Comprehensive Guidance Program

Comprehensive Guidance Program

Student Achievement & Success

Personal/Social Development

Career Development

Academic Development

Guidance Curriculum

Individual Planning

Responsive Services

Systems Support

What prevents me from embracing new ideas?

I am comfortable (amid the chaos)I know this job – it is predictableI know what is expected of me

I have a vision of a stable futureI have a routine

This is just another in a long line of new ideas, to come and go

Motivation For Change

The StickAccountabilityJob In-SecurityMore PressureNon-Specific

Resource

The CarrotA Vision of a Better

WaySeeing that it Can be

DoneAcknowledged

CurriculumMeasurable Results

We have a sales job to do:

We need to sell this program to our administration both at the district level and at the school level

We need to sell this program to ourselves

Using Data to Set Goals for your program

• It improves our programs and the services for students and families• Students benefit from it• You probably already have it• Others are using it• We are accountable

Without Data ….

Absent from School Reform

Peripheral to the Mission and Function of Schools

SchoolCounselor?

Why do we use data?

What others are saying …

“Little evidence exists between the intended effects of counseling activities and the students’ perception of the usefulness of guidance at their schools.”

- Zoe Corwin, AERA, April 2004

“What do counselors do?”

The Old Question was …

The New Question …

With Data …

Key Players in School Reform

Connected to the Mission and Function of Schools

SchoolCounselor?

“How are students different BECAUSE of the school counseling program?“

The New Essential Question:

How Has Student Achievement Increased as a Result of What Counselors Do?

School Counseling Programs are about RESULTS.

The Law of Parsimony

If we work with We reach

Individuals 1-10

Small groups 12-24

Classrooms 30-60

Teachers 100-300

School Climate 1000+

Use Data to Spur Systemic Change School Counselors must be proficient in:

Accessing data Analyzing data Interpreting data Presenting data

School Counselors must use data to: Create urgency for change Change attitudes, policies & practices Point out the system inequities Advocate for system change

Vision Good : Your School’s Vision Better: Your District’s Vision

Best: Counselor Vision for your district

Stephen Covey’s Habit#2:

Begin with the End in mind.

The Cheshire Cat said: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up

somewhere else.”

MissionExample: _________ County School

Counselors will provide a school counseling program that will lead

to student excellence in academic, career awareness, and

social/personal development through working with students, parents, teachers, and others in

the community.

Student – Achievement Data Standardized Test Data (Achievement, State, National) GPA

By Gender, Ethnicity, SES Grade Point Averages Student Surveys Special Education

By Gender, Ethnicity, SES Drop-Out Rates

By Grade Levels, Reasons Why, Gender, Ethnicity, SES Graduation Rates

By Gender, Ethnicity, SES Retention Rate

By Subject Area, Grade Level, Gender, Ethnicity, SES SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) Cascade Testing Local School Testing

Achievement-Related Data Discipline referrals Suspension Rates Discipline

By classroom/grade level Types of problems Gender

Anecdotal records/notes Attendance rates

Absences Tardies By Grade Level

Parent involvement Service Learning Community Involvement Extracurricular activities Homework completion rates

Standards and Competency – Related Data Directly reflect the outcomes of the school counseling

program These data indicate that as a result of the school

counselor’s activity or lesson, students were able to demonstrate through knowledge, skill, attitude shift or completion of task that they have achieved that specific competency.

Connects back to social skills and academic skills being intimately connected.

Percentage of students who demonstrate: Knowledge of study skills and how to use an

academic planner Skill to set goals Belief (attitude) in importance of an education

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN

Goal 1:

High Student

Performance

Guidance Comprehensive PlanHelp students develop transferable skills to

facilitate changes throughout lifeAssist students in developing healthy self-concepts,

awareness, and a sense of responsibility Provide opportunities for growth in study skills, test

taking skills, and organizational skills Provide opportunities for growth in time and stress

management Implement processes to promote students?

maximum academic achievement, to maintain consistent attendance, and to reduce the risk of failure

Enhance the skills of others in the school community to work collaboratively

Promote placement of students in challenging educational programs which maximize their academic preparation and prepare them for postsecondary opportunities

Assist all stakeholders in interpreting and understanding individual and school test data

*For purposes of this presentation, I have used the Kentucky Strategic Plan. You should use your district and/or local school plan.

