South Brunswick School District

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1 Suth Brunswick Schl District Parent Guide t Schl Cunseling Prgram Guide Grades K-12 Aligned with ASCA and NJCCCS in August 2012 District Missin The Suth Brunswick Schl District will prepare students t be lifelng learners, critical thinkers, effective cmmunicatrs and wise decisin makers. This will be accmplished thrugh the use f the New Jersey Cre Curriculum Cntent Standards (NJCCCS) and/r the Cmmn Cre State Standards (CCSS) at all grade levels. The schls will maintain an envirnment that prmtes intellectual challenge, creativity, scial and emtinal grwth and the healthy physical develpment f each student. ~Adpted Annual Bard Apprval f Schl Cunseling Prgram August 2013 This curriculum is apprved fr all regular educatin prgrams as specified and fr adptin r adaptatin by all Special Educatin Prgrams in accrdance with Bard f Educatin Plicy.

2 Acknwledgments We are appreciative f the leadership prvided by ur curriculum supervisrs and specialists as well as the talent, wrk and effrt f the teachers wh served n ur curriculum writing teams. In many cases, ur units are hme-grwn. While aligning with state and natinal standards, they are designed with the needs f the Suth Brunswick student ppulatin in mind. Our children are a living message we send t a time we will nt see. 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTIONI: PROGRAM Intrductin... 4 Missin/Philsphy & Belief Statements... 5 Overview f Cunseling Prgram... 6 Standards st Century Cnnectins Resurces Rles and Respnsibilities in the Cunseling Prgram Cnceptual Framewrk K-12 Schl-wide Services and Prgrams K-12 Individual Services Elementary Prgram Gals Fur Cmpnents Teaching Curriculum Middle Schl Prgram Gals Fur Cmpnents Teaching Curriculum High Schl Prgram Gals Fur Cmpnents (Sample) HS Academic Dmain HS Career Dmain HS Scial - Emtinal Dmain HS Student Assistance Prgram HS Pacing Charts 9-12 Grade (Scpe and Sequence) SECTION II: APPENDIX Terms & Definitins... 1 Develpmental Guidance and Cunseling Prgram ~ Crdinated Services... 3 System Supprt ~ Rle f Administratin, Rle f Teacher... 4 Suggested Small Grup tpics... 6 Sample Parent Letters... 7 Opt-Out Statement References

4 INTRODUCTION Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram There is a critical need fr educatinal prgrams that cmprehensively integrate the skills and knwledge that will develp prductive citizens fr the 21 st century. In ur changing glbal sciety, we need a prcess fr students, educatrs, and cmmunity members t clarify thinking, t identify what graduates need t knw and be able t d, and t set gals fr educatin. An effective develpmental and cmprehensive schl cunseling prgram prvides a slid framewrk fr ensuring that ur students are well prepared t meet the academic, scial/emtinal and career challenges presented t them. This prgram intends t supprt students in meeting academic standards, assist in prviding a safe and secure envirnment fr learning, reduce dangerus and cunterprductive risk taking behavirs, and enhance student resiliency. Partnerships amng cunselrs, teachers, administratrs, parents, students, and the cmmunity at large are necessary t implement this prgram t its full extent. Thrugh partnerships, we can create practive, preventive, develpmental prgrams that will benefit all students. The cunselr is nt the prgram. Hwever, trained prfessinal cunselrs have the skills t facilitate and crdinate these partnerships fr the academic and scial grwth f children, yuth, and adults. With a cmprehensive develpmental schl cunseling prgram and curriculum in place, alng with the active supprt and cperatin f all stakehlders, Suth Brunswick students will imprve their study skills, direct their emtins and behavirs t develp psitive interpersnal relatins, and build cperative learning and wrk skills. 8 C s OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE COUNSELORS Cunsel Cnsult Cllabrate Creative Cmmunicate Care fr self Change agent Create partnerships (Frm the Iwa Cmprehensive Cunseling and Guidance Prgram Develpment Guide) 4

5 Missin/Philsphy The Suth Brunswick Schl District Guidance and Cunseling Prgram supprts student achievement thrugh a cmprehensive and develpmentally apprpriate prgram that addresses the academic, career, and persnal/scial grwth f all students. In partnership with students, staff, parents/guardians and the cmmunity, schl cunselrs facilitate and assess the effectiveness f the prgram t assist all students in acquiring the cmpetencies needed fr cnstructive participatin in sciety. The intent f this guide is t prvide cunselrs and administratrs with an verview and definitin f cmprehensive cunseling and guidance prgrams and the tls and resurces necessary t implement them. Belief Statements The Suth Brunswick Schl District Guidance and Cunseling Prgram is based upn the beliefs that: All students can learn and achieve. A cmprehensive guidance and cunseling prgram prmtes academic, career and persnal/scial develpment fr every student. Teaching and supprting persnal/scial develpment enhances academic success and persnal grwth. Structuring and aligning the prgram t be develpmentally respnsive at all levels f the schl system will best supprt student success. Clearly defined utcmes are required fr an effective delivery system, taking int cnsideratin natinal and state standards and the requirements f New Jersey Administrative Cde. Students shuld be prvided pprtunities t develp life skills that are necessary fr life-lng career and persnal success. Fstering the invlvement f parents, staff and cmmunity members as supprtive, cllabrative advcates fr students enhances effectiveness. Onging assessment is imprtant t the lng-term success f the prgram. Student success is enhanced by staff wh cntinually expand their knwledge base t ensure that their prfessinal services, prgrams and interpersnal interactins are respectful and respnsive within the cntext f all diverse needs t include, but nt limited t, race, clr, creed, religin, natinal rigin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectatinal r sexual rientatin, gender, scial r ecnmic status, r disability/liability. All staff will exhibit apprpriate ethical behavir and adhere t legal parameters in all activities, persnal and prfessinal, cnnected t their rle in the Suth Brunswick Schl District system. Cunselrs are cmmitted t cntinuus prfessinal imprvement and renewal. A cmprehensive cunseling and guidance prgram is achieved thrugh a cllabrative partnership f cunselrs, administratrs, teachers, schl psychlgists and scial wrkers, students, families, and cmmunity members. 5

6 OVERVIEW Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Prgram Delivery The Suth Brunswick Bard f Educatin requires that a planned prgram f guidance and cunseling be an integral part f the educatinal prgram f the schls t assist pupils in making and implementing infrmed educatinal and ccupatinal chices including academic, career, and persnal/scial develpment. As such, the Bard emplyees certified staff members at each level f the rganizatin t prvide a wide-range f cunseling and guidance services based upn student need. Cunselrs assist students in persnal grwth thrugh develpment f educatinal planning, self awareness, cllectin, interpretatin and utilizatin f data, setting f gals, decisin-making, implementatin f career plans and evaluatin f persnal and career gals. The Guidance and Cunseling Prgram seeks t supprt the Bard f Educatin's Missin Statement and district gals. Belw is the prgram delivery mdel that is in place in the Suth Brunswick Schl District. Elementary Schl The Elementary Schl Cunselr prvides schl services designed t prmte student success in academics and life skills. These services include facilitating interventin and referral fr services, crdinating a unified character educatin prgram, delivering direct instructin f the Health Educatin curriculum, serving as, r supprting, the schl s Harassment, Intimidatin, and Bullying (HIB) Specialist, and prviding supprt t parents and staff, as well as individual students. Middle Schl Each middle schl is served by tw schl cunselrs. Cunselrs at the middle schl level take lead rles in teaching students abut career educatin and the 16 career clusters f the States Career Clusters Initiative. They teach students anti-bullying lessns and lessns abut sexual harassment. The cunselrs at this level help students make the transitin frm elementary schl t middle schl and assist them with their curse selectin fr the high schl. They wrk with students individually and in small grups n scial, emtinal and academic issues. High Schl: The Suth Brunswick High Schl cunseling department is designed t meet the individual needs f ur diverse student bdy by the implementatin f age apprpriate cunseling strategies and the intrductin f infrmatin that allws students t achieve their gals and reach their full ptential. The high schl cunselrs prvide a multitude f services including: individual and grup cunseling, prmting the schl s cre ethical values and character educatin, participating in the Student Supprt Team, classrm instructin n Naviance t facilitate career awareness, individualized fur-year academic planning, and serving as the schl s Harassment, Intimidatin, and Bullying (HIB) specialist. The Suth Brunswick High Schl cunselrs bridge the gap between the hme and schl envirnment in rder t prmte a chesive and unified supprt system fr each student. 6

7 OVERVIEW Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Prgram Cmpnents The cmprehensive develpmental guidance and cunseling prgram cmpnents rganize the wrk f cunselrs int fur majr cmpnents: guidance curriculum, individual planning, respnsive services, and system supprt. The guidance curriculum cmpnent includes structured experiences presented systematically thrugh large- and small-grup activities frm prekindergarten thrugh grade twelve. The curriculum emphasizes decisin-making, self-understanding, career develpment, and the imprvement f study skills. The individual planning cmpnent includes cunseling activities t assist all students in planning, mnitring, and managing their wn academic achievement as well as their persnal and career develpment. Individual planning emphasizes test interpretatin and educatinal cunseling including pstsecndary and career planning. The respnsive services cmpnent addresses the immediate needs and cncerns f students. Such services include persnal cunseling; crisis cunseling; agency referral; cnsultatin with parents, teachers, and ther prfessinals; and supprt grups. The system supprt cmpnent includes indirect guidance management activities that maintain and enhance the ttal guidance and cunseling prgram. The respnsibilities f guidance cunselrs in this cmpnent encmpass staff and cmmunity relatins, special research prjects, cmmittees, prfessinal develpment, and student-supprt teams. Enduring Understandings: Tenets f Respnsibility (ASCA) Each persn has the right t be respected, be treated with dignity and have access t a cmprehensive schl cunseling prgram that advcates fr and affirms all students frm diverse ppulatins including: ethnic/racial identity, age, ecnmic status, abilities/disabilities, language, immigratin status, sexual rientatin, gender, gender identity/expressin, family type, religius/spiritual identity and appearance. Each persn has the right t receive the infrmatin and supprt needed t mve tward self-directin and self-develpment and affirmatin within ne s grup identities, with special care being given t students wh have histrically nt received adequate educatinal services, e.g., students f clr, students living at a lw sci-ecnmic status, students with disabilities and students frm nn-dminant language backgrunds. Each persn has the right t understand the full magnitude and meaning f his/her educatinal chices and hw thse chices will affect future pprtunities. Each persn has the right t privacy and thereby the right t expect the schlcunselr/student relatinship t cmply with all laws, plicies and ethical standards pertaining t cnfidentiality in the schl setting. Each persn has the right t feel safe in schl envirnments that schl cunselrs help create, free frm abuse, bullying, neglect, harassment r ther frms f vilence. 7

8 OVERVIEW Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Standards The Suth Brunswick cunseling prgram is based n natinal standards fr schl cunseling prgrams as well as State cre curriculum standards. American Schl Cunselr Assciatin (ASCA) Ethical Standards fr Schl Cunselrs f the American Schl Cunselr Assciatin at NJ State Department f Educatin Cre Curriculum Cntent Standards (NJCCCS) at Health Educatin NJCCCS 21 st Century Life and Career NJCCCS Technlgy Educatin NJCCCS The New Jersey Cre Curriculum Cntent Standards Relevant t Schl Cunseling Prgrams Standard 2.1 Wellness All students will learn and apply health prmtin cncepts and skills t supprt a healthy, active lifestyle Standard 2.2 Integrated Skills All students will use health-enhancing persnal, interpersnal, and life skills t supprt a healthy, active lifestyle Standard 2.3 Drugs and Medicines All students will learn and apply infrmatin abut alchl, tbacc, ther drugs, and medicines t make decisins that supprt a healthy, active lifestyle Standard 2.4 Human Relatinships and Sexuality All students will learn the physical, emtinal and scial aspects f human relatinships and sexuality and apply these cncepts t supprt a healthy active lifestyle Standard Career and Technical Educatin All students will develp career awareness and planning, emplyability skills, and fundatinal knwledge necessary fr success in the wrkplace Standard 9.2 Cnsumer, Family and Life Skills All students will demnstrate critical life skills in rder t be functinal members f sciety 8

9 ASCA NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS American Schl Cunseling Assciatin LEARNING TO LIVE: PERSONAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Fcus: Becming aware f wh I am and hw I interact effectively with thers ASCA Standard A: Students will acquire the knwledge, attitudes, and interpersnal skills t help them understand and respect self and thers. ASCA Standard B: Students will make decisins, set gals and take necessary actin t achieve gals. ASCA Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills. LEARNING TO LEARN: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Fcus: Achieving academic success, aspiring t the highest level f student achievement, acquiring skills fr life-lng learning ASCA Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knwledge and skills that cntribute t effective learning in schl and acrss the life span. ASCA Standard B: Students will cmplete schl with the academic preparatin essential t chse frm a wide range f substantial pst-secndary ptins, including cllege. ASCA Standard C: Students will understand the relatinship f academics t the wrld f wrk and t life at hme and in the cmmunity. LEARNING TO EARN: CAREER DEVELOPMENT Fcus: Becming aware f life/career chices, planning fr wrk after schl, reaching life/career ptential t becme a satisfied wrker and earn a satisfying living thrughut life ASCA Standard A: Students will acquire the skills t investigate the wrld f wrk in relatin t knwledge f self and make infrmed career decisins. ASCA Standard B: Students will emply strategies t achieve future career gals with success and satisfactin ASCA Standard C: Students will understand the relatinship between persnal qualities, educatin, training, and the wrld f wrk THE NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Cmpetency 1 Cmpetency 2 Cmpetency 3 Cmpetency 4 Cmpetency 5 Cmpetency 6 Cmpetency 7 Cmpetency 8 Cmpetency 9 Cmpetency 10 Cmpetency 11 Cmpetency 12 Knwledge f the imprtance f self-cncept Skills t interact with thers Awareness f the imprtance f change and grwth Awareness f the benefits f educatinal achievement Awareness f the relatinship between wrk and learning Skills t understand and use career infrmatin Awareness f the imprtance f persnal respnsibility and gd wrk habits Awareness f hw wrk relates t the needs and functins f sciety Understanding f hw t make decisins Awareness f the interrelatinship f life rles Awareness f different ccupatins Awareness f the career planning prcess 9

10 21 st Century Cnnectins 8.1 Technlgy (Educatin Technlgy) The 21st Century Life & Career Skills 9.3 Career Awareness, Explratin, Preparatin 9.4 Career Clusters Character Educatin (Cre Values) Resurces ASCA Standards NJCCC Standards Health Educatin Curriculum 21 st Century Curriculum Naviance Respnsive Classrm K-5 Character Educatin Prgram Develpmental Designs 6-8 Character Educatin Prgram Strive fr Five 9-12 Character Educatin Prgram (based n the Institute fr Excellence and Ethics r IEE) 10

11 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram ASCA ROLE STATEMENT There is n substitute fr schl cunselrs as managers f schl culture and f student develpment utcmes (academic, career, persnal/scial). When natinal, state, r lcal mandates verlk r underestimate the imprtance f the schl cunselr managing a cmprehensive cunseling and guidance prgram, the net result is that students ultimately will be underserved and their full ptential will be underdevelped. Effective schl cunselrs are uniquely able t wrk with all students because they are specialists in human behavir and relatinships. Accrding t ASCA Rle Statement, , there are fur primary interventins that schl cunselrs are expected t use, and fr which they alne have specific and adequate training. Cmpnents Guidance Curriculum: Prvides guidance cntent in a systematic way t all students. Rle f the Schl Cunselr Structured: Facilitate the develpmental guidance curriculum, e.g., large grup. Classrm: Assist r team with faculty in teaching activities related t persnal/scial develpment, academic develpment, and career develpment. Individual Planning: Helps students mnitr and understand their wn develpment. Respnsive Services: Addresses immediate cncerns f students. System Supprt: Includes prgram and staff supprt activities and leadership. Cnferences: Guide individuals and grups f students thrugh the develpment f educatinal, career, and persnal plans; this includes pst-secndary planning. Crdinate: Crdinate parent participatin in the student individual planning. Mnitr: Assist students in the implementatin f plans and next step planning. Crdinate parent/family participatin in reviewing plans. Assessment: Interpret test and ther appraisal results apprpriately. Cunseling: Cunsel with students individually abut their cncerns using accepted theries and techniques apprpriate t schl cunseling. Small Grups: Cnduct structured, gal riented grups t meet student s needs fr learning. Referral: Use an effective referral prcess t help students; families, and thers use special prgrams and services. Crdinate: Crdinate and partnership with schl and cmmunity persnnel t bring tgether resurces fr students and families. Cnsultatin: Cnference with parents, faculty, administratrs, and ther relevant individuals t imprve student achievement. Prgram Leadership: Plan, implement, and evaluate annually the building guidance prgram. Leadership/Participatin: Assessment prgram, schl imprvement, and staff develpment. Cnsultatin: Crdinate, cnduct, r participate in schl imprvement initiatives. Partnership with resurces t imprve schl achievement. 11

12 Elementary Schl Cunselr Primary Functins An elementary cunselr prvides a cmprehensive, develpmental guidance and cunseling prgram fr students in grades K-5. The cunselr structures activities t meet the needs f her/his assigned caselad; cnsults with teachers, staff, and parents t enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and wrks in cnjunctin with schl staff t prmte the ther elementary schl educatinal prgrams. Majr Prfessinal Respnsibilities with Key Duties 1. Wrk with teachers and Prvide rientatin activities fr students new t the schl; facilitate parents t meet the needs f rientatin prgrams fr parents and students and assist students in students thrugh the transitin frm elementary schl t middle schl. Infrm students develpment f academic, and their parents f test results and their implicatins fr educatinal persnal, scial, and career planning and prvide resurces and infrmatin t assist in career awareness activities. awareness and career explratin. 2. Implement the elementary cunseling curriculum, with the cperatin and cllabratin f faculty and staff. Develp and wrk with teachers t deliver develpmentally sequenced cunseling activities in the classrm in cperatin with schl administratrs and teachers. Facilitate the infusin f cunseling activities int the regular educatin curricula t supprt the develpmental needs f students. These activities may include a variety f resurces and materials. 3. Cunsel small grups. Cnduct structured, gal-riented cunseling sessins t meet the identified needs f grups f small grups f students. Sessin tpics at the elementary level may include self-awareness, self- identity, academic issues, behavir patterns, peer prblems, family issues, child abuse preventin, decisin-making, and substance abuse preventin, amng thers. 4. Cunsel students individually. Wrk with students n persnal, scial, r academic prblems. Prblem reslutin may be reached after ne sessin, r students may need t be seen n an nging basis and then referred fr mre lngterm supprt. 5. Cnsult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding develpmental needs f students. 6. Refer students with critical needs, in cnsultatin with their parents, t apprpriate cmmunity resurces. 7. Crdinate, cnduct, r participate in activities, which cntribute t the effective peratin f the schl. Participate in grup cnsultatin with administratrs, teachers, parents, and thers t imprve student academic achievement and scial/emtinal develpment; cnduct prfessinal develpment prgrams fr faculty; cnduct and facilitate cnferences with teachers, students, and parents; and cnduct r prvide pprtunities fr parent educatin prgrams; and assist families with prblems impacting their child s ability t functin in schl. Cnsult and crdinate with in-district prfessinals and cmmunity agencies, such as schl scial wrkers, psychlgists, nurses, administratrs, cmmunity-based cunselrs, service agencies, juvenile curt liaisns, and physicians. Use an effective referral prcess fr assisting students and thers t use special prgrams and services. Establish effective liaisns with all grade levels; act as an advcate fr individual students as apprpriate in cnjunctin with ther staff; assist ther schl staff in the placement f students with special needs in apprpriate prgrams; and participate with the administratin and faculty as a team member in the implementatin f the district testing prgram in relatin t the schl imprvement plan. 12

