Auburn Enlarged City School District Comprehensive Counseling Services Plan K-12 2012-2013 Auburn High School George Whipple Steve Crosby Christine Hoskins-Tardibone Jane Stryker Erin Shurant Greg Walker Owasco Elementary Seward Elementary Herman Avenue Elementary Casey Carey-Dixon Auburn Junior High School Jerry Salvage Margaret Walsh Casey Park Elementary Genesee Elementary Jennifer Poole Cayuga Centers Michele Kmieczak Harriet Tubman Administration Building Camille Johnson
Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Foundation... 5 Introduction... 5 Rationale... 5 Philosophy... 5 Vision... 5 Goals... 6 Mission Statement... 7 Chapter 2 Delivery System... 8 Individual Planning... 8 Responsive Services... 8 Counseling Curriculum... 8 System Support... 9 Chapter 3 Understanding the Student.87 Academic: How do students learn? Learning styles Inventory.87 Chapter 4 Determining the Need 88 2009-2010 Online Survey.88 2010-2011 Focus group interviews & middle school surveys.89 Chapter 5 Management System... 90 School Day Schedule... 90 Classroom... 90 Mandated Curriculum... 90 Yearly Planning Calendar... 90 Individual Planning Calendar (per school counselor)... 90 Counseling Office Activity Log... 90 School Counseling Advisory committee... 90 Chapter 6 Accountability System... 91 Program Audit (self-study)... 92 Appendices History... 96 Part 100 & School Counseling Programs... 100 New York State Learning Standards... 101 Benefits of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs... 104 New York State Certification Requirements for School Counselors... 107 2
Table of Contents (continued) Ethical Standards for School Counselors... 108 National Standards for School Counseling Programs... 118 Educational Trust, Inc. Transformation of the Role of the School Counselor... 123 Program Improvement Worksheet for School Counseling Programs... 125 References Used to Create New York State School Counseling Programs... 130 AECSD Monthly/Yearly Calendar of Counseling Services... 133 Counseling Office Activity Log... 143 Permission to Reprint NYS Model for Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Prog.... 144 3
Preface In this document you will find all of the current programs and activities performed by the school counselors and school social workers of the AECSD aligned with the National School Counseling Standards, the New York State Comprehensive School Counseling Model and the New York State Learning Standards. It is organized according to the four essential components of the National School Counseling Model (foundation, delivery system, management system and accountability system). The contents represent the current state of the program as well as the components of the national model that will be under review for improvement and implementation over the coming years. With the assistance of an advisory council, the AECSD counseling professionals plan to evaluate and improve their counseling services each year. It is our plan, as suggested by the educators who created the national model, to take a year to review each of the four components to build an effective comprehensive K-12 program (Viccora, 2006). Christine Hoskins-Tardibone, Ph.D., N.C.C. Editor, K-12 Comprehensive Counseling Services Plan 4
CHAPTER 1 FOUNDATION The foundation of our program consists of our philosophy, vision, mission and goals, which are aligned with the American School Counselor Association, New York State School Counselor Association and the Auburn Enlarged City School District. It is the belief of the counselors of the Auburn Enlarged City School District that we have created and are implementing a program where every student will benefit from the counseling services we offer. INTRODUCTION Counseling is a process of helping people by assisting them in making decisions and changing behaviors. School counselors work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as an integral part of the education program. School counseling programs promote school success through a focus on academic achievement, prevention and intervention activities, advocacy and social/emotional and career development. (American School Counselor Association, 1997) RATIONALE A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of the total educational experience of all students. The program is designed to foster student achievement and school improvement and is developmental and systematic in nature, sequential, clearly defined and accountable. Professional school counselors must clearly establish and articulate the purpose and goals of school counseling and its relationship to the educational system, in order to become active participants in school improvement. (Adopted with permission from the New York State Comprehensive School Counseling Model retrieved May 2006) PHILOSOPHY In an effort to provide the highest quality of counseling services to the students, staff, families and members of the Auburn community, the school counselors and school social workers of the Auburn Enlarged City School District have adopted the guiding principles of the American School Counselors Association, the New York State School Counselor Association and the New York State Education Department Learning Standards. VISION The vision of school counseling in New York State is that every student will acquire the academic, career and personal/social skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others. The vision of the Auburn Enlarged City School District Counseling Services Program, in keeping with the American School Counselor Association and the New York State School Counselor Association vision, is to help students develop the skills necessary to reach their fullest potential academically, personally and with regard to career pursuits. 5
