The Golden State School Counseling Recognition Program celebrates the strength, growth, and impact of school counseling programs across California.


The program is grounded in the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession, recognizing how schools put professional standards into practice to strengthen systems and improve outcomes for students.

Reasons to join: a list for school counselors, including networking, resources, and cost-saving options.

Key Benefits to Applying


  • Celebrate Achievements: Recognize the strength, growth, and positive impact of your school counseling team on student success. 


  • Demonstrate Impact: Show measurable results and student outcomes backed by aligned evidence.

 

  • Earn Recognition: Feature your best practices and achieve recognition at one of three levels - Applying, Integrative, or Innovative. 


  • Share & Inspire: Connect with peers, share your story, and collaborate with leading counseling programs across the state. 


LEVELS OF RECOGNITION

Gold Recognition

Innovative

Leading, Transforming and Advancing.

Silver Recognition

Integrative

Connecting Practice and Strengthening Systems.

Blue Recognition

Applying

Putting Standards into Practice

Reasons to join: a list for school counselors, including networking, resources, and cost-saving options.

Six Standards Covered


  1. Professional School Counselor Development
  2. School-Based Mental Health
  3. School Counseling Domains
  4. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
  5. Indirect Services
  6. Safe, Supportive and Inclusive Environment