Navigation 101 & the ASCA National Model as “Best Practice” WSCA Conference February 27, 2009

1. Navigation 101 & the ASCA National Model as “Best Practice”WSCA ConferenceFebruary 27, 2009

2. THE PURPOSE STATEMENTOF REFORM: HB 1209 “…to provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens, to contribute to their economic well-being and that of their families and communities, to explore and understand different perspectives, and to enjoy productive and satisfying lives.”

3. Student learning goals Read with comprehension, write with skill, and communicate effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history; geography; arts; and health and fitness Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities

4. HB 1670 RCW 28A.410.043 • A school counselor is a professional educator who holds a valid school counselor certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. • The purpose and role of the school counselor is to plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that: • personalizes education • supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students • And is based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American school counselor association.

5. WE STRIVE TO… • Support the needs of all students • Enhance academic success • Provide for career and college planning • Prepare for the opportunities of the future

6. COLLEGE GOING BY FAMILY INCOME

7. COLLEGE COMPLETION BY FAMILY INCOME

8. Fidelity Survey2008

9. FIVE KEY ELEMENTS 1. PERSONALIZING Advisories 2. PLANNING Portfolios 3. DEMONSTRATING Conferences 4. EMPOWERING Scheduling 5. EVALUATING Data • WHAT IT IS: • Small groups of students with an advisor-educator • Keep same group until graduation • RESOURCES: • Gr 6-12 curriculum • Videos • Professional development training materials • BEST PRACTICE: • Advisories meet 2x per month or more • Advisors use Navigation curriculum • WHAT IT IS: • Paper or electronic collection of student work • Organized by 3 ASCA areas: Academic, Career, Personal/Social • RESOURCES: • Portfolio how-to • Curriculum organized around 3 ASCA areas • BEST PRACTICE: • Each student keeps a portfolio and uses it for student-led conferences • WHAT IT IS: • Annual conference led by student • Focuses on 3 ASCA areas: Academic, Career, Personal/Social • RESOURCES: • Curriculum provides all materials to plan conferences • BEST PRACTICE: • Each student holds a conference each year and uses the conference to register for next year’s courses • WHAT IT IS: • Students are encouraged to take “gatekeeper” courses • Course schedule is based on students’ requests • RESOURCES: • Scheduling how-to • BEST PRACTICE: • Each student obtains the courses selected and is supported to succeed in those courses • More students take gatekeeper courses • WHAT IT IS: • Information about student outcomes • Collected by each Navigation school • RESOURCES: • Data Collection templates on web • BEST PRACTICE: • Each school submits data each year • Navigation is improved based on what we learn

10. IMPLEMENTATION & GRADUATION

11. NAVIGATION 101 ONLINE • New partnership with Envictus will lead to online system • Will allow students to test their postsecondary knowledge and develop individualized plans

12. Navigation 101 & CTE • Navigation 101 helps students explore their interests and learn how to prepare • CTE is a “best fit” within Navigation 101 advisory lessons • Navigation curriculum is being upgraded to strengthen integration with CTE: • Offer CTE alignment within ASCA standard areas • Fully integrate HS & Beyond Plan with CTE Program of Study so students need only one plan • Add more information on secondary and postsecondary CTE options • Expand information on career clusters • Coordinate with skills centers

13. COLLEGE SPARK SUPPORT • College Spark Foundation supported Sparking the Future college prep lesson plans • New, $9.5 million College Spark grant will allow low income districts to expand Navigation

14. COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS

15. CSCP PREMISES • Guidance and counseling is a program • Programs are developmental and comprehensive • Programs feature a team approach • Programs are developed through a systematic process • Programs have established leadership

16. CSCP ROLE • CSCP is like any other academic subject • Planning is a skill – requires focus and practice • Must have materials and standards • Linked to school improvement process

17. CSCP BENEFITS • Stronger academic performance • Engaged families • Increased relevance of school work • Better connections to postsecondary and community

18. CSCP OUTCOMES • Students earn higher grades • Their education better prepares them for the future • They have positive relationships with teachers • Their schools have a more positive climate • They feel safer in school • Counselors spend more time with students, parents and teachers

19. ASCA NATIONAL MODEL • Foundation • Delivery System • Management System • Accountability System

20. Why the ASCA National Model? • More time with students - Less time with paperwork • More time spent on counseling - Less time spent on non-counseling duties • More comprehensive programming – a focus for the program - Less “random acts of guidance” • Better results for all students • It is the “right thing to do for students”

