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RAMP Program Development for Middle Schools

Learn about attaining Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) status, application process, outcomes, development steps, and becoming a RAMP Program over time.

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RAMP Program Development for Middle Schools

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  1. Publisher to insert cover image here CHAPTER 11CSCP IN ACTION: A RAMP MIDDLE SCHOOL Developed by: Kelli Saginak, Amy Taake, & Anna GirdauskasUniversity of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

  2. Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) • RAMP is founded on the guidelines set forth by the ASCA National Model • Process of attaining RAMP status assists school counselors: • Evaluate their program • Increases their professional skills and knowledge • Enhances their efforts toward promoting student success • Analysis of data indicated that elementary schools which had fully implemented the ASCA National Model to receive RAMP-designation experienced significantly higher overall achievement and attendance rates

  3. The RAMP Application Process • School counselors who are interested in attaining RAMP designation must develop and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program as defined by the ASCA National Model • School counselor will need to spend at least one full academic year collecting the data and information necessary for completion of the RAMP application • Applications involve the establishment and relevant documentation of twelve components which mirror the ASCA National Model • School counseling programs that earn RAMP recognition will hold that designation for 3 years before they must reapply, or, “Re-RAMP”

  4. RAMP Development and Outcomes • 1. Vision Statement • Communicates the school counselor's goals for the school community • Informed by the beliefs of the program • Aligns with the vision statements of both the building and district • 2. Mission Statement • Direct the counseling program towards achieving its vision

  5. RAMP Development Continued • 3. Program Goals • Give the program its focus • Put the vision and mission statements into action • “SMART” goals • 4. Student Mindsets & Behaviors • Aligned with the goals of the school counseling program • Developed to contribute to desired student outcomes

  6. RAMP Development Continued • 5. Annual Agreement • Designed to ensure that important conversations between administrators and school counselors take place regularly • Describe the organization and focus of the school counseling program • Certify that the program is aligned with the goals of the school

  7. RAMP Development Continued • 6. Advisory Council • Involved in both reviewing and advising the implementation of the school counseling program • Designed to be representative of stakeholders • 7. Calendar • Includes the dates of school counseling events to provide information to students, parents, and school staff of school counseling activities • 8. Core Curriculum • Details the specific ways school counselors will efficiently and effectively deliver lessons

  8. RAMP Development Continued • 9. Results Report of the Core Curriculum • School counselors collect and analyze data on the impact of the core curriculum to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program and inform its improvements • 10. Small-Group Responsive Services • Designed to fulfill specific prevention or intervention goals and usually consist of four to ten sessions • List of all groups completed in the most recent academic year, the detailed lesson plans of each meeting, and group outcomes

  9. RAMP Development Continued • 11. Results Report of Closing-the-Gap Activities • Should relate directly to the goals of the school counseling program • 12. Program Evaluation Reflection • Information Section • Contact information • Proof of current ASCA membership • School demographics • Span of time in which RAMP application was completed

  10. Becoming a RAMP Program Over Time • Olentangy Liberty Middle School (OLMS) • Complete implementation and fulfillment of all RAMP requirements took about 4 years • Coordination with teachers, consultation with administrators and parents, and ability to collaboratively create programs goals are necessary • Developing and implementing a RAMP-qualified program can be extremely challenging

  11. Becoming a RAMP Program Over Time • Continuous collection of data required for RAMP • Used to inform counseling activities • Also used to inform stakeholders of the effectiveness and value of a school counseling program • Help garner the amount and type of support required to reach alignment with the National Model

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