13 8. Ensure accessibility f all prgrams fr all students. 9. Evaluate and revise the building guidance prgram. Maintain a current knwledge f equity and diversity issues; prmte equal educatinal pprtunities fr all students; prvide infrmatin t schl staff n particular plicies relating t all students; assist schl staff members in the placement f students with special needs in apprpriate prgrams, such as special educatin and gifted educatin; and prmte persnalizing educatin fr all students. Review the schl-cunseling prgram at least annually with staff and administratin. Using the apprpriate prgram evaluatin tls, review and mdify the prgram cmpnents. 10. Pursue prfessinal grwth. Attend state and lcal staff develpment prgrams; jin prfessinal rganizatins; read prfessinal jurnals; attend relevant wrkshps and cnferences spnsred by the district, cunty, state, and/r natinal rganizatins. 13

14 Middle Schl Cunselr Primary Functins A middle schl cunselr prvides a cmprehensive, develpmental guidance and cunseling prgram fr students in grades 6-8. The cunselr structures activities t meet the needs f her/his assigned caselad; cnsults with teachers, staff, and parents t enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and wrks in cnjunctin with schl staff t prmte the ther middle schl/junir high schl educatinal prgrams. Majr Prfessinal Respnsibilities with Key Duties 1. Wrk with teachers and Prvide rientatin activities fr students new t the schl; facilitate parents t meet the needs f rientatin prgrams fr parents and students and assist students in students thrugh the transitin frm middle schl t high schl. Infrm students and their develpment f academic, parents f test results and their implicatins fr educatinal planning persnal, scial, and career and prvide resurces and infrmatin t assist in career awareness awareness activities. and career explratin. 2. Implement the middle schl cunseling curriculum, with the cperatin and cllabratin f faculty and staff. Develp and wrk with teachers t deliver develpmentally sequenced cunseling activities in the classrm in cperatin with schl administratrs and teachers. Facilitate the infusin f cunseling activities int the regular educatin curricula t supprt the develpmental needs f students. These activities may include a variety f resurces and materials. 3. Cunsel small grups. Cnduct structured, gal-riented cunseling sessins t meet the identified needs f grups f small grups f students. Sessin tpics at the middle schl level may include self-cncept, self-identity, academic issues, attendance and behavir patterns, cnflict reslutin, peer mediatin, family issues, substance abuse preventin, child abuse preventin, and suicide preventin and interventin, amng thers. 4. Cunsel students individually. 5. Cnsult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding develpmental needs f students. 6. Refer students with critical needs, in cnsultatin with their parents, t apprpriate cmmunity resurces. 7. Crdinate, cnduct, r participate in activities, which cntribute t the effective peratin f the schl. Wrk with students n persnal, scial, r academic prblems. Prblem reslutin may be reached after ne sessin, r students may need t be seen n an nging basis and then referred fr mre lngterm supprt. Participate in grup cnsultatin with administratrs, teachers, parents, and thers t imprve student academic achievement and scial/emtinal develpment; cnduct prfessinal develpment prgrams fr faculty; cnduct and facilitate cnferences with teachers, students, and parents; and cnduct r prvide pprtunities fr parent educatin prgrams; and assist families with prblems impacting their child s ability t functin in schl. Cnsult and crdinate with in-district prfessinals and cmmunity agencies, such as schl scial wrkers, psychlgists, nurses, administratrs, cmmunity-based cunselrs, service agencies, juvenile curt liaisns, and physicians. Use an effective referral prcess fr assisting students and thers t use special prgrams and services. Establish effective liaisns with all grade levels; act as an advcate fr individual students as apprpriate in cnjunctin with ther staff; assist ther schl staff in the placement f students with special needs in apprpriate prgrams; and participate with the administratin and faculty as a team member in the implementatin f the district testing prgram in relatin t the schl imprvement plan. 14

16 High Schl Cunselr Primary Functins A high schl cunselr prvides a cmprehensive, develpmental cunseling and guidance prgram fr students in grades The cunselr structures activities t meet the needs f her/his assigned caselad; cnsults with teacher, staff, and parents t enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and wrks in harmny with schl staff t prmte the ther high schl educatinal prgrams. Majr Prfessinal Respnsibilities with Key Duties 1. Wrk with teachers and Prvide rientatin activities fr students new t the schl; facilitate parents t meet the needs f rientatin prgrams fr parents and students and assist students in students thrugh the transitin frm high schl t their next steps in cnnecting t training develpment f academic, and educatin prgrams. Infrm students and their parents f test persnal, scial, and career results and their implicatins fr educatinal planning and prvide awareness activities. resurces and infrmatin t assist in career awareness, career 2. Implement the high schl cunseling curriculum, with the cperatin and cllabratin f faculty and staff. explratin, and career planning activities. Wrk with teachers t cnduct develpmentally sequenced cunseling/guidance activities in the classrm r in advisr-advisee grups. Facilitate the infusin f cunseling/ guidance activities int the regular educatin curricula t supprt the develpmental needs f students. These activities may include a variety f resurces and materials. 3. Cunsel small grups. Cnduct structured, gal-riented cunseling sessins t meet the identified needs f grups f small grups f students. Sessin tpics at the high schl level may include self-cncept, self-identity, academic issues, attendance and behavir patterns, cnflict reslutin, peer mediatin, family issues, substance abuse preventin, child abuse preventin, and suicide preventin and interventin, amng thers. 4. Cunsel students individually. 5. Cnsult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding develpmental needs f students. 6. Refer students with critical needs, in cnsultatin with their parents, t apprpriate cmmunity resurces. 7. Crdinate, cnduct, r participate in activities, which cntribute t the effective peratin f the schl. Wrk with students n persnal, scial, r academic prblems. Prblem reslutin may be reached after ne sessin, r students may need t be seen n an nging basis and then referred fr mre lngterm supprt. Participate in grup cnsultatin with administratrs, teachers, parents, and thers t imprve student academic achievement and scial/emtinal develpment; cnduct prfessinal develpment prgrams fr faculty; cnduct and facilitate cnferences with teachers, students, and parents; and cnduct r prvide pprtunities fr parent educatin prgrams; and assist families with prblems impacting their child s ability t functin in schl. Cnsult and crdinate with in-district prfessinals and cmmunity agencies, such as schl scial wrkers, psychlgists, nurses, administratrs, cmmunity-based cunselrs, service agencies, juvenile curt liaisns, and physicians. Use an effective referral prcess fr assisting students and thers t use special prgrams and services. Establish effective liaisns with all departments; act as an advcate fr individual students as apprpriate in cnjunctin with ther staff; assist ther schl staff in the placement f students with special needs in apprpriate prgrams; and participate with the administratin and faculty as a team member in the implementatin f the district testing prgram in relatin t the schl imprvement plan. 16

18 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Cunseling Curriculumstructured, develpmental lessns designed t assist students in achieving the desired cmpetencies and t prvide all students with the knwledge and skills apprpriate fr their develpmental level. Individual Planning - Schl cunselrs crdinate nging systematic activities designed t assist students individually in establishing persnal gals and develping future plans. Cunseling Curriculum Individual Planning Student Achievement and Success Respnsive Services - Activities meeting individual students immediate needs, usually necessitated by life events r situatins and cnditins in the students lives. Respnsive Services Systems Supprt Systems Supprt - The administratin and management required t establish, maintain, and enhance the ttal cunseling prgram. 18

19 K-12 SCHOOL WIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Nte: Additinal prgrams and services are develped as needs are identified Prgrams K District Initiatives State Mandates Cre Values CARES CARES Strive fr 5 Character Educatin Prgram RC DD IEE * Week f Respect * Vilence Preventin Week * Cmprehensive health curriculum * Career Educatin * Parent academies and wrkshps SBPA Teacher wrkshps that fcus n identificatin and referral f students experiencing difficulty due t scial/emtinal, mental health and/r substance abuse issues Student Leadership Prgrams Mandated Plicy Training Peer Mediatin Peer t Peer Anti Bullying Rebel Prgram; Health Curriculum Peer Leadership Substance Abuse: Health Health * Refusal Skills Curriculum Curriculum Substance Abuse Preventin Schl wide initiatives such as the Chain f Life, Prm Pledges, Red Ribbn Week Schl-wide service prjects * Array f extra curricular prgrams t prmte belnging and psitive asset develpment Mentring Prgrams (frmal/infrmal) Student Supprt Teams t assist staff in * wrking with struggling students District Behavir Cmmittee * Schl Climate and Safety Teams * Schl/District Based Crisis Respnse * Teams Suicide Preventin Prgram SOS * Crisis Cunseling Transitin Planning * Alternative Educatin Prgram JKC Cllege Fair Health Fair Career Fair Cnflict Reslutin Staff Supprt The Bridge Prgram As needed (Schl Based Yuth Services) Harassment & Bullying prgram * 19

20 K-12 INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Nte: Additinal prgrams and services are develped as needs are identified. The fllwing schl persnnel prvide interventin, referral, and preventin services: Elementary (K-5) - Schl Cunselrs Middle Schl (6-8) Middle Schl Cunselrs (Nte: The high schl student assistance cunselrs prvide supprt fr students wh have vilated the district substance abuse plicy.) High Schl (9-12) Schl Cunselrs and Student Assistance Cunselrs Individual Service K Individual and grup cunseling Small grup/whle class lessns: scial/emtinal develpment Small grup/whle class lessns: health educatin Small grup/whle class lessns: career educatin Early interventin services Assessment and referral Parent cnsultatin, educatin and referrals Case management Relapse preventin Teacher cnsultatin Alateen meetings (SAC) Character Educatin Initiatives Naviance 1:1 and small grup supprt 20

