School Counselors as Coordinators Collaborators and Managers of

School Counselors as Coordinators, Collaborators, and Managers of Resources The Transformed School Counselor Chapter 13 © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Coordination, Collaboration, and Management of Resources n Coordination means prioritizing, organizing, and delivering the components of the program, such as individual or group counseling, classroom guidance, consultation services, career and academic advising, and systemic support. n Collaboration is a process of partnering and teaming with other educators, individuals, and groups of the internal and external community to deliver the components of the school counseling program. n Managing Resources means extending the school counselor program by bringing in human resources such as parents, students, teachers, administrators, community members, business partners, and technology. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Coordination, Collaboration, and Management of Resources Coordination n n Coordination of services means prioritizing, organizing, and delivering the components of the school counseling program so that you increase the likelihood that the program will successfully affect the personal/social, career, and academic outcomes of every student in the school. Reaches each student through direct service delivery and indirect service delivery through the brokering of resources. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Coordination, Collaboration, and Management of Resources Setting Priorities n School counselors establish priorities by first identifying the guidance needs of the school. n The needs of a school can be determined by assessing gaps and problems revealed by the school report card data. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Coordination, Collaboration, and Management of Resources Time Management n Decide how much time you will spend with different types of interventions. n By scheduling time for each of your interventions, you are better able to achieve a balanced program. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Getting Organized Four phases are suggested in organizing the school counseling program: 1. In the planning phase, set program goals based on the student needs that were identified when priorities were set. 2. In the designing phase strategies needed to achieve the phase goals of the school counseling program are identified. 3. The counselor focuses on implementing the program. implementing 4. The program is evaluated to see if it is an accountable, data-driven program. Data is collected on the efficacy of program components and analyzed to assess how the program contributed to desired student outcomes. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Collaboration Effective collaboration requires counselors to have: n Facilitative leadership skills n Good communication skills n Understanding of the nature and function of schools n Mediation skills n Spirit of cooperation n Flexibility n Willingness to compromise n Confidence n Belief that you can make a difference © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Management of Resources n The school counseling program is changing from a direct service delivery to a coordination of resources. n The comprehensive school counseling program brings in resources such as parents, students, teachers, technology, school-based administrators, and the business community so that the program has a better chance of impacting all students. n A school counselor who can determine the extent and variety of resource brokering can increase the resources of the school. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net CASTT is an acronym for Community, Administrators, Students, Teachers, and Technology n CASTTing a wider net involves community members, administrators, students, teachers, and technology in the daily work of the school counseling program. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community resources that can partner with the school counseling program include: n Parents n Human services agencies n Neighborhood associations and groups n Businesses n Colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions n Alumni © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Parents n Parents can volunteer in many ways such as sponsoring field trips, getting students involved in community service, serving as mentors and tutors, participating in advisory groups, and participating in telephone trees for emergencies and to advertise school events © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Human services agencies n Bringing agencies into the school facilitates the examination of children’s problems and reduces isolated treatment of the family situation, medical concerns, academic achievement, and emotional health. n Agencies that can provide counseling services to students will be a boost to the school counseling program. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Neighborhood associations and groups n Neighborhood associations are interested in education, housing, recreation, and community improvements. n They have a vested interest in making sure the schools of the neighborhood survive and thrive. n These groups can bring support to the school. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Businesses n Businesses can help schools with personpower and financial backing. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions n Counselor educators, particularly those who teach the school counseling and career courses, can provide candidates for brief experiences, practicums, or full-time internships. n Counselor educators can also deliver professional development to programs for the school. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net in the Community Alumni n Many alumni feel a sentimental attachment to the school and would like to be asked to contribute to their former institution. n Alumni will bring many talents, commitment, and a sense of responsibility to the school counseling program. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net with Administrators n Collaborating with administrators can strengthen the leadership team of the school. Some counselor and administrator partnership activities include: n Supporting the school counseling program in spirit and in funding and personal support n Keeping each other informed n Sharing critical data elements needed to develop a datadriven school counseling program n Supporting a school climate conducive to success n Sharing the burden of crisis intervention © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net with Students n Students can be an extension of the school counseling program. n They can bring talent and skills to serve as tutors, mentors, mediators, aides, speakers, and developers of materials. n Peer helper, peer facilitator, peer mediator, peer tutor, and peer supporter are all terms used to describe students who assist other students with academic and personal issues. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net with Teachers and Staff n Teaming school counselors with teachers can strengthen classroom management, bring attention to learning styles, promote programs, and deliver school-wide programs. n Through teachers we get support for classroom guidance lessons, mentoring and tutoring programs, and interventions for special needs students. n Other staff members such as social workers, nurses, and school psychologists can provide information in personal health, safety, and sex education and are a critical link between the school, home, and community. © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

CASTT a Wider Net with Technology can help school counselors in the following areas: Information/Resource: The Web remains a dynamic and rapidly growing library of information and knowledge. 2. Communication/Collaboration: The Web is a place where people connect, exchange information, and make shared decisions. 3. Interactive/Productivity tools: Interactive tools help counselors to process data and manipulate information. 4. Delivery of services: The web can be used to meet with clients and deliver counseling services in a virtual © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of environment. copyright laws. 1.

Barriers to Collaboration and Management of Resources n Barriers to partnerships usually occur in the areas of time, space, and personnel. n Lack of interpersonal skills prevents educators from establishing and maintaining collaborative efforts. n External members are harder to manage. Rules and regulations of agencies, businesses, and civic organizations can severely limit the work that can be accomplished. Parental involvement can be hard to obtain. n n © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.

Collegiality: Taking Collaboration to a Higher Level n Collegiality means taking collaboration to a higher level and working cooperatively with colleagues. Benefits of collegiality: n Educators’ professional growth is enhanced intellectually, personally, and in stature and standing n Faculty have greater job satisfaction n Able and talented candidates are attracted by affording them work that is stimulating, meaningful, economically rewarding, and well regarded in the community n Increases social aspect of schools © 2012 Cengage Learning. These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only. Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws.