School Counselors: How We Can Help You Ricardo Longoria

Goals of Our District To have 100% of Bastrop ISD students graduate.

Goals of Our District To have 100% of Bastrop ISD students graduate. To have 100% of our students enter post secondary schooling, military, or work force within three months after graduating.

Goals of Our District To have 100% of Bastrop ISD students graduate. To have 100% of our students enter post secondary schooling, military, or work force within three months after graduating. To have 100% of our students successful in post secondary schooling, military or workforce.

Goals of Our District To have 100% of Bastrop ISD students graduate. To have 100% of our students enter post secondary schooling, military, or work force within three months after graduating. To have 100% of our students successful in post secondary schooling, military or workforce. To have 100% of our students involved in extra or co-curricular activities.

Goals of Our District To have 100% of Bastrop ISD students graduate. To have 100% of our students enter post secondary schooling, military, or work force within three months after graduating. To have 100% of our students successful in post secondary schooling, military or workforce. To have 100% of our students involved in extra or co-curricular activities. To have 100% of our students develop and exhibit strong character traits in their daily lives.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments. Strategy # 2-Student Involvement We will put into place a framework of independent and interdependent programs and opportunities to encourage and grow student involvement in extra and co- curricular activities.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments. Strategy # 2-Student Involvement We will put into place a framework of independent and interdependent programs and opportunities to encourage and grow student involvement in extra and co- curricular activities. Strategy # 3-Post Secondary Readiness We will strategically organize the district to provide instructional programs to prepare students for post-secondary readiness.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments. Strategy # 2-Student Involvement We will put into place a framework of independent and interdependent programs and opportunities to encourage and grow student involvement in extra and co- curricular activities. Strategy # 3-Post Secondary Readiness We will strategically organize the district to provide instructional programs to prepare students for post-secondary readiness. Strategy # 4-Post Secondary Success We will take a comprehensive approach to develop a network of support to ensure success after high school.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments. Strategy # 2-Student Involvement We will put into place a framework of independent and interdependent programs and opportunities to encourage and grow student involvement in extra and co- curricular activities. Strategy # 3-Post Secondary Readiness We will strategically organize the district to provide instructional programs to prepare students for post-secondary readiness. Strategy # 4-Post Secondary Success We will take a comprehensive approach to develop a network of support to ensure success after high school. Strategy # 5-Character We will promote age appropriate character development with emphasis on modeling common expectations of behavior.

Goals of Our School Strategy # 1-Learning We will meet the needs of each student by providing diverse, meaningful and personal learning experiences and environments. Strategy # 2-Student Involvement We will put into place a framework of independent and interdependent programs and opportunities to encourage and grow student involvement in extra and co- curricular activities. Strategy # 3-Post Secondary Readiness We will strategically organize the district to provide instructional programs to prepare students for post-secondary readiness. Strategy # 4-Post Secondary Success We will take a comprehensive approach to develop a network of support to ensure success after high school. Strategy # 5-Character We will promote age appropriate character development with emphasis on modeling common expectations of behavior. Strategy # 6-Relationships We will encourage our diverse community to ensure the social and emotional well- being of our students and families.

Role of the School Counselor American School Counselor Association (ASCA) (Texas) School Counseling Model

Role of the School Counselor American School Counselor Association (ASCA) (Texas) School Counseling Model ◦ focus on academic, career, and personal/social development of ALL students with the primary objective of promoting and enhancing student learning

Role of the School Counselor American School Counselor Association (ASCA) (Texas) School Counseling Model ◦ focus on academic, career, and personal/social development of ALL students with the primary objective of promoting and enhancing student learning My goal, as school counselor, is to help ALL of our students be academically successful!

