Creating the Annual Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP)Plan

Dr. Barb BradySchool Counseling CoordinatorOffice of Secondary Programs

CSCP Plan Considerations

Program Completeness (Program Audit) State Model Alignment

o3-Tier Model AssessmentoDelivery System Appraisal (using audit)

School Counselor Performance Standards Evaluation goals Student, school & community data WV Student Success Standards (grade-level priorities)

Self Reflection includes assessing program completeness to guide setting annual program growth goals.

• Standards (5) – Broad statements/ constructs

• Functions (19)– Describes the important functional or procedural parts of the standard

• Indicators (50)– Further delineate the functions into observable measures

OverarchingStandards

Performance levelRubrics

WV Professional School Counselor Standards

Standard 1: Program Planning, Design and Management

Standard 2: Program Delivery

Standard 3: Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation

Standard 4: Leadership and Advocacy

Standard 5: Professional Growth and Responsibilities

http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/WVSchoolCounselorPerformanceStandards.html

Standards also found in WVBE 5100:Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation Programs

Standards also Found in WVBE 5100:Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation Programs

Provides detailedschool counseling programframework and detailsthe role of the WV schoolcounselor

WV School Counseling Model and Policy 2315

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Tertiary Prevention:• Specialized• Individualized• Systems for Students with High-Risk• Community/School Partnerships

Secondary Prevention:• Specialized Groups• Systems for Students with At Risk

Behavior

Primary Prevention:• School/Classroom-Wide for Students,

Staff and Families[advisor-advisee and developmental

guidance]

Standard Elements align with WV’s Multi-tiered Prevention-based System

As per WVBE Policy 5310: Performance Evaluation of School Personnel…School Counselors are underthe new evaluation system

This guide details the evaluation componentsand process.

Link is found on front page ofWVDE school counseling website

Sample Rubric

Self Reflection is guided by examining one’s own performance level in each of the 13 standard elements.

• The outcome is clear.

S - Specific

• You can count it or see it.

M - Measurable

• You have what you need to be able to do it.

A - Achievable

• It is aligned with school/district goals.

R – Results-oriented

• A specific date has been set.

T - Timed

SMART Goals

Counselor Jump Screen: On this screen Click on “Add a Goal”

Action Plans: Evaluation WebsiteOnce goals are set, counselors will develop action steps to guide goal attainment, identifying resources needed to achieve goal.

Online evaluation system (form in evaluation guide) will aid counselors in the development of the student impact goal.

Job Description Alignment• Are county/school job descriptions aligned with the

WV School Counseling Model and WV Performance Descriptors?

– Model Job descriptions have been created to align with new standards.

– Appendix A in Model booklet» Overarching job descriptions» Programmatic level – recommendations» Institutional Ed./ Vocational Technical Schools

• Job descriptions should support counselors being able to be ‘accomplished’.

Data-driven Goals(Process, Perception, Results)

– Needs assessments– Student, staff and family forums– Culture surveys– Informal conversations– Etc.

Data-driven Goals(Process, Perception, Results)

– What’s in place within each tier/delivery system?– What’s missing? What will you improve this year?

• Integrated Delivery of WV Student Success Standards – Systemic process addressing all standards within programmatic level

• Personalized Student Planning– Parental engagement in academic planning – early learning grades– PEP Process (alignment with model, parental engagement)

• Responsive Services– Group counseling (#, types, who participates)– Referral process– Crisis Plan

• Student Supports

Expanded school mental health Advising/mentoring

Positive behavior support programs Crisis Prevention/Response system

Tutoring/credit recovery Student leadership, etc

Data-driven Goals(Process, Perception, Results)

– What’s in place within each tier/delivery system?– What’s missing? What will you improve this year?– How do you communicate with stakeholders?

Assessment and Documentation Tools School Counseling Program Audit 3-tier Assessment tool Program evaluation tools for specific programs (advisory, PBIS, Bullying

Prevention, etc.) # of students, staff, parents participating PEP Plans Curriculum maps Public Relations Tools (website, newsletter, program report card, etc.)

Data-driven Goals(Process, Perception, Results)

– Student and School Data• Discipline• Attendance• Grades• Assessment data• PEP completion rates• Retention/dropout/graduation rates• Parental engagement• FAFSA completion rates• Culture survey• Etc.

– Community data• Disaster• Kids count (poverty rates, employment, domestic violence, educational attainment

levels, Juvenile delinquency, etc. )• Resources

What does the current data tell us?

How are students different as a result of the school

counseling program?

Student Impact

Goal

http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors

Forms are located on the front page of the school counseling website (State Model Implementation Tools)

Can be duplicated when addressing more than one goal in a standard.

Dr. Barb Bradybashcraft@access.k12.wv.us http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/