The Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model AccountabilityandEvaluation

Why Use Data Data can provide feedback on what is workingData can provide feedback on what is working Data can pinpoint gaps or areas where change is neededData can pinpoint gaps or areas where change is needed Data can help evaluate program effectiveness and keep the focus on student outcomes and achievementData can help evaluate program effectiveness and keep the focus on student outcomes and achievement Data gives the ability to respond accurately to accountability questionsData gives the ability to respond accurately to accountability questions Data can build an environment of continuous improvementData can build an environment of continuous improvement Data ensures every student will benefit from the school counseling programData ensures every student will benefit from the school counseling program

Three Levels Student OutcomesStudent Outcomes ProgramProgram School CounselorSchool Counselor

Student Outcomes Data TypesData Types –Process data What was done for whomWhat was done for whom –Who, what, when, how –Perception data How are student’s different as a result of interventionHow are student’s different as a result of intervention –Attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, opinions –Results data Proof that intervention has or has not influences behaviorProof that intervention has or has not influences behavior –Academic achievement, attendance, behaviors, graduation –School Improvement data

Student Outcomes Student demographicsStudent demographics –Total student population –ESL –Ethnic/racial disaggregates –Free/reduced lunch –Gender –Grade level counts –Mobility [homeless] –Single parent household –Socio-Economic status –Special education

Student Outcomes Achievement and/or related dataAchievement and/or related data –Standardized tests –Course grades and G.P.A. –Course enrollment patterns –Drop out rates –Retention rates –Individual Learning Plans –Conferences –Attendance [daily, tardy, truant] –Discipline [referrals, suspensions, expulsions] –AODA patterns

Student Outcomes Data Over TimeData Over Time –Immediate –Intermediate –Long Range

Student Outcomes Results ReportingResults Reporting –How are the students different –Was the program successful What worked and what did NOT workWhat worked and what did NOT work –Were the standards addressed –Was every student served –How will the program change –What decisions can be made based on data –Educate others on program impact

Program Audit Identify status of program implementationIdentify status of program implementation –School Counseling Curriculum –Individual Student Planning –Responsive Services –System Support

Program Audit Provides evidence of alignment to Wisconsin and ASCA ModelsProvides evidence of alignment to Wisconsin and ASCA Models Provides direction in future planning within the programProvides direction in future planning within the program Provides baseline for improving future results with studentsProvides baseline for improving future results with students

School Counselor Evaluation District means of evaluating the performance and effectiveness of personnelDistrict means of evaluating the performance and effectiveness of personnel Based upon a school counseling framework and modelBased upon a school counseling framework and model Evaluated on program implementation, program results, and professionalismEvaluated on program implementation, program results, and professionalism

School Counselor Evaluation School counselor self-evaluationSchool counselor self-evaluation –What will be different this year because of me Advocate, change, leadAdvocate, change, lead Evaluation form and process unique to school counseling and/or pupil services professionalsEvaluation form and process unique to school counseling and/or pupil services professionals –Collaboratively design an evaluation document/tool that meets local needs and policies Evaluation should be related to management agreementEvaluation should be related to management agreement Evaluation should include ratings and comments within the context of the program and its resultsEvaluation should include ratings and comments within the context of the program and its results