Needs Assessments and the Role of the School Counselor

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Needs Assessments and the Role of the School Counselor   The school counselor has various roles within the educational setting and must be responsive to the needs of multiple stakeholders, most importantly, the students. One way that school counselors can assess student needs is by conducting a needs assessment review.   Review the “Student Needs Assessment (Middle School).” In a 750-1,000 word plan, choose one assessment statement from each of the four sections provided in the assessment and: Assessments: 1.            Handling teasing or being bullied 2.            Understanding my learning style to improve how I learn 3.            My counselor is available to me when I need to see/him or her. 4.            I understand why I need a good education.   Describe the role of the school counselor in academic, career and college planning, and data-based interventions. Discuss how a school counselor might address these four assessment statements with the principal. Describe the role of the school counselor in developmental, behavioral, or social interventions related to each of the four assessment statements. Describe the school counselor’s role in developing student-focused, schoolwide programs using data-based interventions for each of the four statements. Include 3-5 scholarly based resources to support your plan.   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.