define
What are the two categories for the define section?
student standards and professional standards
what are the 3 program focuses within the manage category
1. beliefs
2. mission statement
3. vision statement
what is assess
when school counselors engage in assessment to inform potential improvements to a school counseling program design and delivery. also shows how students are different as a result of the school counseling program
what are the two main components for deliver
direct and indirect student services
why do school counselors use an annual/weekly calendar
so they are able to inform students, parents, teachers, admin, and any other stakeholders of what, when, and where school counseling activities will be held.
they are also used as an advocacy tool or school counselors and a layer of accountability
what are the three ASCA standards included in the define category
1. ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
2. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
3. ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies
what is a vision statement
what the school counselors communicate to their students for what they hope to see 5-15 years in the future
what is program assessment
a program that is multifaceted and designed with continuous assessment and improvement in mind. school counselors are regularly assessing their progress toward the design and delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program as well as assessing the impact on students
a school counselor should spend ____% of time working on direct & indirect services of students and should spend ____% working on program planning & student support
80% and 20%
what is an advisory council
a representative group of stakeholders selected to review and advise on the implementation of the school counseling program.
they meet AT LEAST twice a year
what are the 3 domains that promote the mindsets and behaviors
1. academic development
2. career development
3. social/emotional development
what is a mission statement
what the school counselors will provide for the direction and focus to reach the vision
what is the annual results reports
designed to ensure school counseling programs are assessed for effectiveness and to inform decisions related to program improvement. there are 2 types of annual results reports:
1. classroom & group mindsets & behaviors results reports
2. closing-the-gap results reports
what are direct student services
classroom lessons, small groups, individual instruction
appraisal & advisement
counseling
what is the annual administrative conference
a formal discussion between school counselors and the administrators. this helps to increase the admin's understanding of the school counseling program.
what are the 3 subcategories that are group within the 'behavior' standards?
1. learning strategies
2. self-management skills
3. social skills
what is data informed school counseling
when the school counselor reviews school data to reveal trends across grades/years. It shows inequities in student achievement, opportunity, or attainment & student needs are revealed by changes such as school attendance, disciplinary problems, &/or academic performance.
what is school counselor assessment & appraisal
when the school counselor provides itself with self-assessment, formal appraisal of school counselor performance by a qualified admin, and an individual reflection of the data
what are indirect student services
consultation
collaboration
referrals
how does the ASCA national model guides school counselor development of a school counseling program
(hint: there are 5)
1. using data-informed decision making
2. delivering to all students systematically
3. include developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets & behaviors
4. close achievement & opportunity gaps
5. result in improved student achievement, attendance, and discipline
what are two ways that a school counselor can use their standards and competencies
1. self-assess their own mindsets & behaviors
2. formulate an appropriate professional development plan
what is annual data review
the data review involves examination of current school achievement, attendance, and discipline data. it helps school counselors note achievement gaps, attendance gaps, or discipline gaps and the possible concerns in those gaps
what is including in the analysis for class and group mindsets & behaviors report AND the closing-the-gap report
class & group - used to organize and report results of classroom lessons & small-group sessions
closing-the-gap - used to organize and report results of targeted, multifaceted closing-the-gap activities, and interventions
what is the difference between advisement and appraisal
appraisal - process where school counselors work with students to analyze and assess their abilities, interests, skills and achievement. making sure to focus on student test, inventory, or other data that includes interpretation, assessment, and feedback leading to the development of academic, career, &/or social/emotional plans
advisement - process where school counselors make recommendations based on appraisal of tests, inventories, and other data to help students make decisions for their future
what is 'no child left behind'
every child can learn meaning that we must hold ourselves accountable for every child's education