PROGRAM GOALS American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Standards 3 Essential Domains Academic Development: A. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills contributing to effective learning in school and across the lifespan. B. Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. C. Student will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community. AECSD GOAL: To provide counseling services that will enable all students the opportunity to achieve academic success and to become competent life-long learners. Career Development: A. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. B. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. C. Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. AECSD GOAL: Students will leave the Auburn Enlarged City School District with the skills, knowledge and competencies to obtain careers that are aligned with their skills, abilities and interests. By achieving this goal, students will in turn be able to lead positive and productive lives within their communities. Personal/Social Development: A. Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. B. Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals. C. Students will understand safety and survival skills. AECSD GOAL: The counseling professionals of the Auburn Enlarged City School District will implement programs that support the personal and social development of all students, with the goal of maximizing each student s potential for academic achievement and personal growth. 6
District Goal # 1 Building Leadership - Administrator, teachers and support staff will assess district and building performance data and put in place the means to achieve the district s core beliefs and values of superior achievement and equity for all. District Goal # 2 Curriculum and Instruction - All staff will implement evidenced-based practices that allow students in each area to confidently and competently apply reading, writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to a variety of academic and real life tasks. District Goal # 3 Performance - Each student will meet and exceed the New York State Learning Standards. Students will graduate four years after entering ninth grade. To reach this goal, support will be available for students, parents, administrators, teachers and support staff. District Mission Statement The mission of the school counseling department is to support the academic, career, and personal/social areas of a students life so that they can succeed in the following ways. Know how to set and reach their personal and professional goals. Know how to continue their education. Obtain life skills to be a successful community member. To become an effective problem-solver. To be able to obtain information and access appropriate community programs and services. To be able to work cohesively with others. To be open-minded, tolerant and accepting of others. To understand the importance of life-long education. 7
CHAPTER 2 DELIVERY SYSTEM: The delivery system of our comprehensive counseling services program describes the ways in which we are implementing our program. Components of a comprehensive school counseling program include the following: Individual Student Planning (case management, individual appraisal, advisement and placement) Responsive Services (consultation, personal counseling, crisis counseling, referral) School Counseling Curriculum (classroom activities, group activities, interdisciplinary activities) System Support (program development, program promotion, consultation with teachers and staff, parent and community outreach, research and program evaluation) INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PLANNING AECSD counselors monitor student progress by using academic and personal information to assist students in their academic and career pursuits. Counselors meet individually with students and families to advise and assist in the educational placement of students in an effort to provide an educational program that best fits the students needs. RESPONSIVE SERVICES The counselors of the Auburn Enlarged City School District are addressing the immediate needs of the students, staff, families and community members on an ongoing basis through their work in personal counseling, crisis counseling, consultation and the process of referral. When needed, counselors provide personal support or refer students and families to varying community agencies to support the mental and emotional health needed to be successful academically. SCHOOL COUNSELING CURRICULUM The AECSD K-12 instructional program is a comprehensive curriculum delivered through individual, classroom and small and large group activities. All lessons are aligned with the National School Counselor Standards and the New York State Learning Standards and categorized by domain (Academic Domain, Career Domain or Personal/Social Domain). Listed below are charts of all school counseling activities charted by grade level, timeline, personnel involved in each activity, goal, desired outcome, method of service delivery, NYS Learning Standard and National School Counselor Standard. To understand the following charts of school counseling programs and activities a list of definitions has been provided. Program or activity - the specific plan or procedure used to achieve the intended goal. Grade level the educational grade/s chosen to implement the specific program or activity. Timeline the specific time of year the program or activity is to be implemented. Who is involved? the specific people involved in the program or activity. (e.g., students, parents, counselors, administrators, teachers, community members, school staff) Data/Goals The goal of the program or activity and/or the data used to measure the program or activity. 8
Measurable Outcome the targeted outcome for each program or activity and how it will be measured. Delivery Process this category defines the way in which the program or activity will be delivered. In an effort to make the charts fit into this document the four areas of delivery process were numbered. #1 Individual student planning (case management, individual appraisal, individual advisement, placement) #2 Responsive Services/Counseling (consultation, personal counseling, crisis counseling, referral) #3 School Counseling Curriculum (classroom activities, group activities, interdisciplinary activities) #4 - System Support (professional development, program promotion, consultation with teachers and staff, parent and community outreach, research, program evaluation) New York State Learning Standard (NYSLS) - the specific NYS learning standard/s that each program or activity meets. (See appendix C for specific standards) 9
