1 School Counseling PowerPoint produced by Melinda Haley, M.S., New Mexico State University. “This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of an image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.” “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

2 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs The Purpose of School Counseling Programs To identify a clear purpose and establish training needs. To establish that counseling services are essential and counselors are not merely support staff. To help students learn skills that will help students reach their educational, career and developmental goals. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

3 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Educational Development Schools must create a climate whereby all children can succeed. Counselors contribute to this goal by providing services that will enhance the success of each child. Counselors use guided activities to help students reach goals. Counselor’s use the team approach to monitor student progress and assist in developing student strengths. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

4 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Career Development Counselors and Teachers guide students to develop realistic goals for careers. Counselors provide students with information about career opportunities, assess student interests and abilities, and encourage exploration. Counselors can provide testing that will help students refine their career interests. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

5 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Personal and Social Development Counseling programs need to facilitate the personal and social development of students. Counselors help students with identity and self-esteem issues. Counselors are on the front line to help students with social concerns such as teen suicide and pregnancy, depression, substance abuse and STD’s. Counselors modify their programs to fit the developmental needs of the age group with which they are working. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

6 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs A Comprehensive Program Consists Of:In Response To: CounselingNeeds ConsultingGoals CoordinatingObjectives Appraisal services Counselors develop programs on select issues by: Planning Organizing Implementing Evaluating “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

7 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Facilities and Resources Counseling Center: Should reflect the developmental needs of the population served. DesignLocation Has a private office for Located so each student has confidentiality. equal access. Has larger rooms for groupLocations should enhance activities. the visibility and access. Has a large outer space to house student materials. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

8 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Materials and Equipment Games and toys to use in play therapy, rapport building and student self-expression (Elementary). Career exploration materials and self-development resources (Middle School). Career choice materials, college prep. materials, teen social and health education materials (High School). “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

9 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Budget Counselors should be involved in the budgeting and material acquisition process. Many counselors use their creativity and own funds to supply materials as school counseling budgets are often inadequate. Counselors share resources such as commercially produced kits, tests, films games, etc., to help defray costs. Federal and State resources such as grants are also utilized. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

10 Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Personnel Counselors: Should have the counselor to student ratio recommended by professional associations and accrediting organizations. Clerical Assistants: Should have enough to handle paperwork burden and data entry duties. Paraprofessionals: Have some training in the human services and can be used to assist counselors. Volunteers: Can be used for one-to-one tutoring, guidance assistants, and clerical assistants. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

11 School Counseling Presentation Resources Schmidt, J. J. (2003). Counseling in schools: Essential services and comprehensive programs, 4 th ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”