CREST

"Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas"

CREST - Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas

What is CREST?

Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) is sponsored by the Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA) and awarded to school counseling programs that meet CREST requirements. CREST is a continuous improvement document that school counseling programs can use to demonstrate effective communication and a commitment to obtaining results.

Why CREST?

Ask yourself? Why should our school counseling program pursue the CREST application process?
Benefits of CREST:

Advocate for your school counseling program and show how it supports student success
Document your school counseling program role in supporting student success
Show continuous improvement data for your counseling program
Highlight program successes for all stakeholders
Strengthen the campus counseling program by aligning it with the campus improvement plan
Reinforce the school counselors role in the academic, personal/social, and career development of students
Link your school counseling program to state, national, and legislative standards
Provide a tool for accountability
Receive recognition at the Texas School Counselor Association/Texas Counseling Association spring conferences
Receive a CREST banner for display on your campus