by effectively
communicating with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and
community members;
(4) facilitate learners' access to community resources;
(5) develop and implement strategies for effective
internal and external communications;
(6) facilitate parent/guardian involvement in their
children's education;
(7) develop partnerships with parents/guardians, businesses,
and other groups in the community to facilitate learning;
(8) work effectively as a team member to promote positive
change for individuals, groups, and the school community;
(9) take a positive, strength-based approach that verbalizes
commonalities versus differences in all learners;
(10) effectively communicate his or her role and responsibility
and counselor identity to all stakeholders to reduce confusion about
the duties of a school counselor;
(11) adhere to best practices connected to ethical
and legal considerations around appropriate use of technology and
email, documentation, record keeping, privileged communication, and
informed consent process; and
(12) facilitate access to and use of school and community
information and resources related to postsecondary opportunities and
college and career readiness by learners, parents/guardians, teachers,
administrators, and community members.
(g) Standard VI. Learner-Centered Professional Development:
The certified school counselor continues professional development,
demonstrating a commitment to learn, to improve the profession, and
to model professional ethics and personal integrity. The certified
school counselor must:
(1) use reflection, self-assessment, and interactions
with colleagues to promote personal professional development;
(2) use counseling-related research techniques and
practices as well as technology and other resources to facilitate
continued professional growth;
(3) strive toward the highest level of professionalism
by adhering to and modeling professional, ethical, and legal standards;
(4) apply research-based practice to improve the school
guidance and counseling program;
(5) engage in ongoing professional development to improve
the school guidance and counseling program; and
(6) engage in continued professional development experiences
to learn and apply concepts, skills, and practices related to increasing
college and career readiness and promoting postsecondary opportunities
and preparation for all learners.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §239.15 adopted to be effective January 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 761; amended to be effective December 23, 2009, 34 TexReg 9201; amended to be effective December 21, 2017, 42 TexReg 7144 |
