ASCA Student Standards:
Mindsets & Behaviors for
Student Success
K-12 College-, Career- and Life-Readiness Standards for Every Student
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he ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the knowl-
edge, attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readi-
ness and social/emotional development. The standards are based on a survey of research and
best practices in student achievement from a wide array of educational standards and efforts.
ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success
K-12 College-, Career- and Life-Readiness Standards for Every Student
Each of the following standards can be applied to the academic, career and social/emotional domains.
Category 1: Mindset Standards
School counselors encourage the following mindsets for all students.
M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being
M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment
M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning
M 4. Self-confidence in ability to succeed
M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success
Category 2: Behavior Standards
School counselors provide culturally sustaining instruction, appraisal and
advisement, and counseling to help all students demonstrate:
Learning Strategies Self-Management Skills Social Skills
B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and B-SS 1. Effective oral and written
informed decisions actions communication skills and
listening skills
B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive
tasks and problem solving relationships with students who are
similar to and different from them
B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational B-SMS 3. Independent work B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to
and study skills support success
B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self- direction B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for B-SS 4. Empathy
for learning long-term rewards
B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long- B-SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social
enhance learning and short-term goals responsibility
B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and
and activities barriers cooperation skills
B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills B-SS 7. Leadership and teamwork skills to
career and social/emotional goals work effectively in diverse groups
B-LS 8. Engagement in challenging B-SMS 8. Balance of school, home and B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and
coursework community activities ability to assert self, when necessary
B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors
gathering evidence, getting appropriate to the situation and
others’ perspectives and environment
recognizing personal bias
B-LS 10. Participation in enrichment and B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions B-SS 10. Cultural awareness, sensitivity and
extracurricular activities and adapt to change responsiveness
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