©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws. New Vision of 21 st Century School Counseling The Transformed School Counselor Chapter 1 ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

New Directions for 21 st Century Schools Higher Levels of Academic Expectations Higher Levels of Academic Expectations Pressures From the Global Economy Pressures From the Global Economy Rapidly Changing Technology Rapidly Changing Technology Swings and Shifts in Societal Issues and Values Swings and Shifts in Societal Issues and Values ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

We know that the state of education in our nation isn’t as good as it needs to be! ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Percentage of 25- to 29-year-olds who attained selected levels of education in 2009 Source: Aud, S., Hussar, W., Planty, M., Snyder, T., Bianco, K., Fox, M., Frohlich, L., Kemp, J., Drake, L. (2010). The Condition of Education 2010 (NCES ). National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

How Are Students Different Today? Their Behaviors Entitlement Egocentricity Instant gratification Impatience Desensitization Disconnectedness Defensiveness Irresponsibility Intolerance Sex-drugs-rock & roll Our Concerns Social divide Commitment Achievement gap Media parenting Higher academic expectations New ways of communicating Equity Diversity

School Counseling Changing With the Times Historical Overview – from Parsons to the National Defense Education Act (1958) Historical Overview – from Parsons to the National Defense Education Act (1958) Early comprehensive programs 1970’s Early comprehensive programs 1970’s A Nation at Risk (1983), America 2000, GOALS 2000 A Nation at Risk (1983), America 2000, GOALS 2000 No Child Left Behind (2001) No Child Left Behind (2001) ASCA National Standards (1997) ASCA National Standards (1997) Transformed School Counseling (1997) Transformed School Counseling (1997) ASCA National Model (2003, 2005) ASCA National Model (2003, 2005) Blueprint for Reform (2010) Blueprint for Reform (2010) ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Purpose of Counseling in Schools support students to achieve to the best of their ability; support students to achieve to the best of their ability; help students manage their behavior; help students manage their behavior; improve students’ social and personal relationships; improve students’ social and personal relationships; increase a student’s ability to cope and succeed; increase a student’s ability to cope and succeed; provide transition and post secondary planning (help students adjust to a new grade and/or college planning); and provide transition and post secondary planning (help students adjust to a new grade and/or college planning); and connect the work of the school counselor to school improvement goals. connect the work of the school counselor to school improvement goals. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

“To restructure, we must first look deeply at the goals we set for our children and the beliefs we have about them.” Asa Hillard III ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

What do school counselors need to be know and be able to do to successfully meet the challenges of 21 st century schools and students? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Many students face emotional, physical, social, and economic barriers that inhibit successful learning. One in five children live in poverty, and almost one-third of the children in the country under the age of eighteen do not live with both parents (Children’s Defense Fund, 2010). 21 st Century Students ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

The Important Role of 21 st Century School Counselors Supporting Student Success Supporting Student Success Helping All Children Achieve at a Higher Level Helping All Children Achieve at a Higher Level Leaders and Advocates for School Improvement Leaders and Advocates for School Improvement Partners in Educational Excellence Partners in Educational Excellence Closing the Opportunity and Information Gaps to Help Eliminate the Achievement Gap Closing the Opportunity and Information Gaps to Help Eliminate the Achievement Gap ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

School Counselors Acting As Agents of Change Create a climate where access and support for quality and rigor is the norm Create a climate where access and support for quality and rigor is the norm Embrace the ethical and moral obligation to reduce and eliminate social and institutional barriers that stand in the way of students’ success Embrace the ethical and moral obligation to reduce and eliminate social and institutional barriers that stand in the way of students’ success ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

21 st Century School Counselor Traditional Role Focus Individual students’ concerns/issues Individual students’ concerns/issues Primary focus on personal/social development Primary focus on personal/social development Clinical model focused on student deficits Clinical model focused on student deficits Mental health provider for individual and small group counseling Mental health provider for individual and small group counseling Post secondary planning for interested students Post secondary planning for interested students Ancillary support personnel Ancillary support personnel Works in isolation; little collaboration with teachers Works in isolation; little collaboration with teachers Student scheduler Student scheduler ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Transformed Role Focus Proactive prevention and intervention for every student Academic / career and personal social development Whole school and system concerns/issues model Academic, career, and personal-social counseling to support student learning and achievement, supporting student success All students career and college ready Key contributor to effect change as a leader, social justice advocate, program developer Shift from “I” to the “We” mindset as a team player and collaborator with all educators and staff in the school Develop a program of study with students based on education and career goals ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Ensuring Every Stakeholder Benefits from School Counseling Programs What are the BENEFITS for: Students - Parents - Faculty - Administration - Business community - Higher education – School counselors - ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Closing the “Gaps” Helping to close the opportunity, information, and achievement gaps is a primary purpose for the work of counselors in schools. What can school counselors do? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Beliefs Determine Behavior How Can School Counselors Show Their Beliefs About Student Success Through Their Actions? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

The Past - The Future School counselors need to identify, clarify, implement, and communicate the characteristics associated with effective school counseling programs or Sprinthall’s (1971) concerns about the ambiguous nature of and purpose for school counseling programs will continue to prevail. ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

As key players in the school improvement arena, 21st-century school counselors can contribute in powerful ways to creating schools that nurture respect, have high aspirations, and are committed to closing the gap! We Must Be Powerful Contributors ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

How has the school counseling profession changed in the last 20 years? What changes have your personally noticed in the practice of school counselors? ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Our Contributions to Our Schools support student success; support student success; help all children achieve at a higher level; change attitudes and beliefs about student achievement; and, help all children achieve at a higher level; change attitudes and beliefs about student achievement; and, partners in educational excellence partners in educational excellence ©2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Changing Focus of School Counseling Traditional Role Focus Individual student’s concerns & issues Primary focus on personal/social development Clinical model focused of student deficits Mental health provider for individual/small group counseling Post secondary planning for interested students Ancillary support personnel Works in isolation; little collaboration with teachers Student scheduler Transformed Role Focus Proactive prevention and intervention of every student Academic/Career and personal social development Whole school and system concerns/issues model Academic, career, & personal-social counseling, support student success All students career and college ready Key advocate for change Team player and collaborator with all educators and staff Develops program of study

State of America’s Children, 2010 Each second a public school student is suspended Each second a public school student is suspended Every 11 seconds, a high school student drops out Every 11 seconds, a high school student drops out Every 19 seconds, a child is arrested Every 19 seconds, a child is arrested Every 32 seconds, a baby is born into poverty Every 32 seconds, a baby is born into poverty Every 41 seconds, a child is abused or neglected Every 41 seconds, a child is abused or neglected Every minute a baby is born to a teen mother Every minute a baby is born to a teen mother Every 4 minutes a child arrested for drug offense Every 4 minutes a child arrested for drug offense Every 7 minutes a child arrested for violent crime Every 7 minutes a child arrested for violent crime Every 18 minutes a baby dies before first birthday Every 18 minutes a baby dies before first birthday Every 45 minutes a child/teen dies from accident Every 45 minutes a child/teen dies from accident Every 3 hours a child/teen is filled by a firearm Every 3 hours a child/teen is filled by a firearm Every 6 hours a child/teen commits suicide Every 6 hours a child/teen commits suicide Every 6 hours a child is killed by abuse or neglect Every 6 hours a child is killed by abuse or neglect

State of America’s Children (continued) Each Day in America: I in 3 Black, 1 in 6 Latino boys born in 2001 are at risk of imprisonment during their lifetime I in 3 Black, 1 in 6 Latino boys born in 2001 are at risk of imprisonment during their lifetime 4 children are killed by abuse or neglect 4 children are killed by abuse or neglect 5 children or teens are killed by firearms 5 children or teens are killed by firearms 9 children or teens die from accidents 9 children or teens die from accidents 302 children are arrested for drug crimes 302 children are arrested for drug crimes 1,210 babies are born to teen mothers 1,210 babies are born to teen mothers 2,109 children are confirmed as abused or neglected 2,109 children are confirmed as abused or neglected 2,222 high school students drop out 2,222 high school students drop out 2,962 babies are born into poverty 2,962 babies are born into poverty 4,435 children are arrested 4,435 children are arrested 18,493 public school students are suspended 18,493 public school students are suspended

21 st Century School Counseling (pages 20-23) School counselors School counselors Students Students Parents and guardians Parents and guardians Teachers Teachers Student services personnel Student services personnel Administrators Boards & depts. of education Postsecondary educ. institutions Community members Know benefits for the following