In school counseling, assessment should be used within the three domains. Which trio is correct?

• A. Academic, Career, Personal/Social Development
• B. Crisis intervention, prevention, and referral
• C. Technology integration in counseling
• D. Community partnerships and outreach

Answer: (A)

Assessments in school counseling are used to support students across three core areas: academic development, career development, and personal/social development. Evaluations of academic performance, study skills, and learning gaps help counselors plan interventions to boost achievement and set educational goals. Career development involves exploring interests, strengths, and options to guide future planning and decision making. Personal and social development covers social-emotional skills, resilience, and behavior, guiding supports that enhance well-being and relationships. Together, these three domains form the framework for using assessment to inform guidance, interventions, and progress monitoring.

The other options describe important counseling activities or program elements, but they aren’t the three domains used for assessment purposes in the school counseling framework.