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The Role of the School Counselor **Insert School Name Here**

The Role of the School Counselor **Insert School Name Here**

School Counselors: Our Impact https: //videos. schoolcounselor. org/2018 -school-counselor-of-the-year-wrap-up 2

School Counselors: Our Impact https: //videos. schoolcounselor. org/2018 -school-counselor-of-the-year-wrap-up 2

Meet Our Team 1 2 3 4 5 3

Meet Our Team 1 2 3 4 5 3

RCW 28 A. 410. 043 “School counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student

RCW 28 A. 410. 043 “School counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement, supporting a safe learning environment, and addressing the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are part of a comprehensive school counseling program. ” 4

School counselors align their work with MTSS through the implementation of a comprehensive school

School counselors align their work with MTSS through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program designed to affect student development in the academic domain (achievement), the career domain (career exploration and development) and the social/emotional domain (behavior). 5

School counselors provide responsive services including internal and external referral procedures, short-term counseling or

School counselors provide responsive services including internal and external referral procedures, short-term counseling or crisis intervention focused on mental health or situational (e. g. grief, difficult transitions) concerns with the intent of helping the student return to the classroom and removing barriers to learning. 6

Healthy students and safe schools are a top educational priority! School counselors are vital

Healthy students and safe schools are a top educational priority! School counselors are vital resources in preventing violent incidents, intervening when concerns arise about potential violence and responding when violence occurs. 7

School counselors create classroom lessons and provide individual counseling to help students complete the

School counselors create classroom lessons and provide individual counseling to help students complete the High School and Beyond Plan requirement. 8

School counselors inspire and encourage Washington middle school students from low-income families to prepare

School counselors inspire and encourage Washington middle school students from low-income families to prepare for and pursue postsecondary education through the College Bound Scholarship 9

School counselors collaborate with classroom teachers to provide social emotional learning curriculum to all

School counselors collaborate with classroom teachers to provide social emotional learning curriculum to all students through direct instruction, team-teaching or providing lesson plans for learning activities or units in classrooms. 10

School Counselor to Student Ratio ASCA Recommendation 1: 250 WA State Average 1: 458

School Counselor to Student Ratio ASCA Recommendation 1: 250 WA State Average 1: 458 11

80% Time devoted to working with students or on behalf of students. 20% Time

80% Time devoted to working with students or on behalf of students. 20% Time devoted to program and building support as outlined by ASCA. 12

Thank You! Any Questions?

Thank You! Any Questions?

Resources • Information for Administrators and District Directorshttps: //www. schoolcounselor. org/administrators • ASCA National

Resources • Information for Administrators and District Directorshttps: //www. schoolcounselor. org/administrators • ASCA National Model – https: //www. schoolcounselor. org/school-counselors-members/asca-national-model • Research supporting the implementation of comprehensive counseling programs – https: //www. schoolcounselor. org/asca/media/asca/Careers-Roles/Effectiveness. pdf 14