1. R ecognized A SCA M odel P rogram RAMP Making A Difference… In the lives of our Students!

2. Michelle Privette & Valerie Whipple White Knoll Elementary ASCA Website: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/ This slide show can be found at: http://wke-instructional-fair-09.wikispaces.com/

3. Is your School Ready to Apply for RAMP? If your program successfully answers the question, "How are students different because of what school counselors do?" then you're ready to show the world that your program is "ramped up." Based on the ASCA National Model, the RAMP designation: Gives you the confidence that your program aligns with a nationally accepted and recognized model Helps you evaluate your program and areas for improvement Increases your skills and knowledge of school counseling Enhances your program's efforts toward academic achievement and student success Identifies your school as an exemplary educational environment

4. RAMP Components 12 components: Advisory Council Calendar Classroom Curriculum Closing the Gap Results Competencies and Indicators Guidance Curriculum Results Management Agreement Philosophy and Mission Statements Program Evaluation and Reflection School Counseling Goals Small Group Curriculum School Board

5. Mission Statement White Knoll Elementary Guidance & Counseling Mission Statement: The Guidance and Counseling Program at White Knoll Elementary is based on the belief that guidance is an integral part of the total educational experience of every child and can help ALL children learn more efficiently and effectively. Our program is both developmental and preventive, focusing on the South Carolina Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Standards of Learning to Live, Learning to Learn, and Learning to Work. In partnership with other educators, parents and the community, White Knoll Elementary school counselors will promote a climate which ensures each child the opportunity to reach his/her fullest potential and become responsible and contributing members of a global society.

6. Philosophies White Knoll Elementary Guidance & Counseling Statement of Philosophy The counselors at White Knoll Elementary School believe:.:. All students are unique and should be respected with dignity..:. All students can succeed..:. The school counseling program is for every child and can help ALL children learn more efficiently and effectively..:. Learning is a lifelong process. And that the White Knoll Elementary comprehensive school counseling program should:.:. Address the diverse needs of all students through the guidance and counseling program..:. Be an integral part of the overall educational program supporting lifelong learning..:. Include developmental opportunities and experiences that address personal/social, academic, and career standards and competencies..:. Work collaboratively with parents, school personnel, and community representatives for planning and coordination..:. Use data to identify and evaluate program goals. And that all counselors in the White Knoll Elementary School should:.:. Abide by and uphold the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) ethical code for professional school counseling..:. Participate in professional development activities in order to sustain and improve upon a quality school counseling program.

7. Cross-walking ASCA Standards with State Standards and School focus

8. WKE 2008-2009 Goals 2007-2008: To educate 4th and 5th grade students with strategies to monitor their own actions and learn how to utilize appropriate social behaviors in order to reduce bullying behaviors in 4th and 5th grade. 2008-2009: To extend the knowledge of current 5th graders gained through 2007-2008 bullying education to include conflict management skills, showing a gain in positive conflict management skills by 50%. 2008-2009: To systematically educate 1st and 2nd graders on personal/social skills in order to improve self confidence and positive peer relations by a minimum of 15%, from current skill levels, as rated by classroom teachers. 2008-2009: To increase the amount of completed homework in targeted at risk 4th and 5th graders by 25%. 2008-2009: To improve the White Knoll Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Program through the process of applying for Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP).

9. Management Agreement

10. 2008-2009 School Guidance Counseling Advisory Council Members Michelle Privette WKE School Counselor Valerie WhippleWKE School Counselor Kim DooleyWKE PTA Co-President Lynn HatchellWKE 5K Teacher/Parent Kevin JonesParent/ Lexington County Sherriff Tammy LorrickWKE Music Teacher Jan MaloneWKE Principal Georgia Mason Lexington 1 Director of Guidance Kathy MooreParent/Community Pharmacist Bethany PaetowWKE 5th Grade Teacher/Parent Tony SignorinoParent/Lexington County Fire Service Jon StevensWKE Assistant Principal/PBIS Chairperson Amy WoodWKE School Nurse/Parent

11. Weekly Calendar

12. Process, Perception, and Results Data

13. Closing the Gap

14. Reflection