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Developmental Guidance & Counseling

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Developmental Guidance & Counseling ◦ Crisis Prevention Intervention

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Developmental Guidance & Counseling ◦ Crisis Prevention Intervention ◦ Career Development

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Developmental Guidance & Counseling ◦ Crisis Prevention Intervention ◦ Career Development ◦ Measurement & Assessment

What is my training? Seeking Master's Degree in School Counseling 36 hour program ◦ Seminar Counseling Development ◦ Cross Cultural Counseling ◦ Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Research and Program Evaluation ◦ Professionalism Ethics & Law ◦ Human Growth and Development ◦ Group Counseling Theories and Techniques ◦ Developmental Guidance & Counseling ◦ Crisis Prevention Intervention ◦ Career Development ◦ Measurement & Assessment ◦ School Counseling 160 hour practicum & Internship

So how can I help you?

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students)

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students)

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention)

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention) Parent/Teacher Workshops

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention) Parent/Teacher Workshops ◦ Study skills

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention) Parent/Teacher Workshops ◦ Study skills ◦ Test taking skills

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention) Parent/Teacher Workshops ◦ Study skills ◦ Test taking skills ◦ Organizational skills

Promoting Academics Individual Counseling (at-risk students) Group Counseling (at-risk students) Classroom Guidance (prevention) Parent/Teacher Workshops ◦ Study skills ◦ Test taking skills ◦ Organizational skills ◦ Creating a positive learning environment

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops School-Wide Events

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Awareness

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Awareness ◦ Interest inventories

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Awareness ◦ Interest inventories ◦ College admissions

Promoting Career Awareness Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Awareness ◦ Interest inventories ◦ College admissions ◦ Career fair

S Education Success Careers

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent/Teacher Workshops

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent/Teacher Workshops School-Wide Events

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent/Teacher Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Anxiety, depression

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent/Teacher Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Anxiety, depression ◦ Bullying, violence

Addressing Personal/Social Needs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance Parent/Teacher Workshops School-Wide Events ◦ Anxiety, depression ◦ Bullying, violence ◦ Divorce, grief

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Prevention Services ◦ Classroom Guidance ◦ School-Wide Events

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Prevention Services ◦ Classroom Guidance ◦ School-Wide Events Intervention Services ◦ Individual Counseling ◦ Group Counseling

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Prevention Services ◦ Classroom Guidance ◦ School-Wide Events Intervention Services ◦ Individual Counseling ◦ Group Counseling Support Services ◦ Parent Workshops ◦ Teacher Workshops

Importance of CSCP for Students Numerous research studies have demonstrated that students in schools with a comprehensive school counseling program benefit in the following ways: Academically ◦ Higher grades ◦ Better prepared for future ◦ Higher test scores ◦ Reduction of classroom disturbances due to behavior

Importance of CSCP for Students Numerous research studies have demonstrated that students in schools with a comprehensive school counseling program benefit in the following ways: Career ◦ Increased college attendance ◦ Understanding the relevance of education

Importance of CSCP for Students Numerous research studies have demonstrated that students in schools with a comprehensive school counseling program benefit in the following ways: Personal/Social ◦ Prevention of suicide ◦ Decreased disciplinary concerns ◦ Reduction of bullying and aggressive behaviors ◦ Improvement of student/teacher and student/ parent relationships

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Let’s Work Together By refocusing our efforts on helping our school and district meet our goals, the school counseling program looks forward to developing and implementing prevention, intervention, and support services designed for our school’s needs!

Working together, we can all help our students be successful!

Developed with the help of… Dr. Kimberly R. Hall, MCA Advocacy Co-Chair & Associate Professor Jeri Lynn Rushing, MCA Advocacy Co-Chair & School Counselor MSU Students in School Counseling: ◦ Whitney Alford ◦ Courtney Allen ◦ Rachael Ammons ◦ Beth Benson ◦ Emily Cayson ◦ Joe Evans ◦ Reginald Gandy ◦ Chaiqua Harris ◦ Chris Johnston ◦ Michael Keeton MSU Students ◦ Holly Morgan ◦ Sarah O’Brien ◦ Rachel Owens ◦ Kelly Roberts ◦ Brittany Rowe ◦ Chelsey Rushing ◦ Maria Schoen ◦ Brittany Steer ◦ Megan Stone ◦ Chris Turner ◦ Paul Young Jessica Hubbard, School Counselor & 2013 MSCA President Cherie Maynard, Administrator Dr. Cheryl Justice, Assistant Professor