Defining the School Counselor Role How to Advocate in a Productive Manner Kristy Curran, Med CCS Counselor Coordinator

Who is the School Counselor? According to ASCA (2005), “School counselors manage the school counseling program and ensure effective strategies are employed to meet stated student success and achievement. The school counselor provides proactive leadership, which engages all stakeholders in the delivery of activities and services to help students achieve success in school. School Counselors provide direct services to every student.” Helps create and facilitate growth for student: Academic Development Career Development Personal/Social Development

Recommended Distribution of Counselor Time

ASCA Model – Diamond/Cube

6 Key Functions of a School Counselor Counseling Consulting Program Planning Needs Assessments Coordinating Professional Development Appraisal

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Briefly jot down your role based on these three resources. ASCA National Model NC School Counselor Appraisal Instrument NC Professional School Counseling Standards/Guidance Essential Standards---Support the Appraisal Instrument According to the 6 key functions (they remain the same!) Taken from Dr. Renee Evans

Briefly jot down your role according to the following: Systemic Change Students’ Academic Achievement Collaboration Advocacy Leadership Access and Equity Data-Driven Results Taken from Dr. Renee Evans

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How to Advocate? What is the right way vs the wrong way to advocate?

Create A Plan Using Data Create a Counselor/Principal Management Agreement Using data (needs assessments, SIT meeting notes, advisory council feedback, test scores, discipline records, etc) create a yearly plan for what you want to do and how you are going to do it! Review the NC SC Evaluation Tool Understand what you know won’t change!

Schedule A Principal Meeting Once you have prepped, request a meeting during a time when the principal is distraction free. Approach with an open mind and understand that you may have to comprise Be willing to make the best out of the situation Celebrate small steps, even if they are baby steps!

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