The Program Implementation Cycle, introduces a process for tailoring the program model to suit local needs. The program implementation cycle requires five separate steps of organizing, planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating (Texas Education Agency, 2018, p. 35). 

Data Sources & Strategies

• 80/20 Implementation Support from TEA
• McKinney ISD Data Story Template-tell the story of your program using process data and lively verbs
• How Do I Collect Data- Blog post By Rachel Davis of Bright Futures Counseling
• Beginners Guide to School Counseling Data - Blog post by Jessica Woody of Simply Imperfect Counselor
• Data in Comprehensive School Counselor Programs - Presentation by Sarah Kirk
• Data-Driven School Counseling WITH MTSS - Webinar by Trish Hatch
• How to Use Google Forms to Collect Data - Video By Rachel Davis with Bright Futures Counseling
• Using Mentimeter for Data Collection - EdTechTeacher Tutorial Video
• Data As Easy As 1-2-3- ASCA -Blog post explaining the DATA (design, ask, track, announce) format for reporting

From Stephanie Lerner at TEA:

Data in School Counseling (2025)- This webinar provides school counselors with strategies and resources for using data in their counseling program. 

• Webinar Deck (PDF)

Needs Assessments and Resource Mapping

• SHAPE Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping.pdf
• West Virginia Example HS Needs Assessment
• Exploring School Counseling Examples
• The Helpful School Counselor: Needs Assessments Made Easy with Google
• Texas Needs Assessment Overview Planning Tool
• Texas Needs Assessment Interview Questions