Dr. Barbara Donnellan, NYSSCA President Dr. Robert Rotunda, NYSSCA Executive Director

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1 Dr. Barbara Donnellan, NYSSCA President Dr. Robert Rotunda, NYSSCA Executive Director

2 Part (j) Guidance Programs Proposed amended to Guidance programs and comprehensive developmental school counseling programs Part Certification of School Counselors This is a new regulation Part 52.21(d) Program Registration for higher ed institutions offering school counseling prep programs This is a new regulation

3 September 2015: Discussion of revised regulations regarding school counselor preparation, certification & district program requirements. December 2014: School Counselor Advisory Council recommendations presented. June 2014: School Counselor Summit recommendations presented. April 2014: NYSED School Counselor Summit 2014 held in Albany, NY, with 250 participants. February 2014: First NYSED School Counselor Advisory Council meeting held. October 2013: School Counseling regulations revision suggested to Board of Regents.

4 NYS Safe Schools Task Force Recommendation Safe Schools Task Force Recommendations presented to the 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

5 Raymond Bryant Retired Superintendent Stuart Chen-Hayes CUNY Lehman College Jessica Cooper -- Mount Markham Middle School Christine Curcio St. John s Prep Barbara Donnellan -- Lindenhurst High School Ann Hall -- Middletown High School Deborah Hardy -- Somers School District Lois Herrera NYC Department of Education Julie Hogan SUNY Plattsburgh Gloria Jean -- College of St. Rose

6 Andrew Livanis Long Island University John Mrozek Hamburg Central School District Summer Reiner -- SUNY Brockport Kent Rinehart Marist College David Rothfuss NYS United Teachers Bonnie Rubenstein University of Rochester Vanessa Sparks NYC Department of Education Rosemarie Thompson United Federation of Teachers Cynthia Walley CUNY Hunter Martha Younger -- Buffalo Public School District

7 Board of Regents discussed changes on Sept 16, 2015 (Done) Notice of Proposed Rule Making Published in the State Register on.. 45 day comment period Projected vote by Board of Regents at their meeting after the 45 comment period If positive, regulations go into effect shortly after adoption Possible Summit Spring 2016

8 Part (j) Guidance Programs Discussion and Board of Regents Recommended Amendments

9 1970s NYSED Regulations: Permanent certification as K-12 School Counselor District to develop K-12 Guidance Program but certified school counselors required only grades 7-12 Plan reviewed annually and updated Made available through District Office

10 K-6 Program should: Prepare students to participate effectively in their current and future educational programs Help students exhibiting attendance, academic behavioral or adjustment programs Educate students on avoiding sexual abuse Encourage parental involvement

11 7-12 Program includes collaboration, instruction, advisement and individual and group counseling: Instruction about careers and career planning skills; Help students develop postsecondary education and career plans; Provide annual review of each student s progress & career plans; Help students to benefit from the curriculum; Help students who exhibit any attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment problems; Encourage parental involvement.

12 American School Counselor Association recommends: 1. High quality and effective comprehensive school counseling programs be delivered in a systematic fashion; 2. Collaboration between the professional school counselor, families, and other educators to create an environment promoting student achievement; 3. Data-driven programs based on standards in academic, career, and personal/social development; 4. The ratio of school counselor to student should be at a maximum of 1:250, but preferably 1:100.

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14 School counseling services shall be provided by certified school counselors. The ratio of student 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 plans conducted by certified school counselors Comprehensive school counseling plans should be updated annually and available on the district website. Districts must establish a school counselor advisory council to review and advise the district on implementation issues relating to the comprehensive developmental school counseling program Change the word guidance program to school counseling program. Use the title School Counselor rather than Guidance Counselor

15 1. PK-12 Program developed by certified school counselors based on student competencies: a) Annual individual progress review plan for each student b) School counseling core curriculum instruction addressing student competencies c) Other direct student services (includes social workers and school psychologists as providers in cooperation with school counselors) d) Indirect student services (e.g. referrals consultation, collaboration)

16 2. Develop district and school comprehensive plans a. Annual School Counselor/Building Leader program agreement to include: program objectives and activities; program development and maintenance planning; school counseling curriculum and lesson plan development; professional development planning; evaluation methods based on data analysis of program results and closing the gap analysis reports to inform program improvement; and, assessment of the resources necessary to support positive student outcomes. b. Program outcomes report presented to district BOE annually

17 3. Develop a program advisory council Include representative stakeholders such as: Parents board of education members District and building leaders Community based service providers Teachers School counselors Other pupil personnel service providers Meet no less than twice a year Review the program plan and advise on implementation Submit annual report to district BOE

