Standards for Accreditation

All elementary, middle and secondary level schools are required to meet Standards for Accreditation in order to be accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.  High Schools have been required to meet the Standards for Accreditation since June 30, 1995, and elementary and middle level schools since June 30, 1999.  The Accreditation Standards for guidance and counseling are as follows:

• Accreditation Standard 6.02
  The counseling staff, parents, administrators, and others shall provide guidance and counseling program direction through involvement in assessment and identification of student needs.
  
• Accreditation Standard 6.04
  The school shall develop a written description of a guidance and counseling program with special provisions for at-risk students.  The program shall address assessed needs of all students, including those who are identified as at-risk, and shall establish program goals, objectives and an evaluation.
  
• Accreditation Standard 6.06
  Each school shall provide an organized program of guidance and counseling services.
  • Counseling services shall be available to students to increase the probability of student success.
  • The counseling services shall provide a planned sequential program of guidance activities that enhance students' development.
  • The provider of counseling services shall consult with staff members, parents, and community resources and make appropriate referrals to other specialized persons, clinics, or agencies in the community.
  • Counseling and guidance services shall be coordinated and shall work cooperatively with other school staff, community resources and other educational entities.
    
• Accreditation Standard 6.08
  Each counselor shall follow a planned calendar of activities based on established program goals and provide direct and indirect services to students, teachers and/or parents.