School Counseling
School counseling programs in Tennessee have always played an important role in the educational process for students. School counselors work with students, families, communities, faculties and staff to address issues that have a substantial impact on student academic, personal/social and career development. Wherever counselors serve, be it in rural, urban or suburban areas, they strive to meet the needs of all students.
Better Together
- Jaime Grammer, School Counseling Manager
- Dr. Karey Lowdermilk, Manager of College & Career Counseling
Tennessee School Counseling Model & Standards
Tennessee's comprehensive school counseling model and standards govern the day-to-day activities of professional school counselors serving students in all grades.
- TN School Counseling Model & Standards Policy
- Tennessee Comprehensive School Counseling Implementation Guide
School Counseling Licensure
A school counselor is a trained professional, with an advanced degree in school counseling, who helps students navigate challenges, make educational decisions, and develop essential life skills.
For more information on how to become a school counselor in Tennessee, please see the Tennessee Educator Licensure Policy. Information specifically related to school counseling is located on pages 13-14.
Information for licensed Tennessee school counselors looking to renew, activate, or update their personal information can be found here.
School Counseling Resources
Academic Development
- Graduation Requirements
- Course Code Catalog
- Graduation Substitution Policy
- Early Post Secondary Opportunities
- Move On When Ready Intent Form Fillable PDF
- Move On When Ready Intent Form PDF
- Test Anxiety Toolkit
- ACT Toolkit
Social and Personal Development
- School-based Mental Health Supports
- Bullying and Harassment
- Suicide Prevention
- Character Education
- School Climate
Career Development
- College, Career and Technical Education
- Grades PK-4 Student Milestones for College & Career Readiness
- Grades 5-12 Student Milestones for College & Career Readiness
- Approved Career Aptitude Assessments
- Career Clusters
- Work-Based Learning
- College for TN
- Tennessee College Access & Success Network
- Tennessee Promise
Announcements
The Tennessee School Counseling Advisory Council brings together school counseling leaders from across the state to promote collaboration and support the work of school counselors and provide feedback on school
counseling programming, policy, and initiatives. The application window for council membership is open annually, during the summer. As the work continues to grow, the council has a renewed focus on providing opportunities for in-personal collaboration and professional learning opportunities across the state with the belief that Tennessee School Counselors are BETTER TOGETHER.
For the latest school counseling related announcements, please subscribe to the CTE Educator Update and Coordinated School Health newsletters.