Transcript Implementing a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Implementing a Comprehensive
School Counseling Program
A link to the current educational
reform movement emphasizing
achievement and success
Judy Kuse, DPI Counseling Consultant , Jan 2009
Current Trends In School Counseling
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ASCA’s National Standards and Model
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Transforming School Counseling
Initiative
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Education Trust – DeWitt Wallace
Standard “e”
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American School Counselor Association
WDGM – update and revision
State Models for School Counseling
Results-based School Counseling
NEW WI Comprehensive School
Counseling Model (WCSCM) Sections
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Program Implementation
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Student Standards
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Training
Benchmarks at 4, 8, and 12
Accountability / Evaluation
Rationale for a Comprehensive School
Counseling Program
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A comprehensive school counseling program is an
integral component of the school’s academic
mission. Comprehensive school counseling
programs, driven by student data and based on
standards in academic, career and personal/social
development, promote and enhance the learning
process for all students.
• ensures equity and access to a rigorous
education for all students
• identifies the knowledge and skills all
students will acquire as a result of
the K-12
comprehensive school counseling
program
• is delivered to all students in a systematic
fashion
• is based on data-driven decision making
• is provided by a state-credentialed school
counselor
WCSCM Delivery System
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Four Components
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Curriculum:
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Responsive Services:
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Individual Student Planning:
classroom, curriculum
development, group activities, parent workshops
individual & small
groups, crisis, consultations, referrals
individual &
small group appraisal or advisement
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System Support:
professional development,
consultation, collaboration, program management
School Counseling Curriculum –
Three Domains
Academic Domain
 Core Content Standards: A, B, C
 A: Students will acquire the attitudes,
knowledge, and skills that contribute to
successful learning in school and across the life
span.
 B: Students will develop the academic skills and
attitudes necessary to make effective transitions
from elementary to middle school, from middle
school to high school, and from high school to a
wide range of postsecondary options
 C: Students will understand how their academic
experiences prepare them to be successful in the
world of work, in their interpersonal
relationships, and in the community
School Counseling Curriculum –
Three Domains
Personal/Social Domain
 Core Content Standards: D, E, F
D: Students will acquire the knowledge,
attitudes, and interpersonal skills to
understand themselves and appreciate the
diverse backgrounds and experiences of
others.
E: Students will demonstrate effective
decision-making, problem-solving, and goalsetting skills.
F: Students will understand and use safety
and wellness skills.
School Counseling Curriculum –
Three Domains
Career Domain
 Core Content Standards: G, H, I
G: Students will acquire the self-knowledge
necessary to make informed career decisions.
H: Students will understand the relationship
between educational achievement and career
development.
I: Students will employ career management
strategies to achieve future career success
and satisfaction.
School Counseling Program impact on
Students
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Academic Support
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Study Skills
Test Taking Strategies
Test Anxiety
Tutoring
Listening Skills
Homework Completion Skills
Proper Course Placement
School Counseling Program impact on
Students
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Personal/Social Support
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Character Education/Citizenship
Bullying/Harassment Intervention
Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution
Asset Development
Positive School Climate
Critical Thinking Skills
Diversity Skills
School Counseling Program impact on
Students
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Career
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Student, Parent, Counselor Educational –
Career Conference
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Individual Learning Plan
Increased sequence of Career/Technical
education courses
Fewer “undecided’s”
Provide purpose and direction for
students
Comprehensive School Counseling
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As students understand themselves,
explore the world around them and
establish goals for their futures,
they begin to see why an education
is important. They no longer attend
school simply to receive a diploma
or avoid truancy. Instead, students
understand the connection between
success in school today and success
in their lives and careers tomorrow.
The Answer For:
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Who am I?
Where have I been?
Where am I going?
What will I need to get there?
How can I help myself?
Who can help me and how?
How can I change when change is
required?
Reduce Failure
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Highest failure rates in K-12 education:
Grade 9
Highly correlated to dropping out of high
school
Some factors:
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Failure
Failure
Failure
Failure
to
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connect to goals after high school
enroll in exploratory or CTE courses
connect with an adult in school
transition to new environment
[SREB & ECS]
Parent and Student
Educational/Career Conferences
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Conferencing is a process that involves
activities planned and directed by school
counselors that assists students in
planning, monitoring, and managing their
own learning, as well as, their personal
and career development. Through these
activities, students are encouraged and
given opportunities to set and evaluate
their educational and career goals and
develop their Individual Learning Plan
that will help them achieve their
educational, career and life goals.
