The Parkland School District Student Services Department believes that school counseling services are an integral part of the total educational program. Our school counseling program, in collaboration with faculty, parents, and the community is designed to provide all students with opportunities and resources to accomplish developmental tasks within the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development needed to become effective learners, achieve success in school, live successful and rewarding lives, and develop into contributing members of society.

The counseling program is developmental and systematic in nature and is delivered through large group, small group, and individual experiences. While school counselors establish and maintain this educational program, its implementation is the responsibility of the entire faculty and staff in collaboration with parents and the community.

All students Kindergarten through twelfth grade will participate in a planned, developmental school counseling program that is based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs. The program focuses on three developmental components: academic development, career development, and personal/social development.

The Parkland School District Counselors believe in the dignity and worth of all students and are committed to their role as advocates for students in the educational setting.