21 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram GOALS The student assistance cunselr prvides services designed fr preventin, interventin, and referral fr services that supprt student learning and adjustment. These services include supprt t parents and staff, as well as individual students. The cunselr and prgram specifically supprt student develpment thrugh: The design and delivery f classrm lessns that supprt student learning in the areas f scial and emtinal develpment. Prviding small grup cunseling fr educatin and supprt f students wh are experiencing similar identified needs that impede their academic and/r persnal/scial develpment. Prviding individual shrt-term cunseling fr students and parents as indicated. Supprting all effrts t implement the district's Character Educatin apprach. Assisting schl persnnel with student assessment and interventins in the areas f academic achievement and persnal/scial develpment thrugh participatin n student supprt teams and nging staff interactins. Cnducting individual assessments as necessary and designing apprpriate interventins. Participating in schl teams designed t respnd t and manage crisis situatins that affect individual students r the schl cmmunity. Prviding referrals t utside agencies, as indicated, and serving as liaisn between the schl and referral agencies. Prviding parents with educatin individually and in grups. Advising prfessinal and paraprfessinal schl staff regarding student behavir as apprpriate. Prviding case-management fr identified students wh are nt classified. Cllabrating with ther student assistance cunselrs n a regular basis. Participating in the identificatin f needs and training f staff members n tpics relative t student physical and scial-emtinal well-being. 21

22 K-5 COUNSELORS PROGRAM FOUR COMPONENTS COUNSELING CURRICULUM Prvides cntent in a systematic way fr the purpse f skill develpment and applicatin f skills learned Areas and Activities Addressed: INDIVIDUAL PLANNING Assists students in planning, mnitring, and managing their educatinal, persnal/scial, and career develpment gals Tpics Addressed: RESPONSIVE SERVICES Addresses the immediate cncerns f learners. The purpse is preventin, interventin, and referral as needed Tpics Addressed: SYSTEM SUPPORT Includes prgram, staff, and schl supprt activities and services. The purpse is t prvide supprt and leadership in prgram delivery Tpics Addressed: Academic Develpment Skill Develpment Emplyment skill develpment Transitining Schl Gals (AYP) Persnal/Scial Develpment Cnflict reslutin Character educatin/ Respnsive Classrm (CARES) Vilence preventin Gal setting, decisin making Substance Abuse preventin Cultural understanding Self-cnfidence develpment Respnsible behavir Week f Respect & Vilence and Vandalism Awareness Week Harassment, Intimidatin, & Bullying Curriculum Career Planning Career Awareness 4 th Grade Safety Unit Educatin Career Pathway 5 th Grade Career Research Task Cunselr Rle Structured Grups Classrm Instructin Leadership and cnsultatin Educatinal Develpment Setting educatinal gals, interventins, and assessing Transitining needs Persnal/Scial Develpment Setting persnal gals Imprvement planning Behavir Mdificatin Plans Cunselr Rle Assessment Planning and placement Individual cnference planning, implementatin, and assessment Academic Develpment/Schlrelated cncerns: Academics Attendance/Tardiness Behavir Special needs Accmmdatins Academic Cnsultatin Persnal/Scial Develpment Family/Parent Cnsultatin Peer cnflicts Cping with stress & anxiety Crisis management Grief/lss/death Relatinship cncerns Abuse Substance abuse Career Planning Jb Planning Assist in identificatin f supprt systems Addressing special needs Cunselr Rle Individual and small grup, crisis and develpmental cunseling Cnsultatin Referral Cunseling prgram develpment, implementatin, and assessment Parent educatin Faculty/administratr cnsultatin Staff develpment fr educatrs Cunselr prfessinal develpment Incrpratin f educatinal initiatives int ne f the fur guidance cmpnents Research and publishing Cmmunity utreach Public relatins Student Supprt Teams Crisis Management Plans Cmprehensive Study Skills prgrams Schl Imprvement initiatives Special initiative t address behavir and learning Schl Safety/Climate Team HIB Specialist and/r Anti-Bullying Specialist Peer Mediatin prgram Cunselr Rle Prvide leadership, facilitative, and rganizatin skills in: Prgram management Leadership and cnsultatin Prfessinal Develpment 22

23 K-5 COUNSELORS TEACHING CURRICULUM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Grade Standard Cncepts Units f Study Objective Delivered By K 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1. Health (Stranger/911*)+ Private Parts/N, G, Tell (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Stranger/911 Cunselr/Teacher Private Parts/N G Tell Cunselr/Nurse 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Recgnizing Feelings 2. SWBAT identify the fllwing feelings in self and thers: Happy, Sad, Mad, Scared, Silly Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2B, 9.2A, 9.2C 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. I messages 3. SWBAT demnstrate an I Message Cunselr 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES with a fcus n Self-Cntrl Teacher/Cunselr 1 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1.Private Parts Trusted Adults vs. Strangers N, G, Tell (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Cunselr/Nurse 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Handling Emtins 2. SWBAT identify apprpriate and healthy ways t express a variety f feelings Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2B, 9.2A, 9.2C 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. Tattling vs. Reprting 3. SWBAT identify the difference between Tattling and Reprting Cunselr 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/ CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES with a fcus n Cperatin Teacher/Cunselr 2 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1. Gd Secrets/Bad Secrets (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Cunselr/Nurse 23

24 Grade Standard Cncepts Units f Study Objective Delivered By 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Cping Skills 2. SWBAT identify ways t cnstructively handle a variety f feelings Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A, 9.2C 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. Teasing/Bullying 3. SWBAT identify the difference between playful and harmful teasing and when it becmes bullying Cunselr 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES with a fcus n Empathy Teacher/Cunselr 3 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1. Cyber Safety (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Teacher 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Cmmunicating Feelings 2. SWBAT identify that cmmunicatin is a twway prcess. Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2B, 9.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. Cnflict Reslutin (4-6 lessns) 3. SWBAT identify a variety f ways t cnstructively handle cnflicts and bullying Cunselr 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES with a fcus n Assertin Teacher/Cunselr 4 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1. Cyber Safety (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Teacher 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Emtins and Peer Relatins 2. SWBAT utilize empathy t understand anther persn s pint f view. Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. Managing Peer Relatins 3. SWBAT identify elements f healthy relatinships and ways t handle cnflicts assertively. Cunselr 24

25 Grade Standard Cncepts Units f Study Objective Delivered By 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES with a fcus n Respnsibility Teacher/Cunselr 5 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.2B, 9.2A 1. Persnal Safety 1. Cyber Safety / Cyber Bullying (Health Lessn) 1. Explained in Health Curriculum Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C 2. Scial Emtinal Develpment 2. Understanding f Self and Others 2. SWBAT identify ways t assertively handle a variety f utside influences (such as peers and media) Cunselr 2.1E, 2.2A, 9.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C, 9.2D 3. Scial Prblem Slving 3. Harassment (Health Lessn) 3. Explained in Health Curriculum Cunselr/Administ ratr shuld be present fr part f lessn 2.2C, 9.2D 4. Character Develpment 4. Respnsive Classrm/CARES 4. Per RC prgram s cre ethical values: CARES - with a fcus n all Teacher/Cunselr 25

26 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram GOALS The guidance cunselr's rle is t prvide services designed fr preventin, interventin and referral fr students, parents and staff members which will enable each student t examine, evaluate, and chse realistic persnal gals related t academic achievement, career awareness, and persnal/scial develpment in rder t benefit mst fully frm his/her educatin and life experiences. Academic Develpment Mnitr student achievement and attendance and prvide apprpriate interventins as necessary. Assist schl persnnel with student assessment and interventins in academic achievement thrugh participatin n student supprt teams and nging staff meetings. Advise students in regard t curse selectin and scheduling ptins. Use and evaluate data t help teachers and students make infrmed decisins regarding individual student prgress. Where apprpriate, participate in the facilitatin r administratin f testing and evaluatin services. Participate in making referrals fr alternate prgrams fr students nt meeting success in the general educatin prgram. Career Develpment Assist students in explring educatinal and career chices. Acquaint students with the relatinship between achieving academic standards and the attainment f career gals. Develp and implement career educatin t be infused in the general educatin curriculum. Intrduce career clusters End-f year integrated unit f study (standard 9.3) in grade 6 (taught by teachers) Mini-career unit cluster t understand pathways in grade 7/8 (taught by cunselrs) 21 st Century curse in Encre standard (taught by Encre teachers) Persnal/Scial Develpment Prvide small grup cunseling fr educatin and supprt f students wh are experiencing similar identified needs that impede their academic and/r persnal/scial develpment. Prvide individual shrt-term cunseling fr students and parents as indicated. Supprt all effrts t implement the district's Character Educatin apprach. (Develpmental Designs) Assist schl persnnel with student assessment and interventins in persnal/scial develpment thrugh participatin n Student Supprt Teams and nging staff interactins. Cnduct individual assessments as necessary and design apprpriate interventins r referrals. Participate in schl teams designed t intervene and manage crisis situatins that affect individual students r the schl cmmunity. Prvide referral t utside agencies as indicated, and serve as liaisn between the schl and referral agencies. Prvide parents with educatin individually and in grups. 26

27 MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS PROGRAM FOUR COMPONENTS COUNSELING CURRICULUM Prvides cntent in a systematic way fr the purpse f skill develpment and applicatin f skills learned Areas and Activities Addressed: INDIVIDUAL PLANNING Assists students in planning, mnitring, and managing their educatinal, persnal/scial, and career develpment gals Tpics Addressed: RESPONSIVE SERVICES Addresses the immediate cncerns f learners. The purpse is preventin, interventin, and referral as needed Tpics Addressed: SYSTEM SUPPORT Includes prgram, staff, and schl supprt activities and services. The purpse is t prvide supprt and leadership in prgram delivery Tpics Addressed: Academic Develpment Skill Develpment Planning curse f study Emplyment skill develpment Transitining Schl Gals (AYP) Persnal/Scial Develpment Cnflict reslutin Character educatin/develpmental Designs (CARES) Vilence preventin Gal setting, Decisin making Substance Abuse preventin Cultural understanding Self-cnfidence develpment Respnsible behavir Week f Respect & Vilence and Vandalism Awareness Week Sexual Harassment Harassment, Intimidatin, & Bullying Curriculum Career Planning Career Explratin Cunselr Rle Structured Grups Classrm Instructin Leadership and cnsultatin Educatinal Develpment Setting educatinal gals, interventins, and assessing Transitining needs 4-Year and 3-Year Curse plans Educatin ptins Persnal/Scial Develpment Setting persnal gals Imprvement planning Behavir Mdificatin Plans Career Planning Career Assessments Cunselr Rle Assessment Planning and placement Individual cnference planning, implementatin, and assessment Academic Develpment/Schlrelated cncerns: Academics Attendance/Tardiness Behavir Special needs Accmmdatins Academic Cnsultatin Persnal/Scial Develpment Family/Parent Cnsultatin (Family Cnnect) Peer cnflicts Cping with stress & anxiety Crisis management Grief/lss/death Relatinship cncerns Abuse Substance abuse Career Planning Jb Planning Assist in identificatin f supprt systems Addressing special needs Cunselr Rle Individual and small grup, crisis and develpmental cunseling Cnsultatin Referral Cunseling prgram develpment, implementatin, and assessment Parent educatin Faculty/administratr cnsultatin Staff develpment fr educatrs Cunselr prfessinal develpment Incrpratin f educatinal initiatives int ne f the fur guidance cmpnents Research and publishing Cmmunity utreach Public relatins Student Supprt Teams Crisis Management Plans Cmprehensive Study Skills prgrams Schl Imprvement initiatives Special initiative t address behavir and learning Schl Safety/Climate Team HIB Specialist and/r Anti-Bullying Specialist Cunselr Rle Prvide leadership, facilitative, and rganizatin skills in: Prgram management Leadership and cnsultatin Prfessinal Develpment 27

28 MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS TEACHING CURRICULUM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Grade Prgram Descriptin Ownership NJCCCS 6 SEXUAL Cunselrs HARASSMENT All 6th grade students will study the sexual harassment plicy and its cnnectin t Harassment, Intimidatin, and Bullying. This is the secnd lessn in a tw-part series that begins in 5 th grade. NJCCCS 2.1E, 2.2A, 2.4A, 9.2A, 9.2B, 9.2C, 9.2D 7-8 Middle Schl Orientatin t Career Clusters 8 21 st Century Skills 8 Orientatin and High Schl Preparatin All New Jersey career and technical educatin prgrams fall under ne f the 16 career clusters f the States Career Clusters Initiative. Students in 7th and 8th grade will be intrduced t these clusters in advance f their selectin f a 21st Century Curse (high schl graduatin requirement) frm a menu f electives. Students will learn skills that will enable them t learn n their wn, t think critically and apply knwledge t new situatins. Career Explratin will further the 6th grade assessment and cunselr prgram. Students will fster a sense f financial literacy and will develp the skills and strategies t prmte persnal and financial respnsibility. A variety f media tls will be taught, with a fcus n the ethical, safe and legal behavirs that shuld be fllwed. Character educatin will be weaved thrugh the cntent as an underlying theme. As students wrk thrugh prblem-based activities, a fcus will be placed n sft skills such as accuntability and cllabratin. These skills will fster lifelng learners wh are prductive citizens and wrkers in a glbal cmmunity. Transitin Meetings Transitin Supprt HS Elective scheduling V-Tech Assembly SBHS Cunselr visit Cunselrs NJCCCS 9.3 Encre Teachers NJCCCS 6.3, 8.1, 9.2,, 9.3 CCSS ELA and Math Cunselrs NJCCCS

29 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram GOALS The guidance cunselr's rle is t prvide services designed fr preventin, interventin and referral fr students, parents and ther staff members which will enable each student t examine, evaluate, and chse realistic persnal gals related t academic achievement, career awareness, and persnal/scial develpment in rder t benefit mst fully frm his/her educatin and life experiences. The cunselrs (guidance and student assistance/substance abuse) and prgram specifically supprt student develpment thrugh: Academic Develpment Mnitr student achievement and attendance and prvide apprpriate interventins as necessary. Facilitate and advise students and families in regard t selectin f, and applicatin t pst secndary ptins. Prvide and advise students with testing infrmatin related t pst secndary ptins. Assist schl persnnel with student assessment and interventins in academic achievement thrugh participatin n student supprt teams and nging staff interactins. Advise students in regard t curse selectin and scheduling ptins. Use and evaluate data t help teacher and students make infrmed decisins regarding individual student prgress. Participate in making referrals fr alternate prgrams fr students nt meeting success in the general educatin prgram. SST referrals?/ad Hc, SST members, 9 th (21 st Century Classes) Career Develpment Design, Develp, and Teach lessns based n the Career Clusters, Pathways, and Career Chices. Cunselrs = cnsult with 21 st Century classes Assist students explring and making infrmed educatinal and career chices including pprtunities t change fcus. Acquaint pupils with the relatinship between achieving academic standards and the attainment f career gals. Participate in the develpment and implementatin f career educatin t be infused in the general educatin curriculum. Persnal/Scial Develpment Prvide small grup cunseling fr educatin and supprt f students wh are experiencing similar identified needs that impede their learning prcess. Prvide individual shrt-term cunseling fr students and parents as indicated. Supprt all effrts t implement the district's Character Educatin apprach. Assist schl persnnel with student assessment and interventins in persnal/scial develpment thrugh participatin n student supprt teams and nging staff interactins. Cnduct individual assessments as necessary and design apprpriate interventins. Assist in interventin and management f crisis situatins that affect individual students r the schl cmmunity. 29

30 Prvide referral t utside agencies as indicated and serve as liaisn between the schl and referral agencies. Prvide parents with educatin individually and in grups. Prvide preventin services regarding, substance abuse, mental health issues, and ther at risk behavirs. Cnnect students and families with ut f district resurces fr substance and mental health issues. 30

31 HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS PROGRAM FOUR COMPONENTS COUNSELING CURRICULUM Prvides cntent in a systematic way fr the purpse f skill develpment and applicatin f skills learned t all students Areas and Activities Addressed: INDIVIDUAL PLANNING Assists students in planning, mnitring, and managing their educatinal, persnal/scial, and career develpment gals Tpics Addressed: RESPONSIVE SERVICES Addresses the immediate cncerns f learners. The purpse is preventin, interventin, and referral as needed Tpics Addressed: SYSTEM SUPPORT Includes prgram, staff, and schl supprt activities/services. The purpse is t prvide supprt and leadership in prgram delivery Tpics Addressed: Academic Develpment Skill Develpment Planning curse f study Emplyment skill develpment Wrkfrce Preparatin Transitining Schl Gals (AYP) Persnal/Scial Develpment Cnflict reslutin Prblem Slving Character educatin Vilence preventin Gal setting, Decisin making Substance Abuse preventin Crss-Cultural understanding Self-cnfidence develpment Mtivatin t achieve Respnsible behavir Cmmunicatin Skills Week f Respect & Vilence and Vandalism Awareness Week Harassment, Intimidatin, & Bullying Curriculum Career Planning Career decisin-making Career transitins Cunselr Rle Structured Grups Classrm Instructin (?) Leadership and cnsultatin Naviance Instructin & Assistance Building Cllege & Career Awareness Educatinal Develpment Educatin Optins Awareness f educatinal pprtunities Apprpriate curse selectin Interpretatin f test scres Lifelng learning Setting educatinal gals, interventins, and assessing Transitining needs 4-Year and 3-Year Curse plans On-target and Reach Curriculum Financial needs and resurces Persnal/Scial Develpment Setting persnal gals Imprvement planning Behavir Mdificatin Plans Career Planning Career Assessments Jb shadwing, mentrs, internships, apprenticeships Psitive wrk habits Cunselr Rle Assessment Planning and placement Individual cnference planning, implementatin, and assessment Student skill identificatin & develpment Academic Develpment/Schl-related cncerns: Academics Attendance/Tardiness/Truancy Schl avidance Behavir Special needs Accmmdatins Academic Cnsultatin Drp-ut preventin Persnal/Scial Develpment Family/Parent Cnsultatin Peer cnflicts Cping with stress & anxiety Crisis management Grief/lss/death Relatinship cncerns Family Issues/cncerns Harassment/Bullying issues Suicide preventin Abuse Substance abuse Career Planning Jb Planning Assist in identificatin f supprt systems Addressing special needs Cunselr Rle Individual and small grup, crisis and develpmental cunseling Cnsultatin Referral Academic interventin & advcacy Cunseling prgram develpment, implementatin, and assessment Parent educatin Faculty/administratr cnsultatin Staff develpment fr educatrs Cunselr prfessinal develpment Incrpratin f educatinal initiatives int ne f the fur guidance cmpnents Research and publishing Cmmunity utreach Public relatins Schl Bard Plicies Prfessinal Assciatin Guidelines and Ethical Standards Student Supprt Teams Crisis Management Plans Cmprehensive Study Skills prgrams Schl Imprvement initiatives Special initiative t address behavir and learning Schl Safety/Climate Team HIB Specialist and/r Anti-Bullying Specialist Cunselr Rle Prvide leadership, facilitative, and rganizatin skills in: Prgram management/advcacy Leadership and cnsultatin Prfessinal Develpment Prfessinal Cllabratin 31

32 HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DOMAIN Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Prgram/Service Descriptin Grade level Strive fr Five The high schl apprach has been named Strive fr Five and includes an annual theme with related activities t bring Character Educatin t the frefrnt. There is always a servicelearning prject cnnected t the theme. In additin, the high schl als fllws the Institute f Excellence and Ethics (IEE) apprach. The IEE apprach allws fr explicit teaching f Character Educatin thrugh a series f multimedia lessns that are embedded int the students schedules. SST 9-12 Ownership 9-12 Schl-wide implementatin; 21 st century and HAP teachers ASCA Natinal Standard Dmain(s) NJCCCS Standards A NJCCCS Pst High Schl planning Freshman HAP Orientatin Develp 4-Year Plans Standardized Test Infrmatin Individual and small grup cunseling Visit assigned HAP/Study Skills classes & discuss pertinent infrmatin fr 9 th graders. Discuss student interests and strengths and develp a 4-year academic plan. Review PSAT, ACT & SAT registratin 9-12 Schl Cunselrs C Schl Cunselrs A NJCCCS 9 Schl Cunselrs A, Schl Cunselrs A 32

