Ashleigh Pigusch Heather Hendrickx Jennifer Stec Kato Hinden Maura Clark Kato Hinden Maura Clark

 Western and Addison Roscoe Village  CPS district 299  4,200  AYP - Yes  ACT - Above District/State 23.5 average

 15 counselors, 1 Assistant Includes:  Dept. Chair  2 College/Career  1 Director of Records  Divided by Division Classrooms  385 students each  Goals: RAMP, groups, continue to improve department

1. What social/emotional needs do students have that are not being met? 2. What kind of intervention are students interested in (small group, classroom guidance, large group)? 3. When is the best time to schedule groups?

Based on 122 Student Surveys

Relationships Dating, friendships, family, conflict management, divorce Violence & Conflict Gang, bullying, domestic violence Health Eating disorder, self harm, body image, drugs, alcohol, pregnancy, STDs Self Self esteem, stress managements, learning styles, problem solving LGBTQIA Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, asexual Death & Dying Suicide, loss, grief

“A class where everyone can tell how they really feel about something anonymously.” “I would offer a club type of group after school. It would act as a support group for people needing and/or wanting help. I would like to create after school programs to allow kids to come if they want or need the help.” “…I would probably have division 'sessions' to help address any issues the students may be facing.” “Send parents/guardians letters on how and why to be accepting of their child.” “A secure anti-cyberbully rule; even if a person suspects that another kid is cyberbully him/her, counselors should handle the situation firmly.”

 Share information with counselors & school staff Discuss students’ needs based on assessment Discuss possible interventions  Marketing campaign to advertise groups to students No current groups Past groups were unsuccessful & ended Reach out to current clubs/faculty sponsors

 Develop curriculum Specific topics addressing the needs of each grade level Based on needs from the assessment  Classroom guidance Use developed curriculum Facilitate “talks” during division sessions (once a week)  Specific topics decided by counselors/lead by teachers  Each topic will last about a month for continued discussion  Advertise groups Increase communication amongst staff to incorporate their talents, knowledge, & skills into group leadership Specialized TV announcements during division sessions Involve students  Art classes, student council, current school clubs, etc. Involve parents  Newsletters home