Comprehensive Guidance Program Philosophy
The School District of Washington believes the guidance program is an
integral part of the educational process. Since students develop
emotionally, socially and educationally, the guidance program must
address total growth and development. Growth and learning are
developmental; therefore, guidance must be developmental and sequential.
The need for guidance begins with preschool and continues throughout
life.
The K-12 developmental program is concerned with all students while
recognizing that individuals will continue to have needs that will
require special attention. As a result, the comprehensive guidance
program is for all students and becomes developmental rather than crisis
oriented.
Comprehensive Guidance Program Definition
Guidance and counseling are an integral part of each schools total
educational curriculum. It is developmental by design and includes
sequential activities organized and implemented by certified school
counselors with the support of teachers, administrators, students and
parents. The guidance program includes:
- Guidance Curriculum
- Individual Planning
- Responsive Services
- System Support
The guidance program is designed to address the needs of all students
by helping them to acquire competencies in career planning and
exploration, knowledge of self and others, and educational and
vocational development.