21. Sample Distribution of Total School Counselor Time Delivery Elementary Middle High System School School School Component % of Time % of Time % of Time Guidance Curriculum 35%-45% 25%-35% 15%-25% Ind. Student Planning 5%-10% 15%-25% 25%-35% Responsive Services 30%-40% 30%-40% 25%-35% System Support 10%-15% 10%-15% 15%-20% Adapted from Gysbers, N.C. & Henderson, P. (Eds.) 2000. Developing and managing your school guidance program, (3rd ed.), Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association

22. EMBEDDING CSCP School Improvement Planning (CSIPs) School Board Policy

23. Designing a Data Driven School Counseling Program • Connecting to school academic achievement goals • Using data to determine directions • Measuring results • Sharing successes • Ensuring that all students have post graduation plans

24. Nav 101 / ASCA National Model Integration Indicators • Foundation • Beliefs -i.e. We believe that all students should have meaningful choices for life after high school. • Philosophy – i.e. The school counseling program should be based on specific goals and developmental student competencies for all students. • Mission Statement – i.e. Ed Reform Preamble “ to help students lead productive and satisfying lives” • Content Standards –All Navigation 101 curriculum is cross-walked to the ASCA Standards

25. Nav 101 / ASCA National Model Integration Indicators Curriculum –Delivered Advisories / School Guidance Curriculum • Classroom Instruction • Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development • Group Activities • Parent Workshops & Instruction? Planning Portfolios / Individual Student Planning • Individual or Small-Group Appraisal (i.e. academic plans) • Individual or Small Group Advisement (i.e. career decision making)

26. Nav 101 / ASCA National Model Integration Indicators Student-led Conferences / Individual Student Planning? • Parent Involvement • Student Development of Immediate and Long-range Plans • Student-driven Course Scheduling / System Support? • Consultation • Program Management – • Data Analysis

27. Nav 101 / ASCA National Model Integration Indicators • Data Collection & Analysis / Accountability? • Monitoring Student Progress • Program Evaluation • Responsive Services • Consultation (Tiered – Intervention?) • Individual & Small Group Counseling (Tiered – Intervention?) • Crisis Counseling • Referrals (Tiered – Intervention?) • Peer Facilitation

28. Nav 101 / ASCA National Model Integration Indicators • Management System • Advisory Council (Implementation Team) • Use of Data • Action Plans • Use of Time • Calendars

29. “To date, Navigation 101 is the only model for a comprehensive guidance program in Washington schools for which there is proven effect upon student outcomes. “ Work Force Training Education and Coordinating Board Basic Education Finance Proposals, October 27, 2008

30. “……..Counseling and planning programs – for example Navigation 101” Definition of Basic Education – Five Points; Categorical programs to be included WA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) web site, July, 2008

31. CHALLENGES TO DEVELOPING STRONG GUIDANCE & COUNSELING PROGRAMS • The weight of tradition • Resistance to change • Burden of non-school-counseling-related tasks N. Gysbers, ASCA School Counselor, Nov/Dec 2005

32. OVERCOMING TRADITION • Embed your current approach to program and services delivery within the comprehensive program

33. RECKON WITH CHANGE • Realize that change is not a one-time event but continuous • Districts and schools must build in sufficient time and other resources to support the change

34. FOCUS ON TIME-ON-TASK • Write down the program! • Calendar planned activities and services covering the four components • Streamline school counselor involvement in inappropriate tasks • Displace inappropriate activities

35. NEXT STEPS: THE ROAD MAP

36. WHITE PAPER • Navigation and WSCA developed a “white paper” on Navigation and CSCPs • Use as a resource to guide your implementation • Available at the Navigation 101 web site

37. A Washington State framework for comprehensive school guidance and counseling programs • A document with which WA State school counselors and school counseling teams will be guided to: • Design • Coordinate • Implement • Manage • Evaluate their programs for student success

38. RESOURCES Washington School Counselor Association www.wa-schoolcounselor.org/ Navigation 101 www.k12.wa.us/navigation101 American School Counselor Association www.schoolcounselor.org

39. RESOURCES Megyn Shea, President Washington School Counselor Association megyn.shea@vansd.org Mike Hubert, Supervisor Navigation 101, OSPI mike.hubert@k12.wa.us