MEASUREMENT, MOBILIZATION, MOVING FORWARD STRENGTHENING SCHOOL COUNSELING AND COLLEGE ADVISING. November 2-4, 2015 University of North Florida

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1 MEASUREMENT, MOBILIZATION, MOVING FORWARD STRENGTHENING SCHOOL COUNSELING AND COLLEGE ADVISING November 2-4, 2015 University of North Florida

2 The Road to School Counseling Regulation Reform: A Collaborative Approach in New York Stanley S. Hansen, Jr. Executive Director, NYSED Office of Postsecondary Access, Support and Success Renee L. Rider, Assistant Commissioner, NYSED Office of Student Support Services Felipe Ayala, College Access Manager, Children s Aid Society, CACNY, respondent Stuart Chen-Hayes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, CE/School Counseling, CUNY Lehman College, CCCCCNYNJ, moderator Barbara Donnellan, Ed.D., Coordinator of Guidance, Lindenhurst Public Schools, NYSSCA, respondent Sugeni Perez-Sadler, Associate Director, College and Career Planning, Office of Post-Secondary Readiness, NYC DOE, respondent Margarita Suero-Duran, Ed.D., Senior Administrator, Office of Guidance and School Counseling, NYC DOE, respondent Cynthia Walley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, CE/School Counseling, Mercy College, NYACES, respondent

3 In this session, the NYS team presents a multi-year collaborative effort which led to pending regulation changes that better define the role of the school counselor, describe the components of a comprehensive school counseling program in schools and prepare school counselors at the higher education level. The proposed regulations call for every student to have access to a comprehensive school counseling program. Presenters will also address a statewide effort to ensure that once the new regulations are passed there is cross-sector support for implementation across the state.

4 1. Building a collective commitment to change 2. Collaborative advisory group to the state 3. Breaking down silos - mobilizing people from many different sectors

5 Best Practices in School Counseling: K-12 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends: ú School counselor to student ratio of 1:250 ú NYSED data shows NYS ratio was 1:424 ú Strong school counseling program alignment K-12 ú High quality, effective school counseling programs K-12 Current Commissioners Regulation 100.2(j) only requires school counselors in grades 7-12

6 Best Practices in School Counseling & Counselor Education The American School Counselor Association: Advocates for school counselors to design and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes student achievement Recommends school counseling programs driven by data and based on standards in academic, career, and socialemotional development Recommends school counseling programs promote and enhance the learning process of all students Accrediting bodies: CACREP NCATE

7 February 2014: School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) was established and meets regularly with two committees: P-12 School Counseling and Higher Education/School Counselor Education April 2014: An interactive School Counselor Summit was held and 200+ field representatives from regionally and culturally diverse P-12 and higher education institutions attended

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9 Need for adoption of the comprehensive school counseling program approach including regulatory changes Need for more consistent pre-service preparation and renewable certification with professional development requirements Need for professional development for current school counselors AND administrators Establish direct communication from NYSED to the field with support for comprehensive model implementation NYS SC Summit website: site/schoolcounselingsummit/

10 Raymond Bryant, Retired Superintendent Jessica Cooper -- Mount Markham Middle School Ann Hall -- Middletown High School Dr. Deborah Hardy -- Somers School District Dr. Lois Herrera - New York City DOE Gloria Jean, Chair, -- College of St. Rose John Mrozek - Hamburg Dr. Summer Reiner -- SUNY Brockport David Rothfuss NYSUT Vanessa Sparks - New York City DOE Rosemary Thompson - UFT Martha Younger -- Buffalo Public School District

11 Dr. Stuart Chen-Hayes, co-chair, CUNY Lehman College Christine Curcio, St. John s Prep Dr. Barbara Donnellan, co-chair, Lindenhurst Schools/NYIT Dr. Julie Hogan, SUNY Plattsburgh Dr. Andrew Livanis, Long Island University Kent Rinehart, Marist College Dr. Bonnie Rubenstein, University of Rochester Dr. Cynthia Walley, Mercy College

