MISSION/GOALS:

The Office of Guidance & Counseling supports and assists professional school counselors, career guidance  counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers and supervises counseling curriculum in New Hampshire. In addition, this office seeks and disseminates information on promising and effective practices in the areas of professional school counseling, as well as assisting schools and districts to develop both comprehensive guidance & counseling programs and effective career guidance programs that support and sustain high standards for all students.

The Guidance and Counseling Office leads and participates in the development of policies and documents that support the work of professional school counselors and psychologists and increase the coordination of educational efforts. Through collaboration with the New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists, the School Counselors Association, and the New Hampshire Guidance Directors Association, this office provides professional development and informs development of school counseling programs and state policy.

INITIATIVES and RESOURCES

of the Office of Guidance and Counseling:

New Hampshire School Rules For School Counseling/Guidance and Psychology

The Full Rules for School Approval can be found on the DOE Web site HERE

• School Psychologists:

Ed. 306.44 School Psychology Program Rules

• School Counselors:

 Ed 306.13 A:  Guidance Plan . The local school board shall ensure that every school provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program. A comprehensive guidance and counseling program shall comply with all applicable provisions of Ed 306.39.

Ed. 306.39 Guidance & Counseling Program Rules

Ed. 306.15 Counselor Ratios

New Hampshire Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Model

This recommended process of implementing school counseling programs in New Hampshire’s public schools has been revised and updated by the State Department of Education Office of Guidance and Counseling and a dedicated group of experienced professional school counselors. The complete implementation manual may be printed for use in your school. The NH manual aligns the best national thinking on professional school counseling with the unique aspects of New Hampshire's educational system, such as the educational rules and laws, curriculum frameworks, and district strategic plans.

The Comprehensive Developmental Guidance & Counseling Program Model

General and Background Information

The New Hampshire Career Development Curriculum Framework

(contains the School Guidance & Counseling standards)

The K-12 Career Development Curriculum Framework was developed over a two year period, utilizing a committee of over 50 educators, school counselors, administrators, business representatives, parents and students to best represent career development expectations for New Hampshire students. The framework was also reviewed by a number of educational groups, and other stakeholders, including the NH State Board of Education. The framework has three sections:

• Core Educational Learning
• Individual/Social Learning
• Career Learning

The standards in the Career Development Framework align with national career guidance and school counseling standards.

The K-12 Career Development Framework is available from the NHEIAP office at 271-3194 and can be download in its entirety from the DOCUMENT link, below.

General and Background Information

Please note: The was published is 2000 and updated with minor changes in 2006.

The K-12 Career Development Curriculum Framework

The K-12 Career Development Curriculum Framework

FAQ Flyer about the Career Development Curriculum Framework


Measuring Aspirations and Participation
NH High School Senior Survey

A survey of seniors in public and private high schools in New Hampshire is conducted every two years in the Spring and collects information on the backgrounds, educational aspirations, academic performance and opinions of NH high school seniors. This survey is designed to assess the future educational aspirations and career plans of seniors and views about their high school experience.

Press Release - More Students Staying Close to Home for College
Survey Finds that New Hampshire High School Seniors are Choosing to Attend College in State.

(Please note these reports are large documents in PDF and may take a few minutes to download.)

Full copy of Senior Survey Report 2007

Full copy of Senior Survey Report 2006

Full copy of Senior Survey Report 2005

Full copy of Senior Survey Report 2004

Full copy of Senior Survey Report 2003

Full copy of Pilot Senior Survey Report 2002

Advanced Placement Initiative

Through a grant from the US Department of Education, the New Hampshire Department of Education has begun to make available AP Test scholarships. For information on this fee waiver program, contact Ken Relihan.

Resources

  An Incredible Journey - A New Hampshire Guide to Adoption and Permanency 2006 - This manual  for parents will also assist school counselors and teachers in assisting with the needs and emotional/academic issues of adopted children.

  Adoption Basics for Educators: How Adoption Impacts Children & How Educators Can Help - This booklet was originally developed by the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association and edited by the New Hampshire Adoption Advisory Council (NHAAC), a committee whose purpose is to be a voice for adoption in NH. The NHAAC is a group of social workers, adoptive parents, school and agency personnel working to promote understanding of adoption issues.

Resources That Work - Every day, school counselors search for effective ways to teach skills, prepare students for the next steps in life, or successfully deal with crises. New counselors starting out and experienced counselors, looking for ways to implement the NH Career Development Framework standards that pertain to Guidance or the Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling standards, often ask which materials are recommended. This group of written resources was chosen by a team of veteran NH school counselors, based on ease of use, current, timely information, developmental appropriateness, and results.

Where to Find Resources

Internet Resources for School Counseling & Psychology

Internet resources can decrease a counselor’s workload by bringing information directly to the student or counselor, as needed. The Internet "links" listed here cover a wide area of interests for counselors and school psychologists, from mental health issues to career guidance, to study supports, to college and employment preparation. Some of the sites are designed for direct use by students and/or parents.

Internet Resource List - UPDATED 8.09!


Frequently Asked Questions

School Counseling Positions

NH School Counseling Certification

Legal / Ethical Information

The Required School Guidance Plan

NH Associations and contact information

New Hampshire’s associations for school counselors are listed in this section. For a more complete listing that includes national and international organizations, see the Professional Organizations section of "Internet Addresses for Guidance and Counseling", above.

New Hampshire School Counselor Association

New Hampshire Association of Guidance Directors

New Hampshire Career Development Association