Counseling Program

The Argyle ISD school counseling program supports the educational, career, personal, and social development of all students in PK–12. The program includes four components aligned with the Texas Model: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support.

Guidance Curriculum

School counselors deliver classroom lessons that promote student growth in educational, career, personal, and social development. Lessons address four content areas: intrapersonal effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, postsecondary readiness, and personal health and safety.

Individual Planning

Counselors support students in planning, monitoring, and managing their development. This includes identifying strengths and interests and aligning them with academic and postsecondary goals.

Responsive Services

Counselors provide interventions for students experiencing challenges that impact academic, personal, social, or career development. Services may include brief counseling, consultation, and referrals to community resources.

System Support

System support includes program management and activities that ensure effective delivery of counseling services. These efforts indirectly support students by strengthening staff, programs, and operations.

Argyle ISD covers these content areas through the guidance programming aligned with the Argyle ISD Skills for Learning (listed in the Argyle ISD Profile of a Graduate), the Texas Positive Character Trait TEKS (TEC §26.009), and the content areas mandated in the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

Intrapersonal Effectiveness

• Development of a positive self-concept
• Strengthening executive functioning skills
• Demonstrating appropriate behavior in various settings

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Effective interactions
• Development of communication skills
• Recognition of boundaries and privacy
• Use of conflict resolution strategies

Postsecondary Planning and Career Readiness

• Motivation for personal and academic success
• Career exploration skills
• Ability to gather and apply planning information
• Understanding the value of postsecondary education
• Connection between academics, work, and life

Personal Health and Safety

• Incorporation of wellness practices
• Development of resilience and coping skills
• Use of assertiveness for personal safety

The following domains define the role of the professional school counselor:

Program Management

Counselors plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate for the counseling program, organized through the four components defined in Texas Education Code (§33.005).

Guidance

Counselors deliver classroom instruction that supports academic, career, personal, and social development.

Counseling

Counselors provide services that address developmental needs and challenges affecting student success.

Consultation

Counselors collaborate with staff, families, and community members to support student development and success.

Coordination

Counselors connect students and families with school and community resources.

Student Assessment

Counselors interpret student data and promote responsible use of assessment results.

Leadership

Counselors lead program implementation and contribute to a responsive school environment.

Advocacy

Counselors promote equitable access and support for all students.

Professional Behavior

Counselors maintain professional relationships, pursue ongoing development, and ensure accountability in service delivery.

Argyle ISD school counselors adhere to established professional and ethical standards in all aspects of the counseling program. Counselors are committed to maintaining professional competence, following ethical guidelines, and demonstrating responsible and effective work practices.