SECTION 2: Manage

Vision & Mission Statement

Vision 

The school counseling Service vision statement shares the outcomes school counselors hope to see for their students in the future as a result of the school counseling Service. 

Development of a vision statement:

• Creates a clear picture of success for all students 
• Describes the future world where student outcomes are successfully achieved 
• States the outcomes desired for all students that are 5 to 15 years away 
• Aligns with the school and district vision statement 
• Complies with any applicable State and Federal laws 

(Source: ASCA National Model, 4th ed., p. 30) 

Mission 

The mission statement provides the foundation for achieving the vision. In other words, the mission statement is a tool that communicates to all stakeholders the overall purpose of the school counseling Service. 

Development of a mission statement:

• Creates a clear focus for the school counseling Service to reach the vision 
• Describes the school counseling Service’s overarching focus or purpose 
• Aligns with the school’s mission statement and may show linkage to district and state department of education mission statements
• Emphasizes equity, access and success for every student 
• Indicate the long-range results desired for all students 

(Source: ASCA National Model 4th edit. p 31) 

Mission statement samples can be found in the ASCA National Model Implementation Guide.