What are the components typically included in the school's annual counseling program plan?

• A. Lunch schedule
• B. Mission and beliefs; goals; services delivery plan; calendar; staffing; collaboration; data/evaluation plan
• C. Student discipline policies
• D. PTA meeting times

Answer: (B)

A school's annual counseling program plan focuses on how the counseling program will be delivered and measured throughout the year. It should lay out the program’s mission and beliefs, the goals for student outcomes, and the services delivery plan—how counseling services will be provided (individual work, small groups, classroom guidance). It also includes a calendar of counseling activities, staffing and roles, how collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners will occur, and a data/evaluation plan to monitor progress and guide improvements. This structure ensures the counseling program is intentional, coordinated, and accountable for advancing student success. Items like the lunch schedule, student discipline policies, or PTA meeting times don’t fit the scope of the counseling program plan, as they pertain to general operations or separate areas of school governance.