VISION ASAI Redesigning School Counseling Document 2.5 American

VISION ASAI Redesigning School Counseling Document 2.5 American
Student Achievement Institute ASAI Redesigning School Counseling VISION Document 2.5 ASAI’s Redesigning School Counseling resources may be used to help schools create their application portfolio for the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education. Documnt (c) 2008 American Student Achievement Institute

Topic 1 What is a vision? So why is college so important?

A detailed description
2.5 VISION A detailed description of our dream for all students and the environment that will enable all students to reach that dream. © American Student Achievement Institute As we begin today’s discussion, let’s define the term “vision.” A vision is a lofty, and bold statement of how our school will be if all of our dreams for kids come true. It’s a dream without regard to limits, without a basis in reality. Visioning helps us to imagine what could be, and then work to get there. Later in the Vision-to-Action process, we’ll work with reality when we select our “Data Target.” The Data Target is a student achievement goal that falls between our current achievement data and our vision.

2.5 VISION vs MISSION VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream. © American Student Achievement Institute MISSION is a brief statement that says that it’s the aim of the school to move toward the vision. Sometimes, people want to know what the difference is between a vision and a mission. A vision is a (read slide) While a mission is (read slide). In our work with ASAI, we’ll be focusing on our vision for the future.

2.5 VISION vs GOAL VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream. © American Student Achievement Institute GOAL is a realistic step between the current situation and the vision. It’s reachable within a certain time frame. It’s also important to understand the difference between a vision and a goal. While a vision is (read slide), A goal is (read slide). This distinction is important because we want to make sure that our vision is not limited by our current perception of reality. Visions are meant to be lofty.

Source: The Power of Vision Video, Charthouse, Inc.
2.5 Joel Barker THE POWER OF VISION “Vision without action is but a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” Source: The Power of Vision Video, Charthouse, Inc. © American Student Achievement Institute Joel Baker also notes the power of visioning. He says, (refer to slide).

Source: The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge
2.5 Peter Senge CREATING TENSION Without vision, there is no reason to move away from the status quo. Visioning creates a discomfort which results in energy for change. Source: The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge © American Student Achievement Institute Joel Baker also notes the power of visioning. He says, (refer to slide).

Practical Reasons for Visioning
2.5 Practical Reasons for Visioning Raises expectations Common purpose / direction Creates energy for change Focuses on the future No blame for the past Focuses on students Foundation for decision making © American Student Achievement Institute While visions are lofty, there are lots of practical reasons for visioning. Visioning helps us raise our expectations for schools and students. Not restrained by limits or reality, we are able to imagine a new world in which all students are wildly successful. We are no longer limited by constraints. As James Broughton stated, “The only limits are, as always, those of vision.” Having a common vision gives us a common direction. It helps us to join forces toward a common goal. Once we have developed our vision, then each of us (teachers, parents, community members, students) contributes what we can to help our students move toward that vision. It is ensures that the direction of the school is not funding-driven or individual-driven. Regardless of changes in funding or personnel, the school can remain true to its direction because the direction is linked to a vision, rather than funding or a person. Visioning creates excitement and energy. Once we have a vision, based on our personal core convictions, we are more likely to have the time and energy for working hard. The vision answers the question, “Why am I teaching, counseling, administering, parenting, supporting?” For many teachers, the vision is a reminder of why they went into education to begin with. A vision also causes us to focus on the future, rather than the past. This is important. When we’re thinking about the future, we can’t be blaming people for what has happened in the past. Once we have a vision for the future, we can all figure out what part each of us can play in bringing our students closer to that vision. Finally, our ASAI vision statement will keep us focused on kids as we move through the Vision-to-Action change process.

Why is academic rigor important?
Topic 2 Why is academic rigor important? Before discussing our vision, let’s consider the importance of high achievement.

prepares students for success at the next educational level.
2.5 RIGOR Academic rigor prepares students for success at the next educational level. © American Student Achievement Institute Academic rigor prepares students for success at the next educational level.

Elementary  Middle School
A’s and B’s Algebra I © American Student Achievement Institute In elementary school, that means we’re preparing students to get A’s and B’s in middle school including an A or B in Algebra I.