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Competency: Improve Academic Self-Concept Program or Activity New student orientation (group/individual) Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 9, 7 August K-12 Ongoing Counselors, admin., student leaders, club advisors, Athletic Director Engage students in school and community activities Increase student involvement in activities & compare results to previous school year Delivery Process Curriculum, individual, student planning NYSLS Health, P.E., Family & CS Standard 3, Resource Management Special Education Programming -Transition Plans -CSE meetings -RTI meetings -Hand scheduling with special ed staff -Usage of student accommodations for stand. testing -implementation of safety net provisions K-12 All year Counselors, psychologists, teachers, students, administrators, parents, guidance secretary To obtain a diploma & complete high school Meeting IEP goals 1-4 All Individual counseling K-12 Ongoing Counselors, social workers, school psychologists, students, guidance secretary Remove obstacles that impede student achievement Improve attendance Improve state assessment scores Improve student s overall academic performance 2, 3 All 10
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Competency: Acquire skills for improving learning Program or Activity Transitional Planning -8 th grade Parent Night at AHS -AHS Counselor Watch -6th grade articulation meetings Peer mentoring 6 th grade visits to AJH College application process College rep visits College Night Financial Aid Night Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 7-12 All year Counselors, administration, teachers, parents, students Successful transitions School Profile and Report Cards 1-4 Delivery Process NYSLS All Academic record keeping -Maintenance of permanent record card & guidance folders -Maintenance of course file Scheduling -Departmental meetings at AHS -AIS identification & selection -Teacher Recommendations -Placement, identification, & paperwork for accelerated classes -Teaming -Foreign language/music selection -summer school identification, placement, paperwork, parent contact -review of summer school grades -assist with building of Master Schedule -Data entry -New student records request, record recovery -Develop program of study, notification to staff, -Tour of building -Student withdrawal forms, contact new school -Schedule changes (semesters 1 & 2) and adjustments K-12 7-12 Ongoing Counselors, guidance secretary Counselors, administrators, teachers, students, guidance secretary Students meeting NYS graduation requirements Appropriate placement per NYS Graduation Requirements Accurate transcripts for post-secondary plans Report Cards School Report Card & Profile School Report Card 2, 4 1-4 All All -Adjust schedules based on conflict list -scheduling Cayuga Centers students -scheduling foreign exchange students -8 th grade parochial school scheduling -Enriched course selection Annual Reviews -Teacher recommendations -Classroom presentations -Ind. meetings -Development of 4-year plan Consultation: -At Risk Adm. mtg. -P/T conferences -RTI/CSE meetings -Attendance Committee meetings -Referrals to outside agencies -Team meetings -CSE/SOU, Tc. Plan Mtgs. -Alt. Ed. meetings -Individual/Group counseling -Referral to Alt. Ed. programs 7-12 7-12 7-8 7-12 8 K-12 Spring Ongoing Counselors, teachers, administration, students, guidance secretary Counselors, teachers, parents, students, outside agencies, administrators, guidance secretary Course selection Problemsolving/intervention strategies with all stakeholders; increase parental involvement Decrease in number of students on probation and ineligibility lists Increase in academic performance; increase in Advance Regents diploma; decrease in drop-out rate 1, 2 Responsive Services Ind. planning System Supp All All 11
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Competency: Achieve school success. Program or Activity Grades 3-12 NYS Assessments Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 3-12 All year Counselors, administration, teachers, parents, students, guidance secretary Assess student performance School Report Card 2 Delivery Process NYSLS All College Night -Financial Aid presentation -Information on Naviance -NCAA Clearinghouse Presentation -TOPS & Cayuga Centers are invited Post-Secondary Planning -Continued review & updating of 4-year plan (local, Regents, Adv. Regents) -Senior packets -Evaluation & processing of graduation candidates -Class rank & GPA calendar 9-12 8-12 All year All year Counselors, area Counselors Assoc. members, college reps, students Counselors, students, parents To provide information to assist in postsecondary decisionmaking To inform students and families of status toward graduation and impact on post-secondary planning College acceptance Scholarship award Athletic participation through NCAA Employment Membership in military College acceptance Scholarship award Curriculum & individual planning Individual student planning curriculum C.D.O.S. All All Evening presentations Orientations 6 th grade AJH visit AJH principals and counselors visit to elementary schools 7 th grade orientation 7 & 8 6 6 7 January June May August Counselors/principals, students, guidance secretary Prepare students for transition to new building Administrative tracking of GPA C. D. O. S. and all Testing: NYS Assessments 3-12 throughout year Counselors, teachers, administrators, students, guidance secretary Improve student performance Improved scores Decrease drop-out rate 1, 2 All Summer School Registration SSTEP Scheduling: -Master Schedule work -AIS -Schedule by individual needs -New student registration & scheduling -Schedule changes -Senior failure letters Support for At-Risk Youth -At-Risk Team meetings -Counselor watch -Student advisory 6-12 K-3 Title 1 Elem. K-12 7-8 9 9 & 12 June July & Aug. Ongoing All year Counselors, students, teachers, administrators Students, teachers, administrators Counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, students, guidance secretary Counselors, administrators, teachers, school psychologists, school social workers, students, guidance secretary To meet academic benchmarks, pass courses previously failed Successfully complete each school year and graduate from high school Identify and provide support to At-Risk students Successfully complete summer programs Successfully complete each grade level Reduce drop out rate Decrease number of failing courses. Individual planning and curriculum Curriculum, individual planning, Resp. Serv. Responsive services Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies All -Review of Interim Reports and Report Cards -Individual meeting and parent contact with At- Risk students 7-12 7-12 Counselors, students, guidance secretary 12
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Competency: Achieve school success. Program or Activity Alternative Education -Make recommendations for alternative placement and complete application -Consultation meetings with teachers, administrators, parents and staff -Application processing: GED, Summit, START Academy/Alt. 3, Cayuga Onondaga BOCES, ATS placement, CCC courses, home tutoring, DFY/Rehab placement, New visions, Tech. programs, CFL/GED Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 7-12 All year Counselors, psychologists, administrators, teachers, students, outside agencies, guidance secretary Providing options for At-risk students as well as the general student population Decrease drop-out rate Student report cards Delivery Process 2, 3, 4 NYSLS All Visits to START Academy/Alt. 3 Summit Open Houses, etc. BOCES Road Show Ongoing consultation and communication with alt. school staff Coordination of educational planning for students in alt. settings 7-12 All year Counselors, psychologists, administrators, teachers, students, outside agencies, guidance secretary Providing options for At-Risk students as well as the general student population Decrease drop-out rate Student report cards 2, 3, 4 All CCC Mini course enrollment 4-7 January Counselors, students Academic enrichment Continued involvement Increased involvement in AHS AP college courses Classroom instruction C-DOS 13
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. Competency: Improve learning. Program or Activity Scholarships: -local, state and national -newsletters -Naviance presentations -Financial Aid scholarship booklets -Scholarship application processing -Jr./Sr. Awards Night Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 9-12 All year Counselors, guidance secretary, teachers, students Increase scholarship awards and awareness Increase scholarship awards and awareness 1-4 Delivery Process NYSLS All SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP exams, 10-12 Counselors, administrators, students, counseling secretary Preparation for postsecondary education School Profile 2 All Evening Presentations -PT Night -College Night -Financial Aid -NCAA -College Kick-Off All 9-12 2 x year Nov. Dec. Nov. Mar. Aug. S.C./College Rep/administrators, teachers, students, counseling secretary Increase student success and parental involvement Increase in parents attendance All All Testing: AP exams, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT II 9-12 Ongoing Counselors, teachers, students, administrators, counseling secretary To achieve postsecondary goals College entrance; armed services entrance Classroom activities: -role of S.C. -small group academic goal setting -Career Development through H & C -high school graduation requirements and course selection -PSAT presentation 6 7 7 7 7-8 11 9-12 June Sept. Nov. Apr. Ongoing Ongoing Fall Ongoing School counselor, students, H& C teachers Understand options for post-secondary goals High school graduation and post-secondary plan Counseling curriculum C.D.O.S. 14
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet ACADEMIC National Standard Students will: Complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. Competency: Plan to achieve goal. Program or Activity Committee involvement -School Counseling Plan -RTI/CSE -Attendance Committee -Technology -Principal s Cabinet -Character Ed. -Cultural Awareness -Master Schedule Task Force -Faculty Advisory -ACCESS Committee -Title I Community Outreach -Newsletters -Web site -Evening presentations: PTO Orientations Board meetings Open Houses Honor roll certificates College Night Financial Aid Night P/T conferences NCAA presentations Jr. College Night College for Students with Disabilities Presentation -Representation on local Not for Profit boards -Cayuga Counseling Assoc. taking on leadership roles -Presentations & attendance, and members of State and National associations -Promoting community programs, i.e., Cayuga Counseling, etc. -EPIC -Partnership for Results -Boys & Girls State -HOBY Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes K-12 Ongoing Counselors, school staff, administrators, teachers, technical support staff, school psychologist, social worker to participate in decisionmaking; committee groups; to increase and improve opportunities to expose students to life experiences within the school Active programs linking school and life experiences; student participation Delivery Process 1-4 All NYSLS 15
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Competency: Develop Career Awareness Program or Activity Career research project Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 6 Spring 6 th Grade Teachers Allows students to explore careers Delivery Process 1, 2, 4 NYSLS BOCES AOC Visits 8 Fall Counselors & BOCES staff 1, 2, 4 Home & Careers Curriculum 7-8 Fall/Spring Teacher Explore careers 1 Community professional career visits (e.g., dental, fire department, police and SRO) K-6 Spring Community professionals, counselors, teachers Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1, 4 1, 2 ELA, Science, Math, Social Studies curriculum K-12 Fall/ Spring teachers 1 1 Career exploration and worksheets K-6 Fall/Spring teachers and students 1 1 Field trips (e.g., pumpkin farms, apple orchards, Tops, Wegmans and neighborhood visits K-6 Fall/Spring community professionals 1, 4 1 Junior Achievement visits K-6 Spring community, teachers 1, 4 1 Career Connections Camp K-8 Summer community professionals, counselors, BOCES, teachers 1, 4 1 Career Presentations -Rotary International career presentations -community professionals visits 9-12 9-12 Fall/Spring Spring Community professionals, counselors, administrators 1, 4 1, 4 1, 3b 1, 3b 16
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Competency: Develop Employment Readiness -Military visits -College Night/College Reps Visits 11 11 Fall Fall Community professionals, counselors, teachers, administrators college reps, counselors, teachers Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers. college applications, percentage attend 2 or 4 year college 1, 4 1, 4 -topics integrated into courses -Senior checks/4-year plan/scheduling -Naviance-Eng. I 9-12 9-12 11 All Year Ongoing teachers, administrators, counselors Counselors, parents, administrators counselors, teachers, computer staff Allow students to meet with counselors to gain knowledge about careers, gain experience making life decisions 1, 4 2, 3 1, 2, 4 -PSAT/ASVAB 8 th grade student-parent meetings 11 8 Spring counselors, students counselors, students, parents Allow students to gain knowledge about high school and connecting their classes to their future. Students select the appropriate classes available at AHS and understand the importance of planning for their future through their academic plan. 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3 BOCES AOC Visits 8 Fall/Spring Counselors & BOCES staff 1 Home & Careers Curriculum Fall Teacher Explore careers 1, 2, 4 Community professional career visits (e.g., dental, fire department, police and SRO) Fall/Spring Community professionals, counselors, teachers Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1 1, 2 17
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Competency: Develop Employment Readiness Program or Activity ELA, Science, Math, Social Studies curriculum Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes K-6 Fall/ Spring teachers 1 Delivery Process NYSLS 1 Career exploration and worksheets K-6 Fall/Spring teachers and students 1 1 Field trips (e.g., pumpkin farms, apple orchards, Tops, Wegmans and neighborhood visits K-6 Fall/Spring community professionals 1, 4 1 Junior Achievement visits K-6 Spring community, teachers 1, 4 1 School-wide character ed: responsibility, be on time, respect, self-discipline Career Connections Camp K-6 6-8 Fall/Spring Summer school, community and character ed community professionals, counselors, BOCES, teachers Students will learn to acquire skills to become responsible students and eventually reliable employees Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students will display appropriate work ethics Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1 4 2 2 Obtain/provide working papers 7-12 Fall/Spring secretaries, students Allow students to obtain employment. Students become employment eligible. 2 1 Attendance by interested students in BOCES AOC and New Visions programs. 11, 12 Fall/Spring Counselors, BOCES teachers Allows interested students to acquire knowledge skills to progress toward skillful employment. Students obtain credit and/or certificate for completing program. 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3a, 3b BOCES AOC Visits 8 Fall Counselors & BOCES staff Explore careers 1, 2, 4 18
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Competency: Acquire career information. Program or Activity Home & Careers Curriculum Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 7-8 Fall/Spring Community professionals, counselors, teachers Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. 1 Delivery Process NYSLS Community professional career visits (e.g., dental, fire department, police and SRO) K-6 Spring teachers Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1, 4 1, 2 ELA, Science, Math, Social Studies curriculum K-12 Fall/ Spring teachers and students 1 1 Career exploration and worksheets K-6 Fall/Spring community professionals 1 1 Field trips (e.g., pumpkin farms, apple orchards, Tops, Wegmans and neighborhood visits K-6 Fall/Spring community, teachers 1, 4 1 Junior Achievement visits Career Connections Camp Career Fair K-6 K-8 6 Spring Summer Annual community professionals, counselors, BOCES, teachers community professionals, are businesses, school personnel, teachers 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4 1 1 1, 2 Career Presentations -Rotary Club career presentations -community professionals visits 9-12 9-12 Fall/Spring Spring Community professionals, counselors, administrators Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1, 4 1, 4 1, 3b 1, 3b -Military visits - College Night/College Reps Visits -topics integrated into courses -Senior checks/4-year plan/scheduling -Naviance-Eng. I 11 11 9-12 9-12 Fall Fall Ongoing Ongoing counselors Counselors, parents, administrators counselors, teachers, computer staff counselors, students knowledge of military careers 1,4 1, 4 1, 4 2, 3 1.3b 1, 3b 1, 2, 3a, 3b 1, 3b -PSAT 9-12 1, 2, 4 1, 3b 19
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Competency: Identify career goals. Program or Activity Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes Delivery Process NYSLS same as same as above above 20
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. Competency: Acquire knowledge to achieve career goals. Program or Activity BOCES AOC Visits Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 8 Fall Counselors & BOCES staff Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options. Delivery Process 1, 2, 4 NYSLS Career Development and Occupational Studies Standard 1 Standard 2 Home & Careers Curriculum 7-8 Fall/Spring Teacher Explore careers 1 8 th grade scheduling for high school and four-year plan 8 Spring Counselors, parents Allow students to make direct connection between high school curriculum and future career goals 1, 2 8 th grade Parent/Student Info Night 8 Spring Counselors, parents, administrators, students Allow students to make direct connection between high school curriculum and future career goals 1, 2 Career Presentations Rotary Club career presentations 9-12 Fall/Spring Community professionals, counselors, administrators Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers 1, 4 -community professionals visits 9-12 Spring Same as above Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers 1, 4 1, 3b -Military visits 11 Fall 1, 4 1, 3b -College Night/College Reps Visits -topics integrated into courses -Senior checks/4-year plan/scheduling -Naviance Eng. I -PSAT 9-12 9-12 9-12 11 Ongoing Ongoing counselors, teachers, administrators college reps, counselors, teachers teachers, administrators, counselors Counselors, parents, administrators counselors, teachers, computer staff Allow students to meet with counselors to gain knowledge of careers/gain experience making life decisions 1, 4 1, 4 2, 3 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 3b 1, 3b 1, 2, 3a, 3b 1, 3b 1, 3b 1, 3b 21
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. Competency: Acquire knowledge to achieve career goals. BOCES AOC Visits 8 AJH Fall Counselors & BOCES Staff Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options. 1, 4 Career Development and Occupational Studies Standard 1 Standard 2 Home & Careers Curriculum 7-8 Fall/Spring Teacher Explore careers Same as above 1 Same as above Community professional career visits (e.g., dental, fire department, police and SRO) K-6 Spring Community professionals, counselors, teachers Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1, 4 1, 2 ELA, Science, Math, Social Studies curriculum K-12 Fall/ Spring teachers 1 1 Career exploration and worksheets K-6 Fall/Spring teachers and students 1 1 Field trips (e.g., pumpkin farms, apple orchards, Tops, Wegmans and neighborhood visits K-6 Fall/Spring community professionals 1, 4 1 Junior Achievement visits K-6 Spring community, teachers Students will display appropriate work ethics 1, 4 1 School-wide character ed: responsibility, be on time, respect, self-discipline K-12 Fall/Spring school, community and character ed Students will learn to acquire skills to become responsible students and eventually reliable employees Students obtain information (oral, written or through follow-up assignments) to broaden their knowledge of various career options 1 2 Career Connections Camp 6-8 Summer community professionals, counselors, BOCES, teachers Allow students to make a direct connection with a career professional and ask questions to explore career in more detail. 4 2 Career Presentations -Rotary Club career presentations 9-12 Spring Community professionals, counselors, administrators Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers 1, 4 1, 3b -community professionals visits 9-12 Fall 1, 4 1, 3b -Military visits 8 th grade scheduling for high school & four-year plan 11 8 Fall Spring Community professionals, counselors, teachers, administrators Counselors, parents, students Allow students to make a direct connection with high school curriculum and future career goals. 1, 4 1, 2 1, 3b 1, 2 22
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet CAREER National Standard Students will: Understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. Competency: Acquire knowledge to achieve career goals. Program or Activity -College Night/College Reps Visits Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes 11 Ongoing college reps, counselors, teachers Allow students to meet with professionals to gain knowledge about education that will lead toward careers Delivery Process 1, 4 NYSLS 1, 2, 3a, 3b -topics integrated into courses -Senior checks/4-year plan/scheduling -Naviance-Eng. I -PSAT/ASVAB 9-12 9-12 9-12 11 Ongoing teachers, administrators, counselors Counselors, parents, administrators counselors, teachers, computer staff 1, 4 2, 3 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 3b 1, 3b 1, 3b 1, 3b 23
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet PERSONAL National Standard Students will: Acquire the knowledge, attitude, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. Competency: Acquire self-knowledge. Program or Activity Banana Splits groups Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes K-2 10 month program School Social worker, students, school psychologist To share experiences and coping skills helpful to living in a split family To learn that one is not alone in this experience and helping others can help ourselves Student shares increased knowledge and exhibits improved coping skills regarding living in a split family (e.g., increased attendance, improved grades, improved behavior). Delivery Process Individual planning Counseling curriculum NYSLS Health, P.E., and Family Consumer Sciences Standard 2 Standard 3 Collection and delivery of counseling-related resources K-12 12 month Counselors, social workers, psychologists, office staff Increase knowledge of relevant topics and programs Increase use of available resources Survey the community and students Visible usage of materials Counseling curriculum Responsive Services System Support Standards 1, 2, 3 Increase communication between school and community Documented involvement in programs Participation in the Meetings Coordination of Bldg. Mtgs. 6-7 Transition 6-8 8 th grade transition activities (e.g., AHS students visit middle schools, middle school tour of AHS, faculty and student visit to middle schools 8-12 11 month School nurse, parents, building principal, assistant principals, school counselors, school social worker, teachers, students, athletic director Increase knowledge of AHS Improve attendance and academic performance Increase school participation and involvement Self report of the helpfulness of programs Monitor grades and attendance Monitor school involvement with clubs and activities Counseling curriculum Individual Planning Responsive Services Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 2, 3 7 th grade visit Orientation 6-8 June August 8 th grade orientation 8 August Improved attendance Improved grades Increase involvement with school activities Increased knowledge of school and programs Counseling curriculum Individual planning Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Buddying 5 th grade K 4 th grade 1 st Teachers mentoring student groups K-5 Improve attendance and academic achievement Increase school involvement Aid in familiarizing student with school (academically and socially) Y-Pals Co-Reading Program K-12 7-8 Upper grade students mentoring lower grade students Increased involvement in education process may promote increased learning and choice to enter higher education. 24
