Professional development plans to remedy problematic counseling student behaviors

Abstract

Professional development plans (PDPs) are contracts used to address problematic student behaviors in counselor education. The PDP can he used to systematically document and address (a) faculty expectations of the student, (b) specific behaviors required of the student, (c) tasks in which the student, and faculty will engage to facilitate student, success, and (d) consequences if the student does not successfully address the expected tasks and engage in the required behaviors. A sample PDP is provided, and practice suggestions are discussed. © 2009 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.