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Course Description

Guidance and Career Education, Part 2 builds on the foundations of Part I by deepening your knowledge of pathways planning, counselling strategies, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the guidance role. You will apply this learning through case studies, collaborative tasks, and strategies for engaging families and community partners. The course emphasizes inclusive, equity-focused, and culturally responsive approaches, including the integration of Indigenous perspectives, to support diverse student populations in meaningful ways

Learner Outcomes

This course builds on the foundations of Guidance and Career Education, Part I by expanding your capacity to support students through the increasingly complex academic, social, and postsecondary decisions they face. You will deepen your understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities, with particular attention to privacy legislation, professional standards, and the nuanced judgment required in sensitive counselling contexts. Throughout the course, you will explore how equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches strengthen the guidance role, including how Indigenous perspectives, histories, and community partnerships enrich pathways planning and student support.

Through case studies, analysis of current policies, and collaborative learning, you will examine how students navigate Ontario’s five postsecondary pathways and how specialized programs, such as OYAP, Dual Credit, SHSM, and experiential learning, can expand access and opportunity. You will also consider the systemic barriers that shape student experience and develop strategies to challenge bias, promote inclusion, and ensure that guidance programming reflects the diverse needs of your school community.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a portfolio of practical, adaptable resources that support counselling conversations, strengthen family and community engagement, and help students make informed, confident decisions. This course is designed to refine your professional judgment, expand your leadership, and prepare you to contribute to equitable, student-centred guidance programming within your board.