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

ASCA’s National Standards and Model American School Counselor Association

Transforming School Counseling Initiative Education Trust – DeWitt Wallace

Standard “e” WDGM – update and revision

State Models for School Counseling Results-based School Counseling

NEW WI Comprehensive School Counseling Model (WCSCM) Sections

Program Implementation Training

Student Standards Benchmarks at 4, 8, and 12

Accountability / Evaluation

Rationale for a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

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

Four Components Curriculum: classroom, curriculum development,

group activities, parent workshops

Responsive Services: individual & small groups, crisis, consultations, referrals

Individual Student Planning: individual & small group appraisal or advisement

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 goal-setting 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

Academic Support Study Skills Test Taking Strategies Test Anxiety Tutoring Listening Skills Homework Completion Skills Proper Course Placement

School Counseling Program impact on Students

Personal/Social Support 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

Career Student, Parent, Counselor Educational –

Career Conference Individual Learning Plan

Increased sequence of Career/Technicaleducation courses

Fewer “undecided’s”

Provide purpose and direction for students

Comprehensive School Counseling

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:

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

Highest failure rates in K-12 education: Grade 9

Highly correlated to dropping out of high school

Some factors: Failure to connect to goals after high school Failure to enroll in exploratory or CTE courses Failure to connect with an adult in school Failure to transition to new environment [SREB & ECS]

Parent and Student Educational/Career Conferences

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

• 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

Students will investigate the inter-relationship 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

Learning Record versus Learning Plan

Traditional Four Year Plan A format that serves as a learning record and

looks toward the past

Individual Learning Plan A format that identifies what is to be

achieved and looks toward the future

Four Year Plan

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN

1. 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

2. Review your 4-Year High School Course Plan each semester. a. Make revisions as needed.

c. Add your grades and credits for the previous semester.

9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE

1ST SEMSTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade 1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade

TOTAL CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS

CLASS RANK CLASS RANK CLASS RANK CLASS RANK

11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE

1ST SEMSTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade 1ST SEMESTER Grade 2ND SEMESTER Grade

CUMULATIVE CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS CUMULATIVE CREDITS

CLASS RANK CLASS RANK

CLASS RANK CLASS RANK

Individual Learning Plan

Learner Name ______________________________________ Date _____________________________________ Learner Signature ___________________________________ Advisor Signature _________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if required)__________________ 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 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Technical College Two Year College College/University Child Care

For more information visit : http://www.witechcolleges.com/

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/

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

Work-based Learning Options Short-Term Training Options Job-Shadowing: Internship/Mentorship: On-The-Job Training:

Teacher Aide Child Care as a Profession Physical and Intellectual Development Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment Conversational Spanish

Individual Learning Plan

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

B.1 Apply the skills necessary to improve learning and make successful academic transitions B.8.1.2 Apply critical thinking skills for making

successful academic transitions

E.1 Apply self-knowledge in the decision-making or goal-setting process E.8.1.1 Develop an action plan to achieve short- and

long-term goals

H.1 Attain educational achievement and performance levels needed to reach personal and career goals H.8.1.5 Develop an individual learning plan to

enhance educational achievement and attain career goals

ILP Components

Curricular Domains [required] Academic Career Personal/Social

Program of Study [required]

Portfolio / E-Portfolio [Highly suggested]

Curricular Domains

Establish learning and/or developmental goals in the three domains including action plans and review 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 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