Board hears K–12 counseling plan; approval to be requested March 19 and PDE submission by March 31
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Summary
Administrators presented the district’s K–12 school‑counseling plan required by Chapter 339 (Title 22), detailing staff allocations, SEL programming and goals; board was told formal approval will be sought March 19 and PDE submission follows prior to March 31.
Administrators presented the Haverford Township SD K–12 counseling plan for the 2026–29 cycle and said it will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education in compliance with Chapter 339, Title 22. The presentation outlined a mission for a comprehensive developmental counseling program, staffing allocations (22 counselors districtwide), and core roles: program leadership, student advocacy, collaboration and systemic change.
Elementary programming emphasizes universal social‑emotional learning delivered biweekly and supports for 504 and CST processes; middle school work centers on transitions, engagement and wellness days; high school programming focuses on course planning, postsecondary readiness and tools such as Naviance and AchieveWorks. Administrators cited measurable goals, including a target 15% reduction in tardiness during the plan cycle and tracking of participation in counseling activities.
Board members asked about counselor‑to‑student ratios, baseline data for goals (attendance and tardiness), and what professional development or resources counselors need to meet goals. Presenters said the PDE portal does not require specific ratios but the district calculates ratios for local monitoring and will provide additional trend data and training requests for the board to consider during budget discussions.
Administration indicated board approval will be requested March 19 and that, upon approval, the plan will be submitted to PDE by March 31.