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Mini History Lesson. A few decades ago counselors were introduced into schools to assist students with occupational/vocational choices, college preparatory support, etc. They were teachers that simply took a few extra classes and were then called 'guidance counselors.'. Fast Forward ….
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Mini History Lesson A few decades ago counselors were introduced into schools to assist students with occupational/vocational choices, college preparatory support, etc. They were teachers that simply took a few extra classes and were then called 'guidance counselors.'
Fast Forward … • State and National Standards • Masters Level degree in School Counseling • Community Mental Health, Education
School Counselors… • Academic • Career • Social/Emotional • Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Classroom Guidance • Students and Parents • Teachers / Administration • Community members
Multi Tiered Systems of Support • 5% Referral to outside agencies • 15% Small group or Individual Counseling • 80% Classroom Guidance
Programing… • Career Cruising • STEP • Drug and Alcohol Awareness • Internet Safety • Bulling Prevention • Academic Adventures • Peer Mentoring • BAM • H20 • Lory’s Place
Common Core • College, Career, Civic Ready • 21st Century Educated
ASCA Model • Conversations about the Common Core must include a sustained focus on … • character education, social-emotional learning, and positive school climate
Integration is Essential • Sound educational theory and abundant empirical evidence indicate that the Common Core will be most successful when its implementation is accompanied by intentional and ongoing school-wide efforts to: • Positive school culture and climate that includes, safety, caring relationships, supportive, challenging learning environments, sense of community and inclusion for all students • Develop a learning community based on respect, responsibility, and excellence in all aspects of school life. • Emphasize moral and performance character • Educate for citizenship to increase participation in school life. • Prioritize prevention by focusing on social-emotional and character development
Resources • Integrating Common Core and Character Education: Why It Is Essential and How It Can Be Done by Kristin Fink, M.A. and Karen Geller, Ed.D. • Charles Elbot, Education Advisory Council, Character Education Partnership • Dr. Marie Isom, Ph.D http://sccounselor.blogspot.com/2011/10/school-counselor-yes-vs-guidance.html