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Riverdale Heights Elementary School. School Counseling Program (Results sample). National Standard Academic Standard A. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Student Competencies.
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Riverdale Heights Elementary School School Counseling Program (Results sample)
National StandardAcademic Standard A Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
Student Competencies Improve Academic Self-concept Acquire Skills for Improving Learning Achieve School Success
Guidance Curriculum Grades 2-6 Identify attitudes and behaviors that lead to successful learning Apply time-management and task-management skills Take responsibility for their actions
Prior to the attendance lesson345third—sixthgraders scored an average of 59% correct attendance test responses. After the lesson the 345 third—sixth graders scored an average of 97% correct attendance test responses. PreRESULTSPost
59%of third-sixth grade students were able to: Pinpoint factsabout attendance and school success Identify inadequate reasons for missing school Recognize theimportance of school attendance 97%of third-sixth grade students were able to: Pinpoint facts about attendance and school success Identify inadequate reasons for missing school Recognize the importance of school attendance Knowledge and AttitudePre RESULTS Post
Prior to the attendance lesson 79 second graders scored an average of 57% correct attendance test responses. After the attendance lesson the 79 second graders scored an average of 89% correct responses. Second Grade ResultsKnowledge and AttitudePrePost
Second GradePretest/Posttest Results Pretest Posttest
Before the lesson5%of second graders had demonstrated a simple planning strategy. After the lesson 100%of second graders were able to demonstrate a simple planning strategy. Second Grade SkillPreRESULTS Post
Attendance Results Number of grades 1-6 students with more than 10 absences before guidance lessons 2004 -05: 70 Number of grades 1-6 students with more than 10 absences after guidance lessons 2005-06:55
Academic ResultsSample: 116 third-sixth graders BRI scores before guidance lessons—September,2005 to after guidance lessons—January,2006 Average increase per student: 74%
Data driven interventions for students who need further support after universal support has been delivered. Intentional Guidance
Students were selected… • K-6th • Any students who had more than 7 absences in the first semester • Teacher recommendations • Secretary/School Nurse screened for legitimacy
Intentional Guidance • 17 students in 2 small groups • 8 weekly sessions • Objectives: • Understand the importance of attendance • Learn strategies that improve attendance • Take responsibility for their actions • Develop skills to get to school
Intentional Guidance • Improving Student Skills for 4th-6th • Setting an Alarm Clock • Proficiency before and after group
Intentional Guidance17 Students: Average Days missed per month
Intentional Guidance Small Group(Students who missed more than 7 days 1st semester)
What did we learn? • Students with chronic attendance issues need additional support after group. • Students with excessive absences need pro-active work at the beginning of the school year. • Parent involvement will be a major focus in our plans for next year.
Implications • The school counseling program is contributing in a meaningful way to the academic achievement of all students.