The mission of the Office of Counseling and Support Services is to provide leadership to districts and schools through quality professional development and technical assistance to support implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association's Framework for School Counselors.
The following resources will guide and support counselors to successfully implement PreK-12 comprehensive school counselor programs.
College- and Career-Readiness Resources
- K-12 Career Exploration Lessons
- Mississippi Career Development Pacing Guide for Grades 6-12
- Mississippi Career Exploration and Planning Expectations (with Links)
- Mississippi Career Exploration and Planning Expectations (without Links)
- Mississippi Department of Education Counseling and Support Services Document
- Mississippi Career Development Resource Document
Individual Success Plan (ISP) Resources
- Individual Success Plan (ISP) Overview
- Students Planning Tool
- Student Planning Tool (Fillable PDF)
- Individual Success Planning Guide for Students and Parents
- Individual Success Planning Guide for Educators
- ISP Webinar
Academic Resources
- Procedures Manual for the State of Mississippi Dual Enrollment Accelerated Programs
- Early Warning System District Guidance Promoting K-12 Success
- Power point introducing Early Warning System
Social and Emotional Learning Resources
- Social Emotional Learning Standards
- Social and Emotional Resources
- School Enrollment for Students in Foster Care
- Mississippi Department of Mental Health Resources
Professional Counselor Organizations
- ASCA American School Counseling Association
- ACA American Counseling Association
- MCA Mississippi Counseling Association
- MSCA Mississippi School Counseling Association
- MSSCA Magnolia State School Counseling Association
- NCAN National College Access Network
- National Office of School Counselor Advocacy
- National Association of College Admission Counseling
School Trainings
Listservs
- Elementary Counselors
- Middle School Counselors
- High School Counselors
- CTE Counselors
- Student Service Coordinators
COVID-19 School Resources
Click below to find updated school counselor resources due to COVID-19. Return to Mississippi Schools: Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year.
Dr. Chancey Fort
Director of Professional School Counseling and Support Services (PK-12)