Interventions That Create Systemic Change

1. Interventions That Create Systemic Change

2. Gandhi You must be the change you want to see in the world

3. ASCA National ModelData Driven Programs Improve Attendance Positive Learning Environment Student Academic Achievement mis.spps.org/counselors 3

4. Objectives Systemic Change ASCA Model Comprehensive Program Personal/Social Counseling Useable Information

5. Why Are You Here? Systemic Change ASCA Model Comprehensive Program Personal/Social Counseling 5

6. Successful Data Driven Programs Intentional Guidance Determine Key Components (F) Make A Plan (MS) Components Interventions (DS) Measure Key Components (A) 6

7. Chinese Proverb One bamboo doesn’t make a raft 7

8. Collaboration Handouts Support Staff Administrators Teachers Parents Community (Agencies) 8

9. Academic Improvement Case High School Year 1 - 12 9th Gra. - 18% increase Year 2 - 250 9th - 1.5 to 2.5 GPA Year 3 - 500 9th - 2% Att. Increase Year 4 - 500 9th - 21% fewer “F”s

10. Washington Behavior Referral Report Change from Year 1Year 2Year 4 September -25% -76% October -38% -83% November -69% -88% December -68% -85% January -73% -90% February -71% -87% March -67% -88% April -65% -85% May -64% -86%

11. Conflict Manager Program - AIM Elem. 147 Fights - Baseline Year Goal - Reduce Fights by 25% Fights down 43% after CMP 54% on playground, 28% on bus, 38% in school 11

12. Truancy Prevention Program - Washington Year 1 - 91% Attendance Year 3 - 95% Attendance

13. Hazel Park Staff Survey Year 1Year 2 Student fighting a problem 52 34 Students treat others respectfully 30 68 Are School Rules Effective 40 83 Recommend school to friends 58 77 Apathy Toward Learning 83 68 13

14. Perception Data Battle Creek Parent Survey Do you know about Panther Pride? 96% responded yes Has Panther Pride helped your child’s school performance? 74% responded yes

15. Perception DataKnowledge 94% identified three keys to an exemplary six-year plan 15

16. Identifying 3 Keys to Six-Year Plan

17. Closing the GapHmong Boys’ Truancy Group Hmong Boys Group % of Days Skipped December 52% January 57% February 45% March 24% April 12% May 8% 17

18. Closing the Gap • 24 Students for One Counselor • 78% improved grades • 87% improved behavior • 96% improved attendance 18

19. Washington ResultsAcademic Gains 16% Gain in Math Basic Standards Test 17% Gain in Reading BST 19

20. Where Would You Like To See Changes at Your School? • Academic • Attendance • Behavior • Personal/Social 20

22. Foundation • Provides solid ground to build program • What students know and do? Not How? • Derives all interventions 22

23. Foundation • Belief and Philosophy • Mission Statement • Domains: Academic, Career, Personal/Social • ASCA National Standards • Skills for Learning, Career Success, Respect • Needs Assessments

24. Belief Statements • Beliefs Determine Behavior • Create Team Beliefs • What beliefs are critical to your program’s success? 24

25. Belief Statements • Proactive school counseling programs are most effective • Attendance needs to be improved • All students should have access to the counseling program for academic, career and personal/social issues • Data-driven programs must be implemented 25

26. Belief Statements • Create your own belief statements 26

27. Mission Statement • Based on Belief and Philosophy Statements • Involve stakeholders in creating the statement • Creates one vision • Specific, clear, concise and comprehensive 27

28. Mission Statement • We are focused on improving student behavior to make Washington an even more positive place to learn and teach.

29. Mission Statement • All students will develop personal social, academic, and career competencies to participate constructively in a diverse and global world.

30. Mission Statement • All students will display exemplary attendance, (positive) behaviors, and (strong) organization skills so they can achieve academic success.

31. Mission Statement • What key words would you like it to contain? 31

32. Domains • Academic • Career • Personal/Social • Audit Standards 32

33. Academic Domain • Organizational Skills • Goal Setting • Prepared for Post-Secondary Options 33

34. Career Domain • Aware of Career Choices • Aware of Skills and Interests for Careers • Identify Career Goals 34

35. Personal/Social Domain • Prepared for Crisis • Conflict Management • Outside Agency Referrals • Prepared for Common Student Issues

36. Domains • Which domain topics will you address? 36

37. Data Driven Programs • Needs Assessments • Set Goals • Implement Interventions • Evaluate 37

38. Eleanor Roosevelt The most successful people get the best information 38

39. Needs Assessments • Pre-tests • Surveys • Staff • Student • Parent • Computer Record Data • Academic, Attendance, Behavior, Personal/Social

40. Needs Assessments • 79% attendance rate • 14% of 9th graders know the two most important elements when choosing a career • 29% of US high school students report being depressed 40

41. Needs Assessments • Students of color are 42% less likely to be placed in advanced classes • 93% of staff think classroom behavior is a major problem 41

42. Needs AssessmentsHandout • What needs assessments will you use? 42

43. Management System • Management Agreements • Advisory Council • Use of Data • Action Plans • Use of Time - Suggested Percentages • Calendars - Planning/Participation 43

44. Principal Meeting -Management Agreements • Principal’s top two goals • How you can help • Using Data

45. Action Plans • Staff Leadership Team • Staff Meeting in August • Set Goals • Modify Plan • All Students • Targeted Individuals • Foundation and Data Based

46. Oprah Winfrey If you measure it, the chances of reaching your goals multiply

47. Setting Goals Use of Data • 25% Fewer Behavior Referrals • 10% Increase of Parents Reporting a Positive Climate • 50% Increase in Students Knowing the 3 Keys to Keep Safe from Strangers 47

48. Steven Covey Handout Don’t prioritize your schedule but Schedule your priorities 48

49. Annual Calendar

50. Monthly Calendar