Northpoint ElementarySchool Counseling Program.

Focused on achievement for all students.

Hal SaksaLicensed School Counselor

Outline• School Counselor • Delivery System

• Individual• Group• Classroom• School Wide

• ASCA model

LSC Meet the developmental needs of the whole student

Through:Academic

Future Preparation

Personal/Social

Beliefs Drive Behaviors• Counselors believe all

students can achieve.• Counselors believe data

must be used by teachers, counselors, and principals to understand the gaps in student achievement.

• Counselors believe in collaboration.

We Exist To Effect Change In Students:Acquire Improve

• Knowledge

• Skills

• Positive Attitude

• Attendance

• Behavior

• Academic Achievement

Utilize your counselor to obtain the most significant impact in your school.

A comprehensive school counseling program reaches

every student.

School Counselors Focus on:

•School climate •Behavioral management •School-wide & individual safety •Increased attendance•Lower classroom distractions•Lower # of Referrals•Lower # of Suspensions

SCHOOL COUNSELING "Helping children to become all that they are capable of being.“

Services available:– Individual counseling ***– Small group counseling ***– Classroom guidance lessons ***– School-wide programming ***– Parent consultations– Faculty consultation, collaboration, and

education– Referrals for specialized assistance

Individual CounselingHelp students gain a better understanding of:

• Their concerns and problems• Themselves and others• How to work towards positive educational,

personal, and social development.• Skills needed

for-Studying/Social/Advocacy/Ect.

Counseling Approach• Person Centered• Solution focused or Brief Counseling • Behavioral• REBT ** Mostly a combination of multiple approaches

Group CounselingGroup counseling is offered to provide additional services to children with common needs or concerns.

It is an effective way reach more students and for the counselor to have a larger impact on the school.

Types of Groups Offered Include

• Friendship Skills• Personal Adjustment-Stress Mgt. • Anger Management Skills• Interpersonal Concerns,• Academic Development• Behavior Modification• Self-Image and Self-Confidence• Family Issues such as Separation, Divorce,

Grief and Loss

Classroom Guidance

The focus of classroom guidance is to support teachers/school in:

Foster students’ academic, social, emotional and career development through a planned series of guidance activities.

Specific topics may be addressed in different grade levels.

Topics• understanding self and others;• coping strategies, relaxation, and stress

management;• peer relationships and effective social skills;• personal safety awareness;• career awareness and the world of work;• communication, problem-solving, decision-

making, conflict resolution, and study skills.

School Wide Programming• Anti Bullying Program• Mediation Program• Mentoring Program• Veterans Day• Mix it up day• Support Your Community Program

Counselors canHelp Parents

• Learn about their child's growth and development.

• Individually, to appreciate their child's abilities, limitations, and progress in school.

• Encourage a home atmosphere for emotional security and personal growth.

• Increase knowledge and skills by sharing information.

Connected Valuable Resources

ASCA MSCA

•National model •ASCA SCEAN•MSCA List-Serv•Resource Centers•Cutting edge information• Continuing education

School Counseling Programs Are About

RESULTS.

How are students different as a result of the school counseling program?

According to Research, Elementary School Counselors

Can:• Reduce Student

– Aggressive behavior– Social anxiety– Arguments/conflict– Acting out behavior– Test anxiety– Classroom

disruptions

• Increase Student– Pro-social behavior– Belonging & safety– Self-efficacy, self-

esteem– Social skills– Productive work

habits– Motivation– Study skills– Grades & test scoresMcGannon, Carey, & Dimmitt (2005). Research Monograph,

Number 2 from: Center for School Counseling Outcome Research. Amherst: MA.

DATA Collection is important

• Pre/Post interventions• Attendance• Suspension• Grades• Test Scores• Enrollment

Student Success

ASCA National Model

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