Redesigning School Counseling

VISIONDocument 2.5

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VISION

A lofty, bold statement of the wayour school will be if all of our dreams for

kids come true.

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VISION vs MISSION

VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream.

MISSION is a brief statement that says that it’s the aim of the school to move

toward the vision.

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VISION vs GOAL

GOAL is a realistic step between the current situation and the vision. It’s

reachable within a certain time frame.

VISION is a detailed description of an ideal world. It’s a lofty and bold dream.

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VISIONPainting of your ideal school using words to describe your studentsteachers,school,andcommunity.

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Jerry Bamberg

Without a common vision, the school becomes a

“collection of cottage industries operating in isolationunder the same roof.”

Source: Jerry Bamburg, North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

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Joel Barker

THE POWER OF VISION

“Vision without action is but a dream. Action without vision just

passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”

Source: The Power of Vision Video, Charthouse, Inc.

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PRACTICAL REASONS FOR VISIONING

Raises expectations

Common purpose / direction

Creates energy for change

Focuses on the future

No blame for the past

Focuses on students

Foundation for decision making

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THINKING OUT OF THE BOX

Other organizations . . .

Indiana State Teachers Association

Indiana Association of School Principals

Indiana School Counselor Association

North Central Association

National Governors Association

High Schools That Work

ASAI Elements of High Achieving Schools

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The Vision Statement

CORE CONVICTIONS

What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?

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Core convictions:

Beliefs that we hold in our hearts about kids, learning, and education

DEFINITION

Past ASAI Schools

All students deserve grow up in

a culture of high expectations.

Past ASAI Schools

All students deserve to master the state

standards.

Past ASAI Schools

All students deserve to be

engaged in their learning.

Past ASAI Schools

All students deserve an adult to

guide them.

PRACTICE

Identifying a school’s core convictions from

their behaviors.

The Lorraine Monroe Doctrine

What do the teachers at Frederick Douglas

Academy believe about kids, learning,

and education?

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FREDERICK DOUGLAS ACADEMY

OUR CORE CONVICTIONS

What does our community believe

about kids, learning, and education?

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Individual BrainstormIN OUR HEART OF HEARTS

All kids deserve . . .

Consider these areas . . .

Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for

all students Clearly communi-

cated to all students

Aligned with rigorous standards

Algebra in MS AP in high school

EngagingRequires application

to real-world problem

Assessment Extra Help EnvironmentFrequentAgainst standardsInforms InstructionIdentifies those

needing remediation

For students who struggle with mastery of content

Safe and disciplinedParent involvementPolicies support

learning

School Counseling Guidance

- Career Guidance- Academic Guidance - Social-Personal

Guidance

Counseling- Individual Counseling

- Group Counseling- Consultation- Referrals

Small Group Sharing

ALL KIDS DESERVE . . . Quick answers No discussion No wrong answers Everything gets recorded

LARGE GROUP SHARINGAll students deserve . . .

The Vision Statement

CORE CONVICTIONS

What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?

If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be

their behaviors & attitudes??

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Consider these areas . . .

Expectations Curriculum Instruction High expectations for

all students Clearly communi-

cated to all students

Aligned with rigorous standards

Algebra in MS AP in high school

EngagingRequires application

to real-world problem

Assessment Expectations EnvironmentFrequentAgainst standardsInforms InstructionIdentifies those

needing remediation

For students who struggle with mastery of content

Safe and disciplinedParent involvementPolicies support

learning

School Counseling Guidance

- Career Guidance- Academic Guidance - Social-Personal

Guidance

Counseling- Individual Counseling

- Group Counseling- Consultation- Referrals

Small Group Sharing

What would be the behaviors and attitudes of the adults in our school and community if they were living by the core convictions that we just described?

LARGE GROUP SHARINGAdult Behaviors and Attitudes

The Vision Statement

CORE CONVICTIONS

What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?

If the adults are living by their core convic-tions, what would be

the student behaviors & attitudes?

If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be

their behaviors & attitudes??

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Small Group Sharing

What would be the ideal behaviors and attitudes of the students in an environment where adults live by their core convictions?

LARGE GROUP SHARINGStudent Behaviors and Attitudes

The Vision Statement

CORE CONVICTIONS

What do we believein our hearts thatall kids deserve?

If the students were doing these things, what would be our

school’s ideal data?

If the adults are living by their core convic-tions, what would be

the student behaviors & attitudes?

If the adults were living by these core convic-tions, what would be

their behaviors & attitudes??

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IDEAL DATATwo Steps

Step 1

Identify Data FieldsStep 2

Identify Ideal Data

Example: Earn a 3 or better on an AP test 100%

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Data Fields

Step 1 Step 2

Data fields used for NCLB %

% of all students passing the state’s Math assessment

% of all students passing the state’s English assessment

Data fields suggested by ASAI %

ES: % earning all A’s in math, English and science on the final report card.

MS: % earning high school credits in Algebra I

HS: % having a 3 or better on an AP exam

HS: % earning the state’s most rigorous diploma

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Small Group Sharing

What would be the ideal data in our ideal school?

LARGE GROUP SHARINGIdeal Data

Data Field %

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Redesigning School Counseling

VISIONDocument 2.5

AmericanStudent

AchievementInstitute

ASAI