12 May 2014: field surveys were conducted by SCAC and distributed to P-12 administrators and school counselors as well as to institutions of higher education September 2015: Presentation to the Board of Regents by the Joint P-12 and Higher Education Committees SC Reg proposed changes: meetings/sep%202015/915p12hed1.pdf

13 Safe Schools Task Force Recommendations presented to Board in September 2014: The number one recommendation of 36 (in priority order) was to advocate for investment and expansion of support staff in schools, including school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and attendance staff Student Forum held in February 2014: Students recommendations included There should be more school counselors in school buildings.

14 School counseling services shall be provided by certified school counselors. The ratio of students to school counselor, to the extent practicable, should conform to nationally recognized standards. Provide all students in P-12 public schools with annual progress review plans reflecting educational progress and career/college plans. Comprehensive school counseling program plans should be updated annually and available on the district website. Change the word guidance program to school counseling program. Change the title Guidance Counselor to School Counselor. Sep%202015/915p12hed1.pdf

15 School Counselor: Student Ratios

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17 Percentage of districts by School Counselor-District Student Ratio Ranges School Year :250 or Less, 14% 1:450 or Greater, 30% >250 and </= 350, 27% >350 and </= 450, 29%

18 NYS Counselor Education/School Counseling Program Data (2015) 1 program requires 61 graduate credits 8 of 36 programs require 60 graduate credits 20 of 36 programs require 48 graduate credits 7 of 36 programs require fewer than 48 graduate credits; Some require 36 graduate credits

19 New York State Counselor Education/School Counseling Program Data (2015) All 36 programs require an internship, hours range Only required coursework for a school counselor is completion of Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, and DASA workshops NYS has no continuing education requirement for certified School Counselors

20 Counselor Education Survey Results How long is the internship in your program? Length of Internship N= 31 respondents Number of Responses One year One semester 7 Two semesters 1 Length of Internship hours 600 hours No internship 1

21 Regulatory revisions for school counseling preparation programs will be phased in over five years to provide institutions of higher education (IHEs) time to implement new requirements. Beginning July 1, 2018, candidates enrolling in a school counseling preparation program leading to an initial certification will be required to complete a minimum of 48 semester hours of graduate study in an approved school counseling program. The program course content must follow 8 core areas that included recommended content by the School Counseling Advisory Council, ASCA, & CACREP.

22 The Eight Core Areas Include: 1. Foundations in professional school counseling including identity in leadership, responsibilities as a school counselor including advocacy, and ethical behavior; 2. Best practices for the profession in school counseling programs including the comprehensive school counseling program model and use of technology in practice; 3. Supportive school climate & collaborative work with school, family, and community; 4. Address equity, advocacy and diversity in programs and in support for students including students with disabilities, learning challenges, and other special needs;

23 The Eight Core Areas continued: 5. Student learning and assessment in child/youth development, individual differences including special needs, pedagogy, lesson planning, and NYS learning requirements; 6. Career development and college readiness; 7. Group and individual counseling theories and techniques for prevention, intervention, and responsive services; and 8. Research and program evaluation in advancing the school counseling program and its components and the profession.

24 All candidates must complete a 100 hour P-12 school counseling practicum that includes a minimum of 40 direct contact hours in a P-12 school counseling setting. All candidates must complete a 600 hour P-12 school counseling internship that includes a minimum of 240 direct contact service hours in a P-12 school counseling setting. All candidates seeking an initial certificate will be required to take and receive a satisfactory passing score on a NYSED-approved certification exam.

25 On or after July 1, 2020, all candidates seeking professional certification must complete the following: an additional 12 graduate credits in an approved school counseling program obtain a master s degree 3 years experience as a school counselor in NYS or the substantial equivalent. The additional 12 semester hours of coursework may include: School psychology and mental health counseling Working with students and families from financially disadvantaged areas Accessing community, state and federal support systems

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