1. School Counseling Advisory Council Meeting
Harper Park middle school; December 2, 2016
Kim Burnett
Ashley Harper
Leslie Kole

2. Agenda 1. Introductions to Counseling Team 2. Foundation
A. Purpose of Advisory Council
B. Mission/Vision
3. Delivery
A. 4 Areas of a Counseling Program
B. Annual Goals
4. Management
A. Use of Data
B. School Counseling Calendar
5. Accountability
A. Next Steps

3. Purpose of Advisory Council
The advisory council is a representative group of stakeholders (e.g.parent, staff, community, administration, etc.) selected to review and advise on the implementation of the school counseling program.
(ASCA, 2015)

4. The Role of the School Counselor
Goal: Design and implement a program that promotes student achievement and well being.
-Preventative by design
-Driven by data
-Ensures equitable access to all options that support a rigorous education for all students
How do students benefit as a result of what School Counselors do?
To demonstrate the effectiveness of our school counseling program, we will collect and analyze data from our school community. Harper Park counselors will use data to show the impact of the school counseling program on student achievement, attendance, and behavior.

5. Mission Statement of Harper Park Middle School
We, the entire Harper Park family, will encourage lifelong learning and the development of global citizens. We will provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages acceptance, personal responsibility, and respect for self and others. We will work to instill perseverance, academic excellence, and 21st century skills, in order to make our students successful in collaborative, independent, and differentiated learning environments.
We are committed to develop:
Helpful and caring collaborators,
Positive and creative contributors.
Motivated and inspired critical thinkers, and
Successful, confident communicators.

6. Mission/Vision of HPMS Counseling Department
The professional school counseling program at Harper Park Middle School provides equitable access and opportunity for all students in order that they may identify and achieve their goals in academic and career planning and personal/social development.  To achieve these goals WE WILL:
-Collaborate with students, administration, teachers, parents, and stakeholders to create a sense of community and an environment of positive exchange.
-Support a developmentally appropriate learning environment the celebrates our unique diversity.
-Create authentic relationships with our students and families based on mutual respect and honesty.
-Align with the ASCA National Standards in order to support achievement for ALL students so that they will become productive members of our global society.

7. How are Counseling Services Delivered?
Direct Services:
School Counseling Core Curriculum
Individual Student Planning: course selection each year, Academic and Career Plans, Goal Setting-behavioral and/or academic
Responsive Services: crisis intervention, peer and adult relationship assistance, academic/behavioral intervention plans
Indirect Services: teacher collaboration, parent conferences, parent workshops,

8. Use of Data School Climate data
Pre/Post Surveys for groups and classroom lessons
Each counselor has individual goals, as does the department
Grade Level Needs Assessments at the start of each year:
Needs Assessment given to all 7th grade students this year
Needs Assessment given to all 7th grade parents this year

9. Annual Goals
By Spring of % of HPMS students will be say they Always feel safe coming to school. Current data shows 74.5% of students report ALWAYS and SOMETIMES feeling safe coming to school. (HPMS Student Climate Survey Fall 2016)
By Spring of % of HPMS students will be able to name TWO adults at school that they trust to go to for help if needed. Current data shows 50% of students are able to do this. (HPMS Student Climate Survey, Fall 2016)

10. School Counseling Core Curriculum
Bullying/Harassment Discussions (Fall 2016)
Course Selection (Winter 2017)
Career/College Exploration and Goal-Setting (Spring 2017)
Advisory Lessons (Month of October and ongoing through year)

11. School Counseling Calendar
In addition to the delivery of the Core Curriculum:
September 16-Parent Workshop: Middle School 101
November 18-Parent Workshop: Technology and Middle School
December 9-Parent Workshop: Homework: Helping Out Without Freaking Out
January 4, 2017-College Students Speak to 6th Graders
February 2017-Rising 7th and 8th Grade Course Selection Parent Workshop
March 2, 2017-College Reps speak to 7th graders
March 30, 2017-Career Exploration Day Fair-All grades
April 3 and 4, th Grade Trip to GMU

12. Small Group Counseling
Anxiety
Managing Anger
Handling Emotions
Social Skills
Changing Families
Substance Abuse Prevention
Substance Abuse in the Family

13. More School Counseling Activities:
Department meetings-Monthly
Interdisciplinary Team (IT)-Monthly
Child Study Team-ongoing throughout the year
Attendance Team-monthly
Tier 2 Intervention Team (PBIS)-monthly
PSST-Biweekly
Administrative Team-Biweekly

14. More School Counseling Activities continued:
Monthly Parent Workshops
Clothing Drives
Parent/Teacher conferences
Intensive Behavioral Support program assistance
Connect families to community providers for mental health support
Collaborate with Parent Liaison to connect families to necessary resources
College and Career Exploration Events
Rising 6th Grade Visit to HPMS
Rising 9th grade Visit to HHS, HHS counselor visits to HPMS

15. How can you reach us? Call main school number: 571-252-2820
Check out our School Counseling Website:
You can go to the HPMS site and click on the School Counseling Tab
Or copy and paste: