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ASCA 3. 0 vs. ASCA 2. 0 What are the changes between the 2

ASCA 3. 0 vs. ASCA 2. 0 What are the changes between the 2 nd and 3 rd editions of the ASCA National Model? A Brief Synopsis Gregg Curtis, Ph. D School Counseling Consultant Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Themes The themes of the 3 rd edition are the same as the 2

Themes The themes of the 3 rd edition are the same as the 2 nd edition. The new edition entwines these four themes throughout the four components of the ASCA national Model. The 3 rd edition includes some additional material regarding themes; such as voices from practicing school counselors and special topics.

Foundation This section addresses components that drive every school counseling program. The content from

Foundation This section addresses components that drive every school counseling program. The content from the second edition is aligned under the new sections, and additional topics have been added, including special topics written by professionals in the field related to specific sections.

Foundation THE NEW LOOK!! The third edition includes three sections: 1. Program Focus 2.

Foundation THE NEW LOOK!! The third edition includes three sections: 1. Program Focus 2. Student Competencies 3. Professional Competencies Program Focus Student Competencies Professional Competencies

Foundation Second Edition Topics Third Edition Beliefs and Philosophy Program Focus Mission Statement Program

Foundation Second Edition Topics Third Edition Beliefs and Philosophy Program Focus Mission Statement Program Focus Section Topics Program Focus Beliefs and Vision Statement Student Competencies “Beliefs and Philosophy”Professional has been divided into separate Competencies sections of beliefs and vision in alignment with language used by education leaders, schools and districts. Research studies for school improvement, leadership and change name vision as a key factor in organizational effectiveness. Components of the beliefs and philosophy section have been maintained within either the beliefs or vision sections. Mission Statement No significant changes. Program Goals (New) Research studies for school improvement, leadership and change name vision, mission and goals as key factors in organizational effectiveness. Although the second edition of the ASCA National Model encouraged goal setting through action plans, the third edition increases the focus of goal setting through the use of data.

Foundation Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics ASCA Standards for Student Academic, Career

Foundation Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics ASCA Standards for Student Academic, Career and Personal/ Social Development Student Competencies ASCA Student Standards Program Focus Titled “ASCA National Standards” in the second edition, the Student Competencies title of these standards was changed to reflect the focus on Professional Competencies students. The standards have not changed. Other Student Standards (New) School counselors are encouraged to consider how other student standards complement and inform their comprehensive school counseling program. This section helps school counselors demonstrate how their program aligns with other standards that are important to state and district initiatives as appropriate (e. g. , state standards, 21 st Century, Character Ed). Professional Competencies ASCA School Counselor Competencies (New) These competencies, developed several years after the release of the second edition of the ASCA National Model, outline the knowledge, attitudes and skills that ensure school counselors are equipped to meet the rigorous demands of the profession and the needs of pre. K-12 students. The competencies also serve as a guide for professional development. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors (New) This essential document is now included in the Foundation.

Management This component provides assessments and tools to manage a school counseling program, including

Management This component provides assessments and tools to manage a school counseling program, including planning, implementation and data collection. The management component in the third edition includes new and revised tools designed to help develop and maintain program components as well as special topics written by professionals in the field related to specific sections. School counselors can use and adapt the assessments and tools as needed to continue to improve their school counseling program.

Management NEW LOOK!!! Assessments Tools

Management NEW LOOK!!! Assessments Tools

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Assessments School Counselor Competencies Assessment (New)

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Assessments School Counselor Competencies Assessment (New) This assessment is based on the ASCA School Counselor Competencies. It is designed to help school counselors identify knowledge, abilities and skills and attitudes that meet the rigorous demands of the profession. School Counseling Program Assessment (Revised) This assessment was titled “Program Audit” in the second edition. Language has been changed from audit to assessment as audit implies an outside auditor, and assessment implies an internal review. Use of Time Assessments Use-of-Time Assessment (New) This assessment was created to help school counselors analyze their use of time in • Direct and indirect student services (80 percent or more) • Program management and school support (20 percent or less). Program management includes foundation, management, accountability tasks and fair-share responsibilities)

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Management Agreements Tools Annual Agreement This

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Management Agreements Tools Annual Agreement This agreement was titled “management agreement” in the second edition. The title has changed to emphasize that the agreement is completed each year. Professional development and fair-share responsibilities are included in this document. Advisory Council Tools Advisory Council Additional direction and information have been included. Use of Data Tools School Data Profile (New) The school data profile informs school counseling goals and may identify a need for systemic change. This tool is designed to help school counselors track achievement, attendance, behavior and school safety data to identify gaps. Program results data are categorized as process, perception and outcome (called “results” in the second edition) data. Data for this document are frequently pulled from existing data sources or student information systems at the school.

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Action Plans Tools Action Plans •

Management Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Action Plans Tools Action Plans • Curriculum Action Plan • Small-Group Action Plans (New) • Closing-the-Gap Action Plans The small-group action plan template was created and aligned with the curriculum and closing-the-gap action plans to increase the focus on small groups. This plan will help school counselors organize and collect data for small groups. Lesson Plans (New) This template was designed to help school counselors in the development and implementation of classroom activities. Calendars Tools Annual Calendar Template Weekly Calendar Template No significant changes.

Delivery This component focuses on the method of implementing the school counseling program to

Delivery This component focuses on the method of implementing the school counseling program to students. The third edition draws a clear distinction between direct and indirect student services. The components of the delivery system are divided between direct and indirect student services, all of which are part of the second edition. Some system support topics from the second edition of the delivery system have been moved to the other components.

