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

The School Counselor The Role of the School Counselor Basic Elements • School counselors use the basic skills of counseling, consulting, coordinating and appraising. • They vary their skills according to the different developmental needs of the population they serve. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 2

The School Counselor The Role of the School Counselor Elementary School Counselors: • Use individual and group counseling to help children reach developmental goals. • Help children build self-esteem. • Help get parents involved in their children’s education. • Work with teachers to provide guidance. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 3

The School Counselor The Role of the School Counselor Middle School Counselors: • Help students begin focusing on career development, love relationships, social accomplishments and problem solving skills. • Help students make the transition from grade school to high school. • Help support teachers and parents aid the student in developmental goals. • “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 4

The School Counselor The Role of the School Counselor High School Counselors: • Help the student explore career options. • Help the student prepare for college entrance exams and other college preparatory activities. • Administer and interpret tests. • Provide individual counseling to help students adjust. • “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 5

The School Counselor Preparation of the School Counselor • Training requirements vary by State. • Most programs offer a background in: • counseling theory and skill training, • • human development, group counseling, assessment and appraisal, career development, multicultural issues, research, and ethical, legal and professional issues. • “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 6

The School Counselor Preparation of the School Counselor • School Counselors need to be skilled in the technology of the profession. • Computers • Information managing and data processing, • Using new computer software to aid in assessment and appraisal, • Using the computer to assist students in learning problem-solving skills, • Internet (on-line counseling, listserv, access to journals) “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 7

The School Counselor Credentials of the School Counselor Credentialing: Refers to activities establishing professional training standards and regulations of practice. Certification: A credentialing term meaning “title control. ” It grants recognition of competence by a professional group. Licensure: The highest form of credential known as a “practice act. ” Licensing regulates both the title and practice of a profession. Licensure “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 8

The School Counselor Credentials of the School Counselor Credentialing agencies • National Counsel for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). • Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). • State Certification (many State require this is renewed every five years). • Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s). • “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004” 9

The School Counselor Credentials of the School Counselor • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). • The American School Counselor Association (ASCA). “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