The ASCA National Model A Four Year Implementation

The ASCA National Model: A Four Year Implementation AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION JUNE 2012 Presenters: Dianne Acuña Thompson, Director Galen Reavis, Coordinator

Gwinnett County Public Schools GCPS Demographics Atlanta Urban Fringe 161, 000+ students…and growing 0. 3% American Indian 29. 80% African American 10. 5% Asian American 25. 1% Hispanic 3. 7% Multiracial 30. 6% White 100+ Languages 133 Schools 50% Free or Reduced Lunch

Goals of this Session. . . To share our story about implementing the ASCA National Model over the past four years To share pitfalls and recommendations for implementation To enhance participants understanding of the ASCA model as a framework for their program.

Recommendation #1: WHY do you want to implement the model? WHY is it important?

How are students different as a result of the school counseling program?

Recommendation #2: Modes Operandi Implementation of the model is not a program… it’s a way of doing business! Continuous Quality Improvement Filter for programmatic decision making

Recommendation #3: Know the Model WHAT are the components What do we currently have? What do we need? What results do we want?

Recommendation #4: Garner Support What supports are needed? ANYONE & EVERYONE!! Superintendent Other key Central Office Personnel Local School Administration Counselors within the district/department Faculty & Staff School Community

Rec. #5: Be the Tortoise! Pick a cliché: Slow & steady wins the race Less is more! You have one chance to get it right… Many hands make light work….

Rec #6: Have your ducks in a row! You must be sure of the path you’re on… Identify obstacles & hazards before they’re a problem If this means delaying… SO BE IT!

Rec. #7: Reconvene, Reflect & Regroup Evaluation & Supports Program Audit review EOY evaluation 21 C 3 Committee

Our story 2007 -2008 School Year Formulating Ideas Committee Formed Summer of 2008 Staff Development Committee driven 4 year implementation

Our 4 Year Plan Committee designed Star Levels Staff development for 350 counselors 21 C 3 Coordinators for ES, MS & HS Communication Plan Reflection, Revision Marketing/PR Plan

21 st Century Comprehensive Counseling Program

Our Plan: 21 C 3 Star Levels Blue Red Silver Gold Millennium

Blue Star Level Partnership Agreement Program Audit 3 Counseling Program Goals Master calendar Weekly Calendar “snapshot” Partnership Agreement Expanded RBES/Closing the Gap Action Plan (Beginning & End of Year Results Report) One per counselor in targeted area: academic, behavior or attendance

Blue Star Considerations �Are the goals of your school’s counseling department tied to the school mission? �Are the goals: Focused on student achievement � Data driven � Tied to success indicators & the school improvement plan � �Is the program proactive & focused on needs of all students? �Are you evaluating your program? How?

Partnership Agreement (a. k. a. Management Agreement) Ask and listen to the Administrators vision & needs Earn your administrator’s trust. Include tasks that highlight your unique skills & talents Show that you are willing to be challenged Under promise – over perform!! Show strong work ethic Build rapport with administrator(s) Specify Duties & Responsibilities Optional: include times to review/revisit agreement

Calendars Weekly Monthly Yearly 3 -5 year Plan Accessible Visible

Red Star Level Mission Statement & All Items from Blue Star Level Philosophy Statement Standards and Competencies Crosswalk Tool Advisory Council GCPS: Impact Over Time

Advisory Council Work with your Administrator 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When, Why Include all stakeholders Friends and Foes Schedule, Reflect, and Adjust

Program Goals & Closing the Gap Action Plan Who writes/approves them? Do they align with school goals? What data are they based on? Included in your Partnership/Management Agreement? When, how & with whom are results shared?

Impact Over Time High School Results Reports: Impact Over Time Examine Student/School Trends: Demographics Academics Career Life Skills Parent Involvement School _______________ __ School Year_______ Academic year DEMOGRAPHICS Date ______ This information is extremely valuable for school counseling personnel. Collecting these data at the beginning of the school year to creat a baseline from which to measure program results. This allows a review of data trends in all domain areas: academic, career and life skills. 2008 -2009 -2010 -2011 # students enrolled % students male % students female % students white % students black % students hispanic % students asian % students multiracial % students other % students free / reduced lunch % students ESOL % students special education ACADEMIC % students graduating Standard A-acquire knowledge, % students present 165+ school attitude and skill leading to effectivedays learning % students retained in current grade level % 11 grade passing GHSGT Science % 11 th grade passing GHSGT Social Studies % 11 th grade passing GHSGT Language Arts %11 th grade passing GHSGT Mathematics % students qualifying for focus % 10 th grade passing Gateway SS % 10 th graders passing Gateway Science Average SAT scores-total Average ACT score-total # Students taking PSAT # 9 th grade students taking PSAT # 10 th grade students taking PSAT # 11 th grade students taking PSAT # students taking AP course # minority students taking AP courses # students taking AP exams # students scoring 3, 4, 5 # academic lessons taught CAREER DEVELOPMENT Standard A-acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and ake informed career decisions # career lessons taught # peer mediation sessions conducted # students completing career interest inventories LIFE SKILLS Standard B-acquire the attitudes, # students in-school suspension knowledge and interpersonal skills # students out-of-school suspension to help them understand respect self and others # Referrals within GCPS System # Other Community Agency Referrals # DFACS referrals # students served in small groups Parent Involvement # parents attending parent workshops # parent workshops offered # parents attending curriculum night Please note: If activity not listed, additional category lines. If category does not apply , indicate with N/A Counselors: Principal: Assistant Principals:

Silver Star Level All Items from Red Star Level Classroom Guidance Curriculum Plan Min. 3 lesson unit Classroom Guidance Curriculum Results CG Template

Classroom Guidance Curriculum Why did you choose this topic/curriculum? How will you know if it’s effective? With whom will you share the results? How is the current topic advertised? How is the current topic reinforced?

Gold Star Level All Items from Silver Star Level One Small Group Curriculum – Min. of 4 sessions Small Group Session Template Small Group Curriculum Results

Small Group Curriculum How was the group topic chosen? Goals of the small group curriculum? Share ALL the data Process Perception Results

Millennium Level All Star Levels RAMP Requirements Presentation to Advisory Council including a Board Member

Annual Counselor Recognition National School Counselor Week Promotional Materials

Where do we go from here? Annual Submissions One Expanded RBES goal Partnership Agreements Impact Over Time S & C Crosswalk Tool 21 C 3 Counseling Department Review Rubric School Visits (3 year cycle)

Elbow Partner Activity Take 1 Where are you in the process? What’s missing from your program? What road blocks may you encounter? Who can help you mitigate these issues?

Data…data…. . !!! School counselors must collect data that support and link the school counseling programs to students’ academic a success.

Data Collection School Report Card Principal’s Vision f 0 r counseling Needs Assessment Faculty Student Parent Community Event Feedback & Evaluation Program Audit Use of Time Daily report Calendar Know Your Administrator’s DATA LANGUAGE!!!

Elbow Partner Activity Take 2 Brainstorm some resources in your county/district/school that you may not have tapped into at this point.

Q&A

Contact Information Gwinnett County Public Schools Office of Advisement & Counseling 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW Suwanee, GA 30024 678. 301. 7372 Dianne Thompson, Director dianne_thompson@gwinnett. k 12. ga. us Galen Reavis, Coordinator galen_reavis@gwinnett. k 12. ga. us http: //tinyurl. com/GCPScounseling