the role of the school counselor in post-secondary planning
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The Role of the School Counselor in Post-Secondary Planning. Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D. Amy Kerns, M.Ed. High School Counseling. American School Counselor Association Counselors will assist students with: Personal/Social Academic Career Planning. 9 th Grade Year. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Role of the School Counselor in Post-
Secondary Planning
Presentation By: Leah Byrd, Ph.D.Amy Kerns, M.Ed.
American School Counselor Association
Counselors will assist students with: Personal/Social Academic Career Planning
High School Counseling
9th Grade YearExposure and Education
Graduation Requirements Understanding a Transcript Getting involved in school
10th Grade YearCareer Exploration
Interests Skills Abilities Focus on grades
11th Grade YearPost-Secondary Planning
Transcript Activities Interests/Goals Parents/Finances
Five Pathways• Military• 4-year College• 2-year College• Technical School/Apprenticeship • World of Work
MilitaryBenefits• Job Training• Job Security• Food/Clothing/ShelterHow• Enlistment• Academies• ROTC• National Guard/Reserves
4-year CollegeBenefits• Education for competitive job
placement• Increase knowledge base• Greatest earning potentialHow• Application • Transcript, Test Scores, Personal Essay• Deadlines• Costs – loans, scholarships, grants• Private v. Public; In-state v. Out-of-
State• Special Interests/Populations
2-year collegeBenefits Education for competitive job
placement Increase knowledge base Immediate economical advantage
over 4-year schoolHow Fill out application Attend orientation session in the
spring or summer
Technical School/Apprenticeship
Benefits Skilled in a specific area for
employment Typically a quicker route to skilled
employmentHow Research schools that provide
training Apply and pay
World of WorkBenefits Immediate financial gainHow Look for jobs with a career path in your
interest area VA employment services
12th Grade YearSenior Interview
Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Plan Career Goals Communication with Parents Current Needs
Communication
Counseling Office Director, Counselors and Support Staff
Counseling Web Page College Visit Information, Scholarship
Links, Financial Aid, Classroom Presentation Material
Naviance College search, transcript request
Questions??