Executive Proclamation
Office of the Governor
State of South Dakota
Whereas, school
counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach
their full potential; and,
Whereas, school counselors are actively committed to helping students
explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits
relate to career awareness and development; and,
Whereas, school
counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and
social growth of their children; and,
Whereas, school counselors work with teachers and other educators to help
students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and,
Whereas, school
counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and
complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become
productive members of society; and,
Whereas,
comprehensive developmental school
counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process
that enables all students to achieve success in school:
Now, Therefore, I, Kristi Noem,
Governor of the state of South Dakota, do hereby proclaim
Feb.
3-7, 2020, as
School Counseling Week
