School Counseling Update

Barb AshcraftSchool Counseling Coordinatorbashcraft@access.k12.wv.us

WVSCA Conference – February, 18 2010

Supporting Standards-based Programs

Standard 1: Program Planning, Design and Management

Standard 2: Program Delivery

Standard 3: Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation

Standard 4: Leadership and Advocacy

Standard 5: Professional Growth and Responsibilities

Use of Time

Review of WVDE Counseling Log

Use of Time Data

New School Counseling Evaluation SystemPartnering with Edvantia

TimelineJanuary 2011

Convene Evaluation Task ForceFeb. – April 2011

Define Critical Elements and MeasuresApril – September 2011

Design Evaluation Process and ToolsJan. – June 2012

Field Test and Further Refine2011 – 2012 School Year

Pilot in SIG schools/demonstration sites2012-13 School Year

Full Implementation

Policy 2315 Revisions

Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling

January 2011Convene Policy 2315 Revisions Task Force

Spring – Fall 2011Work with task force to develop revision recommendations

Winter 2011Present Policy 2315 revision recommendations to State Board

School Counseling Program DEMONSTRATION SITES

Create ‘Model Programs’ to operationalize standardsJan. – April 2011 (Development)

Develop Training ModulesSpring 2011

Identify schools to serve as demonstration sitesSpring – Fall 2011 (Training)

Train school teams to fully align programs with standards

Fall 2011 – June 2012 (Align Practice)Implement aligned processes and protocols

WVDE supports early implementation

Field Test evaluation system (Jan. – June 2012)

GED Option

New GED Option CoordinatorLinda Berlinlberlin@access.k12.wv.us

Other Initiatives• State School Counseling Model

(Spring 2012)– Sample Counselor Job Descriptions– Add Standards

• Add Evaluation System• Student Standards

• Tier I /SIG Schools• Frequently Asked Questions

School Counseling Websitehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors

Counselor Logshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/forms/counselors-log Protocolshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/protocols.html LINKS Programhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/LINKS NetWorthhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/networth-lessons.htmlNetsSmart – aligned with school counseling standardshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/netsmart/ Group Guidance Lessonshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/group-lessons.html Guidance Curriculumhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/guidance-curriculum.html

THANK YOUBarbara Ashcraft, School Counseling CoordinatorOffice of School ImprovementDivision of Educator Quality and System Support bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us

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