School Counseling

K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program

The K-12 Columbia Public Schools Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) is integral to each school's educational program.  The CSCP is developmental by design and includes sequential activities organized and implemented by Master-level certificated school counselors with the active support of teachers, administrators, students, parents, and the community.  The program is designed to address the needs of all students by helping them acquire competencies that promote social, emotional, and academic development, as well as skills for career readiness. Working to strengthen student mental health, the CSCP also assists students as they work through issues that interfere with healthy development and educational progress.  Moreover, the CSCP helps create positive and safe school learning climates and helps students feel connected to the school.