Beginnings of PSC
Who is commonly referred to as the "Father of Vocational Guidance"?
Frank Parsons
__________ allows professional school counselors to be accountable for their actions and show they make a difference.
Use of data
Traditionally, PSCs have failed to
hold their programs and services accountable.
School counseling goals draw upon
data
One problem with categorizing youth with complex problems is that
a. the label “at-risk” can have strong negative associations.
b. it is necessary in order to identify this type of student.
c. it is not necessary in order to serve this type of child.
d. it is only seen as negative in the school setting.
a. the label “at-risk” can have strong negative associations.
What state became the first to require certification for guidance counselors?
New York
Allowing administrative practices to dictate our roles. . .
prevents or slows professional school counselors from changing with the times
___________ document how professional school counselors are spending their time.
Service assessment
TRUE OR FALSE In schools, equity involves: creating high expectations for all students, providing equal access to challenging courses, and eliminating barriers to academic success.
True
Barriers to meeting the needs of students with complex problems include all of the following EXCEPT that
Select one:
a. the current system is ineffective.
b. the lack of societal, institutional, or community commitment.
c. this population is not a funding priority.
d. trained professionals often lack innovation and responsiveness.
d. trained professionals often lack innovation and responsiveness.
What association was responsible for creating a set of standards of education in the preparation of secondary school counselors?
National Association of Guidance Supervisors and Counselor Trainers
What has driven educational reform efforts?
Inadequate resources and federal aid for schools
Due to their more abstract or generalized wording, __________ are difficult, if not impossible, to directly measure.
standards
Some environmental factors affecting student development and achievement are the result of (three things)
Family influences; school influences; systemic intolerance
Multicultural and socioeconomic status sensitivity are essential components of peer mediation. They are most important when considering
training
In 1964 the NDEA title A was passed, which extended counseling services to
Elementary Schools
What is one of the main reasons a gap in achievement exists among poor, minority children and middle class children?
Educators often fail to provide sufficient materials to poor and minority students.
Information from community organizations, local businesses, and the general citizenry is best obtained through
personal contacts and interviews.
What type of data proves equitable access?
course enrollment patterns
About 73% of suicides are completed by which population?
White males
The National Defense Education Act provided funds for these four things. . .
1. School systems to hire and provide resources for secondary school counselors.
2. Reeducating existing secondary school counselors.
3. Universities to prepare PSCs
4. Offer more specialized programs
The current change in the role of the professional school counselor is primarily due to
The growing achievement gap between groups of students
The ASCA National Model provided _____ school counselor performance standards.
13
__________ is NOT an example of achievement data.
A. An SAT score
B. Graduation rate
C. GPA
D. A test grade
B. Graduation rate
What does the C stand for in CAGE (the interview method designed for alcohol abuse screening)?
Cut-Down