The Guidance and Counseling Department supports campus school counselors with the implementation of a comprehensive guidance counseling program that focuses on social and emotional wellness, academic achievement, and college and career readiness. School counseling programs are designed to include the four components:

Guidance Curriculum

Months	TEA Content Area	SEL Core Competency
August	Introductions	Introductions
September	Intrapersonal Effectiveness	Self-Awareness
October	Intrapersonal Effectiveness	Self-Management
November	Interpersonal Effectiveness	Social Awareness
December/January	Interpersonal Effectiveness	Relationship Skills
February	Personal Health and Safety	Responsible Decision-Making
March	Personal Health and Safety	Relationship Skills
April	Post Secondary Planning and Career Readiness	Responsible Decision-Making
May	Post Secondary Planning and Career Readiness	Self-Management

Responsive Services

Addresses the immediate concerns of students.

Academic concerns
School related concerns (tardiness, absences/truancy, misbehavior, school avoidance, drop-out prevention)
Relationship concerns
Physical/sexual/emotional abuse
Grief/loss
Substance abuse
Family issues
Harassment issues
Coping with stress
Suicide prevention

Individual Planning

Assists students in monitoring and understanding their own development.

ACADEMIC

Student skills
Educational opportunities
Course selection
Lifelong learning
Test scores

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL

Healthy self-concepts
Adaptive and adjustable social behavior

CAREER

Potential career opportunities
Career/Tech training
Positive work habits

System Support

Includes program and staff support activities and services.

MISSION

The mission of the Arlington ISD Guidance and Counseling Department is to empower and advocate for all students through a high-quality comprehensive, developmental counseling program that inspires students to strive for their maximum potential in academic, career, and personal/social domains. In a collaborative partnership with all district staff, families and community, the school counselors will support all students to become self-directed productive responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

VISION

The Arlington ISD Guidance and Counseling Department will empower all students to become socially and emotionally competent citizens who positively impact the world.