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Battle Ground Public Schools

Battle Ground Public Schools. Our Journey to ASCA Model Implementation. Our outcomes for this presentation:. Participants will: H ear a brief overview of BGPS efforts to implement the ASCA model in grades 5-12 Receive sample resources

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Battle Ground Public Schools

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  1. Battle Ground Public Schools Our Journey to ASCA Model Implementation

  2. Our outcomes for this presentation: Participants will: • Hear a brief overview of BGPS efforts to implement the ASCA model in grades 5-12 • Receive sample resources • Network and learn from your colleagues about what other districts are doing **Note: We assume that participants have a basic understanding of the ASCA model

  3. District overview • 19 schools • 7 primary schools (no counselors) • 7 middle schools (.5 counselor in each building) • 2 comprehensive high schools (10 counselors total) • 3 alternative schools (part time counselors) • Approximately 700 teachers • 237 square miles (rural and suburban) • Approximately 13,000 students • Almost 40% free and reduced lunch

  4. The 4 Quadrants of the American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA) Management Foundation Delivery System Accountability

  5. Building the “model” in flight….

  6. Our Journey…. Management Foundation Delivery System Accountability

  7. Foundation – Key Points • Outside facilitator • Support from • District Administration • Union • Building Administration • Communication with Staff and Building Administration

  8. Our Mission: In partnership with the school community, the counseling and guidance program is designed to assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to achieve lifelong success. Our Vision: We maximize student success by guiding and empowering them to be confident, proactive and future-oriented. Our Beliefs: ALL STUDENTS can achieve success with the proper support, instruction, and guidance. ALL STUDENTS have equal opportunity to learn academic, career, and personal/social skills. ALL STUDENTS are accountable for their own success. ALL STUDENTS have access to a full time, certified school counselor

  9. ASCA Model Management Foundation Delivery System Accountability

  10. Management – Key Points • Steering Committee • COD schedule and duties • Use of data • websites for high school and middle schools http://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/ https://sites.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/bghs-counseling-department/ https://sites.google.com/site/laureensnews/

  11. Reflection & Discussion • What data do you use or could you use to drive your guidance curriculum? • What system changes can you put in place to manage your time?

  12. ASCA Model Management Foundation Delivery System Accountability

  13. Washington School Counseling Association Model (RTI)

  14. Delivery System- Key Points • Determining curriculum – old vs. new • Guidance curriculum • Career planning, bully prevention, Rachel’s Challenge • https://sites.google.com/a/battlegroundps.org/bghs-counseling-department/school-success • Intervention • Falcon Transition – “Teach One Lead One” – 12 lesson curriculum • http://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/

  15. Reflection & Discussion • What are some ideas for curriculum/lesson plans you can use in your building? (using data to support need)

  16. ASCA Model Management Foundation Delivery System Accountability

  17. Accountability – Key Points • Building principal support for counseling • Program and counselor agreements • Results report (year end report) • Program Audit

  18. What we learned: • Implementing The National Model Requires: • A Proactive Philosophy • Time (To see tools and processes we use to save time to use in planning/implementing the National Model, log on to:http://counseling.prairiehighschool.org/ • Support • A Total Counseling Team Commitment

  19. What Would We Do Differently? • Early In The Process: • Complete the ASCA National Model Program Audit • Visit a school or schools using the National Model • Ask for assistance in our own efforts  • Use monthly and yearly calendars and Principal/Counselor Agreements for clarity of responsibilities and to improve accountability • Learn how to develop and enhance a program using data • Work toward goals that are specific and have measurable outcomes

  20. Questions?

  21. Our Contact information Sheryl Piper – counselor Piper.sheryl@battlegroundps.org Steve Rhodes – counselor Rhodes.steve@battlegroundps.org Dora Swart – Assistant Principal Swart.dora@battlegroundps.org Denice Harvey- Director Harvey.denice@battlegroundps.org

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