Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Standards
~ Secondary Schools ~
Standard 1
Every Student.
Standard 1 Description
All program elements are designed to recognize and address the diverse needs of every student.
Standard 2
Data and Program Effectiveness.
Standard 2 Description
The program uses current school data, including a formal student/parent/teacher CCGP needs assessment that is completed and analyzed at least every three (3) years.
Standard 3
Plan for CCR (College and Career Ready) Process.
Standard 3 Description
Program shall establish Plans for CCR for every student, both as a process and a product, consistent with local board policy and the goals of the CCGP, Secondary School Accreditation, and CTE.
Standard 4
Career Exploration and Development.
Standard 4 Description
The CCGP Program provides career development assistance for all students.
Standard 5
School Guidance Curriculum
Standard 5 Description
The program delivers a developmental and sequential guidance curriculum in harmony with content standards identified in the Utah Model for CCGP.
Standard 6
Responsive Services and Dropout Prevention.
Standard 6 Description
These services are available to address the immediate concerns and identified needs of all students through an education-oriented and programmatic approach.
Standard 7
Program Leadership and Management
Standard 7 Description
Structures and processes are in place to ensure effective program management, including an advisory committee.
Standard 8
Interschool Communication.
Standard 8 Description
This includes communication, collaboration, and coordination with the feeder system regarding the CCGP.
Standard 9
Time Allocation.
Standard 9 Description
Evidence is provided that EIGHTY PERCENT of aggregate counselors' time is devoted to DIRECT services to students through a balanced program.
Standard 10
Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Training.
Standard 10 Description
Regular participation of guidance team members in USOE sponsored Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Training.
~ Secondary Schools ~
Standard 1
Every Student.
Standard 1 Description
All program elements are designed to recognize and address the diverse needs of every student.
Standard 2
Data and Program Effectiveness.
Standard 2 Description
The program uses current school data, including a formal student/parent/teacher CCGP needs assessment that is completed and analyzed at least every three (3) years.
Standard 3
Plan for CCR (College and Career Ready) Process.
Standard 3 Description
Program shall establish Plans for CCR for every student, both as a process and a product, consistent with local board policy and the goals of the CCGP, Secondary School Accreditation, and CTE.
Standard 4
Career Exploration and Development.
Standard 4 Description
The CCGP Program provides career development assistance for all students.
Standard 5
School Guidance Curriculum
Standard 5 Description
The program delivers a developmental and sequential guidance curriculum in harmony with content standards identified in the Utah Model for CCGP.
Standard 6
Responsive Services and Dropout Prevention.
Standard 6 Description
These services are available to address the immediate concerns and identified needs of all students through an education-oriented and programmatic approach.
Standard 7
Program Leadership and Management
Standard 7 Description
Structures and processes are in place to ensure effective program management, including an advisory committee.
Standard 8
Interschool Communication.
Standard 8 Description
This includes communication, collaboration, and coordination with the feeder system regarding the CCGP.
Standard 9
Time Allocation.
Standard 9 Description
Evidence is provided that EIGHTY PERCENT of aggregate counselors' time is devoted to DIRECT services to students through a balanced program.
Standard 10
Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Training.
Standard 10 Description
Regular participation of guidance team members in USOE sponsored Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Training.