School Counselor Summer Institute Danise Ackelson OSPI Program

School Counselor Summer Institute Danise Ackelson OSPI Program Supervisor School Counseling Kim Reykdal OSPI Program Supervisor Dual Credit & College Ready Math Initiative JUNE 23, 2017

Superintendent Reykdal’s Long. Term Vision for the future of K -12 education . 6/10/2021 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2

OSPI Vision OSPI Mission 6/10/2021 Every student ready for college, career, and life To provide funding, resources, tools, data, and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, and are prepared to access postsecondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 3

School Counseling Updates • WSCA Leadership • Professional Development – July 28: Leadership Development Institute • WSCA Conference – March 7 -9, 2018, Sea. Tac Doubletree • Pro Cert Update • Counselor Evaluation OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 4

Counselor Evaluation Example Washington State Evaluation Framework Resource for School Counselors OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 5

Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling & Guidance Elementary, Middle & High School Academic Achievement: Evidence-Based School Counseling Career and College Readiness: Personalized Planning for ALL students Social Emotional Support: Student Support Resources Coming in August…. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 6

WA K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program Model WA State RCW 28 A. 410. 043 A school counselor is a professional educator who holds a valid school counselor certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. The purpose and role of the school counselor is to plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students, based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 §Foundation § Program § Student Standards § Professional Competencies §Management § Comprehensive Program Organization and Tools §Delivery § Direct Services § Indirect Services §Accountability • Data Analysis üProgram üStudent Data üCounselor Evaluation 7

Resources for Elementary, Middle and High School OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 8

Academic: Evidence-Based School Counseling provides a practical process for using evidence to determine three critical issues: what needs to be done, which interventions should be implemented, and whether or not the interventions are effective. • Selecting, collecting, and analyzing data for informed planning • Carrying out action research and building collaborative partnerships • Measuring student learning and behavior change • Communicating results to stakeholders, and more OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 9

Equity Data Analytics 10

Performance Indicators From Kindergarten to Postsecondary ******* Elementary Middle High School www. k 12. wa. us/About. Us

Social Emotional Supports SEL BENCHMARKS THEORY OF CHANGE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 12

Social Emotional Supports and Mental Health http: //www. k 12. wa. us/Student. Support/default. aspx • Academic 21 st Century Community Learning Centers │ Private Education and Home-Based Education • At-risk and Vulnerable Youth Children of Incarcerated Parents │ Homeless Education: Mc. Kinney-Vento │ Institutional Education • Behavior and School Culture Compassionate Schools │ Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) • Dropout Open Doors Reengagement | GATE- Graduation: A Team Effort • Foster Care Youth • Mental Health and Well-being Coordinated School Health │ Health Services: School Nurse Corps, Home/Hospital Instruction │ Healthiest Next Generation │ Mental Health and Schools • Military Kids OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 13

Career: Personalized Planning for ALL Students Postsecondary Aspirations College Ready: Meets academic indicators and standardized testing benchmarks to enroll and succeed without remediation in credit bearing courses at a postsecondary institution that offers a transfer or baccalaureate program Career Ready: Identified a career interest and meet behavioral and experiential benchmarks to enroll and succeed in postsecondary job training or education program, including college, necessary for a chosen career Life Ready: Students leave high school with the grit, perseverance, and growth mindset that empowers them to approach the future with confidence, to dream big, and to achieve their goal *National College and Career Readiness Indicators OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 14

Options for Postsecondary Pathways 2 -Year Community College One-Year or Two Year Technical College Industry Standard Certificate Program Four-Year College or University • Apprenticeship Internship, or On the Job Training Military Training OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 15

State Resources provide tools and links Personalized Learning Materials Access to Digital Tools - Career Interest Inventory - High School & Beyond Planner

Student Centered Career & College Readiness Report • Academic mindset and culture • Understanding assessments • Academic monitoring • Homework help • Course selection and transcript management • Self-management • Social emotional learning • College guidance • Career guidance • Student counseling and referrals OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 17

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student DOMAINS PROGRAM PLANNING TOOL Academic Development Standards guiding school counseling programs to implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’s ability to learn. Career Development Standards guiding school counseling programs to help students 1) understand the connection between school and the world of work and 2) plan for and make a successful transition from school to postsecondary education and/or the world of work and from job to job across the life span. Social/Emotional Development Standards guiding school counseling programs to help students manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 18

All Hands on Deck: Comprehensive Results-Driven Counseling Redefining Role of School Counselor • Leadership • Collaboration • Advocacy • Systemic Change Implications for School Counselors • Monitoring system for “on track” • Communication • Advocates for teachers • Professional Learning Communities OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 19

Multi-Tiered Multi-Domained System of Support OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 20 Dr. Trish Hatch, 4/8/2017 San Diego State University, Hatching Results

Counselor / Principal Relationship Tool OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 21

Legislative Updates Bills passed: SSB 5241 (HB 1628) Foster Care and Homeless Education – Remove barriers and provide alternative means to graduate on time such as granting partial credit or consolidating coursework. More information coming. ESB 5234 (ESHB 1333) AP Exam Credit – Requires establishment of system-wide credit policy for AP Exams Moving along… 2 SHB 1170 – Maintaining and facilitating court-based and school-based efforts to promote attendance and reduce truancy; defining truancy for ALE and virtual schools. HB 2224 - Delinks Assessments for Graduation and adds HSBP elements OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 22

School Counselor voices have been heard! ESSA Update http: //www. k 12. wa. us/ESEA/default. aspx . Ø 11% of public comments received by OSPI (Feb. ) Ø ESSA accountability workgroup acknowledged counselors’ role in student growth & success Ø Last chance for feedback coming in August…. AP/IB Test Fee Program Ø $ specifically for test fees will now be in Sect. 4 block grant w/ other support programs Ø 2017: Private/public partnership raised $ to fund ALL low-income test fee reductions for AP/IB/CI New Measures of Growth/Achievement (Accountability) Ø Chronic Absenteeism Ø 9 th Grade Success Ø Dual Credit 6/10/2021 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 23

Chronic Absenteeism A student missing 10% or more of their school days (2+/month or 18/year) for ANY reason Multi-tiered framework: for programmatic response to barriers Define, teach and recognize attendance expectations Proactive, positive, personalized outreach Monitor data frequently to catch kids early https: //content. govdelivery. com/accounts/ WAOSPI/bulletins/19 fbd 0 a Positive School Climate: Parents are key partners and students are engaged OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 OSPI webpage: http: //www. k 12. wa. us/attendance/default. asp Better Attendance, Lower Chronic Absenteeism Strategic Community Partnerships 24

On-track Freshmen Reducing Remediation by Supporting 9 th Grade Success Use data to monitor progress Career/College/ Life Ready Academic Social Emotional Build a positive school culture 4 x Prepare 8 th graders transitioning to high school 9 th Grade Success are more likely to graduate! Build in multitier supports Create relevancy and a focus on the future OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 25

Dual Credit 2015 -16: 57% of 9 -12 grade students completed at least one dual credit course… OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 … but Equity gaps persist! 26

Superintendent’s 6 -year Vision for K-12 Education Every student OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 6/10/2021 27

Ongoing Counselor News OSPI Secondary Ed and Student Support Web Pages http: //www. k 12. wa. us/Secondary. Education/default. aspx and http: //www. k 12. wa. us/Student. Support/ News and More for School Counselors Listserv Newsletter https: //public. govdelivery. com/accounts/WAOSPI/subscriber/ new . .