Middle School  High School Typical Freshman Schedule
SUBJECT GRADE English 9 B Geometry or Algebra II Biology World History World Lang I Fine Arts © American Student Achievement Institute In middle school, it means we’re preparing students to succeed in these high school courses typically taken by freshmen who are preparing for postsecondary success.

High School  Postsecondary
Recommended High School Enrollment & Performance SUBJECT YEARS GRADE English 9 4 B Geom or Alg II Biology 3 + World History World Lang I Fine Arts 1 + AP 3 on AP test © American Student Achievement Institute In high school, we’re helping students be successful in these courses to prepare them for postsecondary education.

Why is postsecondary education important?
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Individual Benefit - Standard of Living
Weekly Income © American Student Achievement Institute College is important to others because they want to raise the standard of living for the community’s young people. They understand that those with more education tend to earn more and have the opportunity to experience a higher standard of living. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (

Income Difference Over 42 Years (average number of working years) DIFFERENCE High School ------ High School + $ 159,432 Vocational Certificate Associate Degree $ 294,840 Bachelor Degree $ 871,416 Masters Degree $ 1,378,104 © American Student Achievement Institute Over one’s lifetime, the difference in income between a high school graduate and a four-year college graduate is close to $1 million dollars.

Unemployment © American Student Achievement Institute Folks who care about the community’s unemployment levels may also be interested in increasing the college attendance and completion rates. Basically, the more education one has, the less likely it is for him or her to be unemployed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (

Keeping High-Skill Jobs in the U.S.
Business Benefit Keeping High-Skill Jobs in the U.S. India China U.S.A. Average Manufacturing Wage 0.25 0.64 17.20 Skilled Workforce TIMSS International Rank * n/a 1 9 Creative Workforce Emerging Yes © American Student Achievement Institute Businesses may also be interested in increasing the percentage of those with a college degree. In today’s global economy, businesses can send work tasks anywhere in the world. When deciding where to send low-skill tasks, companies tend to primarily consider employee wages. For that reason, many low-skill tasks are sent to countries like China and India where the average manufacturing wage is less than $1.00 per hour. However, when considering high-skill tasks, companies consider the creativity-level and skill-level of the country’s workforce in addition to wage. The U.S. is recognized around the world for having a creative workforce. However, schools in India and China are beginning to add components to their curriculum to address creativity. In terms of preparing a skilled workforce, U.S. schools are falling behind schools in India and China that exist in a culture hungry for education and where not all students are educated. Indiana is addressing this problem by increasing academic rigor in grades K-12 and by implementing programs to increase college access and success such as the College Success Coalition.

Community Benefit – Standard of Living
Each 1% point increase in a region’s bachelor’s degree share leads to % rise in the wages of those with a high school education or less. © American Student Achievement Institute Our county also benefits as the percentage of students earning a college certificate or diploma increases. One way our county benefits is economically. Every time we raise the percentage of people in our county hold a bachelor’s degree by one percent, we create a 1.6 – 1.9% increase in the wages of those who do not hold a college degree. Enrico Moretti, Estimating the Social Return to Education: Evidence from Longitudinal and Repeated Cross-Sectional Data.” Journal of Econometrics 21:1 (July-August 2004):

Additional Community Benefits
College degree holders: Smoke at less than half the national average Exercise twice as much Spend more time on education with their children Volunteer twice as often Vote at a rate 20-30% higher © American Student Achievement Institute We benefits in other ways by having college graduates in our county. College degree holders (refer to slide). Enrico Moretti, Estimating the Social Return to Education: Evidence from Longitudinal and Repeated Cross-Sectional Data.” Journal of Econometrics 21:1 (July-August 2004):

Social Justice Academic rigor is important for ALL students.
Source: Tierney, William G. “Merit and Affirmative Action in Education: Promulgating a Democratic Public Culture.” Urban Education 42:5 (September 2007): STUDENT GROUP COLLEGE ENROLLMENT Income: $ 100,000 82% Income: $ 75,000 - $ 99,999 64% Income: $ 30,000 - $ 49,000 42% White 69% African American 55% © American Student Achievement Institute While discussing postsecondary education, it is important to note that various groups of students enter college at different rates – and to think about how our sense of social justice might impact our vision or dream.

School Counseling Vision
Topic 3 School Counseling Vision So why is college so important?

