System Support consists of management activities that establish, maintain and enhance the total guidance and counseling program.
System Support Activities Include:
- Professional Development: Counselors need to be involved regularly in updating their professional knowledge and skills. This may involve participating in school in-service trainings, attending professional conferences, or completing graduate course work.
- Committee Service: Serving on school or community committees, or advisory boards.
- Community Outreach: Activities designed to help counselors become more knowledgeable about community resources and referral agencies.
- Program Management and Operations: Included are the planning and management tasks needed to support activities conducted in a comprehensive guidance and counseling program. This category also includes responsibilities that need to be fulfilled as a member of the school staff, including:
- Attending and supervising at school events
- Serving as advisors for student activities and clubs.
- Lunch or hallway supervision
- Attending staff and administrative meetings.