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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