What do we believe all kids deserve?
Vision Step One Core Convictions What do we believe all kids deserve? © American Student Achievement Institute We benefits in other ways by having college graduates in our county. College degree holders (refer to slide).

All kids deserve to grow up in a culture of high expectations.
2.5 Example All kids deserve to grow up in a culture of high expectations. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

All kids deserve to master the state educational standards.
2.5 Example All kids deserve to master the state educational standards. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

All kids deserve to continue their education after high school.
2.5 Example All kids deserve to continue their education after high school. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

All kids deserve to be engaged in their learning.
2.5 Example All kids deserve to be engaged in their learning. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

All kids deserve academic and career guidance.
2.5 Example All kids deserve academic and career guidance. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

2.5 Practice Can we identify people’s core convictions by observing their behaviors. Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

2.5 Practice What do the people at Frederick Douglas Academy believe about kids, learning and education? Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

What does our community believe about kids, learning and education?
2.5 Activity What does our community believe about kids, learning and education? Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

Consider these areas . . .. . School Counseling Expectations
2.5 School Counseling Guidance - Career Guidance - Academic Guidance - Social-Personal Guidance Counseling - Individual Counseling - Group Counseling - Consultation - Referrals Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for all students Clearly communi-cated to all students Aligned with rigorous standards Algebra in MS AP in high school Engaging Requires application to real-world problem (After the groups have been working for about 5 minutes) To make sure we’ve thought about the things kids deserve in many different areas, think about each of these areas for a few seconds. What do students deserve in each of these areas? You have five more minutes to add ideas to your list. Go! Assessment Extra Help Environment Frequent Against standards Informs Instruction Identifies those needing remediation For students who struggle with mastery of content Safe and disciplined Parent involvement Policies support learning

Consensus Building Individual Small Group Consensus
2.5 Consensus Building Individual Small Group Consensus Large Group Consensus Can we live with this and support it publicly? Here’s another example of a core conviction, (read slide)

Vision Step Two Ideal Adult Practices
What are the attitudes and practices of ideal school counselors in an ideal school? Ideal teachers? Ideal administrators? Ideal parents? Ideal community members? © American Student Achievement Institute We benefits in other ways by having college graduates in our county. College degree holders (refer to slide).

Consider these areas . . .. . School Counseling Expectations
2.5 School Counseling Guidance - Career Guidance - Academic Guidance - Social-Personal Guidance Counseling - Individual Counseling - Group Counseling - Consultation - Referrals Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for all students Clearly communi-cated to all students Aligned with rigorous standards Algebra in MS AP in high school Engaging Requires application to real-world problem (After the groups have been working for about 5 minutes) To make sure we’ve thought about the things kids deserve in many different areas, think about each of these areas for a few seconds. What do students deserve in each of these areas? You have five more minutes to add ideas to your list. Go! Assessment Extra Help Environment Frequent Against standards Informs Instruction Identifies those needing remediation For students who struggle with mastery of content Safe and disciplined Parent involvement Policies support learning

Ideal Student Practices
Vision Step Three Ideal Student Practices What choices are ideal students making in an ideal school? © American Student Achievement Institute We benefits in other ways by having college graduates in our county. College degree holders (refer to slide).

What are the ideal student achievement levels in an ideal school?
Vision Step Four Ideal Student Data What are the ideal student achievement levels in an ideal school? © American Student Achievement Institute We benefits in other ways by having college graduates in our county. College degree holders (refer to slide).

Vision Data Federal accountability % Data fields suggested by ASAI
2.5 Vision Data STEP 1 STEP 2 Federal accountability % % of students passing the state Math test % of students passing the state English test Data fields suggested by ASAI ES: % of ES graduates having A’s in math, English and science on their final report card. MS: % of MS graduates having an A or B on their transcript for the final semester of Algebra I HS: % of HS graduates having a 3 or better on an AP exam © American Student Achievement Institute You may wish to consider these data fields. Please edit this slide to include achievement data fields that are required in your state.

VISION ASAI Redesigning School Counseling Document 2.5 American
Student Achievement Institute ASAI Redesigning School Counseling VISION Document 2.5 ASAI’s Redesigning School Counseling resources may be used to help schools create their application portfolio for the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education. Documnt (c) 2008 American Student Achievement Institute

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