Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling “The Oregon Framework”

No Child Left Behind n Academic achievement for all students must be a top priority in all education reform n Oregon’s Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Framework focuses on each and every student

New Framework: Counselors Impact student achievement Improve student course-taking patterns that increase access to rigorous academic work Raise student aspiration & motivation Use data to effectively identify institutional & environmental barriers that can impede student success.

New Framework: Counselors Manage & access school & community- based resources Motivate students to assume responsibility for their educational and career planning Influence the school climate to ensure that high standards are the norm Work with principals and faculties to create safe and drug-free communities Caroline Stone & Carol Dahir, 2004

Oregon’s Framework n Serves each and every student n Crosses all grade levels & content areas n Supports student academic & career- related knowledge & skills n Is data-driven to close achievement gap

Framework Overview

Learning to Learn - Academic

Learning to Work - Career

Learing to Live – Personal and Social

Learning to Contribute – Community Contribution

Direct Services to Students Guidance Curriculum class lessons school presentations parent workshops community events

Direct Services to Students Individual Planning academic planning personal education plans personal & social problem solving career guidance

Direct Services to Students Responsive Services Individual & small group counseling Consultation Referrals Crisis counseling Peer facilitation Suicide assessment Threat assessment

Direct Services to Students System Support & Integration Community outreach Program coordination Consultation Collaboration Partnering

Direct Services to Students Student Advocacy CGC removes barriers to learning: physical, systemic, Personal-social, academic

The CGC Supports Student Achievement n Academic Content Standards n Personal Education Plans n Career-related Learning Standards n Career-related Learning Experiences

Integrates with Total Educational System n District strategic goals n School strategic goals n Personal professional development goals n Evidence-based student outcomes

Student Achievement Data n Standardized test results n Grade point averages n SAT & ACT scores n Changes in achievement levels n Drop-out rates n Completion of College Prep Requirements n Retention rates n Postsecondary enrollment

Related Data n Attendance rates n Course enrollment patterns n Discipline referrals n Suspension rates n Substance abuse violations n Parent involvement n Alternative school enrollment n School safety n Extracurricular activities

Students with access to CGC Programs that align to a school’s Mission, attain Standards & Competencies Increases in Student Achievement Related Data Increases in Student Achievement Data

All Students Succeed!