Counseling Center

Who are we? Alejandra Gutierrez, Records Marta Mata, Educational Talent Search Linda McCurdy, DU VIP Jen Jaworowski, 9th and 10th grade counselor Debb Mumford, 11th and 12th grade counselor Jamie Lofaro, AP & Counseling Supervisor

Academic Domain Professional school counselors promote

academic development for all students. School counselors contribute to educational experiences and outcomes for all students and connect their programs to the overall mission of the school. Meeting graduation requirements Scholarships and financial aid Alternative options Concurrent enrollment Personal Education Plans (PEP)

College Bound Pathway for DPS HS Students

Grade Level 2-Year College Course Work

4-Year College Course Work

9th Grade Year •Intro to Lit and Composition•Algebra 1•Geography•Earth Science or Biology•World Language•Physical Education•1 additional elective (art, music, drama, or Career Tech, class)

•Intro to Lit and Composition•Algebra 1•Geography•Earth Science or Biology•World Language•Physical Education•1 additional elective (art, music, drama, or Career Tech, class)

10th Grade Year •American Literature•Geometry•US History•Biology, Chemistry, or Physics•World Language•2 elective courses

•American Literature•Geometry•US History•Biology, Chemistry, or Physics•World Language•2 elective courses

College Bound Pathway for DPS HS StudentsGrade Level 2-Year College

Course Work4-Year College Course Work

11th Grade Year •World Literature or upper division writing course•Algebra 2•Civics and 1 semester of Social Studies elective•Science elective•1 Post-Secondary or AP course•2 elective courses

•World Literature or AP English course•Algebra 2•Civics and 1 semester of Social Studies elective•Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or AP Science course•World Language•2 elective courses

12th Grade Year •English elective class•Math class above Algebra 1 level•2-4 Post-Secondary or AP courses•Other elective courses

•AP English course•Pre-Calculus or AP Math course•World History or Social Studies elective•AP Science course•AP World Language course•2 elective courses, AP or Post-Secondary course

Career Domain Career development activities by professional

school counselors at the high school level help students make meaningful career choices as adults. School counselors provide guidance on career development activities that link the educational process to career success. PEP College in Colorado Naviance Colorado Career Cluster Model

What is a PEP?

The Personal Education Plan is a process that students participate in, which results in an actual plan.

Process:grade level required and recommended

activities

Plan:1.student’s career cluster or pathway goal2.student’s goal of which type of post secondary institution3.student’s four-year high school plan, including courses

The process involves 3 delivery

systems

College in Colorado

(CIC)

NavianceCounselor-

lead Guidance Lessonsa

PEP work to be done…

What we need to do in the upcoming months… Students need to take a career survey and put their

course plans into NavianceALL seniors need to have their PEP completed

and their senior contracts signed by the end of September

9th-11th graders need to have their PEP completed by the end of October

Why does a PEP matter?

Personal & Social Domain School counseling programs promote the

personal and social development of all students. Professional school counselors provide the foundation for personal and social growth as students progress through school and into adulthood. Crisis Intervention Bullying Personal issues

Guidance Curriculum

Recommended Time Allocations:

High School: 15%-25%

Individual Planning

Recommended Time Allocations:High School: 25%-

35%

Responsive Services

Recommended Time Allocations:High School: 25%-

35%

System SupportRecommended

Time Allocations:High School: 15%-

20%

Provides guidance content in a systematic way for the purpose of skill development and application of skills learned

Assists students in planning, monitoring, and managing their educational, personal/social, and career development goals

Addresses the immediate concerns of learners. The purpose is prevention, interventions, and referral as needed

Includes program, staff, and school support activities and services. The purpose is to provide support in program delivery.

Academic Development:• Organizational skills• Study skills• Test taking skills• Co-operative learning• TransitioningPersonal/SocialDevelopment:• Conflict Resolution• Substance Awareness• Feelings/Friendship• Violence Prevention• Individual Differences• Self Concept• Problem solvingCareer Planning• Career Education

Academic Development• Setting educational goals• Transitioning needs• Educational optionsPersonal/Social Development• Setting personal goals• Improvement planningCareer Planning• Identifying skills relating tocareer interests

Academic Development• Academic• Attendance• Behavior• Special needs• AccommodationsPersonal/Social Development• Peer Conflicts• Coping with stress• Crisis management• Grief/loss/death• Relationship concerns• AbuseCareer Planning• Assistance in identifyingsupport systems• Addressing special needs

• Guidance programdevelopment, implementationand assessment• Parent education• Staff development for educators• Counselor professionaldevelopment• Incorporation of educationalinitiatives into one of the fourguidance components• Community outreach• Public relations• Building Assistance teams• Crisis management plans• Special initiatives to addressbehavior and learning• Consultation

Counselor’s RoleStructured GroupsClassroom InstructionLeadership and Consultation

Counselor’s RoleCoordinate ongoing systemicactivities to assist students inestablishing personal goals and future plans.

Counselor’s RoleIndividual and small group, crisis anddevelopment counselingConsultationReferral

Counselor’s RoleProvide leadership, facilitate and organization skills in:Program managementLeadership and consultation

Procedures to Needing a Counselor The best way to get a hold of us is E-MAIL Student with schedule problem: e-mail student

name, class, period, your name, and a brief description of problem to the appropriate counselor

Teacher/class problem: contact Debb or Jamie. Each situation will be handled individually, as needed.

DO NOT send students to Counseling Center without prior communication with counselor

Counselors will send for students. Please allow students to leave your class as indicated on pass

Counseling Center Contacts Face-to-face—come see us! Candy and food always available Call or e-mail

Debb: debb_mumford@dpsk12.org 720.423.5419

Jen: jennifer_jaworowski@dpsk12.org 720.423.3517

Alejandra Gutierrez 720.423.9343