Consults with school boards and other educational

consults with school boards and other educational partners on guidance and
counseling issues
School Board
allocates qualified guidance counselor time in schools according to the
provincially recommended student-counselor ratio
ensures that the program is an integral component of the curriculum at all
levels
encourages parents interest and involvement in an communication about the
program in schools
provide assistance, resources, and professional development to facilitate the
successful establishment, implementation, and evaluation of the program in
schools

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ongoing district support and monitoring of the program
assists in the establishment or maintenance of a network of community and
government agencies that directly or indirectly address the needs of students
and their families
ensures that the program addressed students' heritages, experienceies, and
background
School Advisory Council
assists in communicating the aims, objectives, and outcomes of the program
encourages the involvement of stakeholder groups in the program to make
shared decisions and provide solutions that benefit student learning and
development
ensures that the outcomes identified by the needs assessment are integrated
into the school improvement plan
seeks opportunities to acquire and provide resources needed for the program
activities
ensures that the learning needs and career aspirations of students are
addressed
Program Advisory Committee
advises and assists in the implementation and delivery of the program
participates in needs assessment - the setting of goals and direction
evaluates program success in meeting stated outcomes and results
participates in promotion and support for the program in the school and in
the community
School Administration
allocates the school resources necessary to implement and operate the
program

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participates in the selection of the qualified guidance counselor
assists and provides support for the program in conjunction with the school's
program advisory committee
provides for appropriate professional development activities for school staff
assists in the ongoing review and evaluation of the program
Guidance Counselor
provides leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating the program
coordinates and manages the implementation of the components of the
program
provides professional counseling services
provides professional knowledge and expertise in personal, social,
educational, and career growth and development to students, parents, and
school personnel
develops partnerships and collaborative relationships with individuals and
agencies in the community, including cultural organizations
engages in the research, professional development, education, networking,
and training necessary to remain current with developments in guidance
counseling and education
maintain current knowledge of the change nature of society
School Staff
participate in the delivery of the program through their daily interaction with
students