33 Sessins Cnnect with At Risk, 504 Plan & IEP students. HSPA Requirements Mnitr Student Transcripts Optin II Awareness and test scre interpretatin sessin with parents and students. Cunselrs reach ut & cnnect with the At Risk, 504 & IEP students in their caselad fr prgress updates and t ffer services. Review HSPA requirements & cllabrate with Math/English supervisrs. Keep current accurate academic recrds. Cunselrs infrm parents and students abut the Optin II chice t fulfill requirements Schl Cunselrs A 2.1, 2.2, Schl Cunselrs A 9-12 Schl Cunselrs A 9-12 Schl Cunselrs A

34 HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DOMAIN Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Grade Prgram Descriptin Ownership ASCA Standards 9 21 st Century C Curses Selected careers standards are embedded int each f the 21 st Century curses which all 9 th graders must take. Graduatin requirement Naviance Naviance is a tl prvided t SBHS students fr bth cllege and career planning and cmmunicatin with their Guidance Cunselr. Abut Me: My checklist My game plan My resume My Clleges My Jurnal My Accunt 21 st Century Supervisr and teachers NJCCCS NJCCCS 9.3 Cunselrs C 8.2, 9.3, Career Cunseling 9-12 Cllege Cunseling 9-12 Cllege Visits Abut Cllege: Search Lk Up Match Cmpare Scatter Grams Acceptance Histry Visit Schedule Schlarship List Schlarship Match Cunselrs prvide career infrmatin t students n an individual basis. The infrmatin includes: effective ways t research jbs and careers, full-time emplyment and technical training Cunselrs prvide cllege infrmatin t students n an individual basis. Cunselrs answer a variety f FAQ's, and ffer Cllege Admissins Testing infrmatin, checklists, charts, bks and websites fr cllege planning and research fr students in grades Cllege Representatives visit during lunches t prvide infrmatin and answer questins Guidance Department Guidance Department Guidance Department C 2.2, 9.3 C 2.2, 9.3 C 2.2,

35 fr students Career Fair Fair featuring speakers and presenters frm each f the 16 career clusters 12 Senir Packet & Exit Interviews Prepare packet and cmplete visits with senirs t discuss pst secndary/cllege planning Career Fair Cmmittee Schl Cunselrs C 2.2, 9.3, 9.4 C 2.1, 2.2, 12 Financial Aid Parents and students questins Schl C 8.1, 9.2, 2.2 Infrmatin regarding financial aid are Cunselrs Night answered. 12 Send Ensure apprpriate schls receive Schl C 2.2, 9.3 Transcripts the student transcripts fr Cunselrs acceptance pprtunities. 35

36 HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL DOMAIN Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Grade Prgram Descriptin Ownership ASCA NJCCCS Standards 9-12 Small grup and individual cunseling Guidance cunselrs SAC PSE IEE Units f Study 9-12 Family and Parent Cnsultatin 9, 10, 12 Cmprehensive Health Educatin 9-12 HIB Awareness Character Educatin Mental health Suicide preventin Addictin & substance abuse Stress reductin Nutritin, besity, eating disrders Cyber safety Breast and testicular cancer preventin Life styles, dating, lve, relatinships Sexual rientatin The HIB Specialist and cunselrs infrm staff, parents and students abut the NJ HIB Legislature and ffers supprt and interventin services. 21 st Century Teachers, JKC teachers, HAP teachers H/PE Teachers HIB Specialist and Schl Cunselrs PSE PSE CF1.12 PSE 2.1, 2.2, 9-12 Grup Tpics The cunselrs will be available during lunches fr any student t address persnal r academic cncerns. Schl Cunselrs PSE 2.1, 2.2, 36

37 STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram Definitin: Student Assistance Cunselr (SAC) Overview The Suth Brunswick Schl District recgnizes that a pupil's abuse f harmful substances seriusly impedes that pupil's educatin and threatens the welfare f the entire schl cmmunity. The district is cmmitted t the preventin f substance abuse and the rehabilitatin f substance abusers by educatinal means. Accrdingly, the district has established and maintains a cmprehensive substance abuse, preventin, interventin and treatment referral prgram in ur schls. The fllwing is an verview f Suth Brunswick Schl District's cmprehensive Student Assistance Prgram. Cmmunity Cllabratins Cmmunity cllabratins are nurtured t identify current trends, challenges and best practices fr meeting the needs f the schl cmmunity with regard t preventin and interventin. Suth Brunswick Scial Services Strengthening Families Prgram (Suth Brunswick Scial Services) Middlesex Cunty Traumatic Lss Calitin Princetn Huse Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Crner Huse Substance Abuse Treatment Center High Fcus Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Stp Underage Drinking Zne (SUDZ is a cmmunity initiative f cncerned adults addressing underage drinking) Cmmunity Based therapists and dctrs Natinal Cuncil n Alchlism and Drug Dependence f Middlesex Cunty Suth Brunswick Plice Department/SRO Assciatin f Student Assistance Prfessinals Suth Brunswick Municipal Alliance Juvenile Justice Agencies - Prbatin - Yuth Advcacy Prgram (Y AP) - Juvenile Justice Cmmittee (Diversin Prgram) Children's Crisis Interventin Unit (University Behaviral Healthcare) Suth Brunswick Cmmunity Resurce Team NJ State Children's Behaviral Health Prgram Mbile Respnse Parent Academy DYFS UMDNJ Big Brther/Big Sister f Mnmuth & Middlesex Cunty BRIDGE Center Fire Watch Prefrmed Care Carrier Clinic 37

38 Nv. Octber September HIGH SCHOOL PACING CHART: FRESHMAN YEAR Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram 9 TH GRADE GRADE/ MONTH SERVICE DESCRIPTION STANDARDS ACA ASCA NJCCCS June f 8 th grade year At Risk Cnsultatin Meet with middle schl cunselrs and BRIDGE cunselrs regarding AT RISK students. D.1 A.B1 2.2 Histrical Grade References Have NJ ASK scres & histrical grades available fr reference. E.1 A.A3 IEP & 504 Becme familiar with student s new 504 & IEP plans A.1 A.A3 2.1 Freshman HAP Visit Visit Freshman HAPS fr intrductins and t discuss pertinent infrmatin fr 9 th graders. A.1 A.A3 2.1 Naviance Have Freshmen lg nt Naviance fr the first time. A.12 C.C2 8.1 Freshman Intake Interview Meet with Freshmen t becme familiar with them and begin cllecting relevant infrmatin A.1 PS.B1 2.1 Scheduling Infrmatin Infrm students f key academic and scheduling dates A.1 A.A3 2.2 Interim/Prgress Review and Academic Level Assessment Review Interim/Prgress Reprt and cntact teachers with questins abut struggling students. A.6 A.A3 2.1 Naviance Naviance: Learning Styles Assessment A.12 E.1 PS.A1 C.C Individual Sessins Cntinue Freshman meetings and include Q1 grades A.1 A.A

39 M ay /J un e March/April February January December Reprt Card Review Review all reprt cards t ensure students are in crrect levels. Make any adjustments as per the department supervisr E.1 A.A3 2.1 Drp & Fail List Review the Drp & Fail list E.1 A.A3 HAP Check-In Visit 9 th grade HAP t check in with the 9 th graders A.1 A.A3 2.1 Q2 Prgress/Interim Review Review Q2 prgress/interim reprts & see struggling students A.1 E.1 A.A2 2.1 Scheduling Materials & Prcess Prvide scheduling materials prir t winter break & discuss the prcess & deadlines A.2 A.A2 8.1 Naviance Start Resume A.12 C.A2 8.2 Individual Student Meetings Meet with struggling students as the secnd semester nears the end A.1 PS.B1 A.A2 2.2 Naviance Cntinue t wrk n Resume A.12 C.A2 8.2 Curse Registratin Cunselrs prvide supprt t students fr curse registratin fr the fllwing year. Develp Individual 4- Year Plan Meet with students individually t develp an academic 4-year plan. A.1 A.B2 8.1 Final Tuches n Schedules Review Grades Tie up lse scheduling ends such as placement levels. Cllabrate with teachers. Review Q3 grades and cnnect with students that may be in danger f failing fr the year. 2.2 A.6 A.A3 A.1 A.A3 2.1 Naviance Update Resume A.12 C.A

40 Assess Student Prgress Refer t JKC Schedule Adjustments Mnitr clsely student prgress and meet with student wh will/may need summer schl r nline curses This prcess needs t happen prir t end f the year s an intake visit with the JKC can take place. Adjust any schedules that can be adjusted due t curse failures E.1 A.A2 2.2 A.6 A.A2 2.2 A.1 A.A3 2.1 Nte: Thrughut the year, the cunselr needs t be an active member f any SST meeting r discussin. Cunselrs can be the referring agent and will be present at ALL SST meetings regarding their students. A.1 A.6 D.1 A,C,PS

41 Jan. Dec. Nv. Octber September HIGH SCHOOL PACING CHART: SOPHOMORE YEAR Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram 10 TH GRADE GRADE/ MONTH SERVICE DESCRIPTION STANDARDS Scheduling Amendments & Summer Schl Review Respnd t issues/changes with schedules and review summer schl grades t ensure students are in the crrect classes. ACA ASCA NJCCCS E.1 A:A HAP 10 Visits Discuss PSAT registratin A.2 A:A.2 At-Risk & 504 A.6 A:A Cnnectins PS:B.1 PSAT Registratin Check in with at-risk Sphmres and 504 students. Cnnect with the 504 crdinatr t make sure plans are distributed. Review PSAT registratin & cnnect with students wh did nt sign up fr the test. (Students n free & reduced lunch lists are eligible fr financial assistance.) A.1 A:A HAP 10 Visits Cntinue HAP 10 visits as needed. A.2 A:A Prgress Reprt Review & Teacher Cllabratin A.1 A:A Review first marking perid Prgress Reprts & see students when needed. Wrk with teachers and/r supervisrs when discussing ptential level changes. Make sure students & families are aware f level change deadlines. Naviance D What Yu Are A.12 C:C Reprt Card Review Review reprt cards and meet with students when necessary. A.1 A:A Naviance Update Resume A.12 C:C.1 PS:A Review Prgress Reprts Review 2 nd quarter prgress reprts. A.1 A:A Scheduling Materials Distribute scheduling materials & discuss all deadlines & prcesses. A.2 A:A Naviance Career Interest Prfiler A.12 C:C.1 PS:A PSAT Results Review PSAT results with students. E.2 A:A Scre Reprt Evening prgram t discuss PSAT A.2 A:A Infrmatin results with students and families. Reprt Card Review Review 2 nd Quarter reprt cards A.1 A:A

