college counseling 101...2020/07/28 · sch counseling coor matoaca high school, va...
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COLLEGE COUNSELING 101
Session Number A1July 28, 2020
Welcome to PCACAC’sVirtual 17th AnnualSummer Institute hosted by
FACULTYHeather Baker DeardoffDir of College CounselingThe Potomac School, VA
Joel LangDir of College Advisement and GuidancePadua Academy, DE
Melloney Johnson, PhDSch Counseling CoorMatoaca High School, VA
• Develop Effective Academic and College Advising
1• Address the College and Career
Needs of Special Populations2• Communicate the Importance
of Communication3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
How Does Effective College Counseling Begin?
● Relationships○ ability to listen and get to know the
client/student○ work together with admission officers○ establish rapport with students & families
● Knowledge - of student & their strengths/issues/desires; of college admission
● Trust● Communication
Who Are Our Constituencies?
● Students○ at the core of everything we do
● Parents○ remember that they really just want what is
best for their children● Faculty/Administration● College Admission Officers● Advisors/Coaches
○ fellow advocates for students● School Board/Board of Trustees
Academic Advising
● Guidance in early years of high school; class selection, rigor
● Present opportunities to excel● Developmental approach● Working together with academic deans,
advisors
College Admission Knowledge● Have a good working knowledge of
colleges and universities○ cultivate relationships with admission officers○ knowledge of majors, strengths of schools,
personalities of institutions○ Broad knowledge of financial aid &
scholarships○ well-versed on admission rates/requirements
for admission● Stay informed within the profession
○ be a perpetual learner○ attend conferences, workshops, visit colleges
Individual. Equitable. Accessible.
Addressing the College and Career Needs of
Special Populations“Your Students”
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
● Participate in professional development activities in support of safe, inclusive, respectful schools and culturally sensitive counseling practices.
● Focus on equity and access for ALL students● Feedback from stakeholders will help in your
goal to celebrate diversity and support students’ unique needs
Cultural Sensitivity
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
When Anxiety Prevents the Ability to Learn, Cope, or Plan
Mental Health Awareness
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
❏ Anxiety About Taking Tests -- SATs, ACTs❏ Anxiety About Grades -- GPA and Class
Rank❏ Anxiety About Starting the First Application❏ Anxiety About Paying for College❏ Anxiety About Selecting a College ❏ Anxiety About Talking With Parents About
College Selection❏ Anxiety About Social Distancing❏ Anxiety About Campus Life❏ Anxiety About Anxiety
ANXIETYAnd College/Career Readiness
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
Take a Minute
Breathe…….Stretch…...Laugh….Listen…..
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
Being a Good School Counselor
Being a Good School Counselor
Meeting Students where they are● Mental Health● Cultural Sensitivity● Respecting the soul of the student● Every student could begin in a different place● Every student moves at their own pace
Being a Good School Counselor
Understanding You● Your own strengths and weaknesses and how
those play into the job you do● Your own way of thinking and how that is
different from your student’s thinking● Constant reevaluation
The Importance of Communication
The Importance of Communication
● Active Listening● Non-verbal Communication● Asking Questions● Being Clear and Succinct● Being Empathetic● Providing Feedback● Developing Trust and Rapport● Being Present
The Importance of Communication
Who are you communicating with?How often are you communicating?What methods are you using?What message are you sending?Why are you communicating?
The Importance of Communication
● Make sure the student’s support system knows what you/your office is doing (parents, teachers, etc.)
● Your Counseling department● Parents/Guardians● College colleagues● Invite feedback
The Importance of Communication
Programming● Have set programs for students and
parents that occur each year● Change/Tweak as needed● These should directly address student
and parent needs
QUESTIONS?
Please complete a session evaluation at www.pcacac.org/summer-institute.
Thank you!
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!