Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (TEC §33.005) Pre-K – 12 Grade Curriculum & Instruction Department of Guidance & Counseling/At-Risk

Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and

Counseling Program(TEC §33.005)

Pre-K – 12 Grade

Curriculum & InstructionDepartment of Guidance & Counseling/At-Risk

Population

Thursday, October 21, 2010

SCHOOL COUNSELORS -PARTNERS IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Missio

n The Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program will assist each student in his/her

personal-social, academic and career development and is an integral part of the total educational program. It

provides a systematic approach for helping students acquire and apply basic life skills through the implementation of

the Guidance Program as per TEC 33.005.

Department ResponsibilitiesEnforce Compliance:

~ Texas Education Code 33.005~ Administrative Regulation (EJ LEGAL)“Given that the comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program must

be implemented as perstate law, the time spent on non-guidance duties shall be limited to no more that 10% of the guidance counselors time. This will allow the counselor to perform his/her duties and responsibilities as required.

Texas Education Agency:

Program Balance Time Distribution

Four Components:Time Distribution ~ Middle School Level

Responsive Services

35%

Individual Planning

20%

Guidance Curriculum

30%

System Support

15%

Guidance Curriculum

Responsive Services

Individual Planning

System Support

Time Distribution ~ High School Level

System Support

15%

Guidance Curriculum

20%

Responsive Services

30%

Individual Planning

35%

Guidance Curriculum

Responsive Services

Individual Planning

System Support

Time Distribution ~ Elementary Level

Responsive Services

35%

Individual Planning

10%

System Support

15%

Guidance Curriculum

40%

Guidance Curriculum

Responsive Services

Individual Planning

System Support

“Begin with the end in mind”.....

Stephen R. Covey

• Improve Student Achievement (Exemplary & Recognized Schools)

• Decrease the number of At-Risk Students ( 82.2% to 48.3% - State Avg.)

• Improve Attendance (98%)

• Decrease Retention Rate • Decrease the Dropout Rate (Grades 7 & 8)• Increase Completion Rate (85.7% to 88.0% - State Avg.)

(Grades 9-12)• Improve effectiveness, coordination and alignment of high school completion, college and workforce readiness efforts. (P-16 Focus)

Student Outcomes for 2010-2011

LISD School/Counselor Ratio: 1:499Elementary Middle School

High School

LCDC Counselor

Source: Membership reported by the I.T. Dept., Oct. 18, 2010, Sp. Ed. May 2010.

Campus Membership# of

Counselors

*Bruni Elem. 726 1

*Don Gallego Elem. 695 1

Daiches Elem. 558 1

Dovalina Elem. 532 1

Farias Elem. 849/425 2

*D. D. Hachar 601 1

Heights Elem. 493 1

*Kawas Elem. 666 1

*Leyendecker 626 1

*Ligarde Elem. 773 1

*Macdonell Elem. 671 1

*J. C. Martin Elem. 640 1

C. L. Milton Elem. 821/410 2

A. Pierce Elem. 905/452 2

Ryan Elem. 909/454 2

*Sanchez/Ochoa

Elem.829 1

*Santa Maria Elem. 706 1

*Santo Niño Elem. 815 1

*Tarver Elem. 619 1

*Zachry Elem. 695 1

Sp. Ed. Itinerant 112 2

Total: 14,336 27

127

Campus MembershipGrade Level

7th 8th Total

1368

# of Counselors

Christen 471 422 475 1368 3

6th

123 1

Cigarroa 443 396 405 1244 3

Sp. Ed.

Sp. Ed.

235

Total 4,679

1333Lamar

1,649 1,495 1,535

Sp. Ed. 1244

162 1

121 1

1333480 433 420 3

Sp. Ed. (No Counselor)

69 0

Memorial 255 244734

734

5,154

F. S. Lara

15

2

105 10512

1,323 1,098 1,115 5,471 20Total 5,471 0 12 27 1,896

33 16 8 9 105 1

100 97 88 391 1

F.S. Lara (High Mobility)

105 0 12 27

Early College 391 106

529 453 414 2024 5

Sp. Ed. 278 1

Nixon High2024

628

427 336 383 1850 6

Sp. Ed. 219 1

Martin High1850

704

301 309 1492 4

Sp. Ed. 240 1

11th 12th Total

Cigarroa High1492

531 351

Campus MembershipGrade Level # of

Counselors6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

1,314 1,096 1,110 5,403 4Total 5,471 0 2 3 1,87815 7 6 4 37 1F.S. Lara 105 0 2 3

529 453 414 20241

Sp. Ed. 278Nixon High

2024628

427 336 383 18501

Sp. Ed. 219Martin High

1850704

309 14921

Sp. Ed. 240

12th TotalCigarroa High

1492531 351 301

Campus MembershipGrade Level # of

Counselors6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

A MODEL FOR TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLSFOUR COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM

Guidance Curriculum

Provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students.

