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1 Alta Loma High School School Counseling Program Intentional Guidance Lessons Results

2 Intentional Guidance Target Group  11 th grade students failing math and still enrolled in Module A or B (Algebra 1-1)  Selection based on 11 th grade students enrolled in Module A or B at start of semester one  Goal = to increase passing rate and to provide skills for academic success

3 Intentional Guidance Lesson Study Skills Group When: One period, rotating How often: Every other week Number of Students:45, 5 groups of 9

4 Intentional Guidance Lessons  Identify personal learning style  Importance of attendance and organizational skills  Develop skill in reading transcripts, status report, and recovery options  Identify and develop S.M.A.R.T. goals  Overcoming barriers to success

5 ASCA National Standards Academic Standard A Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Academic Standard B Students will complete school with the academic preparation to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, including college.

6 Student Competencies  A1: Improve academic self-concept  A2: Acquire skills for improving learning  B1: Improve learning

7 Research shows… Student success study skills are effective in increasing and sustaining academic achievement (Miranda, Webb, Brigman, & Peluso, 2007) Group counseling interventions are effective in addressing student academic concerns (Steen & Kaffenberger, 2007)

8 What do they KNOW? Where to get help in math  Pre: 50%  Post: 70%

9 What do they BELIEVE? Importance of turning in homework on time  Pre: 20%  Post 50%

10 What SKILL did they learn? Using their planner to accurately record assignments  Pre: 80%  Post: 90%

11 Our Goal  The 11 th grade study skills group intervention is designed to support: Increasing homework completion rate Advancing to next level of math Developing study and organizational skills Increasing attendance Having a graduation plan in place

12 Results  Achievement-Related Data: Attendance Academic reviews with graduation plan in place  Achievement Data: Advancing to next level of math Pass math CAHSEE

13 Achievement-Related Data  Attendance: Single period truancy decreased by 40% Quarter One to Quarter Two Before group: 57 After group: 34

14 Achievement-Related Data  Academic reviews with parents implemented  100% of students had a completed graduation plan in place Academic Reviews 100% Completion

15 Achievement Data  Advancing to the next level of math  50% advanced  Compared to 38% similar students not in study skills group

16 Achievement data  Pass math CAHSEE  50% students in group  Compared to 41% similar students not in group

17 Lessons Learned  What worked: Small group sessions  Students completing sessions showed improvement in attendance and grades Individual academic review with parents  Specific graduation plans were written  What didn’t work (Limitations): Number of students that left for alternative settings  Number of participants decreased

18 Next Steps:  Continue early academic review conferences with parents  Conduct study skills group at end of 9 th and/or beginning of 10 th grade

19 The counseling team would like to thank the teachers, staff, and administration for their dedication in working as a team to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. The continued support of the counseling department is truly appreciated.


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