Strengthening CCGP Through Effective Partnerships: Administration, Counselors, and Community Student Advocacy Services/School Counseling Programs/Alternative & Adult Education/Prevention Summer Conference Wasatch High School June 8 and 9, 2016

The Principal-Counselor Relationship Roy high school Gina butters – Principal, Matt Williams- Asst. Principal Counselors: Pam Jacobsen, casey roche, mike brown, taryn Isaacs, jessi howard

The College Board, NASSP and ASCA Belief Statement The principal-counselor relationship is a dynamic and organic relationship that evolves over time in response to the ever-changing needs of a school. The goal of an effective principal-counselor relationship is to use the strength of the relationship to collaboratively lead school reform efforts to increase achievement for all students. The desired outcome of an effective principal-counselor relationship is to raise achievement levels for all students and ensure equity in educational outcomes. The College Board, NASSP and ASCA

Important Elements for a Successful Principal-Counselor Relationship Communication – Opportunities for sharing information, contributing ideas, and providing input for student and schoolwide strategies related to improving student outcomes. Collaboration/Alignment – Shared participation and contribution in decision making and the development and implementation of student and schoolwide-strategies to improve student outcomes. Respect – An environment where the principal’s and counselor’s work and opinions are supported and valued. Shared Vision – A mutually agreed upon direction and ideal for student success. 2009 - A Survey of Principals and Counselors by the College Board, ASCA, and NASSP

The Roy Cone Project http://www.educationfirstutah.org/the-roy-cone/

Shared Vision Roy Cone Project Utah CCGP Model Goals All graduating students will be ready for college, career, citizenship and life in a globally competitive economy. 2. Ninety percent of all students will perform at or above grade level.

Alignment and Unity of purpose Roy Cone Project All graduating students will be ready for college, career, citizenship and life in a globally competitive economy.

Increase Graduation Rates Reduce Drop Out Rates/Chronic Absenteeism Credit Recovery: APEX Online Program College and Career Readiness College Application Week 6th grade College Field Trip Increase Concurrent Enrollment Increase AP Course Enrollment AP Test Scholarships for Economically-Challenged students Project Lead the Way/STEM

2013 – 74% 2014 – 77% 2015 – 84% Graduation Rate One Town One Team One Dream EVERYONE GRADUATES!

Roy Cone Project Outcomes Concurrent Enrollment 2013-2014 – 268 students enrolled 2014-2015 – 415 students enrolled (55% increase) 2015-2016 – 880 students enrolled (112% increase) AP classes 2013-2014 – 384 students enrolled 2014-2015 – 457 students enrolled (19% increase) 2015-2016 – 638 students enrolled (40% increase)

Academic Excellence

College Application Week 2014 First Year of Implementation 60% of seniors submitted one or more applications to college. 2015 Second Year of Implementation 67% of seniors submitted one or more applications to college.

Scholarships 2013 - $ 782,915 2014 - $1,015,674 2015 - $2,555,040

Student Volunteerism and Tutoring Latinos In Action Royals in Action District Busing for Latinos in Action Teacher Development Student Proficiency on State-wide Assessments Grade Distribution in Secondary Schools Full-day Kindergarten

Chronic Absenteeism Student Advocates Attendance Tracking Emails/letters to parents and students Building relationships with parents and students Coordinating next-step planning with counselor/admin Classroom visits to find students Referrals from teachers Student Staffing with Counselors/Admin Home Visits 2015 - 131 home visits 2016 - 70+ home visits

One team…One dream Roy High School