ASCA National Model Building a Foundation

Objectives ASCA Model ASCA Model Comprehensive School Counseling Program Comprehensive School Counseling Program Data Driven Program Data Driven Program Creating Systemic Change Creating Systemic Change

Chinese Proverb One bamboo doesn’t make a raft

Collaboration School Counseling Team Support Staff AdministratorsTeachersParents Community (Agencies)

ASCA Model Four Components Foundation Management System Management System Delivery System Delivery System Accountability Accountability5

Foundation Provides solid ground to build program

Foundation Belief and Philosophy Belief and Philosophy Mission Statement Mission Statement Domains: Academic, Career, Personal/Social Domains: Academic, Career, Personal/Social ASCA National Standards ASCA National Standards – Skills for Learning, Career Success, Respect Needs Assessments

SPPS Counseling Mission Statement The school counseling program facilitates academic success, career development, and personal and social growth in order to raise student achievement 9

Washington Mission Statement Students and staff will work together and improve behavior to make Washington an even more positive place to learn and teach.

Washington Mission Statement Students and staff will be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.

Data Driven Programs Needs Assessments Needs Assessments Set Goals Set Goals Implement Interventions Implement Interventions Evaluate Evaluate

Eleanor Roosevelt The most successful people get the best information

Needs Assessments 41% - 9 th graders failed at least on class 41% - 9 th graders failed at least on class 96% of teachers report a negative learning environ. 96% of teachers report a negative learning environ. 14% of students know 3 keys to manage conflicts 14% of students know 3 keys to manage conflicts

Foundation How would you like to use the Foundation component?

Management System Develop a Plan

Management System Management Agreements Advisory Council – Group to Advice Counseling Program Use of Data Action Plans Use of Time - Suggested Percentages Calendars - Planning/Participation 17

Action Plans School-Wide Campaigns Classroom Lessons Groups and Individuals Based on Foundation, Data

Steven Covey Don’t prioritize your schedule but Schedule your priorities

Annual Calendar Campaign Important Dates Feb. 28 -MotivationFeb Registration Forms for H.S. Due Mar. 7 - DiversityMar. 9 - NEAP Test Mar Gang Prevention 1 Mar Parent Conferences Mar Gang Prevention 2 March 24 - FAST Hmong Parent Night

Monthly Calendar 1 Bully Prevention Week 1:00 Hunt 2 8:00 SLT 9 Hmong Boy Group 9:30 James 3 8:00 Choy 1:00 Smith 1:30 Jones 2:00 Indiv. 4 8:00 BST 1:00 Indiv. 7:00 Parent Night 5 8:00 Indiv. 10:00 Girl Group 1:30 Hall 8 Homework Week 1:00 Hunt 1:30 Indiv. 9 8:00 SLT 9 Hmong Boy Group 9:30 James 10 8:00 Choy 1:00 Smith 1:30 Jones 2:00 Indiv. 11 8:00 Bates 9:00 Colt 1:00 Indiv. 2:00 Dunn 12 8:00 Indiv. 10:00 Girl Group 1:30 Hall

Distribution of Time Delivery System Elementary % of Time Junior High % of Time High School % of Time Guidance Curriculum 40%30%20% Ind Student Planning 10%25%35% Responsive Services 40%35%30% System Support 10% 15%

Management System How would you like to use the Foundation component?

Delivery System

School Guidance Curriculum Individual Student Planning Responsive Services System Support

All Students Staff Meeting Presentation (short) Advisory/Homeroom Lessons Classroom Lessons Academic Plan Career Plan

Targeted Interventions Individual Student Planning Support Staff - Splits Students Meet with Individuals Weekly Closing the Gap Groups Behavior/Social Skills Class

Accountability How are students different because of the School Counseling Program?

Accountability Results Report School Counselor Performance Evaluation The Program Audit Academic, Behavior and Attendance Data

Perception Data Perception Data Knowledge 93% of students identified three keys to handling conflict 30

Conflict Manager Program - AIM Elem. 147 Fights - Baseline Year Goal - Reduce Fights by 25% Fights down 43% after CMP 54% on playground, 28% on bus, 38% in school 31

Academic Improvement Racine Case High School Year th grade - 18% increase Year th to 2.5 GPA Year th to 2.5 GPA Year th - 2% att. increase Year th - 2% att. increase Year th - 21% fewer “F”s Year th - 21% fewer “F”s

Highland Park High School St. Paul, Minnesota No Students – Academic Plan 97% Completed 6 Year Plan 4 Areas Matched with Career Plan High School Academic Plan Post-Secondary Plan 6% Increase in Post-Secondary

Hazel Park Student Survey Year 1 Year 2 Alcohol/Drug use a problem Do you like going to school? Do most students follow rules? Are all races treated the same? Is the school clean and neat?

Perception Data Battle Creek Parent Survey Do you know about Panther Pride? 96% responded yes Has Panther Pride helped your child’s school performance? 74% responded yes

Washington Behavior Referral Report Change from Year 1Year 3 September-76% October-83% November-88% December-85% January-90% February-86% March-88% April-88% May-85%

Washington Results Attendance Gains Year % Year %

Washington Results Academic Gains 16% more students passed Math Basic Standards Test 17% more students passed Reading Basic Standards Test

Systemic Change Improve School Climate Improve Attendance Attitudes Student Academic Achievement Can Happen

Carl Rogers It is more important who you are than what you do.