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet PERSONAL National Standard Students will: Acquire the knowledge, attitude, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. Competency: Acquire self-knowledge. Program or Activity School-wide programs and assemblies on important topics Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes K-12 10 month Counselors, social workers, speakers and presenters Educate students, parents, staff and community on various issues Promote healthy decision making Acquired knowledge Assistance sought Improved decisionmaking skills Delivery Process Counseling curriculum, Individual planning, responsive services, system support NYSLS Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 LOTE Standard 2 CDOS Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Character Ed Committee K-12 Homeless & runaway youth Committee 7-12 10 Month Social Worker Assess and implement services for homeless youth Assist student in finding stable home environment Mental Health Monthly Meetings K-12 10 Month Social Worker Discuss mental health needs of individual students Improved communication and understanding of student s mental health needs in educational setting School-wide & community committee involvement and Technical Advisory Committee, Faculty Advisory, Attendance Committee (Meeting), Cultural Awareness Committee, Snapple Fund, 9 th grade transition, Access Committee RTI District Counseling plan, etc. SPOA K-12 10 month Counselors, social workers, psychologists Having a voice in system-wide decisionmaking committees Improving student attendance, achievement, and school functioning Committee goals attained and implemented Improved student attendance and achievement Counseling curriculum, Responsive services, System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 LOTE Standard 2 Crisis Intervention K-12 11month Counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, students, parents, administration Appropriately manage and/or de-escalate the crisis at hand. Teach coping skills. Be available for all students and staff. Access resources in community. Safety of students and staff Protecting welfare of children. Averting a negative outcome if possible. Obtain a preferable outcome. Improved coping skills Improved student and staff functioning Improved family systems functioning Appropriate use of community resources Maintain safety Counseling curriculum Individual planning Responsive services System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Addressing staff members concerns (students, other staff, personal issues) K-12 11 month Counselors, staff members, and any other involved party Create comfortable and confidential environment for all staff Address specific concerns in order to resolve issues and/or improve communication Improve personal and professional functioning of staff Improved communication and relationships Improved school climate & professional functioning Improved relationships with students, improving student achievement Individual planning Responsive services System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standard 3 Stakeholders Parent-teacheradministration meetings Student-teacher-family meetings K-12 11 month Counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, students, parents, administrators Facilitate communication between stakeholders Improve student achievement Disseminating information about resources available to families and students Improved grades, attendance and/or behavior Improved parent satisfaction (survey) Improved communication (parent contacts) Individual planning Responsive services System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 2 & 3 CDOS Standard 1, 2 25
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet PERSONAL National Standard Students will: Acquire the knowledge, attitude, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. Competency: Acquire self-knowledge. Program or Activity Exposing students to clubs or social groups Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes Delivery Process K-12 11 month Counselors, social workers, teachers, psychologists, students, parents, administrators Help students build social skills and sense of belonging. Foster community involvement. Research shows that students involved in positive activities tend to do better socially and academically. Identification of positive role models. Improved peer group involvement. Improved grades, social skills, sense of community and accomplishment. Overall school climate improved. Individual planning Responsive services System support NYSLS Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 LOTE Standard 2 Behavior Interventions, e.g. teacher conflicts, students conflicts, mediations K-12 10 month Counselors, social workers, teachers, psychologists, administrators, students, parents, support staff To acquire coping skills and conflict resolution strategies To learn how to deal effectively with others Decreased behavioral incidents Decreased disciplinary actions Improved behavior, grades, attendance, social skills Responsive services Individual planning Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Accessing & Interfacing With Community Services (e.g. Cayuga Counseling, PINS, Child Protective K-12 10 month Social workers, counselors, psychologists, parents, administration, teachers, students