Asca national standards for students was established to help school counselors help students. Association asca not only supports this idea, it has made it the associations mission. A comparison of the 2010 and the 2016 asca ethical standards. North carolina professional school counseling standards nc. The american school counselor association asca recently revised its ethical code for professional school counselors, the ethical standards for school counselors, in 2010. This document adopted by the asca delegate assembly in 1984 has been revised five times since its inception. Applicability of ethical standards members of nafc, its boards and affiliates comprise several dimensions of certified counselors, from students, licensed therapists, addiction counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Asca school counselor performance standards school counselor performance standards align with the asca national model and contain basic standards of practice expected from counselors. The school counselor and child abuse and neglect prevention adopted 1981. Webbased resources for legal and ethical issues in school. As a result, we have chosen to apply the ethical standards of school counselors american school counselor association, 1998 and the code of ethics american counseling association, 1995 to situations often faced by school counselors.
Responsibilities to students the professional school counselor. Inform students of the purposes, goals, techniques and rules. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of asca and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the asca national model. Encompasses both academic coursework and supervised practice in a school setting. The school counselor and child abuse and neglect prevention. The american school counselor association adopted its ethical standards for school counselors in 1984, and have revised them in 1992, 1998, 2004, and 2010. It is essential that school counselors be more globally responsive and culturally competent in the current educational and social environment. The counselor shall disclose the counselors code of ethics, professional loyalties and responsibilities of all clients. School counselors are responsible for appropriate skill development for students serving as peer support in. School counselors must collaborate with both the students.
The national standards for school counseling programs. For school counselors, professionalism is used to maintain a school counselors standing with peers, teachers, staff members, administrators, parents and students and involves adhering to local, state and federal laws. The standards for counseling supervisors, originally developed in 1991, were. The asca ethical standards for school counselors serve as a guide for the ethical practices of all school counselors, supervisorsdirectors of school counseling programs and school counselor educators regardless of level, area, population served or membership in this professional association.
The 1984 version of asca ethical standards for school counselors initially consisted of six sections corresponding. The asca 2010 version of the ethical standards for school counselors provides guidelines to address many of these concerns. In order to work through the ethical dilemma presented, the decisionmaking model created by corey, corey and callanan 2011 was chosen because it includes consultation, an integral step. The ethical standards for school counselors states a school counselor should use an ethical decisionmaking model when faced with an ethical dilemma asca, 2016. The school counselor knows and understands established and emerging counseling theories and applies knowledge of techniques and strategies for innovative and. It therefore outlines areas that professional counselors need to learn about if they choose to utilize technology in their direct services, teaching or supervision. Ethical standards school counseling linkedin slideshare. School counselors are actively committed to eliminating these obstacles and to helping students understand that the choices they make now will affect their educational and career options in the future.
Asca national standards for students indiana student standards for guidance 20032015 indiana universal student indicators for guidance 20032015. Mar 23, 2017 the american school counselor association adopted its ethical standards for school counselors in 1984, and have revised them in 1992, 1998, 2004, and 2010. The association also publishes books and journal articles on legal and ethical issues, as well as addressing them in the membersonly resource center. Ethical standards for school counselors revised 2010 adopted 1984. If feasible, the counselor should con sult with a professional colleague to con fidentially discuss the nature of the com plaint to see if shehe views. Standards for school counselors asca, 2004 include standards addressing these four principles. Ethical use of technology in counseling counseling today. Nov 30, 2009 school counseling powerpoint produced by melinda haley, m. A copy of the applicable laws will be accessible in an online format. Serve as a guide for the ethical practices of all professional school counselors regardless of level, area, population served or membership in. Over 30 ethical decisionmaking models are available to school counselors. The role of the school counselor home american school. A comparison of the 2010 and the 2016 asca ethical.
Personnel delivering the school counseling program are evaluated in the areas of program implementation, program evaluation and professionalism. The asca ethical standards for counselors include a set of responsibilities to students, parents, colleagues, the school, communities, and the counseling profession. Asca s ethical standards for school counselors, also available in spanish, are the basis of asca s ethical program. School counseling powerpoint produced by melinda haley, m. The purpose of the new technology statements in the revised code of ethics was to inform, not to overwhelm. School counselors improve the counseling profession by demonstrating high ethical standards and by following the codes of ethics set out for them.
There are four quadrants in the asca national model. Aces is a founding division of the american counseling association aca and, as such, adheres to acas current ethical standards aca, 1988 and to general codes of competence adopted throughout the mental health community. Learn the evolution of the ethical standards as influenced by the transformation of the school counseling profession, the asca national model, the emphasis on social justice, datainformed practice, developments in technology, the risks and rewards of social. Asca school counselor performance standards wisconsin. Serve as a guide for the ethical practices of all professional school counselors regardless of level, area, population served or member. Have a primary obligation to the students, who are to be treated with dignity and respect as unique individuals. The revised 2010 ethical standards for school counselors. American school counselor association ethical standards for. The actions of professional counselors shall conform to standards of the applicable laws and regulations. Consider the students chronological and developmental levels 4.
School counselors develop awareness, knowledge and skills in how prejudice, power and various forms of oppressionaffect self, students and all stakeholders asca ethical standards, b. Asca also has ethical standards for school counselor education faculty. Oct 01, 2003 the preamble of the american school counseling associations ethical standards for school counselors details the basic tenant that each person has the right to privacy and thereby the right to expect the counselorclient relationship to comply with all laws, policies, and the ethical standards pertaining to confidentiality american school counselor association, 2002. The ethical standards can be found on following asca website. Code of ethics national association of forensic counselors. Missouri school counselor standards and quality indicators. Csca ethical standards as a chartered division of the american school counselor association, members of the connecticut affiliate csca are bound by asca ethical standards for school counselors. These major nasp policy documents are intended to define contemporary school psychology.