Responsive Services

Addresses the immediate concerns of students.

Individual Planning

Assists students in monitoring and understanding their own

development.

System Support

Includes program and staff support activities and services.

Purpose:

Awareness, skill development, and application of the skills needed in everyday life.

Areas Addressed:

Self-confidence development Motivation to achieve Decision-making, Goal-

setting, Planning and Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal effectiveness (including social skills) Communication Skills Cross-cultural effectiveness Responsible Behavior

Purpose:

Prevention, Intervention

Areas Addressed:

Academic concerns School-related concerns

Tardiness Absences & truancy Misbehavior School-avoidance Drop-out prevention

Relationship concerns Physical/sexual/emotional

abuse as described in Texas Family Code

Grief/loss Substance Abuse Family Issues Harassment Issues Coping with Stress Suicide Prevention

Purpose:

Student Planning and Goal Setting

Areas Addressed:

EDUCATIONAL Acquisition of student skills Awareness of educational opportunities Appropriate course selection Lifelong learning Utilization of test scores

CAREER Knowledge of potential career opportunities Knowledge of career and technical training Knowledge of positive work habits

PERSONAL-SOCIAL Development of healthy self- concepts Development of social behavior

Purpose:

Program Delivery and Support

Areas Addressed:

Guidance program development

Parent education Teacher/administrator

consultation Staff development for

educators School improvement

planning Counselor’s professional

development Research and publishing Community outreach Public Relations

Counselor Responsibilities

Guidance Consultation Program implementation and facilitation Professional Standards

Counselor Responsibilities Counseling Consultation Referral Professional Standards

Counselor Responsibilities Guidance Consultation Assessment Professional Standards

Counselor Responsibilities Program Management Consultation Professional Standards

Provides guidance content in a systemic way to all students. Students develop skills for dealing with risk factors in four critical areas: at school, with peers, with self and with family.

Weekly Guidance Lessons/Monthly Topics/Character Education • Too Good for Drugs – Grades 1–8

Research-based Curriculum – The curricula is developmentally appropriate for each grade level which builds on skills learned in previous years.• Reconnecting Youth – Grades 9 - 10 Research-based Curriculum - The focus is on a school-based prevention program for students at-risk of dropping out of school, high absenteeism, drop in grades, and referrals for using or in possession of illegal drugs.• TEEN Leadership (Middle/High Schools) Teaches students to take responsibility, express themselves, and handle problems and decisions when they arise.

• Increased school performance.• Increased school attendance.• Increased self-esteem, personal control and peer bonding.• Decreased drug involvement, promotes benefits of a drug-free lifestyle.• Decreased suicide/risk behaviors.• Promotes positive peer norms and respect for self and others.

• Pillars of Character• Words of Wisdom• Character Counts

I. Guidance Curriculum

Benefits:

Other Resources:

II. Responsive Services

• Referral process is followed/Student Action Plan/LCDC Intervention Plan is developed for all referrals.

• Students participate in individual and/or group counseling.

• Counselors participate in Response to Intervention Committees as well as Special Education ARDs.

• Conferences are held with teachers and parents.

• Attendance Officers refer students with 3 or more absences to the counselors.

• Bully Busters activities are promoted at all schools.

• Posters are displayed at all schools identifying a 24 Hours Suicide Hotline.

• The District Suicide/Crisis Intervention Plan is adhered when necessary.

• The district has strong partnerships with local community and law enforcement agencies.

• The Crisis Vertical Teams are activated when needed.

Addresses the immediate concerns of students.

Responsive Services Con’t…

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (4)

Reconnecting Youth Curriculum (Weekly)Drug and Violence Education (DAVE)

(Certification by Texas Department of Health Services)

Focus: Violence and substance abuse prevention and intervention

• Individual counseling• Group counseling• Family dynamics• Informal screening for possible drug use• Student Plan of service is completed for all referrals.• Referrals to community agencies• Parent conferences are required/Parent • Education Sessions• Strong coordination with academic counselors, probation officers, and treatment agencies.• Date Violence Prevention

Services Provided:


Note: Documentation for all counseling sessions will be kept on file.

Guidance & Counseling Service Report will be submitted monthly with the Program Balance Report.

Parent/Teacher/Other

(Grades, Attendance, Discipline)

LCDCSkills Training

* Character Counts* Too Good for Drugs Curriculum

Community Referral/

student progress

(if needed) (if necessary)

Teacher/OtherConference

a minimum of three weeks(once a week)

Follow-Up and Monitor fora minimum of three weeks

Referral to Social Worker an/or Behavior Specialist

Low/Moderate/High(Within 24 Hrs.)

-crisis(immediate)

Low High

* Other

Other Staff

Referral Process for Counseling Services

Student Conference (Grades, Attendance, Discipline)

-classroom behaviorissues (1-5 days)

Moderate-interpersonal conflict

(1-3 days)

* DAVE* Learning Styles, Insight Learning

Conference

(if needed)

* Reconnecting Youth(High School)

* Project Wisdom

(Elementary, Middle)

Administrator Teacher Parent Self-Referral

Parent/StudentConference (within 24 hrs.)

Student Conference (Grades, Attendance, Discipline)

Student Referral

Counselor

Identify Priority

Follow-up and Monitor (Grades, Attendance, Discipline)

Grades, Attendance, Discipline

Referral to Social Worker an/or Behavior Specialist

or as needed and document

(twice a week)

LCDC counselor will counselstudents from parent schoolat F. S. Lara twice a week/or

Grades, Attendance, Discipline

Follow-Up and Monitor for


Student Name: ID# Grade:

Campus: Date:

Family problems Suicide ideation

Teacher concerns Threat

Student concerns Grief

Other Other

Follow up counseling sessions Follow LISD suicide procedures

Mediation session Referral to LISD police

Schedule change request Parent conference

Parent conference Teacher conference

Teacher conference Administration conference

Referral to community Follow-up counseling sessions

Referral to administration Referral to community providers

Referral to nurse Referral to LCDC counselor

Referral to truant officer

Comments:

LISD Official Form 874-024

*

Counselor's Signature Date

Interventions

Moderate High

Student Action Plan

Interpersonal Conflict Crisis

Presenting Problem


LCDC Intervention Plan Student’s Name: ________________________ ID#:____________ Grade: □ 6th □ 7th □ 8th Campus: ___________________ □ 9th □ 10th □ 11th □ 12th

PRESENTING PROBLEM Interpersonal Conflict

□ Family Problems □ Teacher Concerns □ Student Concerns □ Other ____________________

Crisis □ Suicide Ideation □ Threat □ Grief □ Other ____________________

Substance Use □ Alcohol □ Rohypnol □ Tobacco □ Cocaine □ Marijuana □ Heroin □ Other ____________________

Simple Screening Instrument Score: _____ Degree of Risk: □ None to Low □ Minimal □ Moderate to High Legal Issues: □ On Probation Name of Probation Officer:_______________________________ □ Not on Probation Student’s Goal: Timeline for Completion of Goal:

INTERVENTIONS

None to Low Degree of Risk

Minimal Degree of Risk

Moderate to High Degree of Risk

□ Intervention Sessions (2-3) □ Parent Conference □ Teacher Conference □ Referral to Community Agency □ Other Referral to:___________



Student’s Signature:_________________________________ Date: ______________________ Counselor’s Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

Source: 2009-2010 data reported by schools.

185 540 2315District 340 117 1133

F. S. Lara Academy 17 22 63

1 0 2

0 0 102

Early College High 0 0 1

29 19 27 176

Cigarroa High

Nixon High 40 61

27 952

1

7

13 298 588

0 0 3

Martin High 21 0 256

VMT Magnet 2 0

33 9 24

416

Memorial Middle 21 2 6 0 2 31

Lamar Middle 10 6 374

16 412 43

23 3

124

Cigarroa Middle 54 14 65 23 8 164

Christen Middle 22

15 67Sanchez/Ochoa Elem. 10 0 35

05 0 1 16 22

Ligarde Elem. 0 0 2 0 0 2

Dovalina Elem.

14

Kawas Elem. 4 0 2 2 5 13

Zachry Elem. 4 0 8

0 00 9

2 0

14

J. C. Martin Elem. 1 0 4 2 16 23

D. D. Hachar Elem. 5

30

Santo Niño Elem. 0 0 5 1 10 16

Santa Maria Elem. 3 0 13

1 140 37

4 10

63

Ryan Elem. 18 0 48 4 17 87

A. Pierce Elem. 11

19

Milton Elem. 3 0 4 0 7 14

Macdonell Elem. 2 0 15

50 0

2 0

69

4 15

Leyendecker Elem. 13 0 6

00

40

0 1 61

0 11

Other

Reason for Referrals/Number of Referrals to Community Agencies

6 4

22 3 5

Campus TotalSuicide Ideation

Substance Abuse

Behavior Grief/Trauma

7 1 25

27

Don Gallego Elem. 2 0 8

11Daiches Elem. 6

41

2 8 20

2 6

0

Bruni Elem.

