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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Guidance Services
Overview: Providing support for all students and their families is the primary rule of guidance services. Typical function in this area include counseling, record keeping, co-ordination of social service agencies, and participation in the school's general student-support service program.

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	SCHOOL BOARD	SUPERINTENDENT	PRINCIPAL
	What policies do we have in this area? What are the primary objectives of the guidance program? Are the goals and objectives for guidance being met? What do we do to inform parents about guidance services?	What are the state standards for guidance (K-12)? What is the guidance focus and goals of the program? How are roles defined (e.g., counseling and college placement)? What services can be contracted or provided through collaboration? How does guidance interface with other student support programs? How can I promote effectiveness in the guidance program?	What is the current model for delivering the guidance program? Does it meet School Quality Standards and NEASC accreditation standards? How does the model support the school’s mission, and what are the program goals? How is achievement of the goals measured? What are the links with other programs within the school? With the instructional program? Across the district/SU? What are the links with program and agencies outside the school?
	Review policy. Receive a report on the current guidance program's effectiveness. Discuss as a board, with senior administrators, the priority objectives for the program. Communicate with parents and students about guidance services.	Review state standards. Review job descriptions. Review ongoing organizational chart. Evaluate action plans on meetings common needs for staff development and/or program changes.	Review the job descriptions for personnel in the guidance program, including counselors, director of guidance, registrar, etc. Review the program goals and any feedback data. Determine if there is a district-wide guidance program, and if the school is meeting its desired outcomes. Review course of study, school profile, and other documents produced by the guidance department. Review supervision and evaluation processes for counselors. Determine roles and responsibilities for scheduling, data collection, testing, and other guidance duties. Conduct parent/student survey (e.g., satisfaction with services).