Mini History Lesson

A few decades ago counselors were introduced into schools to assist students with occupational/vocational choices, college preparatory support, etc. They were teachers that simply took a few extra classes and were then called 'guidance counselors.'

Fast Forward …

• State and National Standards

• Masters Level degree in School Counseling

• Community Mental Health, Education

School Counselors…

• Academic• Career• Social/Emotional

• Individual Counseling• Group Counseling• Classroom Guidance

• Students and Parents• Teachers / Administration• Community members

Multi Tiered Systems of Support

• 5% Referral to outside agencies

• 15% Small group or Individual Counseling

• 80% Classroom Guidance

Programing…

• Career Cruising• STEP• Drug and Alcohol

Awareness• Internet Safety• Bulling Prevention

• Academic Adventures• Peer Mentoring• BAM• H20• Lory’s Place

Common Core and ASCA National Model

Common Core

• College, Career, Civic Ready

• 21st Century Educated

ASCA Model

• Conversations about the Common Core must include a sustained focus on …

• character education, social-emotional learning, and positive school climate

Integration is Essential• Sound educational theory and abundant empirical evidence indicate

that the Common Core will be most successful when its implementation is accompanied by intentional and ongoing school-wide efforts to:

• Positive school culture and climate that includes, safety, caring relationships, supportive, challenging learning environments, sense of community and inclusion for all students

• Develop a learning community based on respect, responsibility, and excellence in all aspects of school life.

• Emphasize moral and performance character • Educate for citizenship to increase participation in school life.• Prioritize prevention by focusing on social-emotional and character

development

Recognized ASCA Model Program

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Resources

• Integrating Common Core and Character Education: Why It Is Essential and How It Can Be Done by Kristin Fink, M.A. and Karen Geller, Ed.D.

• Charles Elbot, Education Advisory Council, Character Education Partnership

• Dr. Marie Isom, Ph.D http://sccounselor.blogspot.com/2011/10/school-counselor-yes-vs-guidance.html