K-12 counselors provide a proactive, and data-driven comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates students’ academic, career and social/emotional development through the collaborative efforts of school personnel, families, and community resources.

“The purpose and role of school counselors is planning, organizing, and delivering a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social and career development of all students, based on the national standards for school counseling program of the American School Counselor Association.” RCW 28A.410.043