Counseling and Support Services

The mission of the Office of Counseling and Support Services is to provide leadership to districts and schools through quality professional development and technical assistance to support implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association’s Framework for School Counselors.

The following resources will guide and support counselors to successfully implement PreK-12 comprehensive school counselor programs.

Traditional Diploma with Endorsements

School Counselor Professional Growth System

• School Counselor Growth Rubric Guidebook
• School Counselor Informal and Formal Observation Form
• School Counselor Summative Observation Form
• Counselor Growth Cycle

College- and Career-Readiness Resources

• K-12 Career Exploration Lessons
• Mississippi Career Development Pacing Guide for Grades 6-12
• Mississippi Career Exploration and Planning Expectations (with Links)
• Mississippi Career Exploration and Planning Expectations (without Links)
• Mississippi Department of Education Counseling and Support Services Document
• Mississippi Career Development Resource Document

Individual Success Plan (ISP) Resources

• Individual Success Plan (ISP) Overview
• Students Planning Tool
• Student Planning Tool (Fillable PDF)
• Individual Success Planning Guide for Students and Parents
• Individual Success Planning Guide for Educators
• ISP Webinar

MajorClarity Resources

• MajorClarity PartnerHub Resource Center for Lesson Plans, Instruction Resources and Tutorials (can also be accessed within your account under resources)
• Family Engagement Resources giving Parents an Overview of the MajorClarity Platform and Understanding the ACP process

Academic Resources

• Mississippi Dual Enrollment Accelerated Programs
• Early Warning System District Guidance Promoting K-12 Success
• Power point introducing Early Warning System

Social and Emotional Learning Resources

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards
• School Enrollment for Students in Foster Care
• Mississippi Department of Mental Health Resources

Professional Counselor Organizations

• ASCA American School Counseling Association
• ACA American Counseling Association
• MCA Mississippi Counseling Association
• MSCA Mississippi School Counseling Association
• MSSCA Magnolia State School Counseling Association
• National Office of School Counselor Advocacy
• National Association of College Admission Counseling

School Trainings

• Mental Health

Listservs:

• Elementary School Counselor
• Middle School Counselor
• High School Counselor
• CTE Counselor
• Student Service Coordinator