The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.05.05.02 mandates a planned, systematic program of counseling, consulting, appraisal, information, and placement services for students, grades PreK-12. The program must be designed to address three goal areas: (1) personal and academic growth; (2) educational and career decision-making; (3) social/emotional growth and interpersonal relations. School counselors must meet the certification requirements set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education. Generally, elementary schools have one certified school counselor, and middle and high schools have two to five certified school counselors, depending on the size of the school.
COMAR REGULATIONS
COMAR Sampler:NOT MEANT TO BE COMPREHENSIVE
(The best way to find all COMAR is to go to this site and do a search-
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/COMAR/searchall.aspx)
Contact:
Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., NCC, LCPC
Section Chief, Student Services and School Counseling
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
lynne.muller@maryland.gov
410-767-3364
410-333-8148 (fax)
Jonathan Turner
Lead Specialist - School Counseling
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy
Jonathan.Turner@Maryland.gov
410-767-0288
410-333-0880 (Fax)