ASCA NATIONAL MODEL Themes Foundation ASCA Model is

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL Themes & Foundation

ASCA Model is more conceptual – Utah Model incorporates most of the ASCA Model and then adds to it. Specifies how the concepts will be achieved

Five Bits of Advice for ASCA Model Implementation � Remember, the purpose of the ASCA National Model is to do more school counseling. � Keep it simple. � The ASCA National Model is even more important when you have a large caseload � The ASCA National Model gives you the tools you need to take things off your plate. � Take advantage of the experts in your district

“The ASCA National Model brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, which creates unity and focus toward improving student achievement. ”

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL � Purpose �Serve EVERY student �Provide uniformity �Re-establish school counseling as a crucial educational function

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL � School counseling programs should: �Be comprehensive in scope �Results-oriented �Developmental � School counselors should: �Lead �Collaborate �Advocate

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL THEMES � Leadership � Advocacy � Collaboration � Systemic Change

LEADERSHIP � Supports academic achievement � Advances effective delivery of the comprehensive school counseling program � Promotes professional identity � Overcomes challenges of role inconsistency �Seen as the mental health expert

LEADERSHIP � Four leadership context �Structural �Human Resource �Political �Symbolic

LEADERSHIP � Structural Leadership 1. Build the foundation of an effective school counseling program 2. Attain technical mastery of counseling and education 3. Design strategies for growth of the counseling program 4. Implement an effective school counseling program

LEADERSHIP � Human Resource 1. Believe in people 2. Communicate that belief 3. Be visible and accessible 4. Empower others

LEADERSHIP � Political Leadership 1. Understand the distribution of power within the building 2. Build linkages with important stakeholders 3. Use persuasion and negotiation

LEADERSHIP � Symbolic Leadership 1. Use symbols and metaphors to gain attention of followers 2. Frame experience in meaningful ways for followers 3. Discover and communicate a vision 4. Maintain a relationship with the community you represent 5. Model health on all levels to inspire others 6. Lead by example

LEADERSHIP � Successful Leaders �Assess your own strengths and challenges �Assess your experiences in terms of leadership goals �Knowledge about followers �Knowledge about leadership

LEADERSHIP STYLE � What is your leadership style? �Authoritarian Leadership �Participative Leadership �Delegative Leadership �Situational Leadership

Lollipop Moments � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=JRunp. YSYLC 0

ADVOCACY � School Counselors should advocate for every student in meeting high academic, career, and personal /social standards � Promote an equitable education for every student � Advocating for every student is the key role of school counselors � Counselors believe, support and promote every student’s opportunity to achieve success in school

ADVOCACY All students have the right to “be respected, be treated with dignity, and have access to a comprehensive school counseling program that advocates for and affirms all students. ”

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ADVOCACY � Personal Bias – System Bias https: //youtu. be/u 3 a. CKTfei_4 � Creating a safe place � Focus on the student � Visibility

ADVOCACY � Proactive advocate �Stay informed �Utilize Community Agencies �Know your student data

ADVOCACY � Final Note Comprehensive school counseling programs that advocate for every student can prevent dropouts and maximize access to education options beyond high school

COLLABORATION � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Po 40 I 4 c 94 R 0

COLLABORATION � School counselors should collaborate with: �Teachers �Administrators �Family �Community agencies � To: �Support the student “We must put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children” - Sitting Bull

COLLABORATION � Lessons in Collaboration in School Counseling https: //www. schoolcounselor. org/newsletters/october 2017/lessons-in-collaboration-in-school-counseling

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COLLABORATION � Committees �Steering Committee �School-Community Advisory Committee

SYSTEMIC CHANGE � Schools = System � Comprehensive school counseling programs are an important part of the system � School counseling programs can have a positive impact on the system

SYSTEMIC CHANGE � Systemic Barriers �Gaps between student groups in achievement, opportunities, and attainment � Systemic Change: �Occurs when inequitable policies, procedures, and attitudes are changed �Leadership, advocacy, and collaboration are needed to create systemic change

SYSTEMIC CHANGE � Examples of successful systemic change: �Increased promotion and graduation rates �Decreased discipline or suspension rates �Increased attendance at school �Increased attendance in educational opportunities �Increased numbers of students being college and career ready

2017 School Counselor of the Year � www. c-span. org/video/? c 4642319/terri-tchorzynski

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL FRAMEWORK � Foundation � Management � Delivery � Accountability

FOUNDATION � Purpose �Establish the focus of the comprehensive school counseling program based on the academic, career and personal/social needs of the students in the school

FOUNDATION � Program Focus �Belief’s �Vision Statement �Mission Statement ○ Needs to align with the school and district’s missions (Ex: School Improvement Plan)

FOUNDATION � School Improvement Plan � http: //www. schoollandtrust. org/ � Advanced Ed – Accreditation Program (See Files – CCRSCP Ties to School Improvement through Advanced Ed)

FOUNDATION �Program Goals ○ Effective Program Goals �Promote achievement, attendance, behavior, and/or school safety �Are based on school data �Address school wide data, policies, and practices or address closing-the-gap issues �Address academic, career and/or personal/social development �PROGRAM AT A GLANCE (in files)

FOUNDATION ASCA Student Competencies Academic � Career � Personal/Social Development � � ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Appendix Utah Student Competencies Academic and Learning Development � Life and Career Development � Multicultural and Global Citizen Development � Social and Emotional Development � � Utah Mindsets & Behaviors

FOUNDATION � Professional Competencies �School Counselor Competencies ○ Ensure students graduate with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed ○ Use to self-evaluate your own competencies �ASCA School Counselor Competencies – Appendix H

FOUNDATION � Professional Competencies Ethical Decision Making 1. Define the problem emotionally and intellectually 2. Apply the ASCA Ethical Standards and the law 3. Consider the students’ chronological and developmental levels 4. Consider the setting, parental rights and minors’ rights 5. Apply the moral principles 6. Determine your potential courses of action and their consequences 7. Evaluate the selected action 8. Consult 9. Implement the course of action �ASCA Ethical Standards – see files