Creating a School Counseling Program

Presented By: Melissa A. Sherman, MA

North Middle School, School Counselor Cathy Grewe, MA

Jackson Middle School, School Counselor

Agenda:

WV School Counseling Model Work Plan Program Audit Standard Element Goals WV School Counseling Standards

Creating a School Counseling Program-Part 1

WV School Counseling Model

Standard Element Goal * Student Impact Goal * Program Goal Additional Goals

* Goals are required for new evaluation system

Annual School Counseling Work Plan

GOAL SETTING for Work Plan

WORK PLAN FORM◦ Program Growth Goal (based on Program audit)

◦ Standard Element Goal (based on self reflection using element rubrics)

◦ Student Impact Goal (using results of Student Impact Goal form)

◦ Any other goal related to SCP

(Transfer all goals to the Annual Work Plan Template.)

Set a minimum of three goals:

Work Plan Form

GOALS 2012 - 2013  I. School Safety/No Bullying Domain: Personal Social WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Function 2C  To decrease bullying incidents by at least 5% and increase student perception of

teacher/administrative support of students who are bullied by at least 5%. 

II. Achievement/Closing the Gap Domain: Academic WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Functions 2E&F

  To increase the GPA of 6th grade students who had a 2.0 or less GPA in grade 5 by at

least 15%.   III. Eighth Grade Academic and Career Planning Domain: Academic and Career WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Function G

To decrease the anxiety and increase the confidence level of 8th grade students as they prepare for high school by at least 20%.

Example

Program Audit Tool

WVDE Website:

WVDE Website cont.

School Counselor/Principal Agreement:

Standard 1: Program Planning, Design and Management Standard 2: Program Delivery Standard 3: Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation Standard 4: Leadership and Advocacy Standard 5: Professional Growth and Responsibilities

WV Professional School Counseling Standards

Common Language that describes what a counselor needs to know and be able to do

Parameters for the essential knowledge, skills and dispositions that WV School Counselors are to possess

Self-Reflection tools for counselors to evaluate their alignment with the standards and best practices

Guide for professional development Framework for a School Counselor performance

assessment (evaluation system) Road Map for continuous improvement

WV Professional School Counselor Standards Provides For:

Sharing Program Practices Sharing Program Activities Sharing Program Resources Additional Resources

Creating a School Counseling Program-Part 2

Student Needs AssessmentStandard 1-Program Planning, Design, and

ManagementIndicators 1A2, 1A3

School Wide Student Needs Assessment

Group Interest Survey

Olweus Survey

STUDENT SURVEY - HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT……. 1. Indicate on the scale below your overall feelings about your experience as a new student at

Jackson Middle School: (Circle the number that best fits for you.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Very Difficult Somewhat difficult Just OK Not Bad Good Great 2. What has been the most difficult for you? 3. What has been the most enjoyable part of being in middle school?  4. If you needed help with something to make middle school easier for you, what would it be?  5. Are you having problems that make coming to school difficult for you? No ______ Yes _____  6. Are you having problems with any personal issues that may be affecting your schoolwork?

Yes _______ No ________  7. On a scale of one to five, how well do you feel accepted by your peers at Jackson Middle School? 8. .How well do you feel “at home” at Jackson? 

Sample Sixth Grade Survey

Sample: Small Group Action Plan Based on Results of Needs Assessment

Sample: Core Curriculum Action Plan to Support Goals

James Rumsey Technical Institute Career Van visits each middle school in our Tri-State area every year.

Each 8th Grade student has the opportunity to explore programs available at the JRTI.

Many students were able to revisit the Career Van multiple visits exploring their programs.

8th Grade Career Van-JRTIStandard 2-Program Delivery

Indicator 2D1

Career Van 2012

Career Van 2012-Cont.

Spirit Week-Themed dress up days

Can Food Drive- Coordinated by the NMS Friends and Rachel Group

Student Mock Voting Polls- Students voted to remain Drug and Alcohol Free

Community Fair- Community Representatives set up displays and distributed their information to our students◦ Martinsburg High School RAZE students performed a skit to encourage

the Drug Free Lifestyle to each grade level during the student’s visit to the community fair

Red Ribbon Week 2012Standard 2-Program Delivery

Indicators 2A2, 2A3, 2C2

Red Ribbon Week 2012

Red Ribbon Week 2012

N.M.S. Mock Voting Stations

N.M.S. Mock Voting Polls

All 8th Grade Students were introduced to the Berkeley County JROTC program

Students watched an informational video

Students were able to ask the JROTC students questions about the program

Berkeley County JROTCStandard 2-Program Delivery

Indicator 2D1

Berkeley County JROTC

All 8th Grade students will complete their high school schedules with their high

school counselors in December.

High School Counselors VisitStandard 2-Program Delivery

Indicator 2D1

6th Grade Girls Group- “Savaging Sisterhood”

7th Grade Girls Group- “The Me I See”-Self Reflection

8th Grade Girls Group- “Growing Great Girls”- Self Awareness

Groups:Standard 2-Program Delivery

Indicator 2E4

Get-A-Life Program 2012Standard 2-Program Delivery

Indicator 2C2, 2C3, 2D1

Get-A-Life Program 2012

STAR ProgramStudent Recognition Program

Standard 2-Program DeliveryIndicator 2F1

6th Grade Career Café in April

7th Grade- Get-A-Life Program-April 26th

Guidance Lessons for April

Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance Pool Party in May

STAR Reward Assembly-May

F.O.R. Service Projects:

◦ Read to elementary students◦ Tea for Teachers in May

Upcoming Events:

RESOURCES

SSOS Counselor WebTop Community

1. https://wvde.state.wv.us/elgg/ 2. Go to:3. WVDE Website4. TOOLS5. Get a WebTop and registerOr go to6. WebTop then WebTop Communities and sign in7. Register as a new member for SIG School

Counselors

Other Web LINKSSchool Counseling Websitehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselorsProtocolshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/protocols.html LINKS Programhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/LINKS NetWorthhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/networth-lessons.htmlNetsSmart – aligned with school counseling

standardshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/netsmart/ Group Guidance Lessonshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/group-lessons.html Guidance Curriculumhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/guidance-curriculum.html

Melissa A. Sherman, MANorth Middle School, School Counselor

masherma@access.k12.wv.us(304) 267-3540

Jackson Middle School, Cathy Grewe

Jackson Middle School, School Counselorcgrewe@access.k12.wv.us

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION