Allen ISD Counseling Belief Statements

 We Believe: 

1. That ALL students are capable of becoming life-long learners, effective problem-solvers, effective communicators, and responsible and engaged citizens.
2. In the importance of healthy and supportive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
3. In advocating for students and striving to empower them to break down barriers that impede student growth and success. 
4. In supporting the unique developmental needs of each student so her/his full potential in social/emotional, academic, and college/career readiness can be achieved.
5. In supporting students through a data-driven design, implementation, and evaluation of our comprehensive counseling program to make informed decisions and ensure program integrity.  
6. In teaching and modeling respect and acceptance of one another, to help our students embrace diversity, individuality, and resilience.

The Allen ISD Counseling Program is built upon the National Model outlined by the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. All curriculum and activities reflect these high standards. The Allen ISD Counseling Program is a comprehensive curriculum, preventive in design and developmental in nature. Curriculum is written to ensure equity and access. The Counseling Curriculum focuses on three areas or Domains: Academic, Career, and Social/Emotional. The purpose of the Program is to impart specific skills, knowledge and attitudes that lead to specific learning outcomes or competencies within these areas.

Allen ISD Counseling Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Allen ISD School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program that addresses the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students. AISD counselors are advocates who, in partnership with other stakeholders, provide support to maximize academic achievement and student potential.