Mission Statement

One of the essential aspects of the foundation for a school counseling program is the creation of a mission statement, which gives your program overall direction and vision. A mission statement describes the program's purpose and provides the vision of what is desired for every student.

A mission statement:

• Keeps the program's focus on the beliefs, assumptions and philosophy.
• Establishes a structure for innovations.
• Creates on vision.
• Provides an anchor in the face of change.

The mission statement content should:

• Be written with students as the primary clients.
• Advocate for the equity, access and success of every student.
• Be written for every student.
• Indicate the content and competencies to be learned.
• Show linkages with the school, school district, or state department fo education mission statements.
• Indicate the long-range results desired for all students.

WORK TO DO FOR BINDER

1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE DISTRICT COUNSELING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
2. WRITE YOUR OWN MISSION STATEMENT SPECIFIC TO YOUR COUNSELING PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL. USE YOUR ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ASSIST YOU WITH THIS PROCESS.