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 the elementary school, the Competency-Based Counseling Program (CBCP) promotes learning by assisting students in mastering skills and developing the attitudes necessary to be successful students. It emphasizes decision-making skill development and exploration of future educational and occupational possibilities. The program also stresses self-concept development and the acquisition of social skills needed for interpersonal relationships.