National Standards
The Manning Community School District has made the commitment to adhere to the national standards set forth by the American School Counselor Association. The following standards have been adopted by the school district:
•Academic Development - includes decision making, problem solving and goal setting, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and interpersonal communication and the application of these skills to academic achievement.
•Career Development - developing positive attitudes toward work and the necessary skills to make a successful transition from school to work and from job to job.
•Personal/Social Development - supporting and maximizing each student's personal growth and enhancing the educational and career development of the student.
(Adapted from Vision into Action, Dahir, Sheldon & Valiga, 1998)