ASCA National Model – American School Counselor Association

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School Counseling in a Virtual Setting Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

With advancing technology, virtual schools are becoming more widespread. Hear about the online educational landscape, including common reasons students choose to attend virtual schools. Explore how various technologies are utilized in virtual school settings to students’ academic, career and social/emotional needs and how to implement comprehensive school counseling programs in virtual school settings. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning objectives:

After viewing this webinar participant should be able to:

Describe the landscape related to school counseling in a virtual school, including the types of programs and schools available to students
Identify and discuss the technologies available to deliver a comprehensive school counseling program across the four ASCA domains in a virtual educational setting
Describe recent research on how school counselors in all settings are using online technologies to meet students’ needs
Identify the benefits and limitations inherent in an online counseling environment, including the use of protocols to address urgent situations that may occur in virtual school settings

Presenter:

Tracy Steele. Director of Counseling, Stanford Online High School, ohs.stanford.edu

Original air date: Oct. 3, 2017

RAMPing as a Solo School Counselor Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

Earning the RAMP designation is an involved, all-encompassing process for any school counseling department. However, there are some unique challenges and opportunities to consider if you are the only school counselor in your school. Understand potential challenges for solo school counselors to earning the RAMP designation as well as strategies to help overcome some of these roadblocks. Discuss the key components to success – planning, organization and advocacy. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

Identify potential barriers to earning the RAMP designation as a solo school counselor.
Identify strategies to help overcome roadblocks to earning the RAMP designation as a solo school counselor.
Explain the importance of advocacy and its effect on delivering a comprehensive, RAMP-worthy school counseling program.

Speaker:
Crystal Brewer

Original air date: Oct. 4, 2016

Evidence-Based School Counseling Curriculums for Elementary School Counselors Dec 21, 2017

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Delivering an evidence-based school counseling curriculum can improve your program’s overall success – and gain increased administrative support. Learn about several elementary-level evidenced-based school counseling interventions that address critical student outcomes. Hear how to implement school counseling lessons that support success for all students and how to share the learning outcomes with key stakeholders. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

Identify a variety of student data to use for determining program and intervention priorities.
Implement elementary-level school counseling interventions that have evidence of efficacy.
List benefits of using data-driven approaches and choosing evidence-based interventions.
Explain a variety of strategies for disseminating results of interventions to administrators, parents, school board members and other educational stakeholders.

Speakers:
Brett Zyromski is an assistant professor at the Ohio State University and co-author of “Facilitating Evidence-Based, Data-Driven School Counseling: A Manual for Practice.”

Melissa Mariani is an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University. and is co-author of “Facilitating Evidence-Based, Data-Driven School Counseling: A Manual for Practice.”

Carey Dimmitt is the associate director of the Fredrickson Center for School Counseling Outcome Research & Evaluation and a professor at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Dimmitt is the co-founder and co-chair of the annual National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference and co-author of “Evidence-Based School Counseling: Making a Difference with Data-Driven Practices” and “School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner.”

Original air date: Oct. 24, 2016

Clean Out Your Clutter and Prioritize Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

Make it your resolution to identify ineffective school counseling practices, simplify your program and prioritize actions that have a positive impact on student results. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning outcomes:

Identify school counseling practices that are not effective or efficient
Simplify your school counseling program
Prioritize actions that positively impact student results
Apply the reduce, refuse, reuse/recycle model to school counseling

Speaker
Brian Mathieson, NBCT-SC, is a school counselor at Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, Wash., and a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) reviewer.

Original air date: Jan. 12, 2016

ASCA National Model: Advisory Council Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

Review the purpose and role of the advisory council in an ASCA National Model school counseling program. Focus on the advisory council’s goals, membership, agenda and minutes. Work through examples and templates. Download accompanying handouts.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

Identify key components of an advisory council
Discuss the rationale and purpose for implementing an advisory council
Share exemplary examples of advisory council components
Share tips for implementing a successful advisory council

Speakers:
Mark Kuranz worked for 34 years as a teacher and school counselor at J.I. Case High School in Racine, Wis., and is currently an adjunct faculty member at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. He is an ASCA past president and an ASCA National Model and RAMP trainer. In 2004, ASCA awarded him the Mary E. Gehrke Lifetime Achievement Award.

Karen Griffith, Ph.D., is a retired school counselor, assistant professor at the University of Georgia, lead RAMP reviewer and ASCA National Model trainer.

Original air date: May 31, 2017

Supervision Toolbox: How to Effectively Supervise Interns Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

For school counseling interns to learn effective skills, it is important for supervisors to know how to supervise them properly. Having a school counseling intern can add to not only your comprehensive school counseling program but also help you continue to develop skills. Discuss models of supervision and the supervisory relationship between supervisor and supervisee. Hear how to promote learning and properly address any concerns with your supervisee. Download accompanying handouts.

Strategies for Site Supervisors Dec 21, 2017

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Supervising school counselors in training is an important responsibility, making structured supervision crucial. Using case studies and examples, hear common supervision models and strategies. Explore different issues that site supervisors can prepare for prior to beginning a supervisory relationship. Utilize resources and references for school counselors and supervisees. Download accompanying handouts.

School Counseling Supervisor’s Role in Districtwide Program Advocacy & Development Dec 21, 2017

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School counseling supervisors play both passive and active roles in the development of comprehensive school counseling programs. Challenges sometimes exist to bring school counselors on board with district initiatives. Explore solutions that will support the development of programs grounded in the ASCA National Model. Examine advocacy efforts and accountability metrics school counseling supervisors can use to support their efforts. Download accompanying handouts.

Promote Your Program Dec 21, 2017

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A new school year is starting. Are you ready to promote your school counseling program? Toot your horn loud and clear, and let others know about the valuable work you do every day to have a positive impact on students. Learn how you can use various forms of public relations to help get the word out about your counseling program. Download accompanying handouts.

Media Relations for School Counselors Dec 21, 2017

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Often many school districts have and maintain a communications department that handle all things media related. However, there may be instances where you, as a school counselor, will need to be “media ready.” Engaging with media outlets for the first time can be intimidating. Learn some best practices for effectively working with members of the press. Download accompanying handouts.