R277-462-4. School Counseling Program Approval and Qualifying Criteria

  (1) To qualify for a funding distribution outlined in subsection (2), an LEA shall:

  (a) have a plan for college and career readiness consistent with Section 53E-2-304 and R277-462-5;

  (b) have an approved student success framework described in Section 53G-7-1304;

  (c) participate in an on-site program review conducted by the Superintendent which shall:

  (i) at least once every six years, be conducted with an LEA's accreditation review described in R277-410; and

  (ii) assess the following components of the program:

  (A) collaborative classroom instruction;

  (B) implementation of the plan for college and career readiness;

  (C) program contribution to achieving the student success framework;

  (D) systemic dropout prevention; and

  (E) overall administration of the program.

  (d) at least once every three years conduct an internal on-site review consistent with elements of the on-site review conducted by the Superintendent;

  (e) ensure school's program is self-evaluated annually;

  (f) participate in statewide trainings provided by the Superintendent;

  (g) provide adequate resources and program management to each program within the LEA;

  (h) conduct a program needs assessment with relevant stakeholders at least once every three years including school-based data projects demonstrating program or intervention effectiveness;

  (i) provide evidence of LEA governing board approval of the program;

  (j) demonstrate parental involvement in the program including advisory committee participation;

  (k) integrate collaborative classroom instruction consistent with student success framework and standards identified by the program model;

  (l) maintain the required school counselor to student ratio described in Section R277-462-6;

  (m) design a program that includes the needs of diverse students; and

  (n) provide assistance for students in career literacy and future decision-making skills.

  (2) An LEA that meets the requirements in subsection (1) may receive a funding distribution as follows:

  (a) a WPU base for the first 400 students; and

  (b) a per student distribution for each additional student beyond 400 students, up to 1200 students.

  (3) An LEA shall use the October 1 enrollment count of the previous fiscal year when determining the distribution amount to request.