• The Alabama Grade-Cluster Standards, Competencies, and Indicators

    Alabama Guidance Curriculum Scope and Sequence (K-8th)*

    The following competencies are linked directly to the nine national standards as presented in The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. *The competencies are divided into grade clusters through 9-12, however, for elementary school purposes, the competencies included in this document are only for grades K – 8. The competencies describe the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that students should be able to demonstrate as a result of participating in an effective school counseling and guidance program.

    The competency indicator under each grade cluster designates the grade-cluster level where it is introduced. The competency indicators are intended to be cumulative; hence, they should be expanded or reinforced in the succeeding grade clusters.