The Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs are based upon National School Counseling Standards Wisconsin Developmental Guidance Model

The GOAL is to help all students: Learn about self Learn about the world around them And make meaningful connections between the two

Outcomes include: Increased student achievement K-12. Increased collaboration between parents, community and school. Increased post secondary school enrollments. Decreased discipline problems and drop out rate. Decreased last minute schedule changes.

A paradigm shift for education Requires a new view of counseling in schools!

FROM:TO: FROM:TO: At risk student emphasis Crisis driven “On call” approach to use of time Delivered only by counselors Owned by counseling staff only Include all students Curriculum driven Calendared time Collaborative effort between counselor, faculty, parents, and community Community owned and supported

Underlying Principles Serve all students and provide opportunities for all grades K-12. Curriculum is developed and delivered by counselors, faculty, and community. Counselors time is calendared among the four components of a comprehensive school counseling program. Parents are involved and the community helps deliver services. Curriculum is standards based and competency driven.

4 Components Guidance Curriculum Individual Planning Responsive ServicesSystem Support

Guidance Curriculum Component  Career “All Work is Noble”  Personal/Social “Character is Essential”  Academic “Learning is Lifelong”

Curriculum Topics CAREERPERSONAL SOCIAL ACADEMIC Career Awareness CitizenshipStudy Skills Interest Assessment DiversityTime Management Career PlanningCharacter Development Learning Styles Job SeekingSocial SkillsPost Secondary Planning

Individual Planning Component Assessment Advisement Transition Planning Accommodations

Student, parent, and counselor conferencing… “putting the pieces together.”

Responsive Services Component  Personal Counseling Sessions  Support Group Facilitation  Crisis Response  Coordination, referral and outreach with community agencies

System Support Component  Public Relations  Community and Parent Involvement  Staff Development  Professional Development  Student and Program Information Management

Calendaring Program activities are calendared. Counselor time usage plan is followed. Use of time is focused on the developmental needs of all students. Starts on first day of school and ends on last day of school.

Counselor Time Usage Plan for the 4 Components  Guidance Curriculum  Individual Planning  Responsive Services  System Support

Delivered By All Counselor Role: To lead, facilitate, and provide direct services. All faculty and staff have a role in delivering curriculum. Community partners contribute to program delivery.

Delivered By All for All Local School Administrators School To Work Coordinators Post Secondary Personnel Community/ School Liaison Employers Community and Parent Volunteers School Counselors

Resources Facilities Personnel Finances

In Summary A fully implemented comprehensive school counseling program includes:  A program orientation vs. a position orientation.  4 Components; Guidance Curriculum, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, System Support.  Standards based.  Student development focus.  Delivery by all for all.  Community owned and supported.

Who am I? Where have I been? Where am I going? What will I need to learn to get there? How can I help myself? Who helps me and how? How can I change when change is required? The Answer For: