School Counseling Power Point produced by Melinda Haley

School Counseling Power. Point produced by Melinda Haley, M. S. , New Mexico State University. “This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: • any public performance or display, including transmission of an image over a network; • preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; • any rental, lease, or lending of the program. ” “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 1

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs The Purpose of School Counseling Programs • To identify a clear purpose and establish training needs. • To establish that counseling services are essential and counselors are not merely support staff. • To help students learn skills that will help students reach their educational , career and developmental goals. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 2

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Educational Development • Schools must create a climate whereby all children can succeed. • Counselors contribute to this goal by providing services that will enhance the success of each child. • Counselors use guided activities to help students reach goals. • Counselor’s use the team approach to monitor student progress and assist in developing student strengths. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 3

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Career Development • Counselors and Teachers guide students to develop realistic goals for careers. • Counselors provide students with information about career opportunities, assess student interests and abilities, and encourage exploration. • Counselors can provide testing that will help students refine their career interests. 4 “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Personal and Social Development • Counseling programs need to facilitate the personal and social development of students. • Counselors help students with identity and self-esteem issues. • Counselors are on the front line to help students with social concerns such as teen suicide and pregnancy, depression, substance abuse and STD’s. • Counselors modify their programs to fit the developmental needs of the age group with which they are working. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 5

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs A Comprehensive Program Consists Of: Counseling Consulting Coordinating Appraisal services In Response To: Needs Goals Objectives Counselors develop programs on select issues by: Planning Organizing Implementing Evaluating “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 6

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Facilities and Resources Counseling Center: Should reflect the developmental needs of the population served. Design Location Has a private office for confidentiality. Located so each student has equal access. Has larger rooms for group activities. Locations should enhance the visibility and access. Has a large outer space to house student materials. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 7

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Materials and Equipment • Games and toys to use in play therapy, rapport building and student self-expression (Elementary). • Career exploration materials and self-development resources (Middle School). • Career choice materials, college prep. materials, teen social and health education materials (High School). “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 8

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Budget • Counselors should be involved in the budgeting and material acquisition process. • Many counselors use their creativity and own funds to supply materials as school counseling budgets are often inadequate. • Counselors share resources such as commercially produced kits, tests, films games, etc. , to help defray costs. • Federal and State resources such as grants are also utilized. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 9

Comprehensive School Counseling Programs Personnel • Counselors: Should have the counselor to student ratio recommended by professional associations and accrediting organizations. • Clerical Assistants: Should have enough to handle paperwork burden and data entry duties. • Paraprofessionals: Have some training in the human services and can be used to assist counselors. • Volunteers: Can be used for one-to-one tutoring, guidance assistants, and clerical assistants. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 10

School Counseling Presentation Resources Schmidt, J. J. (2003). Counseling in schools: Essential services and comprehensive programs, 4 th ed. Boston, MA. : Allyn & Bacon. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 11