Professional school counselors should articulate and demonstrate an understanding of:
IV-A-1. The concept of a guidance curriculum
IV-A-2. Counseling theories and techniques that work in school, such as solution focused brief counseling, reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy
IV-A-3. Counseling theories and techniques in different settings, such as individual planning, group counseling and classroom guidance
IV-A-4. Classroom management
IV-A-5. Principles of career planning and college admissions, including financial aid and athletic eligibility
IV-A-6. Principles of working with various student populations based on ethnic and racial background, English language proficiency, special needs, religion, gender and income
IV-A-7. Responsive services
IV-A-8. Crisis counseling, including grief and bereavement