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Chessler School District1301 Main Street
Chellser, WI 54123(715) 555-1880
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
School District Counselors
Elementary School Rachel Aldrich Erica Buechner Sarah Stout
Middle School Hana Mekonnen Leslie Torke
High School Erin Courtney Luke Severt Chad Terry
Mission Statement
The Chellser School District’s mission embodies learning, self growth, development, educated decision making, and a supportive environment that promotes tolerance and acceptance of everyone.
Vision for School Counseling:
Reaches Every Student Comprehensive in Scope Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling
Student Content Standards Academic Domain Career Domain Personal/Social Domain
Preventive in Design Developmental in Nature Integral Part of the Total Educational System
The Elements and Themes of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Elements and Themes
FoundationThe foundation of the Chellser School DistrictComprehensive School Counseling Program:
Program based rather than position based with services for 100% of the students.
Calendaring process is utilized as a means to determine counselor use of time.
School counseling curriculum has characteristics similar to other educational programs enabling all students to meet the Wisconsin School Counseling Student Contest Standards.
Strong emphasis on student/parent/counselor conferencing. Shared ownership with staff, administration and the
community.
Elements and Themes
Delivery System School Counseling Curriculum Individual Student Planning Responsive Services System Support
School Counseling Curriculum: content delivered in a systematic manner to ALL students
Classroom activities Interdisciplinary curriculum development Group activities Parent Workshops
Elements and Themes
Individual Student Planning: assist students in planning and managing their career development
Individual or small group appraisal Individual or small-group advisement Student and Parent Educational/Career Planning Conferences
Responsive Services: address the immediate personal concerns of students Consultation Individual and small-group counseling Crisis counseling Referrals Peer facilitation
Elements and Themes
System Support: includes program, staff and school support activities Professional development Consultation, collaboration and teaming Program management and operation
Time allocations for the work of school counselors.
Resources: These are the human, financial, and community resources required to develop and operate the program effectively and efficiently.
Themes and Elements
Management System Addresses the: “when” (calendar and action plans),
“why” (use of data)“on what authority” (management agreement and advisory council) the program will be implemented.
Accountability Accountability and evaluation of our district counseling program and
school counselors are essential to the Ongoing development Management And full implementation of our program
To assess the impact of our program over time, counselors and administrators will demonstrate program effectiveness though the use of results reports, school counselor performance standards, and program audits.
Why Elementary School Counselors?
Elementary school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as a team with the school staff, parents and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors can help all children can achieve academic success. The professional elementary school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
Time Distribution for the Elementary Level
ASCA Suggested Percentages
5%-10% Individual Planning
30%-40% Responsive
Services
10%-15% System Support
0% Non-Guidance
35%-45% Guidance Curriculum
35%-45% GuidanceCurriculum
5%-10% IndividualPlanning
30%-40% ResponsiveServices
10%-15% SystemSupport
0% Non-Guidance
Our Foundation is built on meeting our students needs according to:
Guidance Curriculum Academic support, including
organizational, study and test-taking skills Goal setting and decision-making Career awareness, exploration and
planning Education on understanding self and
others Peer relationships, coping strategies and
effective social skills Communication, problem-solving and
conflict resolution Substance abuse education Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Planning Individual Student Planning Academic planning Goal setting/decision-making Education on understanding of self,
including strengths and weaknesses Transition plans
Responsive Services Individual and small-group counseling Individual/family/school crisis
intervention Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration Referrals
System Support Professional development Consultation, collaboration and teaming Program management and operation
What Elementary School Counselors do:
Classroom Guidance People Skills (K-5) Managing Conflict Wellness & Resiliency (K-5) Respect Understanding Diversity (K-5)Individual Planning Building Assistance Team Crisis Response Plan Classroom Guidance Lesson Plans School-Wide ProgramsIndividual Counseling Behavior Management Study Skills Conflict Management Personal Issues New Student Transition Kindergarten Orientation
Small-Group Counseling Change Groups Friendship Groups Parent Groups Lunch & Learn Study Skills Group Concerned Persons Group Anger Management GroupsConsultation After School Tutoring Mentor Program Student Leadership Protective Behaviors Building Assistance Team MeetingsClassroom Guidance Learning Styles Goals Career Speakers Interest Inventory- 4th Grade Responsibility Life Long Learning Study Skills Family Support and Resource Coordinator
Why Middle School Counselors?
Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as a team member with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby young adolescents can achieve academic success. Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. The professional middle school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership is encouraged as it enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
Time Distribution for the Middle School Level
ASCA Suggested Percentages
15-25% Individual Planning
30-40% Responsive
Services
10-15% System Support
0% Non-Guidance
25%-35% Guidance Curriculum
25-35% GuidanceCurriculum15-25% IndividualPlanning
30-40% ResponsiveServices10-15% SystemSupport
0% Non-Guidance
Our Foundation is built on meeting our student’s needs according to:
Guidance Curriculum Academic support, including
organizational, study and test-taking skills
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Substance abuse education Multicultural/diversity awareness BullyingInterpersonal
RelationshipsTransition Individual Planning Academic planning Individual Learning Plans Student/Parent Conferencing Goal Setting Test Interpretation
Responsive Services Group CounselingIndividual
CounselingCrisis CounselingPeer Mediation Referrals
System Support Professional DevelopmentProgram
EvaluationStudent CouncilParent/Community Outreach Consultation, collaboration and teaming
What Middle School Counselors do?
Classroom Guidance Managing Conflict (6/8) Respect (6/8) Wellness & Resiliency (6/8) Bullying (6/8) Understanding Diversity (6/8) Drug/Alcohol Prevention (6/8) Individual Planning Crisis Response Plan Classroom Guidance Lesson Plans School-Wide Programs
Individual Counseling Behavior Management Study Skills Conflict Management Personal Issues New Student Transition Coping skills Middle school Orientation self-awareness
Small-Group Counseling Family transition group Test Anxiety group Grief group Study success skills group Study Skills Group Motivation group Anger Management Groups
Consultation After School Tutoring Mentor Program Student Leadership Building Assistance Team Meetings
Classroom Guidance Learning Styles Goals Career Speakers Responsibility Life Long Learning Study Skills Family Support and Resource Coordinator
Why High School Counselors?
High school years are full of growth, promise, excitement, frustration, disappointment and hope. It is the time when students begin to discover what the future holds for them. Secondary school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. The professional high school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with educational reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership is encouraged as it enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
Time Distribution for the High School Level
ASCA Suggested Percentages
25%-35% Individual Planning
0% Non-Guidance
15%-25% Guidance Curriculum
25%-35% Responsive
Services
15%-20% System Support
15%-25% GuidanceCurriculum
25%-35% IndividualPlanning
25%-35% ResponsiveServices
15%-20% SystemSupport
0% Non-Guidance
Our Foundation is built on meeting our student’s needs according to:
Classroom Guidance Academic skills support Organizational, study and test-taking
skills Post-secondary planning and
application process Career planning Education in understanding self and
others Coping strategies Peer relationships and effective social
skills Communication, problem-solving,
decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills
Career awareness and the world of work
Substance abuse education Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Student Planning Goal setting Academic plans Career plans Problem solving Education in understanding of self,
including strengths and weaknesses Transition plans
Responsive Services Individual and small-group counseling Individual/family/school crisis
intervention Peer facilitation Consultation/collaboration Referrals
System Support Professional development Consultation, collaboration and teaming Program management and operation
High School Counselors Collaborate with:
Parents Academic planning/support Post-secondary planning Scholarship/financial search process School-to-parent communications School-to-work transition programs One-on-one parent conferencing Referral process
StudentsAcademic support services Program planning Peer education program Peer mediation program Crisis management Transition programsCareer education
CommunityJob shadowing, worked-based learning, part-time jobs, etc. Crisis interventions Referrals
TeachersPortfolio development, providing recommendations and assisting students with the post-secondary application process Classroom guidance lessons on post-secondary planning, study skills, career development, etc. School-to-work transition programs Academic support, learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically Classroom speakers At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success
AdministratorsSchool climate Academic support interventions Behavioral management plans School-wide needs assessments Data sharing Student assistance team development
Past: Present: At risk student emphasis
Crisis driven
“On call” approach to use of time
Delivered only by counselors
Owned by counseling staff only
Include all students
Standards Based Curriculum
Calendared time
Collaborative effort among counselor, faculty, parents, and community
Community and school owned and supported
“By All For All” Counselor Role: To lead, advocate, and
collaborate.
All faculty and staff have a role in delivering curriculum.
Community partners, parents and students contribute to program delivery.
Systemic Change will occur