School counselors are professional advocates for schools, who are expected to develop comprehensive programs that improve student learning, to devote their time to direct delivery of services to students (curriculum, individual planning, and responsive services), and to operate within a school culture in which every student receives benefits of the program. As student advocates and as members of the educational team, school counselors are essential to the school effort to teach students in a school environment that is safe and respects the rights of every member of the school community. Based on the American School Counseling Association National Model.