WASHINGTON COUNCIL FALL COUNSELOR WORKSHOP 2014

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1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL FALL COUNSELOR WORKSHOP 2014 Mike Hubert, Director Danise Ackelson, Supervisor Guidance & Counseling Division of Secondary Education & Student Support September 2014

2 Superintendent Randy Dorn s Priorities Retain basic education funding Improve achievement for all students and reduce the dropout rate Improve our statewide assessment system Expand career and technical education and STEM opportunities Promote early learning opportunities

3 3 Message from Dan Newell Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education & Student Support When kids arrive at school at age five, they carry with them the magical powers of learning. They explore, inquire, ask questions, take risks, and are excited about finding answers. Counselors know, better than anyone else in our profession, that something changes along the way for a substantial percentage of our students. I maintain that all of you have taken the oath of office to pay close attention to that critical crossroad in each individual, and guide them through the complex world of adolescence and young adulthood. Thank you for all you do for ALL students, and paying extra attention to those who need you the most.

4 Topics School counselor importance in K-12 education Graduation requirements Career Guidance WA Running Start Dropout reduction focus Counselor resources Publications Grants Professional development Partnerships

5 5 Good news for Counselors (5) The minimum allocation for each level of prototypical school shall include allocations for the following types of staff in addition to classroom teachers: Guidance counselors, a function that includes parent outreach and graduation advising Elementary School Middle School High School FTE Student/ Counselor ratio 811.4/1 387 / / 1 ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6552 (Section 206,(5)), 2014 Regular Session K-12 EDUCATION--INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Section 206 becomes effective 09/01/14. New Capacity!

6 6 School counselors bring accountability STANDARD 5.A: School Counseling Program Certified school counselors develop, lead, and evaluate a data-driven school counseling program that is comprehensive, utilizes best practices, and advances the mission of the school. The school counselor demonstrates skills to: Design and lead a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the mission of the school; Build effective partnerships across stakeholder groups and K-12 systems to support student development and facilitate transitions. Implements and leads others to take a systemic approach to student needs and responsive services according to best current research practices. Develop identification systems that are predictive and responsive to the academic, personal/social, and career development needs of students Define, use, and communicate measurable career, personal/social, and academic benchmarks and outcomes; - WA Standard V School Counseling, Adopted, July, 2012

7 7 School counselors bring accountability and..leadership School counselors are: genuinely committed and engaged in improving student outcomes rigorously testing and then jettisoning unproven practices, and refining those that show positive results. - Sink, C. School Counselors as Accountability Leaders: Another Call for Action, ASCA Professional Counselor, December 2009

8 8 Guidance & counseling is about every kid Professional school counselors develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes equity and access for all students. - The Professional School Counselor and Equity for All Students Position Statement, American School Counselor Association

9 High School Counselors: Did you know?

10 Message from Arne Duncan to Chief State School Officers School Counselors are often the vital link between students aspirations for the future and tangible opportunities for postsecondary success. Importance of amplifying impact of school counselors on Academic success Social-emotional well-being College and career readiness Leadership Professional development Connection to federal programs ESSC grants for school counseling programs FAFSA Completion Initiative Title 1, Part A McKinney-Vento Education And More

11 Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama at ASCA National Conference

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13 State Board of Education Graduation Requirement Chart

14 State Testing

15 State Assessment Requirements for Graduation

16 State Testing & Graduation Resources

17 New requirements from E2SSB 6552 Twenty-four credit graduation requirements for the Class of Individual district that need extra time to implement shall be granted one or two year extensions. The culminating project is eliminated as a state high school graduation requirement for the graduating class of 2015 and beyond. About $97 million provided for an instructional hours increase last year is redirected to guidance counselors, materials and operating costs, and lab science class size. CTE is developing course equivalencies that will meet core requirements and procedures. Computer Science is equivalent for high school math.

18 New Graduation Requirements for Class of credit career- and college-ready diploma

19 19 Rules adopted to implement new grad requirements Schools must give precedence to the direction of the parent or guardian for High School & Beyond Plan and on the choice of the third math and science credits. Students granted waiver of up to two credits by their district must earn the 17 core subject credits for graduation. School board resolution required for district waivers to delay implementation of the grad requirements for up to two years. Laboratory science defined to be flexible (no science lab necessarily required for purposes of compliance). Clarifies that CTE courses can meet core subject area requirements (refers to math and science equivalency frameworks being developed by OSPI)

20 Washington State Board of Education

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27 Meaningful High School & Beyond Plan

28 which has evolved into present

29 Every Student Needs a Plan My High School and Beyond Plan starts in middle school and includes: Evidence of career & college readiness knowledge Career interest inventory results and student reflection High School 4-year plan Postsecondary options Multi-year plan for success Evidence of student progress to date Student career and college goals Student reflections/ plan for next year Connection to registration for course selection Resume building State Board of Education s Personalized Pathway Requirement for the 24-credit career- and college-ready diploma

30 Career Guidance Foundations in WA Legislative Foundation RCW 28A Comprehensive guidance and planning programs for students - Enacted in 2006 Legislative Intent: 1. There are specific skills and a body of knowledge that each student needs to chart a course through middle school, high school, and post-high school options. 2. Each student needs active involvement from parents and at least one supportive adult in the school who knows and cares about the student's progress and future. 3. Students, parents, and teachers need the benefit of immediate feedback and accurate diagnosis of students' academic strengths and weaknesses to inform the students' short-term and longterm plans. 4. Empower and motivate all students and parents to take a greater role in charting the students' own educational experiences, the legislature intends to strengthen schools' guidance and planning programs.

