Life As a School Counselor

ASCA National Model

Proficiency Levels, Strands, Standards and Clarifying

Objectives….No Grade Levels, Oh My!

• Strand 1(S1): Socio-Emotional (SE)

• Strand 2 (S2): Cognitive (C)

• Strand 3 (S3): Career (CR)

• 2-4 Essential Standards per strand with clarifying objectives for students to master within the proficiency levels for each standard

RBT and Guidance Essential Standards

Standards are not…• Intended to be the comprehensive school

counseling program – it is the curriculum not the entire program

• The same as the evaluation/appraisal

**************************************School counselors are leaders in their school and advocates for creating positive systemic change

Revised RoleThe Connected Counselor

• Collaborates with all stakeholders

• Establishes a data driven school counseling program that aligns with school/district mission and SIP goals

• Advocates for equity and access for all students

• Leader in the school – provides input to leadership team to positively affect student achievement