In relation to teaching, what is expected of school counselors?

• A. Replace teachers in the classroom
• B. Contribute significant resources to teaching and curriculum
• C. Focus only on individual counseling
• D. Avoid involvement in curriculum design

Answer: (B)

School counselors function as part of the instructional team, contributing resources and planning to support teaching and the curriculum. They partner with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning with academics, design guidance lessons that reinforce classroom content, and use data to inform instruction and school-wide programs. They also help develop and sustain curriculum-related initiatives, coordinate prevention and intervention efforts, and engage families to support learning.

This collaborative, system-wide approach means they don’t replace teachers, nor do they focus only on individual counseling, and they are involved in curriculum design and program development. The strongest fit is that they contribute significant resources to teaching and curriculum.