Counseling 101
What is the appropriate title for counselors in a school setting?
School Counselors
What does BHT stand for?
Behavioral Health Team
What does PLT stand for?
Postsecondary Leadership Team
What is the Chi-Rise Scholarship?
CHI - RISE IS A RENEWABLE LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO 4 YEARS) FOR NORTH-GRAND H.S. GRADUATES TO HELP COVER DIRECT COLLEGE / POST-SECONDARY EXPENSES.
Student came to school with bruises on his arm, he says it's nothing but in the past he has talked about disturbances at home. You want to support the student but your gut feeling is that there is more to the situation. What is your direct responsibility in the situation?
Mandated Reporter Responsibilities
What does ASCA stand for?
American School Counselor Association
How do you submit a behavioral health team referral?
Complete the BHT Google Form
What is the max number of letters of rec a teacher should write?
You tell us!
What GPA minimum must students have to be eligible for the scholarship?
2.5 Unweighted
True or False: If a student discloses self-harm but said they'd never do it again because it only happened once when they broke up with their partner, you don't have to tell anyone.
False: ALL mentions of suicidal/homicidal ideation or related risky behaviors must be reported to Counselors and/or Social Workers asap.
What is the recommended student to school counselor ratio?
250:1
True or False: A student can work with their School Counselor for long-term therapy?
False: Short-term in school, long-term requires an outside referral process.
Who is involved in supporting postsecondary work within North-Grand?
Everyone! Schoolwide initiative:
Counseling / Postsec Team
All Teachers
Administration
All Staff
Students
Partner Organizations
What is the overall goal of Chi-Rise?
TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS THROUGH VARIOUS COLLEGE EXPOSURE AND ADVISING EXPERIENCES THAT WILL, IN RETURN, PROMOTE PERSISTENCE AND COMPLETION OF A BEST FIT COLLEGE DEGREE.
A student who confides in you often says that their family had to move in with their aunt recently and has had a hard time sleeping. What should you do?
Refer them to STLS liaisons (Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Lopez, and Ms. Guerra)
What are the three counseling domains?
Academic, Social Emotional, Postsecondary
True or False: BHT is responsible for correcting all student behavior
False: BHT is responsible for assigning students interventions based on the presenting concern.
What are the 6 postsecondary pathways?
College, Trades, Military, Employment, Apprenticeship, Gap year program
Name at least two ways Chi-Rise supports North-Grand?
They support a variety of initiatives at North-Grand, including:
Various College Exposure Trips (9th - 12th)
Overnight College Tours:
(Ohio, Georgia & Missouri)
Family Workshops
Postsecondary Small Groups
Scholarship Support
Student communicates with you that she wants to get a schedule change. If it is an acceptable request what are the proper steps she should follow?
Refer them to complete the Schedule Change Request Form and wait for a response from counselors.
What is an example of a tier 1, tier 2, tier 3 counseling service?
Tier 1: Classroom Lessons
Tier 2: Small Groups
Tier 3: Individual Counseling
What is something you have to complete in Branching Minds if you submit a referral and the student is selected for an intervention?
SRSS-IE: Student Risk Screening Scale - Internalizing & Externalizing
SRSS-IE is a tool for identifying students with externalizing and internalizing behaviors that require additional supports.
What are the three main factors students need to consider when making post secondary decisions?
Match, Fit, Affordability
How many CPS schools are considered Chi-Rise schools?
5:
North-Grand, Chicago Vocational, Julian, Kelly, Washington
You want to know more about a student’s personal life to see if there is a reason for their sudden behavior change, can the School Counselor to give you more details?
No, because of confidentiality laws.