RAMP Process Becoming a Recognized ASCA Model Program
RAMP Process Becoming a Recognized ASCA Model Program Sarah Majoros, School Counselor Madison Elementary School – Des Moines, Iowa
Why RAMP? � Is based on the ASCA National Model. � Is a recognition program for individual schools, not districts or school counselors. � Gives you the confidence that your program aligns with a nationally accepted and recognized model. � Helps you evaluate your program and areas for improvement. � Increases your skills and knowledge. � Enhances your program's efforts to contribute to student success.
RAMP Timeline � RAMP applications are due by 5 pm (Pacific) on October 15 th. � Once a comprehensive school counseling program is in place, you will need at least one full academic year to collect data and information needed to fulfill the RAMP application process.
12 RAMP Components: 1. Vision (3 points) 2. Mission Statement (3 points) 3. Program Goals (6 points) 4. ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success (4 points) 5. Annual Agreement (5 points) 6. Advisory Council (5 points) 7. Calendars (5 points) 8. School Counseling Core Curriculum Action Plan and Lesson Plans (6 points) 9. School Counseling Core Curriculum Results Report (6 points) 10. Small Group Responsive Services (6 points) 11. Closing the Gap Results Report (6 points) 12. Program Evaluation (5 points)
Resources: � Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Scoring Rubric � ASCA National Model Implementation Guide � ASCA National Model www. schoolcounselor. org
Data: � Outcome Data: the impact on attendance, behavior and/or achievement. � Process Data: the number people involved and/or the number of lessons, etc. � Perception Data: can be data collected from teacher or students on knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits of RAMP: � � � � � An engraved plaque, suitable for display on your office wall. Communication sent to your school's principal and superintendent informing them of your exemplary school counseling program. Template press release to individualize and send to local press. Use of RAMP logo for business cards, letterhead, Web site or printed materials School recognition at ASCA's annual conference. Two tickets to the RAMP awards celebration at ASCA's annual conference. Free conference registration for RAMP school principal the year RAMP is awarded. Recognition in ASCA School Counselor magazine and on the ASCA website. Advocacy for School Counselors and School Counseling Programs.
Tips and Tricks: � Use the ASCA Model Templates. � Use the Scoring Rubric – if you include everything listed in the rubric to receive the highest score, you will have a complete application. � Clearly articulate EVERYTHING in your narrative… use all available space! � Time intensive!! � Detail oriented!! Don’t leave anything blank…
Scoring: � After submission, each application is assigned to a team. Each team consists of a lead and three evaluators. � The team members review each application as individuals, then as a team discuss the scores given. � All scores must be within one point of each other (ex. an application will not receive a 2 and a 5 for the same section). � All three scores are averaged together to calculate the final score. � Scores 54 or above receive RAMP / scores between 4853 can revise and re-submit their applications / scores 47 and below do not receive RAMP.
Questions? ? If you have additional questions, please feel free to email me at sarah. majoros@dmschools. org.
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