Increase awareness of available resources Encouraging self-help Improved functional living skills Consistent interaction with outside agencies Increased use of resources Increased positive student outcomes Individual planning Responsive services System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Home Visits Family relationships Small Group Thematic counseling ex. Banana Splits Parent to Parent support group Character Education Monthly Theme K-12 K-8 K-8 12 month 10 month Social workers, families, nurses, administrators, psychologists, SROs School social worker, students, school psychologist To share information about school policies and community resources To share experiences and coping skills helpful to dealing with presenting issue To learn that one is not alone in this experience and helping others can help ourselves Improved relationship between families and school Positive student outcomes Increased use of school and community resources Student shares increased knowledge and exhibits improved coping skills (e.g., increased attendance, improved grades, improved behavior Individual planning Responsive services System support Individual Planning Counseling Curriculum Systems Support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Large group counseling (push-ins, classroom based) K-12 10 month Social workers, counselors, teachers, students Provide information to assist in character development and informed decisionmaking skills Decrease in discipline issues Increased participation in classroom activities Positive student outcomes Counseling Curriculum Individual planning Responsive Services Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Career Development Scheduling Individual Personal Counseling Includes mediations K-12 12 month Social workers, counselors, psychologists, students, parents Increase coping skills, self-awareness, informed decision-making, maintenance of personal safety, increased interpersonal skills Increased positive student outcomes, Decrease in destructive behaviors Increased use of community resources Individual planning Responsive services System support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 26
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Worksheet PERSONAL National Standard Students will: Acquire the knowledge, attitude, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. Competency: Acquire interpersonal skills. Program or Activity Developing relationships between school and community (e.g. Alternative Education Recognitions) Grade Level Timeline Who is Involved Data/Goals Measurable Outcomes K-12 12 month Social workers, counselors, psychologists, administrators, teachers, students, parents, community members Increased involvement in school and community activities Highlighting the involvement of counseling staff in school and community Increased involvement in school and community activities Highlighting the involvement of counseling staff in school and community Delivery Process Individual planning Responsive services System support NYSLS Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Collection and delivery of counseling-related resources K-12 12 month Counselors, social workers, psychologists, office staff Increase knowledge of relevant topics and programs Survey the community and students Counseling curriculum Responsive Services System Support Standards 1, 2, 3 Increase use of available resources Visible usage of materials Increase communication between school and community Documented involvement in programs 8 th grade transition activities 8-12 12 month School nurse, parents, building principal, assistant principals, school counselors, school social worker, teachers, students, athletic director Increase knowledge of AHS Improve attendance and academic performance Increase school participation and involvement Self report of the helpfulness of programs Monitor grades and attendance Monitor school involvement with clubs and activities Counseling curriculum Individual Planning Responsive Services Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 2, 3 8 th grade orientation 8 Improved attendance Improved grades Increase involvement with school activities Increased knowledge of school and programs Counseling curriculum Individual planning Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 School-wide programs and assemblies on important topics K-12 10 month Counselors, social workers, speakers and presenters Educate students, parents, staff and community on various issues Promote healthy decision making Acquired knowledge Assistance sought Improved decisionmaking skills Counseling curriculum, Individual planning, responsive services, system support Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 LOTE Standard 2 Crisis Intervention Addressing staff members concerns (students, other staff, personal issues) K-12 K-12 11month 11 month Counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, students, parents, administration Counselors, staff members and any other involved party Appropriately manage and/or de-escalate the crisis at hand. Teach coping skills. Be available for all students and staff. Access resources in community. Safety of students and staff Protecting welfare of children. Create comfortable and confidential environment for all staff Address specific concerns in order to resolve issues and/or improve communication Improve personal and professional functioning of staff Averting a negative outcome if possible. Obtain a preferable outcome. Improved coping skills Improved student and staff functioning Improved family systems functioning Appropriate use of community resources Maintain safety Improved communication and relationships Improved school climate & professional functioning Improved relationships with students, improving student achievement Counseling curriculum Individual planning Responsive services System support Individual planning Responsive services System support CDOS Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standards 1, 2, 3 Health, P.E. and Family Consumer Sciences Standard 3 27