18 4. Use recommended ratios to the extent practicable ASCA recommends students per school counselor Consider student need and the nature and frequency of related services provided Consider the extent to which services require specific targeted program delivery (e.g. direct counseling or support services)

19 New York State s School Counselor- Student Ratio

20 Comparing School Counselor to Student Ratios in Priority School Districts School Districts that contain at least one Priority School have an average School Counselor-Student ratio of 1:496 for Number of Districts with <300 (2) Number of Districts between 300 and 399 (9) Number of Districts between 400 and 499 (15) 14 Number of Districts between 500 and 599 (14) 15 Number of Districts between 600 and 699 (5) Number of Districts >700 (3) In school districts containing at least one Priority School NYS, where most of the students are, there would need to be an additional 1,200 school counselors to implement a 1:300 School Counselor-Student Ratio costing the State an approximate $122M using data.

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22 Part Part (new recommended) School Counselor Certification Discussion and Board of Regents Recommended Amendments

23 OLD NEW Provisional and Permanent Initial and Professional Professional development required the same as for teachers School Counselor Certification follows national standards aligns with other revised certifications

24 New York State School Counselor Association 2015

25 Section Preparation: to obtain a certificate in a pupil personnel service, a candidate shall meet the requirements set forth in this section (b) school counselor-provisional BA from an accredited institution, & 30 semester hours of approved graduate study in the field of school counseling, including supervised practice in guidance The provision certificate shall be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance Permanent Certificate In addition to prov cert req., two years of school experience in the field of PPS and 30 semester hours of grad study and an earned Master s Degree.

26 School Counselor Certification follows national standards aligns with other revised certifications Initial Certification (on or after Sept 2, 2021) NYSED approved graduate school counselor program Minimum 48 credits Six core areas Foundations in professional school counseling Best Practices for the profession and in school counseling programming Supportive school climate & collaborative work with school, family, and community Equity, advocacy and diversity in programming and in support for students Child growth, development, and student learning Group and individual counseling theories and techniques for prevention, intervention, and responsive services Minimum supervised 100 hour P-12 school counseling practicum Minimum supervised 600 hour P-12 school counseling internship A specific NYSED approved certification exam must be taken & passed

27 Professional Certificate (on or after Sept 2, 2021) Minimum of 60 semester hours, NYSED approved graduate school counselor program Eight core areas Foundations in professional school counseling Best Practices for the profession and in school counseling programming Supportive school climate & collaborative work with school, family, and community Equity, advocacy and diversity in programming and in support for students Child growth, development, and student learning Group and individual counseling theories and techniques for prevention, intervention, and responsive services Career development & college readiness Research & program Evaluation 3 years experience as a school counselor Mentored program in the 1 st year of employment

28 Additional Information Internship Certificates Eligible after candidates have completed at least half of semester hour requirements in the program Endorsement of Out-of-State Certificates Adds a new section to Regulations to prescribe endorsements for our of state initial and professional certificates, consistent with the new regulations Satisfaction of Education Requirements through Individual Evaluation Adds a new section to prescribe requirements for meeting the educational requirements through individual evaluation for candidates who seek initial or professional certificate without completion of a registered program, consistent with the new regulations.

29 Practicum & Internships shall include Direct Service Components Individual & group counseling School counseling core curriculum lesson delivery Indirect Service Components Developing, implementing, evaluation school counseling program elements such as: Student outcomes and standards, curriculum, individual student needs and plans Responsive services, consultation with others on behalf of student, time management, school counseling program goals Data Analysis, action plans, calendars/schedules, advisory panels, councils, and committees

30 Part 52.21(b) Counselor Education Program Registration follows national accreditation standards (CACREP) brings consistency to the 38 programs in NYS OLD: from 32 to 62 credits required for Masters degree NEW: 48 required for Initial Certification, 60 for Professional OLD: from no practicum and 150 hour internship to 180 hour practicum plus 600 hour internship NEW: 100 hour practicum plus 600 hour internship OLD: from no capstone project or exam to both required NEW: a specific national exam required for all graduates New York State School Counselor Association 2015

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35 Will be published in the State Register; 45 day comment period; Anticipated vote by Board of Regents at their meeting after the 45 day period; Regulations effective shortly thereafter. Guidance Document to School Districts New York State School Counselor Association 2015

36 LOOK AT YOUR BUDGETS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LOOK AT YOUR BUDGETS FOR CURRUCULUM DEVELOPMENT MAKE A PLAN IN YOUR SCHOOL OR DISTRICT ABOUT HOW TO IMPLEMENT SEEK HELP FROM NYSSCA AND OTHERS!!! New York State School Counselor Association 2015

37 For additional information contact: Dr. Barbara Donnellan, President Dr. Robert Rotunda New York State School Counselor Association 2015