Chapter 1
Define
Course: Student Counselor 5422
Subject: Student Counselor 5422
Chapter: Define Of Student Counselor 5422
1. Understands and applies the current American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards for School Counselors (for example, confidentiality, families’ rights and responsibilities, dual relationships).
- Ethical standards guide fair treatment, confidentiality, informed consent, nondiscrimination, and equitable access to services.
- Dual relationships and boundary issues must be avoided to preserve objectivity and protect student safety.
- Counselors must balance confidentiality with duty to report when harm, abuse, or safety concerns arise.
- These standards inform ethical judgment, help avoid liability, and ensure professional trust.
2. Understands the professional boundaries, legal, ethical, and school district guidelines pertaining to communication with students, families, and other stakeholders.
- Communication must be honest, developmentally appropriate, culturally respectful, and professionally documented.
- Confidentiality applies unless a student is at risk of harm, neglect, abuse, or safety crisis.
- School counselors collaborate without sharing excessive personal student details unless legally required.
- Technology communication must follow school policy, privacy laws, and documentation practices.