Farias Elem. 10 0

Tarver Elem.

Heights Elem. 4 0

4 0 0 12F. S. Lara Middle 8 0

Number of Referrals made to Community Agencies

2009-2010

Source: Data reported by schools, October 2010.

189 107 169District Total 377 204 122 192 326

4

F. S. Lara 8 6 1 2 8 6 1 2

1 2

V.M.T. 4 1 5 4 4 1 5

119 74 85

Early College High 0 0 1 2 0 0

Nixon High 153 119 74 85 153

34

Martin High 6 14 17 47 5 13 16 42

11th 12th

Cigarroa High 206 64 24 52 156 50 10

27

High SchoolsNumber of Referrals (3 absences or more)

Number of Students Counseled for Absences

9th 10th 11th 12th 9th 10th

District Totals 11 29 28 11 29

8Memorial Middle 0 1 2 0 1 2

Lamar Middle 1 7 8 1 7Cigarroa Middle 6 13 16 6 13Christen Middle 4 8 2 4 8

Middle SchoolsNumber of Referrals (3 absences or more)


6th 7th 8th 6th 7th 8th

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Number of Referrals (3 absences or more)

Pre-K3

Pre-K4

Kinder


Pre-K3

Pre-K4

Kinder 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Don GallegosBruni

Elementary Schools

0 0 0 0 0

Daiches

0 0 0

DovalinaFarias

D.D. HacharHeightsKawas

LeyendeckerLigarde

MacdonellJ.C. MartinC.L. Milton

A. PierceM.S. Ryan

Sanchez/OchoaSanta MariaSanto Niño

TarverZachry

District Total

0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 00 0 0 0

0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 3 8 3 2 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02 1 0 1 4 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 12 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 2 21 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 07 8 11 4 11 6 5 5 3 2 1 5 10 5 4 5

116

Attendance Referrals2010-2011

• Student Planning & Goal Setting• Utilize test results to guide students in future planning• Focus P-16• Educational Planning/ 4 Year Plans/6 Year

Plans• Career Planning/Career Pathways by

Student Interest• Career Portfolios (K-8th Grade)• College Campus Visits – 7th Graders (LCC) 8th Graders

(TAMIU)

• Guidance program development and management

• Parent education/Parent Liaisons Presentations

• Staff collaboration and consultation • Professional development for educators• Public relations/community outreach• Professional development for counselors• School Improvement Planning

• College and Career Day at all Schools

• College and Career Night for High Schools

(Wednesday, October 27, 2010)• College Go Centers• Guidance Conference on Preparing

for College for all 8th grade Students and Parents.

• Duke University Talent Identification Program for 7th grade students.

• Scholarships/Grants/Financial Aid• College Entrance Applications• College Entrance Exams• Dual Enrollment• Advanced Placement Courses

III. Individual PlanningAssists student in monitoring and understanding their own development.

IV. System Support Includes program and staff support

activities and services.

Required Campus Trainings for Campus Staff

Building Capacity… Sustained Staff DevelopmentAugust 12 -13, 2010~ Youth/Kid Connection, Region One Curriculum-Based Support Group TrainingAugust 16-17, 2010~ Theories Refresher – Dr. Trace Pirtle, Diplomat in Logotherapy Assoc. Professor of Counselor Education Texas A & M International University Exponential Potential Consulting, LLC

October 11, 2010~ Drugs, Bullying, and Violence/Drugs and Violence Education”, Region One

December 17, 2010~ Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Region One ~ Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Post- Vention, Region OneJanuary 4, 2011~ Child Abuse & Injury Prevention, Region OneMarch TBD, 2011~ Appraisal Techniques Refresher- Everything You Forgot (to ask) from Graduate School!, Dr. Trace Pirtle

Presenters: Counselors1. Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program and

Services2. Respect and Dignity3. Breaking the Silence/Reporting Child Abuse/Children’s

Advocacy Center4. Violence Prevention/Reporting Date Violence & Bullying5. Suicide Prevention – Signs and Symptoms/Reporting

March TBD, 2011~ Annual Child Abuse and Neglect Conference, Children Advocacy Center

September 6, 2010~ STCADA – Romeo Rodriguez, Executive Director Amber Morelock, Prevention Program SupervisorOctober 7 2010~Annual Domestic Violence Conference

November 5, 2010~ Annual Border School Counselors’ Association Conference

April TBD, 2011~ Legal Issues

Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and

Counseling Program(TEC §33.005)

Pre-K – 12 Grade

Curriculum & InstructionDepartment of Guidance & Counseling/At-Risk

Population

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Documents

Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program (TEC §33.005) Pre-K – 12 Grade Curriculum & Instruction Department of Guidance & Counseling/At-Risk