North Allegheny School District School Counseling Program Advisory

North Allegheny School District School Counseling Program Advisory Council October 10, 2014 Presented by: Rhonda Bielawski Shannon Connor Bryan Kiggins Jennifer Rosato

Thank you CCAC-North �Rhena Mc. Caskill , Director of Admissions Information and update

2014 -15 Program Updates � Addition of new elementary counselors and social worker � Crisis Protocol/Suicide Prevention � Integrated Learning Conference (2015) � The “new SAT” update � NASH counselors educating 6 -10 counselors on the college process/NCAA � NASH Profile � Financial Aid Night (January 15) and College Information Night (Oct. 8) � Community Connections (Oct. 21, IMS 6 pm) � Classroom lessons � Caring Team Initiative

Today’s Meeting �Presentation on new Advisory Council Goals Developed from council’s feedback Discussion encouraged

Advisory Council 2014 -15 Goals Academic Counseling �The School Counselors will incorporate the Career Clusters document into the K-12 curriculum.

The School Counselors will incorporate the Career Clusters document into the K-12 curriculum. 2014 -15 Focus for Academic Counseling Goal: �This is a multifaceted goal. 1. Incorporate the Career Clusters document into the Program of Studies.

The School Counselors will incorporate the Career Clusters document into the K-12 curriculum. 2. Using a “phase in” approach, School Counselors will begin introducing the topic of Career Clusters in grade 5. a. Grade 5 – Introduction (began 2012 -13) b. Grade 6 – Bridges c. Grade 7 – “Good Life Project”. 90% of 7 th graders will be able to identify career clusters of interest. d. Grade 8 – continue to narrow down choice based on interest inventory results. e. Grades 9 -12 – these goals will be developed as the current 7 th graders move to HS. Focus will be on career clusters and the impact on elective choices.

Advisory Council Goals Personal Social Counseling �The School Counseling Department will raise awareness and provide resources for the on-going mental health needs of our students.

The School Counseling Department will raise awareness and provide resources for the on-going mental health needs of our students. 2014 -15 Focus for Personal/Social Goal: �Mental Health Awareness What would you like to know? (Discussion) ▪ Counselors have in-service days focused on Mental Health Issues ▪ Spring Advisory Council meeting can focus on Mental Health Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention Protocol will be completed and approved by Executive Council by the end of the school year. Support Groups and the Caring Place

Advisory Council Goals Career Counseling �The School Counseling Department will develop a mandatory job shadow experience for all 11 th grade students.

The School Counseling Department will develop a mandatory job shadow experience for all 11 th grade students. 2014 -15 Focus for Career Counseling Goal: �Create a mandatory job shadow experience for all 11 th grade students. ***While we work on the logistics to implement this assignment, we will increase the percentage of 11 th grade students who have completed a job shadow experience from 16% to 25%.

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Wrap-up & Next Meeting Evaluation �Spring meeting, April 24, 2015 11: 30 am �A. W. Beattie Career Center Lunch & networking