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Role of the School Counselor

A counselor's role is to support all students with their academic, career and social/emotional well being.

School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. School counseling programs should be an integral part of students' daily educational environment, and school counselors should be partners in student achievement.

The question has been posed, "What do school counselors do?" The more important question is, "How are students different as a result of what school counselors do?" To help answer this question, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) created the ASCA National Model, which is a framework for a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.

For more information we'd invite you to take a look at the American School Counseling Association Website.

Mission: 

The mission of the SSSD Counseling Department is to facilitate all students’ academic, personal/social, and career development through the delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program that is developmentally appropriate and preventative in design. Steamboat Springs Counselors are highly qualified professionals who advocate for the needs of students and families within the community. We ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve and reach their personal goals in a positive and safe learning environment. Our department is built on strong relationships and strategic partnerships that encourage shared respect and responsibility among students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community for student success.

Vision: 

The students of Steamboat Springs School District, through the comprehensive school-counseling program, acquire the skills necessary to meet the challenges and high expectations in an ever changing world. All students have access to rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities to create meaningful goals that support personal growth and ensure student success in achieving their full potential.