School Counseling Archive

  • Mentor Manual
  • Contact Logs
  • Introduction to Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program (with audio)
  • Missouri Connections
    • Missouri Connections is a comprehensive, online, career development and planning program that is provided free of charge to all Missouri citizens. The platform promotes lifelong learning and includes assessment, career and college planning and financial aid resources. It is appropriate for middle schools, high schools, post-secondary institutions, as well as for agencies serving adult populations, such as employment offices, vocational rehabilitation programs and correctional facilities.

      Funded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, this program supports the career development efforts of schools, community organizations, and adult job seeker programs. Missouri Connections helps individuals learn about their talents, skills, and interests and makes the connection between planning for continued education and the work world.

      Per House Bill 1606:
      • Access to assessments and interest inventories that provide insight into the types of careers that would be suitable for students
      • Resources that describe the types of skills and occupations most in demand in the current job market and those skills and occupations likely to be in high demand in future years
      • Resources that describe the typical salaries for occupations and salary trends
      • Information on how to obtain financial assistance for postsecondary education
      • Information on how to choose a college, school, or apprenticeship that aligns with the student’s career goals and values
      • Information on self-employment 
      • Resources related to creating a resume, interviewing, networking, and finding job opportunities
      • Information on the skills and traits necessary to succeed in various careers.
      • An alternative certification with no, or one year of school counseling experience
      • Recent graduation from a school counseling master's program and 0-1 years of counseling experience
      • No public school experience
    • IIR Material