1. RAMP up your Counseling Program
Meri Kock, Summit High School

2. What is ramp? ASCA National Model certification
Available only to individual schools
Data-driven programs that address academic achievement, attendance, or discipline
Team approach- all counselors need to be on board

3. Why ramp? Clarify the needs of your students Focus counseling services
Structure programs to achieve specific goals
Data and documentation to convey effectiveness
Integrate counseling into the functioning of the school
Collaboration and communication with stakeholders

4. Where to start ASCA School counseling program assessment
- Can be overwhelming and slightly discouraging, but don’t give up!
TNDOE School Report Card
- Good source for school data
Conversation with administrators
- Incorporate their vision into your plan
Needs assessment
- ASCA Site has samples, or Self-Design

5. 12 Components- 60 Points 1. Vision statement (3 points)
Believable and Achievable, 5-15 years away
2. Mission statement (3 points)
Align with school, district
3. Program Goals (6 points)
Data-based
Academic achievement, attendance, behavior
“SMART” Goal format
4. NEW: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (4 points)
Which grade level
Not all standards every year

6. 12 Components- 60 Points
5. Annual Agreement (5 points) One per counselor Signatures- counselor and administrator 6. Advisory Council (5 points) Minimum two meetings- fall and spring Agenda and Minutes 7. Calendars (5 points) Department, year-long calendar Two calendars for each counselor- fall and spring

7. 12 Components- 60 points
8. Core curriculum action plan and lessons (6 points) Classroom guidance Directly connected to program goals 9. Core curriculum results report (6 points) Perception data- Status prior to classroom guidance Process data- how many and who Outcome data- results

8. 12 Components- 60 points
10. Small Group Responsive Services (6 points) Similar elements to Core Curriculum Multiple small groups One lesson 11. Closing the Gap (6 points) Academic or Behavioral discrepancies 12. Program Reflection (5 points) Leadership Advocacy Collaboration Systemic Change

9. Scoring 60 points possible 54 points minimum for certification
Rubric scoring
3 reviewers
54 points minimum for certification
48-53 points revise and resubmit
March 15th
NEW: Program of Promise- additional mentoring
NEW: 58 points Program of Distinction

10. Tips and Hints Maximize your “Easy” points
Areas where your in total control
Collaborate if possible
Multiple schools, Fresh eyes
Pay attention to the Details
signatures, word count, templates
What are you already doing? Use it or reorganize it
Backward map your weekly calendar

11. Resources ASCA website- National Model, RAMP
Sample of successful applications
Application website
RAMP Camp webstream- $99.00
Hillsboro High School’s application

12. Questions Is there a cost? Benefits of going through the process?
$200 if at least one counselor is an ASCA member
$400 if no one is an ASCA member
Benefits of going through the process?
What were some Unexpected challenges?
What was Easier than expected?
Division of responsibilities?
Timelines- Full school year, application opens Feb. 15th, closes Oct. 15th, notification Jan. 15th, revisions Mar. 15th

13. Conclusion Additional questions? Contact me Meri Kock
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