Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 School Counseling Programs: Making a Difference for Students and Schools Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher Executive director Beth Jenkins, M.Ed. Governing Board Past Chair Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Introductions Getting to know you & Getting to know us Here we describe a snapshot of us, and then what do you think of us asking for a show of hands for those affiliated with elementary, middle or high school. Also, what do you think about putting in the poll set up here so when we go to the next slide, they start answering the questions? Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Intro Greta Roost Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018

Discussion “Guidance” Counseling vs “School” Counseling How school counseling can increase academic achievement and positive peer relationships Including who are school counselors and what does a school counseling program look like? Working with school counselors to support your students and school Addressing these points in this presentation Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher Florida PTA Leadership Convention July 14, 2018

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018   Who are School Counselors Professionals with at least a Master’s Degree Deliver research-based, preventative curriculum to all students to develop academic, social-emotional and life skills. Curriculum & Instruction based on standards and developing competencies in students (just as all subject instructors) Instruction delivered through classroom lessons, small group counseling, and to those most vulnerable - individual counseling. Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018   Who are School Counselors Professionals with at least a Master’s Degree Frontline intervention specialists in schools. Trained to recognize students’ mental health needs, and work collaboratively with school staff and mental health agencies in our communities to address student needs before escalation to a crisis. Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 “Guidance” I am happy to do this section on “guidance” The evolution of Guidance to school Counselor? Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

The Progression to “School” 2000 to today Reflective of events in society 1800s/1900s = 1st years of profession. Emphasis on vocational guidance for transition from school to work. In 1920s/1930s = Emphasis on personal social and moral development 1940s = Emphasis on testing to determine how to meet the needs of students 1950s/1060s = Sputnik and the Russaons first in space emphasis on vocational guidance 1970s = Emphasis on the genesis to shifting toward a comprehensive program 1980s/1990s = Emphasis on reform in education, lead to development of standards for school counselors 2000s = Emphasis on the use of data, and the question of “how are students different because of the school counselors’ work? Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Drop the “G” word #schoolcounseloradvocacy #notguidanceanymore #ASCA #FSCA Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 School Counseling Academic Social-Emotional Career-College Ready Which leads us to current day way of work. School counseling today addresses standards to develop in students these competencies: Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

skills needed for educational achievement Test taking strategies Organizational Skills Effective study habits Time Management skills needed for educational achievement Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Social – Emotional Development Skills: to interact with others to respect individual & group differences for problem solving for personal safety, and self-advocacy to self-regulate and cope with issues Change cope to manage? Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

career exploration & planning skills goal setting Examples: career exploration & planning skills goal setting how to research information for postsecondary education/training Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

What is the work of a school counselor? Student / systems focused Preventive Programmatic Data Driven Comprehensive Strengths based Student focused / systems focused (suspensions) Interventionist at times Strengths based Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Individualized Intensive TIER 2 Supplemental/At-Risk www.FLDOE.org Page 22 Florida’s System of Supports for School-Based Mental Health Services TIER 3 Individualized Intensive Decision-rules & referral- follow-up procedures Data and strategy sharing between school and agency staff Individualized counseling/ intervention, behavior support plans Intensive progress monitoring Wrap around & crisis planning Intensified family partnership and communication TIER 2 Supplemental/At-Risk Decision rules for early identification and access Evidence-based group social, emotional, and behavioral interventions based on need Monitoring of intervention fidelity and student progress ACADEMIC and BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS Tier 3: Intensive, Individualized Interventions and Supports. The most intense (increased time, narrowed focus, reduced group size) instruction and intervention based upon individual student need provided in addition to and aligned with Tier 1 and 2 academic and behavior instruction and supports. Tier 2: Targeted, Supplemental Interventions and Supports. More targeted instruction and intervention and supplemental support in addition to and aligned with the core academic and behavior curriculum. Tier 1: Core, Universal Instruction and Supports. General academic and behavior instruction and support provided to all students in all settings. FOUNDATION a. Integrated Leadership Teams – expand teams and roles b. Effective data systems c. Strong Universal implementation d. Continuum of supports e. Youth-Family-School-Community Collaboration at All Levels – culturally responsive f. Evidence-base practices at all levels g. Data-based continuous improvement h. Staff Mental Health Attitudes, Competencies, and Wellness i. Professional development and implementation support j. Policy changes that protect confidentiality but promote mental health collaboration and flexibility TIER 1 Universal Prevention Universal screening and progress monitoring Needs assessment and resource mapping Reduced Risk Factors - Create orderly and nurturing classrooms and public space, fair and positive discipline, curtailed bullying Increased Protective Factors - Social-emotional skills instruction, positive/secure relationships, predictable environment Restorative and Trauma Informed Practices Data-based problem solving leadership teams - Including youth serving agency, youth and family School-wide mental wellness initiatives to increase awareness and reduce stigma Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Wellness Fairs, Behavioral Health Campaigns Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 How are Students Different because of the Work of School counselors? Can you pull these data results out from the link to use.. This is current and good data. https://counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu/blog/school-counselor-student-success/ Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 References: Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Working with school counselors to support students advocate for legislation in support of students, families and the profession of school counseling collaborate with school staff, community agencies, state level partnerships with FASP, FASSW, FCAN and others support the whole child through the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs teaching skills in academic, social/emotional health, and career and college readiness “Every child deserves a champion…”-R.P. FLORIDA SCHOOL COUNSELORS Rita Pierson – link TED talk “…: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be. “ Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 This list depicts what is appropriate and inappropriate for sc to do to answer that question, “how are students different because of the work of the school counselor?” Is there a way to put copy and put this info on the slide so we don’t have to rely on the internet? Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 2nd question to have them click in with a word or phrase of something new they are taking from this presentation. Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher

Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 fsca@fla-schoolcounselor.org fla-schoolcounselor.org https://www.schoolcounselor.org/administrators/role-of-the-school-counselor Florida Charter School Conference October 18, 2018 Dr. R.A.Schumacher