Introduction
What does ASCA stand for?
American School Counselor Association
This is how many components the ASCA National Model has.
Four
How many themes are included in the ASCA model related to a CSCP.
Four
It may be discouraging to learn that not all school counselors or programs reflect the philosophy of this national organization.
ASCA
This century is when school counselors first entered into the schools.
20th Century
This component includes direct and indirect services
Deliver
This theme includes assisting students through the delivery of a CSCP even though school counselors are not administrators.
Leadership
These are the three main domains that professional school counselors work in.
Academic, College/Career, and Social/Emotional
A comprehensive school counseling program is no longer reactive but considered this.
Proactive
This component includes student standards and professional standards.
Define
This theme includes school counselors assisting those who have not had the same opportunities as more advantaged students.
Advocacy
In this domain, a school counselor might administer assessment to help future goals and planning.
Career
Formally know as guidance workers or guidance counselors.
Professional School Counselor
This component includes school counselor appraisal
Assess
This theme requires the school counselor to work cooperatively with other school staff.
Collaboration
In this domain, school counselors may collaborate with teachers to improve achievement and graduation rates.
Academic
According to the contextual dimensions, school counselors are leaders, advocates, and this.
Systems Change Agents
This component includes program focus and planning.
Manage
This theme requires the schools counselor to work with students and on behalf of students on the micro and macro levels.
Systems Change Agent
In this domain, a school counselor might work with a student regarding the death of a loved one, resiliency, and sadness.
Social/Emotional