31 Data Shows Career Guidance Works Relationships Planning for future College & career information School culture Program structure Support Parent involvement

32 32 Data sample school staff survey Counselors are responsible for coordination of Career Guidance WA program in their schools at a rate more than double that of any other staff (42%) 63% indicated that their career guidance program should be embedded in their comprehensive guidance and counseling program 63% of current College Spark funded Career Guidance WA schools are developing or implementing comprehensive guidance & counseling programs

33 Online tools Focus seems to be on career and college planning, transitions Career planning Career/interest assessments Next steps: education, extracurriculars College applications and planning Entrance requirements Financial aid Application assistance Clearinghouse of information about colleges A few tools have high school course planning capability 33

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36 How do we teach career guidance? Themes Lessons are Best of the Best Career and College Development Ownership of Learning Transition Skills Learning Techniques Metacognitive Skills Academic Preparation and Eligibility High School and Beyond Plan School-wide/Systems Approach Designated time during school day Advisory / Homeroom Counselors deliver in classes Career counselors in career center Counselors in one-to-one meetings Designated class instructional unit Leadership from administration, counseling, and teachers Professional development provided High School & Beyond Plan Portfolio can be paper or electronic Content of plan are organized by three areas: Academic Development Career Development Personal/Social Development

37 Career Guidance Fall Regional Workshops Registration open : September 30 October 2 October 10 October 16 October 20 October 21 October 23 November 12 November 14 ESD 189 Anacortes ESD 121 Renton ESD 112 Vancouver ESD 114 Bremerton ESD 123 Pasco ESD 105 Yakima ESD 171 Wenatchee ESD 113 Olympia ESD 101 Spokane

38 College and Career Readiness Program Recognition Career Guidance Award of Excellence Anacortes High School Blaine High School Bremerton High School Bremerton Mountain View Middle School Bridgeport Middle and High School Creston High School Franklin Pierce Keithley Middle School Franklin Pierce Washington High School Goldendale High School Grandview High School Grandview Middle School Grandview Compass High School Omak High School Republic High School Spokane John Rogers High School Spokane Shaw Middle School Tacoma Lincoln High School Toppenish High School Toppenish Middle School Tukwila Foster High School Tukwila Showalter Middle School Woodland High School Woodland Middle School Applications coming soon. Due in December, Announced in January; Recognized in early March

39 Running Start Findings More than 1,589 students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time as they graduated from high school in Over 1/2 of Running Start students (10,806) took at least one online course in A typical Running Start student takes a little more than 11 credits in a quarter. 57 percent of Running Start students enrolled full-time in Fall percent of Running Start students receive waivers from the colleges from fees, indicating low income.

40 Running Start Changes With the emergence of RS in high school setting (RS in HS) classes, changes are required: To provide consistency on how RS FTE is claimed and To ensure that students do not exceed the 1.20 RS FTE and AAFTE limitation. Refer to Bulletins No & for more information on updated forms and the RS in high school model

41 Running Start Changes continues RS FTE formula changes for all RS classes regardless of class location. (# of enrolled credits 15) X (3 # of months class is offered)

42 Running Start Changes continues RS in HS enrollment must follow the high school calendar. RS in HS enrollment will have a September count. To count for September, each student must have a completed RSEVF and a district/college s MOU must be in place. Student must participate on or before the September count day. College will report their RS enrollment by location on the P223RS form and districts will report the same on the P223: RS FTE at the college campus. RS FTE in the high school setting. RS Headcount and RS Only Headcount are not reported separately by location of classes.

43 Running Start Changes continues Additional guidance regarding RS in HS: Memorandum of Understanding (agreement between district and college): Can provide for recovery of cost to district for hosting the RS in HS class. Can provide for payments of stipends to high school teachers. Stipends must be for work done above and beyond the teacher s contract with school district. This additional work should be outlined in MOU. Should be reviewed by district business office.

