1. DR. YVONNE LARRIER, NCC, NCSC, LPC MS. FRANCHIS COOK, NCC, NCSC, LPC, RPT-S BUILDING A STRONG COUNSELOR/ADMINISTRATOR RELATIONSHIP PRESENTED BY:

2. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION  Introduction of presenters  Role play  The importance of understanding the leadership style of counselor/administrator  Counselor roles and functions  Strategies for ESTABLISHING a counselor/administrator relationship  Strategies for MAINTAINING a counselor/administrator relationship  Strategies for IMPROVING a counselor/administrator relationship  RESEARCH supporting the benefits of a healthy counselor/administrator relationship

3. What will the participant learn:  The importance of understanding the leadership style of counselor/administrator  Counselor roles and functions  Strategies for ESTABLISHING a counselor/administrator relationship  Strategies for MAINTAINING a counselor/administrator relationship  Strategies for IMPROVING a counselor/administrator relationship  RESEARCH supporting the benefits of a healthy counselor/administrator relationship

4. Role Play- “Ask yourself…” Scene 1  What type of relationship do I want to have with this person?  Is my interaction helpful or hurtful to the vision, mission and philosophy of the CSCP?  Will my interaction with the administrator foster a positive response to this question, “ How are students different as a result of my interaction with them?”

5. Role Play- “Ask yourself…” Scene 2  What type of relationship do I want to have with this person?  Is my interaction helpful or hurtful to the vision, mission and philosophy of the CSCP?  Will my interaction with the administrator foster a positive response to this question, “ How are students different as a result of my interaction with them?”

6. LEADERSHIP STYLES PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP STYLES:  TRANSACTIONAL  TRANSFORMATIONAL

7. COUNSELOR “DO YOU KNOW?” Roles & Functions:  How clear are you about your roles?  How clear are you about your functions?

8. “AMBIGUOUS” LEADERSHIP  How does your role ambiguity impact your ability to ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE your relationship with your administrator?

9. “CONFLICTED” LEADERSHIP  How does your role conflict impact your ability to ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE your relationship with your administrator?

10. ESTABLISHMENT STRATEGIES (THAT WORK) FOR ESTABLISHING A C/A RELATIONSHIP:  Counselor must have a clear understanding of his/her role and function  Meet with administrators individually & collectively  Get a working understanding of the administrator’s leadership styles  What has been the administrators’ relationship to/with counseling/counselors  Make a clear case for how you can be a strong positive influence in fulfilling the overall mission of the school, i.e. AYP.

11. ESTABLISHMENT CONT’D MORE STRATEGIES THAT WORK:  Management agreement discussed and signed  Buy-in from faculty & staff, i.e. involvement  Buy-in from parents & PTA  Regular feedback/meetings with principal. i.e. what can I do within my area of expertise and guidelines to help make your job easier?

12. MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES (THAT WORK) FOR MAINTAINING A C/A RELATIONSHIP:  Regular meetings- formal & informal  Ensure your visibility by participating/chairing committees, etc.  Finding a specific project the principal needs help with and volunteer to help

13. MAINTENANCE CONT’D MORE STRATEGIES THAT WORK:  Consistently fulfilling your role  Advocating for all students in all the domains-academic, personal/social, career  Being a resource, consultant, confidante

14. IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES (THAT WORK) FOR IMPROVING C/A RELATIONSHIP:  Find ways to include your administrators in the counseling program  Use your counseling skills to show empathy, a nonjudgmental attitude and support for your principal’s work load

15. IMPROVEMENT CONT’D MORE STRATEGIES THAT WORK :  Use data to show/prove your (counseling program) reason for existence  Always reassure your principal that you both have the same end result in mind.  Be a team player  Be gracious and supportive

16. BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:  Uses data from assessments to increase student achievement  All students receive services  Collaboration allows the sharing of information for closing the gap.

17. BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BENEFITS TO ADMINISTRATORS:  Has another expert in the building working toward closing the achievement gap.  Collaborates with counselor to enhance school climate.  Assist in managing a school counseling program.

18. BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BENEFITS TO PARENTS  Provides support in advocating for their children’s academic, career and personal/social development.  Parents have a wider support system

19. BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BENEFITS TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS:  Counselors get to do what they are trained to do.  Counselors are able to implement CSCPs.  Counselors are considered leaders, advocates for student achievement

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