teachers as advisors workshop new jersey
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Teachers As Advisors WorkshopNew Jersey
Jan Struebingjstruebi@sbcglobal.net
Workshop Objectives Giving the middle school students
support toward success Helping 9--12 graders plan for high
school success Involve parents and students in the
planning process Keep Score—Evaluate the effectiveness
of the program. Think of topics for advisory period—age
appropriate
Goals of a Quality Advisory Program Create a caring school climate Monitor the academic progress of students Promote critical thinking skills through
discussion and problem-solving activities Assist students in making responsible
choices Assist students in accepting responsibility
for their own actions. Teachers are well trained in the provided
curriculum.
How to Achieve Success? Buy-In from:
Board Members Administrators Counselors Career
Counselors Teachers Parents/
Guardians Students
Who will Coordinate Program?
Principal Counselor Career Counselor Teacher Committee of
Teachers
Student Issues Attendance Discipline Academic Success Extra Help Homework
Completion Career Research Growing Up
Conflict Resolution
Test Results Course Selection Study Skills A Plan of Study Professional Help
Teachers As Advisors A program where teachers work
with a group of students and their parents/guardians to explore educational and career possibilities based on valid information.
Raising academic rigor is also an important part in helping a student reach their future goals.
Personalizing the High School Experience for Each Student byJoseph DiMartino and John Clarke
Great on advisories and making changes that help students understand the relevance of what they are being taught, and how they are being prepared for success as adults. Book offers a new vision for high schools—a vision that puts students at the center of their own learning.
Compare PLP & IEP Difference PLP IEP Control lies with student Adults control Student’s interest, talents Test Scores,
diagnostics Dreams Identify remedial Clarify sense of direction services needed to Identify learning required appropriate expt. to meet hopes Reduce weakness Extend positive momentum of each individual
PLP & IEP Both can be used together or
separate. Both are helpful Both assume that students learn
most effectively when the experience responds to their unique skills and understanding
PLP’s Used in Advisory PLP’s can help students meet
standards, and help provide evidence they have met the 21st century standards such as: communication, problem solving, and social responsibility.
Why is Advisory Important to Students? More one-on-one attention Develop a Plan Students will enroll in higher level
academics Middle Schools students develop
physically and mentally Learn a connection between their career
and courses they need to take More timely help available to students in
need.
Important to Parent/Guardian Parents become more involved
during annual meeting Parents know there is someone at
the school with a strong interest in their son or daughter
Parents have a better understanding of the courses their son or daughter will need in high school.
Value to Teachers Teachers gain a greater knowledge
of graduation requirements and of all school’s offering
Develop strong bonds with their advisees
Learn to work as a team Teachers see students from a
different perspective
Guidance – What is it?GUIDANCE
The help all students receive from parents, teachers, counselors, community members and others to assist with educational and career development
COUNSELINGThe help some students receive from credentialed professionals to overcome personal and social problems that interfere with learning.
Advisory Committee
Number and Make-up of Committee Administrators Teachers Parents Students Certified Staff Union Representative
Role of the Administrator Inform School Board Develop Schedule That Allows for
Advisement Logistics Research Various Approaches and Make
Recommendations to Administration and Faculty
Be Supportive to Program Coordinator and Staff
Counselor’s Role Help Give Staff
Non-Confidential Info
Help With Training of Staff
Help With Curriculum Writing
Teach Conferencing Skills
Serve on Advisory Committee
Determining Advisee Groups Interest Homeroom Alphabetically Mixed or By Grade Level ESOL Special Education
Set Advisor Periods Calendar Best Day of the Week Length of Session Getting on School Calendar Number of Sessions During School
Year Keeping Teachers Informed
Benefits Individual Career Plan for Each Student Teacher Team Work Improved Transition from Middle School
to High School Parent/Guardian Involvement Student Self-Esteem Improved Student Teacher Partnership
Curriculum Units Who or What Group Will Develop? Portfolios for Students Middle School vs. High School Relevant Curriculum Life Skills vs. Career Skills Notebooks for Teachers W Drive, CD
Teacher Training/Curriculum
Teacher’s Need Assurance & Help
Curriculum—Who Develops It?
Transition from Middle School-to High School
Teachers need training in groups
Key to Success on Advisories
Planning and Implementation Relating to students and helping
them believe that someone at school cares about them!
Making it all personal!!
Implementation
1. Buy-In from: A. Administration B. Counselors C. Teachers D. Students2. Who will oversee3. Committee4. Calendar
5. Curriculum 6. Program Name 7. Determine Groups 8. Advisor Training 9. Public Relations & Marketing 10. Evaluation 11. $$$-cost
Obstacles Resistance to Change Fear of the Unknown Existing Rules and Traditions Teacher Training Unions Administration Not Buying Into
Program
What Is The Real Purpose of this Program?
Relating to Students and Helping Them Believe Someone Cares at School About Them!! Making It All Personal.
QUESTIONS?? CONCERNS???
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