44 TPEP Parallels for Counselor Evaluation Create a CULTURE of learning Using DATA to make decisions Linking CONTENT to standards Linking the school to the COMMUNITY Increasing TEACHING effectiveness Student growth measurements Gary Kipp, AWSP OPSI/WSCA Summer Institute Keynote

45 Counselors live audience responses to TPEP Questions How well does Hope work as a student growth data point for counselors? How well do these themes relate to your duties as a counselor? Response 73% high Teaching Community? Content? Culture? Data? 55% 100% 97% 91% 100%

46 Dropout Prevention, Intervention and Reengagement Inventory of Reengagement programs Open Doors 1418 Youth Reengagement Programs Building Bridges grants for data driven dropout programs Data Coaching (ESD s) Early Warning Systems (DEWIS) Jobs for WA Graduates (JWG) Program Data Portal Contact: Dixie Grunenfelder at OSPI

47 Highly Capable Program RCW 28A.185 Legislature included the HCP in basic education. RCW 28A (3)(g) Legislature amended the BE Act to provide that the instructional program of basic education provided by each school district shall include programs for highly capable students... WAC sets HCP Requirements. Program Requirements (including but not limited to): IDENTIFICATION Board Adopted Selection Policy District Identification Procedures EVALUATION Degree to which district HCP meets the academic needs of HCP students measurement Keeping records of data SERVICES Variety of appropriate program services for selected students Continuum of services, K-12 REPORTING Annual Plan End-of-year Report

48 Counselor Resources Publications Grants Professional Development Partnerships

49 . OSPI Web Resources for Counselors CGCP Newsletter CGCP Listserv eling/default.aspx Bi Monthly Newsletter (Articles) ereadiness/newsletter.aspx Weekly Listserv (Latest News)

50 Data Resources OSPI Website School Report Card Grad rates, assessment, dual credit, demographics K-12 Data Reports ndexreport Achievement Index State Board of Education IndexReport ERDC

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52 Common Core Resources for Parents /090214_rlfrl_one-pager.pdf

53 Counselor Guide: Migrant Education Counselor Handbook, posted to the Secondary Education for Migrant Youth Website Resource can provide back-ground on the public school system of Mexico and guidance on how to convert such records to transcripts; usable in placement and providing guidance to help students graduate career and college ready PASS Semi-independent credit retrieval

54 Counselor-Principal Leadership College Board (NOSCA) annual-survey American School Counselor Association National Association of Secondary School Principals

55 Understanding Comprehensive Guidance Foundation Program development Student competencies Academic, Career, Personal/Social Professional competencies Management Self evaluation Use of time/ Calendars Agreements Advisory council Use of data Prevention/intervention & Counseling Program Delivery Direct services Guidance curriculum for all (Tier One) Individual student planning (Credit checks, HSBP) Responsive services (immediate needs and services) Indirect services Referrals Consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, and community organizations Accountability Data collection Data analysis School counselor evaluation

56 OSPI / WSCA Partnership Washington Framework OSPI and the Washington School Counselor Association continue to actively partner in ongoing development of a state guidance and counseling framework.

57 Academic Acceleration Grant Promotion of dual credit and college credit for students (AP, IB, not RS) Requires school districts to adopt an academic acceleration policy for high school students. Funds to build program and train staff In OSPI igrants #661 Launch September 11 Due October 13 Up to $10,000 per school based on enrollment and FRL

58 College-Ready Math Initiative Part of $12 M Grant from College Spark WA In OSPI igrants #711 Launch September 16 and due October 30 School districts can apply for School-Year Academic Youth Development (SY-AYD) Grades 8, 9 or 10 Establish Advisory to teach mindset and academic motivation with Career Guidance WA HSBP Intensified Algebra Grades 8, 9 or 10 Students who are 1-3 years behind in math Teaches Algebra 1 in a 2-period block Funds for teacher training, curriculum, supplies, professional development

59 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program Grants (ESSCP) Discretionary/Competitive Grants This program provides funding to LEAs to establish or expand elementary and secondary school counseling programs, with special consideration given to applicants that can: Demonstrate the greatest need for counseling services in the schools to be served; Propose the most innovative and promising approaches; and Show the greatest potential for replication and dissemination. Projects should: (1) use a developmental, preventive approach, (2) expand the inventory of effective counseling programs, (3) include in-service training, and (4) involve parents and community groups

60 Partnerships and Connections

61 Counselor Conferences 2014 WSCA Conference Summer Institute School Counselors C.A.R.E. Communicate. Advocate. Relate. Educate. DATE: February 27th-March 1, 2014 SeaTac DoubleTree Look for registration after WSCA Conference Technical Assistance Conference Held in Olympia Over 300 counselors attended Topics from your everyday work Partnership agencies Updates resources Keynote Speakers

62 OSPI Technical Assistance for Guidance and Counseling Program Development Secondary education & Student Support provides policy leadership, as well as technical assistance to school districts and schools in the development of strong guidance and counseling programs. That would be Danise and Mike!

63 63 Contact Information Danise Ackelson Supervisor Guidance & Counseling Mike Hubert Director Guidance & Counseling Dan Newell Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education & Student Support