DoDEA's School Counselors provide a comprehensive guidance program to all students in grades PreK-12th. The school guidance program helps build the foundation for life-long learning by assisting students in developing self-respect, awareness of others and positive learning attitudes. School counselors provide direct and indirect services and activities to students, families, and school staff for developing strategies that deal with education, personal and social challenges that may interfere with the educational process.

Counseling services include individual, small group, and whole-class counseling arrangements. The counselors also meet with parents who are concerned about their child's academic, emotional, and social development. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the counselors in matters that may relate to a family crisis. This helps the school to support the child and family during a difficult time or set of circumstances. The counselors also work with community agencies in support of developing students.

In high school, the Competency-Based Counseling Program (CBCP) assists students to become responsible adults who can develop realistic and fulfilling life plans based upon a clear understanding of themselves, their needs, abilities, interests and skills. The four-year plan started in middle school is reviewed and updated periodically. Continued attention is given to assisting high school students in the development of decision-making skills, particularly as they relate to post-high school education and career planning.