VA School Counseling SOLS
All elementary school counselors in Virginia are required to teach the following objectives from the three major domains: academic development, career development and personal/social development.
All elementary school counselors in Virginia are required to teach the following objectives from the three major domains: academic development, career development and personal/social development.
.Academic Development
Goal: Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school. Grades K-3 Students will: EA1. Understand the expectations of the educational environment, EA2. Understand the importance of individual effort, hard work, and persistence, EA3. Understand the relationship of academic achievement to current and future success in school, EA4. Understand that mistakes are essential to the learning process, EA5. Demonstrate individual initiative and a positive interest in learning, EA6. Use appropriate communication skills to ask for help when needed, EA7. Work independently to achieve academic success, EA8. Work cooperatively in small and large groups towards a common goal, and EA9. Use study skills and test-taking strategies. Grades 4-5 Students will: EA10. Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses related to learning, EA11. Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, EA12. Apply study skills necessary for academic achievement, EA13. Use critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies, and EA14. Understand the choices, options, and requirements of the middle school environment. |
Career Development
Goal: Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions. Grades K-3 Students will: EC1. Understand the concepts of job and career, EC2. Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper dress and proper language are essential to current and future success, EC3. Understand the relationship of individual effort, hard work and persistence to achievement, EC4. Understand the importance of teamwork in working towards a common goal, EC5. Demonstrate the decision making process, and EC6. Demonstrate goal setting. Grades 4-5 Students will: EC7. Recognize the benefits of both individual initiative and teamwork, EC8. Recognize that the changing workplace requires lifelong learning, EC9. Identify hobbies and interests, and EC10. Identify career choices through exploration. |