School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP)

The PWR of the SCCGP:

Colorado's SCCG Program is a state funded, competitive, four-year grant that is designed to distribute funds to eligible education providers to:

• Increase the availability of effective school-based counseling to help increase the state graduation rate and increase the percentage of students who appropriately prepare for, apply to, and continue into postsecondary education; and

• Support work-based learning awareness, education, and opportunities.

This program is pursuant to C.R.S. 22-91-101 through 22-91-105. 

Comprehensive School Counseling through SCCG:

• The SCCG Program focuses efforts on hiring licensed school counselors to develop and implement data-driven programming that supports students':

  • Academic success 

  • Career success

  • Personal/social needs 

• The SCCG Program facilitates closing the achievement gap and improving attendance, academics, and postsecondary outcomes for students by:

  • Decreasing the student-to-school-counselor ratios

  • Enhancing partnerships

  • Increasing postsecondary preparation programming

• Colorado's licensed school counselors hold a master's or higher degree in School Counseling.  View details about the Special Services Endorsement in School Counseling.