Delivery NEW LOOK!! Direct Services Indirect Services

Delivery NEW LOOK!! Direct Services Indirect Services

Delivery Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Guidance Curriculum Direct Student Services In-person

Delivery Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Guidance Curriculum Direct Student Services In-person interactions between school counselors and students Responsive Services School Counseling Core Curriculum • Instruction • Group Activities Individual Student Planning • Appraisal • Advisement Responsive Services • Counseling • Crisis Response Recipient All Students Data Driven Individual Student Planning Elements and Strategies Identified Students Method Interactions with Students in: • Large Group • Classroom • Small Group • Individual

Delivery Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Guidance Curriculum Indirect Student Services provided

Delivery Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Guidance Curriculum Indirect Student Services provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselor’s interactions with others. Responsive Services • Referrals • Consultation • Collaboration Recipient All Students Method Interactions with Others Data Driven Individual Student Planning Elements and Strategies Identified Students System Support Included in other components • Program management and operations are included in the management component. • Professional development is included in the foundation & management component. • Data analysis is included in the accountability component.

Accountability This component is designed to help school counselors analyze data collected from other

Accountability This component is designed to help school counselors analyze data collected from other sections of the ASCA National Model. The third edition includes three subsections: 1. Data Analysis – Helps school counselors analyze data that inform decisions about the school counseling program. The data analyzed have been collected over time and inform school counselors about student needs and school and community trends. 2. Program Results – Help school counselors create curriculum, small-group and closingthe-gap results reports. 3. Evaluation and Improvement – Help school counselors analyze self-assessment and program assessment data to identify strengths and areas of improvement.

Accountability NEW LOOK!! Data Analysis Program Results Evaluation & Improvement

Accountability NEW LOOK!! Data Analysis Program Results Evaluation & Improvement

Accountability Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Results Reports Data Analysis School Data

Accountability Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Results Reports Data Analysis School Data Profile Analysis (New) Tips for analyzing process, perception and outcome (called “results” in second edition) data are included. Analysis of the school data profile informs school counseling goals and may identify a need for systemic change. The analysis helps school counselors track achievement, attendance, behavior and school safety data to identify gaps. Use-of-Time Analysis (New) Tips for analyzing the use-of-time template are presented. The analysis informs program decisions about how to best meet student needs in the future. Program Results Curriculum Results Report Analysis Tips are presented for analyzing data collected from classroom and large-group presentations. Small-Group Results Report Analysis (New) Tips are presented for analyzing data collected from small group counseling activities. Evaluation and Improvement School Counselor Competencies Assessment Analysis (New) Tips are presented for analyzing this self-assessment.

Accountability Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Program Audit Evaluation and Improvement Program

Accountability Second Edition Topics Third Edition Section Topics Program Audit Evaluation and Improvement Program Assessment Analysis (Revised) Tips are presented for analyzing the program assessment. School Counselor Performance Standards Evaluation and Improvement School Counseling Performance Appraisal Template (New) A template for school counselor performance appraisal is presented. Program Goal Analysis (New) Direction for analyzing progress toward program goals has been included.

In Sum… • No changes: – Themes – Content of the ASCA Academic, Career,

In Sum… • No changes: – Themes – Content of the ASCA Academic, Career, & Personal/Social Standards • Organizational Changes and Additions: – Foundation: • Beliefs/Philosophy & Mission combine into Program Focus • ASCA Standards combine with NEW standards to form “Student Competencies” • NEW ASCA School Counselor Competencies combine with 2010 ASCA Ethical Standards to form “Professional Compencies”

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Management: • All 2 nd edition topics

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Management: • All 2 nd edition topics are categorized as either “Assessments” or “Tools” • Assessments: • NEW School Counselor Competencies Assessment • Revised School Counseling Program Assessment • NEW Use of Time Assessment • Tools: • Annual Agreement replaces Management Agreement • Advisory Council • NEW School Data Profile • Action Plans • Lesson Plans • Annual & Weekly Calendar Templates

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Delivery – Service Delivery methods specified as

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Delivery – Service Delivery methods specified as either “Direct” or “Indirect” services – Services are made up of Elements/Strategies, Recipients, and Methods and align with either “Direct” or “Indirect” service categories – NO LONGER individual percentages for delivery methods; NOW 80% of time should be “Direct” services. Percentages depend on student/school needs. – System Support delivery methods are integrated in other components of the new model

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Accountability – Three topic areas replace Results

Organizational Changes and Additions: (cont. ) – Accountability – Three topic areas replace Results Reports, Program Audit, and School Counselor Performance Standards 1. Data Analysis – NEW School Profile Data Analysis – NEW Use of Time Analysis 2. Program Results – Curriculum Results Reports Analysis – NEW Small Group Results Reports Analysis 3. Evaluation and Improvement – NEW School Counselor Competencies Assessment Analysis – Revised Program Assessment Analysis – NEW School Counseling Performance Appraisal Template – NEW Program Goal Analysis

Want MORE Information? • American School Counselor Association • ASCA National Model (3 rd

Want MORE Information? • American School Counselor Association • ASCA National Model (3 rd ed. ) Executive Summary • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction • DPI School Counseling Consultant Gregg Curtis, Ph. D gregg. curtis@dpi. wi. gov 608 -266 -2820