Taking the Vision Into Action Carol Dahir, Ed.D., School Counselor Education New York Institute of Technology The Guidance Counselor’s Circle 11 th Annual Conference December 8, 2011 C.Dahir, 12/11

Seize the Moment Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004, has stirred the counseling profession in the Philippines into action. The school counseling community in the Philippines can seize this moment can position itself at the forefront of educational change and school improvement  C.Dahir, 12/11

A shared vision is not an idea...it is rather, a force in people's hearts...at its simplest level, a shared vision is the answer to the question 'What do we want to create?' ~Peter Senge TOGETHER 3 C. Dahir, 11/11

Where direction do we want our profession to go? What do we want practice to look like a year from now? What are the goals we have for student success? What Is The Vision? C.Dahir, 12/11

SOCIAL JUSTICE: MAKING SURE NO CHILD IS LEFT OUT OF THE SUCCESS PICTURE! C.Dahir, 12/11

Why A Framework or Model A Model could  standardize the profession’s goals and practice;  guide and direct practitioners in program design; implementation, and evaluation;  provide a unified direction/purpose;  offer direction-setting in counselor preparation;  guarantee equity in services in public and private schools;  provide a structure that will inform the public about the importance of guidance and counseling; and,  define counselor competencies necessary to run the programs recognize the counselors’ relevance in the educational system.  C.Dahir, 12/11

The Guide Proposed Philippine National Standards Academic Career Personal-Social Development C.Dahir, 12/11

Student Academic Development STANDARD A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. STANDARD B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary/post-college options. STANDARD C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community. C.Dahir, 12/11

Student Career Development STANDARD A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. STANDARD B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. STANDARD C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. C.Dahir, 12/11

Student Personal-Social Development STANDARD A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. STANDARD B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals. STANDARD C: Students will understand safety, and survival skills. STANDARD D: Students will understand their role in society C.Dahir, 12/11

Overall Considerations C.Dahir, 12/11 IMPROVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION COLLEGE READINESS ISSUE POVERTY IMMIGRANTS SPECIAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GAPS 21 st CENTURY CITIZENS

Where to Begin?  Understand how to use the national standards;  Know your school’s priorities/goals;  Know your students’ needs;  Use that to determine which domain area  to start with;  Identify the support you need to take the next steps; and,  Make a plan! C.Dahir, 12/11

It’s A Collaborative Approach PLANNINGDEVELOPMENTASSESSMENT C.Dahir, 12/11

The Goal Measurable success resulting from this effort can be documented by an increased number of students completing all levels of school with the academic preparation, the career awareness, and the personal/social growth essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post- secondary options, including higher education (Education Trust, 1997). C.Dahir, 12/11

The End Result The uninterested student.Sparking an interest in the student. C.Dahir, 12/11

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead C.Dahir, 12/11

Let’s Plan Our Next Steps TOGETHER WE CAN! C.Dahir, 12/11