Counseling and Guidance collaborates with professional school counselors to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive school counseling programs. Comprehensive school counseling programs, aligned with school, district and state missions, promote academic achievement and success for all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st Century.
As an objective of PLAN 2020, the strategic plan for public education in Alabama, students will enter Grade 9 prepared and with a four-year plan that addresses their individual academic and career interest needs. A four-year plan allows students to personalize their high school experience, incorporate classes that will lead to their future college major and career, and—perhaps most importantly—ensure that they graduate from high school on time. Students have a four-year plan utilizing the Alabama Career Planning System, but it is important to review it each school year to ensure that they are still on track. The Alabama Career Planning System allows students to investigate the career clusters available at their school with their school counselor and discuss how they may take full advantage of the courses offered through their high school or local community college to challenge themselves, earn college credit early, and explore their interests while completing their requirements.
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ACPS/Kuder Admin Database Instructions
ACPS – Blank Alabama Education Plan
ACPS – Ed Plan Tutorial Brief
ACPS – How to Mass Print Ed Plans
ACPS – Instructions for Removing Duplicate Accounts
ACPS – Career Interests 2019-2025
ACPS – Skills Confidence 2019-2025
ACPS – Work Values 2019-2025
Four Year Plans – Examples
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Agriculture Food Natural Resources
Architecture Construction
Arts AV Technology Communication
Business Management Administration
Education Training
Finance
Government Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law Public Safety Corrections Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science Technology Engineering Math
Transportation Distribution Logistics
Resources and Links – General Information
Resources and information provided are for communication purposes only. Listing these resources and information does not constitute endorsement by either Counseling and Guidance or the Alabama State Department of Education.
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Alabama Career Development Model 2022
Ethical Standards For School Counselors
Alabama Mandatory Reporting Law
Appropriate Activities for School Counselors
Resources and Links – Suicide Prevention
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More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention
Suicide Powerpoint for training parents
School Personnel Suicide Training – Presentation
Stop Opioid Silence
Powerpoint on the signs of youth suicide
Resources and Links – Bullying & Harassment
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Jamari Terrell Williams Student Bullying Model Policy
Harassment Complaint Follow-up Sample
Harassment Complaint Form Sample
The Jamari Terrell Williams Harassment Act 2018-472
Stop Bullying Sample Form for Schools
Assess Bullying
Prevention at School
It includes definitions and resources.
An educational guide on bullying and substance abuse.
How to prevent bullying by involving school staff, parents, and other caring adults.
This website offers guidance for parents, and the community to help kids prevent bullying.
This Website provides recourses that may be implemented in schools and systems.
US Department of Education Stop Bullying Website
Resources and Links – Crisis Intervention
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Crisis – Answering Children’s Questions About Death
Crisis – Children Exposed to Disaster
Emotional Reactions
Guide for Teachers – Talking to Grieving Child
Helping Children Cope
Helping Yourself When Your Child Has Died
Iowa Crisis Book, Dealing with Student Death
NEA National School Crisis Guide
Talking to Children about Death
Talking to Children about Earthquakes and other Natural Disasters
When a Student or Staff Dies
Resources and Links – Alabama goes to College
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ACAC Resources
Alabama College Application Campaign Site Coordinator Resource Manual
Educators’ Handbook and Toolkit for Cash for College, Alabama College Application Week and Alabama College and Career Decision
NACAC Guide for Families
Resources and Links – Financial Aid for College
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FAFSA Lesson Plan Final
FAFSA Completion Project Confidentiality and Use Agreement
Resources and Links – Scholarship Resources
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Achieve Alabama Handout
Resources and Links – Courses
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ALSDE Courses Catalog
Resources and Links – Scheduling Resources
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AFNR Program Guide 2023-2024
AFNR Program Guide 2022-2023
AFNR Program Guide 2021-2022
AFNR Program Guide 2020-2021
English Language Arts Grid Final
Mathematics Grid Final
Science Grid Final
Social Studies Grid Final
Foreign Language Curriculum Grid Final
Fine Arts Curriculum Grid Final
Health, Physical Education, and Other Electives Grid Final
Special Education Curriculum Grid
Resources and Links – Advanced Placement Resources
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2024 AP Exam Ordering Information
This link will take users to the College Boards AP website which provides comprehensive information for various audiences.
The AP Coordinator’s Manual is the primary source of information for AP coordinators and proctors on nearly all aspects of administering AP Exams.
The AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May. Coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams.
AP Registration and Ordering gives an overview of the pertinent information regarding the AP Program.
How to Start an AP Course
Pre-AP offers the opportunity to build skills for success in AP, college and beyond.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.
Resources and Links – NCAA/ Student Athlete
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NCAA – Follow Your Path Brochure
NACAC – Get in the Game Guide
Resources and Links – Career Coaches
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Career Coach 2016-2017 Reporting Form
Resources and Links – Transcripts/Student Records
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Evaluating Foreign Transcripts A-Z Guide
Resources and Links – Articulation Information
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Articulation Request Form
Resources and Links – Alabama School Counseling Program Recognition
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Alabama School Counseling Program Information and Signature Page