42 June May April Mar. Feb. Individual Student Sessins Begin individual sessins fr scheduling & update 4-year plans. A.1 A:A Individual Student Sessins Reprt Card Review Cntinue individual sessins fr scheduling & update 4-year plans. Review 3 rd Quarter Prgress Reprts and intervene when necessary. A.1 A:B.2 C:B A.6 A:A Ptential Failure Meetings Meet with all ptential student failures. Mtivate and discuss cnsequences. (Summer & nline curses) A.1 A:A HAP 10 Visits Check in with HAP 10 students. A.2 A:A Scheduling Amendments Wrk n scheduling cnflicts if available. A.1 A:A.3 A:A At-Risk & 504 Schedule Review Review and teak all 504 & at-risk student schedules. A.6 A:A

43 Junir Nvember Junir Octber Junir September HIGH SCHOOL PACING CHART: JUNIOR YEAR Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram 11 TH GRADE GRADE/ MONTH SERVICE DESCRIPTION STANDARDS ACA ASCA NJCCCS Scheduling Amendments Respnd t issues/changes with schedules. Review final failures & summer schl grades t ensure students are in the crrect classes. E.1 A:A.B & At-Risk Cnnectin Cunselrs will cnnect with 504 and at-risk student ppulatin n their caselad. A.6 A:B PSAT Registratin Publicize PSAT registratin infrmatin via guidance s Website, VTN and annuncements t Junir English classes. A.1 A:A Naviance Update Resume A.12 C:A PSAT Reminders Remind junirs f the deadline fr PSAT signup A.1 A:A Prgress Reprt Review & Level Changes Review Prgress Reprts fr the first marking perid & intervene. Remind students f deadlines fr drp/add and level change. Cllabrate with area supervisrs prir t level change. A.1 A:A Reprt Card Review Review reprt cards and intervene. A.6 A:A SAT Deadlines Remind students abut January SAT deadlines. A.1 A:A

44 Junir March-June Junir February Junir January Junir December Naviance Begin cllege search A.12 A:B PSAT Results SAT I, II & ACT Discussin 2nd Quarter Prgress Review Discuss PSAT results with students & develp plan fr SAT I, II, & ACT Exams. Review 2nd quarter prgress reprts as part f the standardized testing meeting. A.2 A:A A.1 A:A Scheduling Materials Distribute scheduling materials & prvide placement infrmatin & deadlines. A.2 A:A Cllege Planning Meet with Junirs in grups t discuss cllege planning. Dne ut f health classes s students can access Naviance. A.1 C:A.2 A:B Reprt Card Review Review & intervene, if necessary, with 2nd quarter grades. A.6 A:A Naviance Update cllege search A.12 A:B Individual Scheduling Individual meetings t discuss scheduling fr next year & update 4-year plans. Cnduct a review f the student s prgress in their cllege search prcess. Remind students abut testing dates. A.1 A:B.2 PS:B.1 C:B Naviance Cllege Search (Final cllege list) A.12 C:C

45 Naviance Update Resume A.12 C:A Cllege Check-In Meet with all students individually fr final cllege check-in visit. Students shuld have a strngly develped list f schls. Remind them abut June SAT/ACT deadlines. A.1 C:A.2 PS:B.1 A:B Year-End Failure Checks *April NACAC Cllege Fair Review all ptential year-end failures and intervene. In April, publicize the NACAC cllege fair in Edisn. A.1 A:A A.6 A:C

46 Senir Octber Senir September HIGH SCHOOL PACING CHART: SENIOR YEAR Cmprehensive Guidance & Cunseling Prgram 12 TH GRADE GRADE/ MONTH SERVICE DESCRIPTION STANDARDS ACA ASCA NJCCCS Scheduling Amendments Respnd t issues/changes in schedules. E.1 A:A Graduatin Status Reprt HSPA Requirements Pst Secndary/Cllege Planning Cmplete the graduatin status reprt fr all Senirs. This will ensure that all Senirs have the necessary classes needed t satisfy graduatin requirements. Be aware f all HSPA requirements fr all students. Schedule and/r crdinate remediatin with English & Math supervisrs. Prepare packet & cmplete visits with Senirs t discuss pst secndary/cllege planning. A.1 A:A A.1 A:A A.2 C:B SAT I & II Deadlines Remind Senirs abut all testing deadlines. SAT I & II fr Octber have early September deadlines. A.1 C:A.2 A:A Naviance Update Resume A.12 C:A Senir Visits Cmplete all Senir visits by mid Octber. A.1 C:B.2 A:B Identify Early Decisin/Early All early decisin/early applicants are identified & A.6 C:C

47 Senir December Senir Nvember Applicants cunselrs begin prcessing their part f transcript package. A:B Prgress Reprt Review Review all prgress reprts fr quarter 1. A.1 A:A Apprpriate Level Changes Make sure all level changes have been cmpleted. If curses have been drpped, ensure all graduatin requirements will be met. A.6 A:A Naviance Request and track student transcripts. A.12 C:A Early Decisin/Early Actin Dates Cunselrs are t be mindful f Early Decisin/Early Actin dates. Nrmally, these dates are Nv. 1st & Nv. 15th. Rutgers pririty deadline is traditinally Dec. 1st. A.6 C:C Reprt Card Review Review all quarter 1 grades and intervene with students as needed. Make sure students and families are aware f schedule change deadlines. A.1 A:A Financial Aid Inf. Publicize Financial Aid Infrmatin Night this mnth fr early Dec. A.2 A:C Naviance Request and track student transcripts. A.12 A:A Financial Aid Inf. Publicize Financial Aid Infrmatin Night this mnth fr early Dec. A.2 C:C

48 Senir January Crdinate Transcript Packages Crdinate transcript packages and be mindful f all deadlines. As per prcess, the first time transcripts are sent, cunselrs get 10 wrking days t prcess the request. After the first request is sent, cunselrs get 5 days t prcess next request. A.1 C:C Prgress Reprt Review Review & intervene with all quarter 2 prgress reprts. A.6 A:A Student Transcript Review Befre sending ut the first transcript fr a student, cunselr will bring students dwn t briefly review all f the materials except the cunselr s recmmendatin letter. A.2 A:B Applicatins & Transcripts Cntinue the prcess f applicatins and transcripts. A.1 C:C Reprt Card Review HSPA Results Review quarter 2 grades & intervene if necessary. Octber HSPA results are nrmally received in January. Students wh were nt SRA d in the fall & failed a sectin will need immediate remediatin. Area supervisr will be cntacted fr scheduling prcess. A.6 A:A E.2 A:A

49 Senir May Senir March/April Senir February Midyear Reprts Midyear reprts are nrmally due mid mnth. Stay rganized when students bring their materials in Nv/Dec. Maintain a separate Midyear Reprt file fr all students. Grades and 7th semester GPA s are nrmally available in the middle f the mnth. Students are t prvide selfaddressed envelpes. A.1 A:A Meet with Struggling Senirs Stay n tp f struggling Senirs as they cmplete quarter 3 and g int the 4th quarter. A.1 A:A.1 A:B Graduatin Requirement Reminders Remind Senirs f graduatin requirements and that clleges will see final grades fr each curse n final transcripts. A.1 A:A Schlarship Awareness Advcate fr Admissins Encurage participatin in lcal, cllege, & natinal schlarship pprtunities. Be an advcate when Senirs cme with unfavrable admissins decisins. It is apprpriate fr the cunselr t cntact the admissins ffice and ffer quarter 3 grades if gd r ffer anther letter f recmmendatin. A.1 A:C A.6 C:C Senir Exit Interviews During the exit interview, cunselrs receive the final decisin n the Senir s pst high schl plan and what cllege they will be attending. Return bulk cntents f Cumulative Flder. A.1 A:C.1 PS:B

50 Senir June Mnitr Struggling Students Cntinue t mnitr struggling Senir prgress & remind them f graduatin participatin plicies fr thse students wh d nt fully meet the requirements fr graduatin. A.1 A:A.1 PS:B Naviance Senir Exit Survey A.12 A:A.3 A:B Senir Final Failure Interventin Intervene with Senir final failures & make sure t have a plan n hw the curse is ging t be cmpleted. A.6 A:A Appeals Prcess Participatin Cunselrs will be an active part f the Appeals Prcess fr thse Senirs wh chse t meet with administratin regarding graduatin participatin. A.6 A:A

51 SECTION II Appendix Dcuments: Terms & Definitins Develpmental Guidance and Cunseling Prgram ~ Crdinated Services System Supprt ~ Rle f Administratin, Rle f Teacher Suggested Small Grup tpics Sample Parent Letters Annual Cmmunicatins t Parents/Staff Opt-Out Statement References

52 Guidance and Cunseling Prgram Definitins Academic Guidance Guidance which assists students and their parents t acquire knwledge f the curricula chices available t students, t plan a prgram f studies, t arrange and interpret academic testing, and t seek pst-secndary academic pprtunities. Career Guidance Guidance which helps students acquire infrmatin and make plans abut wrk, jbs, apprenticeships, and pstsecndary educatinal and career pprtunities. Educatinal planning Cunseling which includes wrking with students n scheduling and curse planning, helping with pst-secndary planning, placement, and financial aid, and career infrmatin. This can als include testing, interpretatin, and disseminatin f standardized test results. Guidance & Cunseling Curriculum The curriculum cnsists f structured develpmental lessns and experiences designed t assist students in achieving the desired cmpetencies and t prvide all students with the knwledge and skills apprpriate fr their develpmental level. The curriculum is infused thrughut the schl s verall curriculum and is presented systematically thrugh K-12 classrm and grup activities. Individual Student Planning Schl cunselrs crdinate nging systematic activities designed t assist students individually in establishing persnal gals and develping future plans. Cunselrs help students plan, mnitr and manage their wn learning, as well as meet cmpetencies in academic, career, and persnal/scial develpment. Orientatin prgrams Prgrams fr students transferring t the schl, fr students entering preschl r kindergarten, and fr students transitining frm elementary t middle schl, and frm middle schl t high schl. These sessins address the infrmatinal aspects f the transitin, such as the layut f the building, but als emtinal issues, such as anxiety abut the transitin. Persnal/Scial Cunseling Cunseling which assists students t develp an understanding f themselves and the rights and needs f thers, t reslve cnflicts, and t define individual gals which reflect interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Such cunseling may be prvided in grups in which generic issues f scial develpment are 1