LINK TO DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN

Goal 2:

High Quality Teaching and

Administration

Guidance Comprehensive Plan

Facilitate recognition of student and staff accomplishments

Support staff in maintaining an environment conducive to learning

Focus on prevention strategies and offer intervention activities that equip students to deal successfully with developmental issues

Promote the development of positive self concept and high expectations for achievement, behavior, and attendance.

Improve student achievement overall and in student demographic groups

Increase access to the rigorous curriculum for all students, including high-level courses

Assure full implementation of the Individual Learning Plan



Goal 3:Strong and Supportive

Environment for Each and Every Child

Guidance Comprehensive PlanPromote wellness and healthy

lifestyles. Provide support, prevention,

intervention programs and activities for the promotion of safe and healthy lifestyles

Promote student awareness of positive interpersonal skills

Assist in the development of conflict management strategies

Foster respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences

Increase the number of productive parent volunteer hours

Increase parent involvement in Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)

Increase literacy and parenting skills of parents in the lowest level of adult literacy


LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN*

Goal 4:

Personal/Social


Assist in the identification of children with special needs

Provide parenting workshops, seminars, and consultations

Serve as liaison to community services and support full service school initiatives

Facilitate transitions from preschool programs to kindergarten; primary to intermediate; elementary to middle school

Provide parents with information regarding their child’s future educational goals


Goal 5:Career


Assist students and their families in career, secondary, and postsecondary planning

Equip students and parents with problem solving and decision-making skills

Facilitate school-to-school and school-to-work transitions

Comprehensive School Counseling Program Delivery of Services

Elementary LevelGuidance CurriculumProvides developmental, comprehensive guidance program content in a systemic way to all students in order to build the culture and climate of the school

Responsive ServicesAddresses students’ immediate concerns in order to address the needs of the whole child

Individual Student Planning Assists students and parents in development of academic and career plans in order to address the needs of the whole child

System SupportIncludes program, staff, and school support activities and service that collaborate to build the climate and culture of the school

Purpose: Student awareness, skill development, and application of skills needed in everyday life

Purpose: Prevention and intervention

Purpose: Individual student academic planning, decision-making, goal setting, and preparing for academic transitions

Purpose: Program delivery and support

Counselor Role: Guidance curriculum implementationStructured groupsConsultationCoordinate Community Resources

Counselor Role:Individual counselingSmall group counselingReferralConsultationCrisis CounselingHome Visits

Counselor Role:AssessmentPlanningPlacementConsultationCoordinate & Chair SBARC Meetings

Counselor Role:Prof. Dev. Develop and manage programsCoordinationDevelop relationships and partnershipsConsultationData Analysis


Elementary LevelAcademicGuidance lesson on study/organizational skills, etc.Guidance lesson on test-taking skills

AcademicPortfolio mentoringOrganize/implement SST TeamParent/student conference on academic concerns

AcademicMonitor IEP for accommodation implementationSBARC meetingsHold parent meetings on test-taking and explain resultsClass SchedulingAdvanced placement meeting

AcademicILT memberMonthly counselor leadership meetingsAssist in analyzing student dataCollaborate to organize celebrations/ recognitionsWork on student records

“Close the Gap”Classroom guidance on Character Education, goal setting, etc.School-wide attendance incentive program

“Close the Gap”Small group – organization, attendance, study skillsParent/student conferencesDevelop/provide a student intervention packet for teachers

“Close the Gap”Assist in appropriate ECE placements and programming – SBARC’sChair SST Team meetingGive AP test/process resultsWrite/facilitate student transition plans (early childhood)

“Close the Gap”Organize and facilitate testing proceduresStaff training on CATSCollaborate to provide student recognition programsStaff training on CATSProvide staff SST training


Elementary LevelPersonal/SocialImplement a school-wide Character Education programImplement a school-wide cultural awareness programClassroom guidance on Decision-making, Anger management, BullyingOrganize speakers on safe behaviors (not smoking, drinking, etc.)Guidance lesson on bus safetyDrug Awareness lessons/initiativesFacilitate service and humanitarian projects

