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.

To learn more about school counseling, see the resources below. For additional information, please contact Dr. Karey Lowdermilk, Manager of College and Career Counseling or Kristi Steel, Director of Mental Health.

Evaluating Your School Counselor Webinar

Implementing School Counseling at District Level Webinar

School Counseling Program Management Agreement Webinar

First TN School Counseling Collaborative: Aug. 30, 2017

South Central School Counseling Collaborative: Sept. 5, 2017

Northwest School Counseling Collaborative: Sept. 7, 2017

Mid Cumberland School Counseling Collaborative: April 4, 2018

First TN School Counseling Collaborative: April 6, 2018

Northwest School Counseling Collaborative: April 9, 2018

Upper Cumberland School Counseling Collaborative: April 13, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, Southwest-1: June 8, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, Southwest-2: June 8, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, First TN: June 12, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, East: June 18, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, South Central: June 19, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, Mid Cumberland: June 26, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, Northwest: July 16, 2018

School Counseling Policy Implementation Training for Administrators and School Counselors, Upper Cumberland: July 17, 2018

Tennessee School Counseling Model & Standards

Tennessee’s comprehensive school counseling model and standards, adopted in 2005, revised in 2016, and currently undergoing revisions to more closely align with the updated national model and standards, govern the day-to-day activities of professional school counselors serving students in all

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 11-13.

Information for licensed Tennessee school counselors looking to renew, activate, or update their

personal information can be found here.

School Counseling Resources

 Academic Development

Social and Personal Development

Career Development

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  CCTE Update for Directors

School Counseling

Academic Development

Social and Personal Development

College and Career Development