The following has been adopted by the ISCA board.

1.  School counselors share a consistent professional identity from graduate school through retirement.

• Embrace value of an evidence based, data-driven comprehensive model.
• Stakeholders recognize/understand the unique proactive responsive roles and contributions of the school counselor (academics, career, social emotional).
• School counselors are leaders in the school and community.

2.  School counselors are highly trained professionals who actively engage in ongoing professional growth to support student success.

• Active member of professional associations.
• School counselors practice within legal and ethical standards

3. School counselors advocate for our students and policies that impact our efficacy.