The Texas School Counselor Evaluation & Support System (T-SCESS) was created by the Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA), the Texas chapter of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). T-SCESS is aligned to the ASCA National Model and uses the same language, components, and supplemental evidence documents as the National Model. The ASCA National Model is an evidence-based model created “to standardize school counseling programs across the country” and serves as “a framework of components that all school counseling programs should exhibit” (ASCA, 2019, p. x).

BENEFITS of implementing T-SCESS

The Texas School Counselor Evaluation and Support System (TSCESS) streamlines counseling programs and enhances comprehensive school counseling services. Key benefits include:

1. Standardized Framework

Defines clear counselor roles and responsibilities.
Aligns with state and national guidelines.
Ensures equitable service delivery across campuses.

2. Consistent Implementation

Provides a uniform counseling approach.
Establishes measurable goals for effectiveness.
Enhances collaboration among counselors and administrators.

3. Accountability & Professional Growth

Offers structured evaluations for counselor effectiveness.
Encourages continuous feedback and coaching.
Aligns counseling efforts with district goals.

4. Advocacy & Resource Allocation

Demonstrates impact through data-driven evaluation.
Supports funding and resource justification.
Strengthens the case for expanding counseling services.

Implementing TSCESS ensures counseling programs are strategic, effective, and aligned with student needs, fostering better student outcomes and a supportive school environment.

LSSSCA empowers school counselors with the knowledge and skills in order to promote professionalism and ethical practices by providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

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