Fun Facts
What kind of degree do you need to be a school counselor?
Master's Degree
Where is Ms. H from?
KC, MO
What does the school counseling program teach students?
Knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for academic, career, and social/emotional development.
What is a direct service a counselor in a school provides?
Individual counseling, group counseling, lessons, etc.
What is the number of students ASCA recommends per one school counselor?
250 students per 1 counselor
What is Ms. H's favorite animal?
a cat!
Teachers, staff members, principals, social workers, parents & families, etc.
What is an indirect service a school counselor provides?
When counselors meet with your teachers about the support a student needs, that is a indirect service.
What model does the school counseling program follow?
The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling
Where did Mrs. Bledsoe go to high school?
She was homeschooled!
What does it mean to collaborate?
work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something.
When you work together on shared goal
What is the difference between direct and indirect service?
Direct - you are receiving face-to-face help
Indirect - you are receiving help, but may not see the direct link of the counselor. Think behind the scenes.
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for student success addresses what?
academic, career, and social & emotional development
Who is Mrs. Bledsoe's favorite Disney Character?
How many students across the nation do not have access to a counselor in their school at all?
8 million
What does ASCA stand for?
American School Counselor Association
What is the national average student to school counselor ratio?
464 students to 1 counselor
How long has Mrs. Bledsoe worked at Argentine?
4 years!!!
How many states are shortchanging either their students of color and or their students from low-income families?
What does "shortchanging" mean?
38 states. That is more than HALF. Only 12 states are "not" doing this.
Shortchanging means: treat unfairly by withholding something of value
How much (percentage) of school counselor's time should be spent working directly or indirectly for students?
80%