RAMP up your Counseling Program Meri Kock, Summit High School
What is ramp? ASCA National Model certification Available only to individual schools Data-driven programs that address academic achievement, attendance, or discipline Team approach- all counselors need to be on board
Why ramp? Clarify the needs of your students Focus counseling services Structure programs to achieve specific goals Data and documentation to convey effectiveness Integrate counseling into the functioning of the school Collaboration and communication with stakeholders
Where to start ASCA School counseling program assessment - Can be overwhelming and slightly discouraging, but don’t give up! TNDOE School Report Card - Good source for school data Conversation with administrators - Incorporate their vision into your plan Needs assessment - ASCA Site has samples, or Self-Design
12 Components- 60 Points 1. Vision statement (3 points) Believable and Achievable, 5-15 years away 2. Mission statement (3 points) Align with school, district 3. Program Goals (6 points) Data-based Academic achievement, attendance, behavior “SMART” Goal format 4. NEW: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (4 points) Which grade level Not all standards every year
12 Components- 60 Points 5. Annual Agreement (5 points) One per counselor Signatures- counselor and administrator 6. Advisory Council (5 points) Minimum two meetings- fall and spring Agenda and Minutes 7. Calendars (5 points) Department, year-long calendar Two calendars for each counselor- fall and spring
12 Components- 60 points 8. Core curriculum action plan and lessons (6 points) Classroom guidance Directly connected to program goals 9. Core curriculum results report (6 points) Perception data- Status prior to classroom guidance Process data- how many and who Outcome data- results
12 Components- 60 points 10. Small Group Responsive Services (6 points) Similar elements to Core Curriculum Multiple small groups One lesson 11. Closing the Gap (6 points) Academic or Behavioral discrepancies 12. Program Reflection (5 points) Leadership Advocacy Collaboration Systemic Change
Scoring 60 points possible 54 points minimum for certification Rubric scoring 3 reviewers 54 points minimum for certification 48-53 points revise and resubmit March 15th NEW: Program of Promise- additional mentoring NEW: 58 points Program of Distinction
Tips and Hints Maximize your “Easy” points Areas where your in total control Collaborate if possible Multiple schools, Fresh eyes Pay attention to the Details signatures, word count, templates What are you already doing? Use it or reorganize it Backward map your weekly calendar
Resources ASCA website- National Model, RAMP Sample of successful applications Application website RAMP Camp webstream- $99.00 Hillsboro High School’s application
Questions Is there a cost? Benefits of going through the process? $200 if at least one counselor is an ASCA member $400 if no one is an ASCA member Benefits of going through the process? What were some Unexpected challenges? What was Easier than expected? Division of responsibilities? Timelines- Full school year, application opens Feb. 15th, closes Oct. 15th, notification Jan. 15th, revisions Mar. 15th
Conclusion Additional questions? Contact me Meri Kock meri.kock@wcs.edu (615)472-5114