Which group typically comprises a School Counseling Program Advisory Committee (SCPAC)?

Which group typically comprises a School Counseling Program Advisory Committee (SCPAC)?

• A. Students and administrators
• B. Parents, teachers, students
• C. Counselors, parents, educators, and community members
• D. Teachers only

Answer: (C)

Advisory committees for school counseling programs are designed to include a broad mix of people who can speak to different aspects of students’ lives. The best choice brings in the school counselor to lead the program, parents to share family perspectives, educators to understand classroom needs, and community members who can connect resources and real‑world opportunities. This diverse representation helps the counseling program stay relevant, aligns it with school goals, supports equity, and strengthens collaboration across school, home, and the larger community. Groups that omit one of these elements (such as only students and administrators, or only teachers, or only parents) miss important viewpoints and resources that keep the program responsive to students’ needs.

Advisory committees for school counseling programs are designed to include a broad mix of people who can speak to different aspects of students’ lives. The best choice brings in the school counselor to lead the program, parents to share family perspectives, educators to understand classroom needs, and community members who can connect resources and real‑world opportunities. This diverse representation helps the counseling program stay relevant, aligns it with school goals, supports equity, and strengthens collaboration across school, home, and the larger community. Groups that omit one of these elements (such as only students and administrators, or only teachers, or only parents) miss important viewpoints and resources that keep the program responsive to students’ needs.