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Title: Are You Ready for the ASCA National Model


1
Are You Ready for the ASCA National Model?
  • MASCA Annual Conference
  • Hyannis, MA
  • May, 6, 2003

2
National Center for School Counseling Outcome
Research
  • Jim Harrity
  • Carey Dimmitt
  • John Carey
  • http//www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/

3
Organization
  • Review of The National Model and CDG
  • Development of The Readiness Instrument
  • Complete the Readiness Instrument
  • Discuss Common Problems and Solutions
  • Conclusions

4
Please.
  • Please hand in your completed survey and take a
    blank one.

5
Three Phases of Massachusetts School Counseling
Models
6
Student Services Model
  • Career Placement and Humanistic Theory, Remedial,
    Problem Orientation
  • School Counseling provides services to those in
    the most need
  • School Counseling operates from Needs Assessment
  • School Counselors use one-on-one counseling
  • Counselors are accountable for case loads and
    student contacts.

7
Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Model
  • Career Development and Human Development Theory,
    Preventative/Developmental Orientation
  • School Counseling programs ensure that all
    students receive services
  • School Counseling Programs Operate from a Local
    Curriculum with Academic, Career, and
    Personal/Social Domains.
  • School Counselors use Individual Planning,
    Responsive Services, Guidance Curriculum and
    System Support.
  • School Counselors are accountable for time spent
    on different activities.

8
ASCA National Model
  • Human Development Theory and Standards-Based
    Education
  • School Counseling programs ensure that all
    students achieve academically
  • School Counseling Programs Operate from a
    Curriculum with Academic, Career, and
    Personal/Social Domains that is based on ASCA
    National Standards and connected to State
    Frameworks.
  • School Counselors use Individual Planning,
    Responsive Services, Guidance Curriculum and
    System Support
  • School Counselors are accountable for measurable
    changes in academic achievement and
    school-related behavior.

9
The American School Counselor Association has
created the National Model for School Counseling
Programs to connect school counseling with
current educational reform movements that
emphasize student achievement and success.
(ASCA, 2003).
10
By aligning the School Counseling Program with
district and school mission, reform initiatives
and school improvement plans, professional school
counselors are leaders and partners in systemic
change to ensure equity and access to quality
education and to promote career and
personal/social development for all students.
11
National Model Programs
  • Are focused on improving academic achievement and
    eliminating the achievement gap.
  • Operate from a mission that is connect with the
    school districts mission and educational reform
    agendas.

12
National Model Programs
  • Operate from a formal set of Student Learning
    Objectives that are
  • connected to National Standards
  • aligned with State Curriculum Frameworks
  • aligned with district standards
  • based on measurable student learning outcomes
  • Are data-driven and accountable for student
    outcomes

13
ASCA National Model
14
The ASCA National ModelFoundation
  • Mission that is aligned with the district and
    school mission
  • Measurable Student Learning Objectives that are
    aligned with the ASCA National Standards and
    connect to State Curriculum Frameworks
  • Beliefs and Philosophy guide program development,
    implementation and evaluation

15
The ASCA National ModelDelivery System
  • Guidance Curriculum--structured developmental
    lessons connected with academic areas
  • Individual Student Planning--work with students
    and families to help all students develop
    personal goals and future plans
  • Responsive Services--meeting immediate student
    needs through crisis counseling, referral and
    follow-up
  • System Support--activities targeted at
    maintaining and enhancing the educational
    environment and school climate

16
The ASCA National Model Management System
  • Agreements with administrations ensure
  • effective implementation of the guidance program
  • connection of the program to student needs
  • connection of the program to district reform
    initiatives and school improvement plans.
  • Advisory Councils of parents, students, teachers,
    administrators, and community members to ensure
    that the program initiatives are responsive to
    needs.

17
The ASCA National Model Management System
  • Data-driven management
  • Use of data to plan, monitor, evaluate, and
    modify interventions
  • Use of data to document how students are
    different as a consequence of program
  • Day-to day operation of the School Counseling
    Program is monitored and coordinated through
  • Action Plans
  • Audits of Time Use
  • Use of Master Calendars

18
The ASCA National Model Accountability System
  • Yearly Results Reports, including quantitative
    data on student change, are shared with all
    stakeholders.
  • School Counselor Performance Standards are used
    in annual performance evaluations.
  • Periodic Program Audit is used to ensure that the
    Program is targeted at the right goals and
    implementing interventions effectively.

19
Development of the ASCA National Model Readiness
Instrument
  • The idea for an instrument evolved during the
    Centers work of evaluating district wide
    programs and consultation with district leaders.
  • Wide variation among and within districts in
    understanding and implementing National Models

20
Development of the ASCA National Model Readiness
Instrument
  • There was a need for people to see how they fit
    into the bigger picture in terms of CDM and
    National Models.
  • The Readiness instrument was born.
  • Available Literature review (slim)
  • Design
  • Review by national leaders- Judy Bowers, Trisch
    Hatch.
  • Implementation- MASCA, May 6th 2003

21
Discussion of Common Problems and Possible
Solutions
  • For further information contact the Center at
  • http//www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/

22
Please.
  • Please hand in your completed survey and take a
    blank one.

23
National Center for School Counseling Outcome
Research
  • Thank You

http//www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/
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