Comprehensive School Counseling Program

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1 Comprehensive School Counseling Program By All For All Abbotsford School District Viewbook Based on the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model & the American School Counseling Association National Model Developed by the Abbotsford School District Counseling Department

2 By ALL for ALL A comprehensive school-counseling program serves all students. The organizational framework is summarized below. Program Features Program based, rather than position based. Services 100% of the students. Calendaring process is utilized as a means to determine counselor use of time. Wisconsin School Counseling Student Content Standards make this like all other educational programs. Strong emphasis on student/parent/counselor conferencing. The School Counseling Curriculum content is delivered in a developmental manner to all students. The program is delivered using the motto, By ALL for ALL. The school counselor, staff, administration, parents, and community are responsible for the delivery of the program. The four program components include: 1. Curriculum: content delivered to all students 2. : assist students in planning and managing their educational career development 3. : address the immediate personal concerns of students 4. : includes program, staff, and school support activities Program Advantages Focuses on academic success for all students and gives all students a purpose for learning Prepares all students to succeed in the curricular domains of academic, career, and personal/social through direct instruction. Provides increased opportunity for collaborating among counselors and business, industry, and the community as a whole. Develops a system for students long-range planning and learning. Enables parents to access school and community resources. Provides a means of accountability and evaluation of counseling programs.

3 The mission of the Abbotsford School District is to prepare life-long learners to lead productive and rewarding lives in a changing world. The mission of Abbotsford School District s Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to ensure that all students will meet academic, career and personal/social goals that will lead to personal satisfaction and fulfillment while being successful in the twenty-first century global society. By All For All By All Our Comprehensive School Counseling Program supports students by involving families, schools, and our entire community to assure academic success for ALL students. For All All students within the school district are a part of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

4 The Elements and Themes of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program American School Counselor Association (2003); The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs. Alexandria, VA.

5 Vision for School Counseling* Reaches Every Student Comprehensive in Scope Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Student Content Standards Academic Domain Career Domain Personal/Social Domain Preventive in Design Developmental in Nature Integral Part of the Total Educational System Includes a Delivery System School Counseling Curriculum School Counseling Curriculum Classroom activities Interdisciplinary curriculum development Group activities Parent Meetings Consultation Individual and small-group counseling Crisis counseling Referrals Peer facilitation Professional development Consultation, collaboration and teaming Program management and operation Implemented by a DPI-Licensed School Counselor Conducted in Collaboration Monitors Student Progress Driven by Data Seeks Improvement Shares Successes Individual appraisal Individual or small-group advisement Student and Parent Educational/ Career Conferences *Adapted from the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, American School Counselor Association, 2003

6 Abbotsford School District Elementary School Comprehensive School Counseling Program Academic Personal/Social Career School Counseling Curriculum Career Awareness Conflict Resolution Cultural Competence Goal Setting Interpersonal Relationships Protective Behaviors Self-Knowledge Self-Management Social Skills Academic Support Goal Setting Individual Education Plan & 504 Plans Parent/Teacher Conferences Review of Records Test Interpretation (WKCE) Grades 3 and 4 Conflict Resolution Crisis Counseling Individual and Group Counseling Referrals/ Consultations Consultation, Collaboration, Teaming Fair Share Responsibilities Professional Development Program Evaluation Program Management Study & Test Taking Skills Transition Working in Groups Responsible Citizenship Problem Solving & Decision Making

7 Abbotsford School District Middle School Comprehensive School Counseling Program Academic Personal/Social Career School Counseling Curriculum Career Exploration and Assessments Interest Inventory Community Service Goal Setting Academic Support Program Plan of Study Course Selection Individual Learning Plans Crisis Counseling Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Classroom Curriculum Consultation, Collaboration, Teaming Individual Education Plan Meetings Professional Development Values Review of Records Decision Making Test Implementation Peer Pressure Character Development 8 th Grade Parent Night

8 Abbotsford School District High School Comprehensive School Counseling Program Academic Personal/Social Career School Counseling Curriculum Career Program plan of Study Crisis Counseling At-Risk Programming Conflict Resolution Academic Support Individual Counseling IEP Meetings Employability and Communication Skills Course Junior Parent Night* Classroom Scheduling WisCareers Wisconsin Education Fair Financial Aid Night* Job/School Exploration Test Preparation* Attendance Course Registration Individual Advisement Career Course Selection EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT PSAT/ACCUPLACER Scholarships/Financial Aid College Exploration Individual Learning Plans Review of Records Student/Parent Conferences Group Counseling Referrals Education Accommodations Plans Testing Administration Parent/Community Outreach Professional Development Program Management Master Scheduling Parent Letters Scholarship Coordinator District Assessment Coordinator Test Preparation and Interpretation *In cooperation with Colby School District

9 Counseling Curriculum, 40% Counseling Curriculum Desired District Program Percentages Elementary School System Support, 15% Responsive Services, 35%, 10% Desired District Program Percentages Intermediate/Middle School System Support, 15% Responsive Services, 35 % Counseling Curriculum, 2 5% Individual Student, 25 % Counseling Curriculum Counseling Curriculum, 15% Counseling Curriculum Desired District Program Percentages High School System Support, 15% Responsive Services, 25%, 45%

10 Program Percentages 50 e im T f o e g ta n e rc e P Curriculum Responsive Services Delivery System Components Elementary Middle School High School Delivery System Components Elementary Middle High School Counseling Curriculum 40% 20% 15% 5% 30% 45% 40% 35% 25% 15% 15% 15% Total 100% 100% 100% * Adapted from the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs [ASCA]

11 Four Components of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program School Counseling Curriculum Responsive Services Provides school counseling content in a systematic way to all students K-12. Purpose Student awareness, skill development, and appreciation of skills needed in everyday life. Areas Addressed: Self Esteem Development Motivation to Achieve Decision Making, Goal Setting,, and Problem Solving Skills Interpersonal Effectiveness Communication Skills Cultural Diversity Responsible Behavior Educational Knowledge of Career Opportunities Knowledge of Post- Secondary Opportunities Assists students in planning, monitoring, and managing their personal and career development. Purpose Student educational and career planning, decision making, and goal setting. Areas Addressed: Educational Acquisition of Study Skills Awareness of Educational Opportunities Appropriate Course Selection Lifelong Learning Utilization of Test Data Career Knowledge of Career Opportunities Knowledge of Post- Secondary Options Need for Positive Work Habits Personal-Social Development of Healthy Self- Concepts Development of Adaptive and Adjustive Social Behavior Address the immediate concerns of students. Purpose Prevention and intervention. Areas Addressed: Academic Concerns School Related Concerns Tardiness Absences and Truancy Misbehavior School Avoidance Drop-out Prevention Relationship Concerns Abuse Issues Grief, Loss, Death Substance Abuse Sexuality Issues Coping with Stress Includes program, staff and school support activities. Purpose Program delivery and support. Areas Addressed: School Counseling Program Development Parent Education Teacher/Administration Consultation Staff Development for Educators School Improvement Professional Development Research and Publishing Community Outreach Public Relations Counselor Role Structured groups Consultation School Counseling Curriculum Implementation Counselor Role Assessment Placement Counselor Role Individual and Small Group Counseling Consultation Referral Counselor Role Program Management Consultation Coordination Adapted from Developing and Managing Your School Guidance Program by Norman C. Gysbers, Ph.D.

12 Elementary Counselor Jason Penry Wisconsin License # Educational Specialist Degree-School Psychology Master of Science Education University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Bachelor of Science Psychology and English Indiana State University jpenry@abbotsford.k12.wi.us (715) ext. 309 Middle/High School Counselor Lori Dassow Wisconsin License # Nationally Certified Counselor-CACREP Master of Art Educational Psychology University of Minnesota-Duluth Bachelor of Science-Psychology University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ldassow@abbotsford.k12.wi.us (715) ext. 403 Providing meaning and purpose to learning.