1 School Counseling PowerPoint produced by Melinda Haley, M.S., New Mexico State University. “This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of an image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.” “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

2 Developing a Comprehensive Program Planning Assessing the current program (what are the goals and objectives and how have they been met). Seeking input and support for change (principal, advisory committee, counselors, students, parents etc). Performing a “needs” assessment (use surveys to find out what the students, teachers a parents need from a program). Determining resources (business support, materials, colleagues, community services etc). “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

3 Developing a Comprehensive Program Organizing Setting goals (learning and service related). Assigning responsibilities (who is responsible for providing services and keeping on track with goals?). Marketing the program (brochures, presentations, on- line, meetings). “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

4 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Scheduling and Setting Priorities Time management is essential to meet program goals. Counseling services should be aimed at student needs addressing developmental, social and career issues. Determine what issues are critical, give students information about the groups to ensure attendance, and seek input from teachers regarding group scheduling times. Involve parent s. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

5 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Balancing Time Plan services that fit the community. Give high priority to students in greatest need. Integrate developmental needs into the curriculum. Utilize group counseling when appropriate. Time management is essential, chart out activities. Utilize peer helpers and volunteers. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

6 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Counseling Utilize group counseling as much as possible. Inform the administration and faculty about the groups to avoid conflicts. Introduce the group and select the group members. Scheduling is easiest when groups are collaborative efforts between teachers and counselors. Involve parents in the selection process. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

7 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Consulting Assist students by offering parent education services and teach in-service activities. Assist students by working with professionals outside the community to obtain needed services. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

8 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Coordinating School counselors are called upon to coordinate many different student activities. Counselors must have skills in: scheduling, clear communication, setting timelines, delegating, doing follow- up, and time management. Coordination is a must if school programs are going to work successfully. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

9 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Appraising School counselors gather information using interviews, tests, inventories and checking school records. School counselors then make a diagnoses. Then they choose the appropriate service required for the student issue. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

10 Developing a Comprehensive Program Implementing Evaluating Accurate evaluation is needed to ensure the value of counselor services. Evaluation includes the ongoing collection of data from those receiving services. It also means gathering data on the effectiveness of the counseling program in the school in general. Through this process, school counselors can choose the most effective services to meet the needs of their population. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

11 School Counseling Presentation Resources Schmidt, J. J. (2003). Counseling in schools: Essential services and comprehensive programs, 4 th ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”