Reviews whether there is implementation and documentation of all facets of a comprehensive school counseling program; identifies strengths and weaknesses and compares with district or state mission statements.

Reviews whether there is implementation and documentation of all facets of a comprehensive school counseling program; identifies strengths and weaknesses and compares with district or state mission statements.

• A. Program evaluation
• B. Needs assessment
• C. Accountability studies
• D. Event-topic counts

Answer: (A)

Program evaluation examines how well a comprehensive school counseling program is implemented and documented, identifies its strengths and weaknesses, and assesses alignment with district or state mission statements. It goes beyond listing activities to verify that all program components are in place, data show progress, and outcomes reflect the stated goals. By comparing practice to the district or state mission, it helps determine whether the program is functioning as intended and where adjustments are needed to improve student outcomes. A needs assessment, in contrast, identifies gaps and priorities before or during planning. Accountability studies focus more on reporting performance and compliance to stakeholders rather than diagnosing how the program operates. Event-topic counts simply tally activities or topics without evaluating overall implementation or alignment.

Program evaluation examines how well a comprehensive school counseling program is implemented and documented, identifies its strengths and weaknesses, and assesses alignment with district or state mission statements. It goes beyond listing activities to verify that all program components are in place, data show progress, and outcomes reflect the stated goals. By comparing practice to the district or state mission, it helps determine whether the program is functioning as intended and where adjustments are needed to improve student outcomes.

A needs assessment, in contrast, identifies gaps and priorities before or during planning. Accountability studies focus more on reporting performance and compliance to stakeholders rather than diagnosing how the program operates. Event-topic counts simply tally activities or topics without evaluating overall implementation or alignment.