Which element is part of ASCA Program Planning?

• A. Consultation
• B. School data summary
• C. Mindsets and Behaviors
• D. ASCA Ethical

Answer: (B)

Program planning in the ASCA National Model relies on using data to identify needs, set goals, and shape services. A school data summary brings together key indicators—academic performance, attendance, behavior referrals, and other outcomes—to show where gaps exist and which student groups are most affected. With this clear evidence, counselors can set measurable objectives, design targeted interventions, and allocate resources to raise student success. Data-driven planning makes the program accountable and aligned with real school needs.

Other elements describe how services are delivered or the standards that guide practice, but they aren’t the primary inputs that shape the plan itself. Consultation is a delivery method, Mindsets and Behaviors are the student standards that inform goals, and ASCA Ethical guidance outlines professional conduct.