Using an ethical decisionmaking model to address ethical. Inform students of the purposes, goals, techniques and rules of procedure under which they may receive. Members shall abide by the boards ethical standards and code of conduct as well as other. Professional school counselors have a unique challenge in counseling minors in. By navigating to our page and utilizing the functions of the indiana school counselor association website or any of its benefits, you agree to these terms and conditions. The preamble of the american school counseling associations ethical standards for school counselors details the basic tenant that each person has the right to privacy and thereby the right to expect the counselorclient relationship to comply with all laws, policies, and the ethical standards pertaining to confidentiality american school counselor association, 2002. Pdf the national standards for school counseling programs. All too often, school counselors are evaluated using an instrument.
Asca ethical standards and the relevance of eastern ethical. In accordance with the asca ethical standards, what is said in my office will never leave my office, with a couple of exceptions. Promote awareness of school counselors ethical standards and legal mandates regarding confidentiality and the appropriate rationale and procedures for dis. Waproca code of ethics wa professional counselors association. The nasp 2010 standards are a unified set of national principles that guide professional practices, credentialing, graduate education, and ethical behavior of effective school psychologists. Without confidentiality, the child may censor what he or she tells the. Ethical standards for school counselors was adopted by the asca delegate assembly, march 19,1984, revised march 27, 1992, june 25, 1998, and june 26, 2004. The american school counselor association asca ethical.
Asca s national model for school counseling programs is the ultimate tool in helping us all to be on the same page, doing the best for students. In these unprecedented and uncertain times, nacac president jayne caflin fonash encourages college admission counselors and professionals to double down on one objective above all others. Bodenhorn 2006 conducted a survey of school counselors and indicated major ethical concerns as those related to handling student confidentiality. Students must trust the school counselor in order to be able to enter into a meaningful and honest dialogue with them.
Accountability, foundation, management system, and delivery system. The ethical standards for school counselors were developed to clarify the nature of ethical responsibilities held in common by school counseling professionals. Promote awareness of school counselors ethical standards and legal mandates regarding con. A understands the national standards related to the academic development of students across all grade levels. I see the values in schools creating policies that are based off their specific population and needs, however, i believe that it is important that counseling ethical standards are also held. This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copy. Ascas national model for school counseling programs is the ultimate tool in helping us all to be on the same page, doing the best for students. Professional counselors shall support local, state, and federal legislation that insures the highest standards of practice and success of ethical professional counselors. In this document, asca specifies the principles of ethical behavior necessary to.
New wording supervise students engaged in peer helping, mediation and other similar peersupport groups. The counselor shall promote the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and the best interest of the client as a primary guide in determining the conduct of all counselors. In response to changes in state law, ohio is taking steps. Professional standards national association for college.
School counselors play an instrumental role in school districts throughout ohio by helping guide students toward success in education and their future careers. This document adopted by the asca delegate assembly in 1984 has been revised five times since its. Promote awareness of school counselors ethical standards and legal mandates regarding confidentiality and the appropriate rationale and procedures for disclosure of student data and information to school staff. School counselor educators should know them, teach them to their students and pro vide support for school counseling candidates to uphold them. We discuss the use of eastern theories of ethics taoism and hinduism and their relevance to the asca ethical standards for school counselors to inform school counselors work with asian immigrant students. Balancing student confidentiality and parents right to know nithya n. Has a primary obligation to the student, who is to be treated with. Court cases have given school counselors guidance in appropriate professional distance in electronic communication. The purpose was to set forth a code of conduct governing the proper and ethical behavior of counselors in american schools. Members shall abide by the boards ethical standards and code of conduct as well as other regulations governing the certified member, which may be established by the board. Csca ethical standards connecticut school counselor.
Counselors are obligated by law and ethical standards to report and to r efer a case. The american school counselor association asca is a professional organization supporting school counselors, school counseling studentsinterns. Asca national standards for students standards aligned system. In order to work through the ethical dilemma presented, the decisionmaking model created by corey, corey and callanan 2011 was chosen because it. The following are excerpts of the ethical standards taken from the standards that refer to counselors responsibilities to students. An ethics challenge for school counselors journal of school. Ideally, school policies should be consistent with school counseling ethical standards. Missouri school counselor standards and quality indicators professional continuum august 24, 2012 final 3 3 standard 1 quality indicator 2. American school counselor association ethical standards.
Aca ethics essay competition 4 used to determine courses of action should be well documented and placed in the clients file. To properly cite the asca code of ethics as a reference in a. Overview of the ohio standards for school counselors. Ethical guidelines for counseling supervisors this document is placed here for historical reference. Asca ethical standards and the relevance of eastern. Standards for school counselors or the aca ethical standards, the counselor is obligated to take appropriate action to rec tify the condition. See the asca national standards for students 2004, published by the american school counselor association, 1101 king street, suite 625, alexandria, virginia 22314 and posted at.
Asca standardsethics the professional school counselor. One of these is the asca code of ethics, which details the ethical behavior expected of school counseling professionals in their relationships with students, parents, themselves, the school, and. Are concerned with students academic, career and social emotional needs and encourage each students maximum development. Determine your potential courses of action and their consequences 7. Get an overview of the newly revised asca ethical standards for school counselors. Consider the setting, parental rights and minors rights 5.