School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

This certificate is appropriate for counselors who work with students ages preK-12 grade in educational settings. These school counselors may work with individuals, small groups, a whole class or the entire school to advance student learning academically, emotionally and socially, and in the area of career development. Some may focus their counseling primarily in the area of student assistance, college planning, academic testing or a more general guidance delivery model. All school counselors practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in the areas of academics, social/emotional and career development.

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Assessment at a Glance:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Choosing the right certificate
• Reviewing the Standards
• Portfolio entry descriptions
• Assessment center exercise descriptions
• Retired Prompts
• Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
• Certification planning timeline

 

Download the Assessment at a Glance.

Standards:

Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• School Counseling Program
• School Counseling and Student Competencies
• Human Growth and Development
• Counseling Theories and Techniques
• Equity, Fairness, and Diversity
• School Climate
• Collaboration with Family and Community
• Informational Resources and Technology
• Student Assessment
• Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Identity
• Reflective Practice

Download Standards

Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• The Five Core Propositions Portfolio Overview
• Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
• Studying the Standards
• Writing About Teaching
• Video Practice
• Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
• Portfolio and Eligibility Forms

 

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download ECYA/SC Portfolio Instructions

Scoring Guide for Candidates:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
• Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
• Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area  

 

Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:

 

Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores

Part 2: ECYA/SC Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

ECYA/SC Evaluation of Evidence