THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF EEDAIMPLEMENTATION OF EEDA

Ann WhiteAnn WhiteEducation & Business SummitEducation & Business Summit

June 25, 2007June 25, 2007

EEDA: Personal Pathways To Success

At-risk initiatives School reform model Clusters of Study/Majors Annual IGP conferences Parental involvement Rigor and relevance of coursework Extended learning opportunities Articulation agreements/dual enrollment Regional Education Centers Seamless K-16 transition

DEVELOPMENTAL…

K–5: Career AwarenessIntroduction to the world of careers

6–8: Career ExplorationDiscovering interest areas

8: TransitionChoosing a cluster of study and major (can change easily at any time)

9–12: Career PreparationAcademics and technical courses, intensive guidance, individual graduation plans

Post-secondary: Career PreparationAchieving credentials: college, certification, apprenticeships, military

Employment: Career AdvancementContinuing education and lifelong learning

EEDA:Guidance and Counseling

59-59-40 (Comprehensive Model,

Developmental Career Guidance)

59-59-100 (Career Specialist, Ratio)

59-59-110 (IGP Conferences)

59-59-120 (No Administrative Tasks)

And 59-59- 20, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 130, 140, 150, 160, 200

Impact on Middle/High Schools Creation of curriculum templates Influence on curriculum offerings, teacher

demand Increased rigor and relevance of

coursework At-risk programs (2007-08) Whole-school reform model (HSTW, 2009-

10) Career specialists (CDF) added to middle

and high schools Counselor (+ CDF) to student ratio

reduced to 300:1

Impact on Middle/High Schools Administrative responsibilities shifted from

counselors Improved communications and transitions to

compliment K-12 developmental guidance and counseling programs

Individually scheduled IGP conferences each year—relationships built with students and parents

Integration of students’ personal, career and academic goals

Increased opportunities for dual enrollment Increased opportunities for extended learning

opportunities Improvement in attendance and discipline Improvement in graduation rates

BALANCE…..BALANCE…..1.1. Comprehensive Guidance and Comprehensive Guidance and

Counseling ProgramCounseling Program

2.2. Individual IGP ConferencesIndividual IGP Conferences

3.3. Supervision of Career SpecialistSupervision of Career Specialist

4.4. Role with At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Role with At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Whole School Reform InitiativesWhole School Reform Initiatives

5.5. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

1. Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program

Review G & C Program at your school (Update Annual and Long-Range Plans)

Re-evaluate Program Components within context of EEDA requirements (note common benefits, overlaps)

Eliminate duplication, combine, use all available resources

Be CREATIVE

2. Individual IGP Conferences

Utilize all personnel in planning, delivery

Incorporate time-saving procedures (video/DVD/power point, large groups, small groups before conferences)

Fully utilize Career Specialist

Combine other relevant Program components within conferences (personal, academic, career)

Utilize websites (www.teachscpathways.org) and other professionals for resources

EDUCATORS: www.teachscpathways.org

PARENTS, STUDENTS: www.scpathways.org

IGP CONFERENCES

Individual conference with every student

Parent/guardian/designee must attend

Cluster/major chosen by student IGP signed by counselor, student, and

parent Numbers tallied for report

COUNSELOR ROLE

Lead conference (meet with parent and student)

Interpret assessments, academic record

Integrate career cluster and academic plan

Introduce IGP, sign

CAREER SPECIALIST (CDF) ROLE

Assist with conference logistics (invitation, preparation, materials, etc.)

Maintain accountability information All students completed career

assessment and exploration? Provide general information to parents

and students (clusters, assessments, WOW map, resources, job shadowing)

3. Supervision of Career Specialist

Learn role and responsibility (see Ethical/Legal, EEDA, etc.)

Establish goals, expectations, calendar, meeting schedule, etc.

Consult with knowledgeable professionals Become PARTNERS for G & C Program,

EEDA, school, student goals COMMUNICATE often with Career Specialist

(scheduled meetings)

4. At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Whole School Reform Initiatives

Be team member in school-wide planning

Assume roles aligned with school counselor training

Incorporate related initiatives within established Program components

5. + + + + + + + + + + + + + Partnerships/teamwork

Communications

Resources

Student focus

PATIENCE, HUMOR, SELF-CARE

HUMOR, PATIENCE, SELF-CARE…

S A N I T Y

QUESTIONS??QUESTIONS??

Ann WhiteAnn White803-734-5349803-734-5349

awhite@ed.sc.govawhite@ed.sc.gov