53 addressed, and thrugh structured individual r schl grup multi-sessin cunseling which fcuses n the specific cncerns f the participants. Respnsive Services Activities meeting individual students immediate needs, usually necessitated by life events r situatins and cnditins in the students lives. These needs require cunseling, cnsultatin, referral, peer mediatin r infrmatin. Students may be assisted in relatinship difficulties, persnal cncerns, nrmal develpmental challenges issues, and ther cnditins adversely impacting students in the realm f academics, persnal/scial develpment, r career develpment. Systems Supprt The administratin and management required t establish, maintain, and enhance the ttal cunseling prgram. Activities invlved include prfessinal develpment, cnsultatin with teachers, cmmunity utreach, staff and cmmunity relatins, curriculum develpment, and prgram management and evaluatin. 2

54 Develpmental Guidance and Cunseling Prgram Crdinated Services RESOLVE PROBLEMS COUNSELING (at least 60% f the time) Individual Select Grup COPE CONSTRUCTIVELY SEEK ADDITIONAL SERVICES PREVENTION PROGRAMS GUIDANCE Classrm DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS Cgnitive/Academic Skills Persnal/Scial Skills Life Skills/Wrk Awareness CONSULTATION Parents Teachers Administratrs Pupil Persnnel Services Medical Prfessinals Cmmunity Agency Persnnel TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Classrm Management Skills Preventin Prgrams Develpmental Needs INFORMATION Newsletters Test Interpretatin STRATEGIC PLANNING Student Supprt Team (SST) SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES COORDINATION PARENTS SCHOOL STAFF Needs Assessment Prfessinal Develpment 3

55 The Cmprehensive Guidance and Cunseling Curriculum The Rle f the Principal The principal: understands the nature f the prgram and is invlved in the planning, implementatin, and evaluatin f the prgram fsters a schl climate cnducive t guidance and cunseling ensures that the guidance and cunseling prgram is an integral part f the schl s prgram rather than an ancillary service meets peridically with the cunselr t stay infrmed abut the prgram and its prgress as well as any difficulties that may arise invlves the cunselr, administratrs, teachers, ther schl staff and parents t prvide supprt and directin fr the prgram encurages students, staff and parents t utilize the cunselr s services prvides adequate facilities, materials, and clerical help t allw the schl cunselr t use his/her specialized training and cmpetencies in an effective manner. ensures prfessinal develpment pprtunities fr all stakehlders wh need t understand the schl cunseling prgram and hw it cntributes t students academic success. ensures that cunselrs are included in SST and schl gal cmmittees and prcesses 4

56 The Cmprehensive Guidance and Cunseling Curriculum The Rle f the Teacher The teacher: establishes a classrm learning climate characterized by respect, trust, genuineness and caring develps psitive relatinships with students and maintains pen cmmunicatin with them encurages students t seek assistance frm the cunselr when it is needed refers students experiencing develpmental difficulties fr the cunselr s attentin cnducts classrm guidance activities in cperative effrts with the cunselr, and prvides ther learning experiences t fster persnal, scial and career develpment participates n child study teams and student supprt teams with the cunselr and ther schl persnnel t plan cllabrative strategies t help individual children maintains clse cntact with parents wrks cllabratively with the cunselr t supprt children receiving cunseling in their effrts t make behaviral and/r attitudinal mdificatins facilitates the participatin f students in guidance activities such as individual and grup cunseling cnducted utside the classrm setting prvide direct instructin in the areas related t the persnal/scial, career, and educatin develpment f students reinfrces and expands upn cncepts presented by the schl cunselr t help students retain and extend their knwledge, skills, and understanding 5

57 Suggested Small Grup Tpics Schl attendance Prblem-slving skills Cmmunicatin skills Decisin-making skills Parent training grups Peer facilitatrs Divrce grups Self-esteem Study skills High-risk students Stress management Lss, grief and separatin Substance abuse preventin Underachievers Transitins Financial aid/schlarships Cllege planning Career awareness and decisin-making Student rientatin Cnflict reslutin Latch-key families Change in family structure Schl success Scial skills Anxiety Test scre review, interpretatin, and analysis 6

58 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS Janne Kerekes Gary P. McCartney, Ed. D. Anthny N. Tnzini, Assistant Superintendent fr Superintendent f Schls Business Administratr/ Curriculum & Instructin Bard Secretary Dear Parents, The Suth Brunswick Bard f Educatin ffers a guidance and cunseling prgram in each schl. This prgram is designed t help each student develp a realistic self-cncept, acquire knwledge f available educatinal and vcatinal pprtunities, and make apprpriate persnal adjustments and decisins. The guidance and cunseling prgram is made up f three main segments: 1. Academic Guidance - Guidance which assists students and their parents t acquire knwledge f the curricula chices available t students, t plan a prgram f studies, t arrange and interpret academic testing, t explre academic interventins t assist students, and t seek pst-secndary academic pprtunities; 2. Career Guidance - Guidance which helps students acquire infrmatin and make plans abut wrk, jbs, apprenticeships, and pst-secndary educatinal and career pprtunities; 3. Persnal/Scial Cunseling - Cunseling which assists students t develp an understanding f themselves, the rights and needs f thers, hw t reslve cnflict, and define individual gals which reflect their interests, abilities and aptitudes. Such cunseling may be prvided either (i) in grups in which generic issues f scial develpment are addressed, r (ii) thrugh structured individual r schl grup multi-sessin cunseling which fcuses n the specific cncerns f the participant(s). The schl staff affirms that parents are the student s first teachers and that the public schls shuld serve t strengthen family and parental supprt. N student will be required t participate in any cunseling prgram t which his/her parents bject. Parents are encuraged t make schl visits fr the purpse f discussing any phase f the guidance and cunseling prgram with the administrative staff r with yur schl cunselr and t review any materials that are used in the prgram. Please call the schl prir t the visit t ascertain that the apprpriate persnnel will be available t assist yu. P.O. Bx 181 Mnmuth Junctin, New Jersey (732) FAX (732) Success is a Chice 7

59 Parents have the ptin t limit the student s participatin in any phase f the persnal/scial cunseling prgram. A frm is available in the ffice f yur child s schl, which must be cmpleted by the parent and returned t the principal prir t the student being excused frm any f the prgrams. It is strngly recmmended that parents visit the schl fr the purpse f reviewing the materials t be used and t discuss bjectins t the prgram with schl persnnel prir t pting-ut a child. A student will nt be allwed t pt-ut f persnal/scial cunseling which is needed t maintain rder, discipline, r a prductive learning envirnment (ne which reflect teachers prviding effective instructin and experiences t increase the cntinued grwth f students in a safe envirnment with minimal disruptins). Please cntact yur child s schl cncerning any questins abut this imprtant aspect f yur child s educatinal experience. Sincerely, 8

60 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS Janne Kerekes Gary P. McCartney, Ed. D. Anthny N. Tnzini, Assistant Superintendent fr Superintendent f Schls Business Administratr/ Curriculum & Instructin Bard Secretary Dear Parents/Guardians, In the Suth Brunswick schls, the schl cunselrs assist the academic teachers by helping students adjust t the schl envirnment and in the develpment and the imprvement f study skills. The imprtance f planning and gal setting is emphasized t the student. The guidance cunselr wrks with the students in develping test-taking skills and the interpretatin f the results f standardized tests. Career guidance begins with the awareness f different ccupatins within the cmmunity and expands t include the explratin f vcatinal and career ptins within ur sciety. Students are made aware f the imprtance f assessing individual interests and abilities. Students are prepared fr the wrld f wrk by emphasizing the imprtance f accepting respnsibility and the develpment f gd wrk ethics. The persnal/scial cunseling prgrams are characterized by these gals: 1. Understanding and adjusting t the schl envirnment 2. Understanding self and thers 3. Understanding attitudes and behavirs 4. Decisin making and prblem slving 5. Interpersnal and cmmunicatin skills 6. Schl success skills 7. Career awareness and educatinal planning 8. Cmmunity pride and invlvement Cunselrs wrk with classrm teachers in prmting these gals thrugh the use f materials cllected frm publicatins, newspapers, library materials and ther resurces. Classrm guidance helps t fster the gals f the verall guidance prgram. Students may als be seen n an individual r small grup basis. Referrals may be made t guidance persnnel by the principal, teachers, parents f the student, r by the student him/herself. Every effrt is made in helping the student t adjust t schl life, t d his/her best in schl, and t help if the student experiences varius emtinal r behaviral prblems. If yu have any questins abut the guidance prgram r if the guidance persnnel can be f assistance in wrking with yur child, please feel free t call r visit the schl. P.O. Bx 181 Mnmuth Junctin, New Jersey (732) FAX (732) Success is a Chice 9

61 SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERSONAL/SOCIAL COUNSELING OPT-OUT STATEMENT THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERSONAL/SOCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAMS. Please return this frm t yur child s principal. Student s name Teacher s name Schl Grade My child, named abve, des nt have permissin t participate in the Persnal/Scial Cunseling Prgrams as indicated belw: Date Parent/Guardian Signature NOTE TO PARENTS: Telephne Number: The student will nt be allwed t pt-ut f persnal/scial cunseling which is needed t maintain rder, discipline, r a prductive learning envirnment (ne which reflects teachers prviding effective instructin and experiences t increase the cntinued grwth f all students in a safe envirnment with minimal disruptins). Please cntact the cunselr r principal prir t pting yur child ut f the Persnal/Scial Cunseling Prgram. 10

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