Data Driven Overview of Counseling in CCSD Implications for Counseling Programs Using a Time and Task Analysis

Historical Problems Lack of legitimization Lack of consistent identity Limited or no involvement in reform movements Variation in roles from state to state and site to site Non-school counselor responsibilities

Varied and Conflicting Approaches Vocational Counselors vs. Mental Health Counselors Directive vs. Non-Directive Individualized Services vs. Comprehensive Program Pre-service training varies as do administrative expectations

When the counselor’s role is not clearly defined … School administrators, parents with special interests, teachers or others may feel their agenda ought to be the school counseling program’s priority. The results often lead to confusion and criticisms when they are disappointed.

Old vs. New The old question was… “What do counselors do?” The new question is… “How are students different because of the school counseling program?”

Implications for District Counseling What is the purpose of the school counseling program? What are the desired outcomes or results? What is being done to achieve results?

School Counseling Programs Are About… Counseling Leadership Managing Resources Collaboration Advocacy Technology Data-Driven Decisions

Where we are NOW! September through March Time and Task Data Analysis Logs were compiled and compared to the National Standards (American School Counselor Association).

Time Log Analysis