Personal/SocialFacilitate small groups on anger management, grief, etc.Assist teachers in formulating behavior contractsConduct an incentive group on attendanceIndividual student conferences on low self-esteem, family concerns, friend issues, etc.Good bus behavior student contractsPOPS collaborationMediation of student conflicts

Personal/SocialParent/student conference on school choiceParent conferences to plan ehavior/crisis plansConduct SIT meetings on students with behavior concernsReferrals to community and district support agenciesAssist in writing of FBA’s and BIP’s

Personal/SocialStaff PD on parent/teacher conferencing, classroom/school behavior management, community resourcesStudent/parent newslettersAnalyze student workCollaborate on scrimmage testsOpen House Collect data on “novice” students (behavior, attendance, etc) to make intervention plansCollaborate on school-wide student management plan


Elementary LevelCareerSchedule career speakersClassroom guidance – careersCollaborate to use technology to access career info (4th & 5th grade)

CareerSmall group – Girl Power, Girls on the Run, College Bound

Parent/student conference on career

concerns

CareerArrange school visits (middle)

Personal/SocialCollaborate to organize/implement the Student Behavior Response TeamCollect/organize data on student behaviorMember of the climate/culture/discipline committeeCollaborate to plan/facilitate school/class celebrations/events.Chaperone/attend after school eventsStudent/parent newsletters

Developmental Guidance CurriculumMonth:

Word(s) of the Month Concepts CommunityResource(s)

Core Content Standard

Aug. Prepare

Counselor

* Getting ready for the year* Collecting records and organizing for teachers* Meet the Counselor* Guidance Expectations* Jobs the School Counselor Performs

Sept. Respect(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Self-Respect* Respect for Others* Respect for Authority* Respect for Property

7 & 8

Oct. Citizenship(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

Substance Use & Abuse/Red Ribbon Week(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Cooperation* Civility* Courtesy* Tolerance/Acceptance* Drug Misuse/Abuse* Strategies for Saying No to Drugs

MADDDARE

7 & 8

9

Nov. Caring and Sharing(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Kindness* Generosity* Appreciative/ Grateful

7 & 8

Dec. Compassion (K-4)(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

Middle School Info. (5th)

* Empathy* Helpful* Altruism

7 & 8

Developmental Guidance CurriculumMonth:

Word(s) of the Month Concepts CommunityResource(s)

Core Content Standard

Jan. Responsibility/ Self-Discipline(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Dependable* School Responsibilities- Listening to Learn* Responsibility for Actions* Self-Control* Good Judgment* Self-Reliance

7 & 8

Feb. Honesty/Trustworthiness(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Truthful* Sincere* Integrity* Loyalty

7 & 8

Mar. Study Skills: Taking Tests Successfully (3-5)(Academic Domain)

Fairness/Cooperation (K-2)(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

* Overcoming Test Anxiety* Making Educated Guesses* Following Directions* Teamwork* Positive Attitude* Compromise

1 & 8

Apr. Perseverance/Life Skills(Personal/Social Domain: Character Ed. Focus*)

Careers(Career Domain)

* Persistence*Learning from mistakes* Making Good Decisions*Workplace Skills* Job Interests* ILP

Various-Speakers Bureau

Career Matchmaker

9

4

May TESTING

Contact Information:

Dr. Susan R. Rose (502) 468 – 1480 [email protected]

REFERENCES Gysbers, N.C. & Henderson, P. (2000). Developing and managing your school guidance

program. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Gysbers, N.C., & Henderson, P. (Eds.) (1997). Comprehensive Guidance Programs That Work-

II. Greensboro, NC: ERIC Counseling and Student Services Clearinghouse. Henderson, P., & Gysbers, N.C. (1998). Leading & managing your school guidance program

staff. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Henderson, P., & Gysbers, N.C. (Eds.)(2002). Implementing Comprehensive Guidance

Programs: Critical Issues and Successful Responses. Greensboro, NC: ERIC Counseling and Student Services Clearinghouse.

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