What you need to know and why this matters!
Per TEC 21.054(e)(4)(B) – Principals must have an initial training and continued training (at least 25% of which must be completed every five years, including instruction on the effective implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program (CSCP) under TEC 33.005). If your District has not had the initial training or is ready for its 5-year update, now is the time, with the rollout of the Texas Model, 6th Edition, this spring.
Why This Matters:
When comprehensive school counseling programs are implemented with fidelity, research shows they significantly impact campus culture, attendance, achievement, and behavior. This training gives you the roadmap, resources, and collaborative framework to make that happen in YOUR district and across all campuses!
Uvalde CISD - Leading the Way
TxSP recently spent a wonderful day with campus principals, assistant principals, and professional school counselors in Uvalde on building their foundation for a comprehensive school counseling program. Everyone was enthusiastically involved in the activities and ready to start planning for the implementation.
See below to know what you can expect from our comprehensive school counseling program training.
Part One: Get Ready for an Empowering Morning Training Experience!
Join us for a comprehensive morning session designed to transform your campus counseling program and maximize impact on student success! This dynamic training brings together administrators and counselors to build collaborative partnerships and develop first-class, comprehensive school counseling programs.
What You’ll Gain!
Legal Clarity & Confidence
Master the major Texas statutes that define counselor roles, responsibilities, and protocols—from TEC 33.005 through 33.009. We’ll clarify what counselors should (and shouldn’t!) be doing, including hot topics like bullying, DAEP, suicide prevention, and truancy.
Preview the NEW 6th Edition Texas Model
Be among the first to explore the updated Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) framework! Discover enhanced guidance curriculum, explicit MTSS alignment, powerful implementation tools, and advocacy points through documentation designed to make your program more effective than ever.
Hands-On Implementation Planning
This isn’t just theory—you’ll leave with actionable tools and completed planning documents! Work collaboratively with your campus teams to assess your current program, identify priorities, create mission statements, set measurable goals, and develop your Campus Annual Program Plan.
Interactive Activities Include:
- Small group analysis of key legal requirements and ethical standards
- Campus program evaluation using high-performing indicators
- Time management strategies with calendar color-coding systems
- Goal-setting workshops using real campus data
- Building your ideal campus counseling program statement
Part Two: Afternoon Deep Dive – Counselors Take the Lead!
This counselor-focused afternoon session is where the magic happens! After the morning’s collaborative foundation, it’s time for counselors to roll up their sleeves and master the practical, day-to-day implementation strategies that will transform your counseling program from good to exceptional.
What Makes This Session Special?
Master Time Management Like a Pro
Dive deep into the accountability tools that prove your worth! Learn the art of color-coded calendaring, explore the TxSP Time Tracker in detail, and discover practical strategies for responding when asked to do non-counseling duties. Walk away knowing exactly how to document your impact and protect your 80% counseling time.
Steps 8-14: Your Implementation Roadmap
Build your program systematically with step-by-step guidance on:
- Counseling Curriculum – Develop scope and sequence, plan engaging lessons, master mandated prevention topics
- Responsive Services – Navigate consent requirements, handle crisis/remedial/preventative situations with confidence
- Individual Planning – Create strategic processes for academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary goal-setting
- Procedural Requirements – Access proven protocols that provide clarity, consistency, and legal protection
- Resource Navigation – Discover the treasure trove of ready-to-use materials in TxSP
- Professional Development – Plan meaningful monthly meetings and identify growth opportunities
- Data-Driven Decisions – Collect, analyze, and use data to demonstrate program impact
Interactive & Collaborative Format:
✅ Level-specific discussions – Connect with elementary, middle, and high school colleagues
✅ Hands-on document exploration – Navigate actual forms, trackers, and planning tools
✅ Reflection opportunities – Process insights, address concerns, and celebrate hopes
✅ Real-world application – Leave with completed checklists and action steps
This is YOUR time to become the expert, advocate for your role, and build the sustainable, impactful counseling program you’ve always envisioned!