P/S Conference Benefits
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Students take responsibility for their
future
Students and parents gain insight into
student’s growth and development
Parents feel more informed and involved
Students and parents are motivated to be
involved earlier in post-secondary
planning
Student apprehension about school and
future goals is reduced
A connection is developed between
school, parents, and students to ensure
academic success
Individual Learning Plan
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Students will investigate the interrelationship of educational
achievement, life goals, career
planning, training and placement;
evaluate the present job market
and analyze predictions of future
trends at local, regional, state,
national and global levels; and
propose career options based on
their Individual Learning Plan.
Individual Learning Plan
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Learning Record versus Learning Plan
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Traditional Four Year Plan
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A format that serves as a learning record and
looks toward the past
Individual Learning Plan
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A format that identifies what is to be
achieved and looks toward the future
Four Year Plan
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN
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Use pencil. Write in the courses you plan to take throughout high school.
a. Consider your school’s sample four-year course plans for the career major(s) which interests you.
b. Consider the following: Graduation Requirements / Postsecondary Admissions Requirements / NCAA Eligibility Requirements / Scholarship Requirements
Review your 4-Year High School Course Plan each semester.
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Make revisions as needed.
c. Add your grades and credits for the previous semester.
9TH GRADE
1ST SEMSTER
Grade
10TH GRADE
2ND SEMESTER
Grade
1ST SEMESTER
Grade
2ND SEMESTER
TOTAL CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
11TH GRADE
1ST SEMSTER
Grade
Grade
12TH GRADE
2ND SEMESTER
Grade
1ST SEMESTER
Grade
2ND SEMESTER
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
Grade
Individual Learning Plan
Learner Name ______________________________________
Learner Signature ___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if required)__________________
Date _____________________________________
Advisor Signature _________________________
This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as you continue your career path. Courses listed within this plan
are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. All plans should meet high school
graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
9th Grade
Technical College
 Child Care
For more information visit :
http://www.witechcolleges.com/
Work-based Learning Options
10th Grade
11th Grade
Two Year College
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Pre-Education
Family Services and Child Development
Secondary Education
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History
For more information visit::
http://www.uwc.edu/
Short-Term Training Options
Job-Shadowing:
Internship/Mentorship:
On-The-Job Training:
12th Grade
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Teacher Aide
Child Care as a Profession
Physical and Intellectual Development
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
Conversational Spanish
College/University
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Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics Education
Music/Vocal and Instrumental Ed
Science Education
Career & Technology Education
For more information visit::
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/index.asp
Individual Learning Plan
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ILP’s meet benchmarks within the Model
Academic Standards for school counseling
ILP’s take into account what happens to
students outside the walls of the school
building
ILP’s can provide a process and product
for students to use that opens them up to
unique educational and career
opportunities
Sample ILP Benchmarks
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B.1 Apply the skills necessary to improve learning
and make successful academic transitions
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E.1 Apply self-knowledge in the decision-making
or goal-setting process
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B.8.1.2 Apply critical thinking skills for making
successful academic transitions
E.8.1.1 Develop an action plan to achieve shortand long-term goals
H.1 Attain educational achievement and
performance levels needed to reach personal and
career goals
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H.8.1.5 Develop an individual learning plan to
enhance educational achievement and attain career
goals
ILP Components
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Curricular Domains
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[required]
Academic
Career
Personal/Social
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Program of Study
[required]
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Portfolio / E-Portfolio
[Highly suggested]
Curricular Domains
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Establish learning and/or developmental
goals in the three domains including
action plans and review
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Academic
 Plan of Study; achievement; attendance; etc.
Career
 Cluster; pathway; program of study;
experiential; education; etc.
Personal/Social
 Peer; family & friends; organizations;
community; etc.
Summary
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Implementation of the New
Wisconsin Comprehensive School
Counseling Model will be valuable to
all students in planning for their
futures and will involve parents in
the decision making process!
Questions? Contact your school counselor
For more information:
http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/counsl1.html