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Northpoint ElementarySchool Counseling Program.
Focused on achievement for all students.
Hal SaksaLicensed School Counselor
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Outline• School Counselor • Delivery System
• Individual• Group• Classroom• School Wide
• ASCA model
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LSC Meet the developmental needs of the whole student
Through:Academic
Future Preparation
Personal/Social
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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.
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We Exist To Effect Change In Students:Acquire Improve
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Attendance
• Behavior
• Academic Achievement
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Utilize your counselor to obtain the most significant impact in your school.
A comprehensive school counseling program reaches
every student.
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School Counselors Focus on:
•School climate •Behavioral management •School-wide & individual safety •Increased attendance•Lower classroom distractions•Lower # of Referrals•Lower # of Suspensions
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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
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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.
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Counseling Approach• Person Centered• Solution focused or Brief Counseling • Behavioral• REBT ** Mostly a combination of multiple approaches
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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School Wide Programming• Anti Bullying Program• Mediation Program• Mentoring Program• Veterans Day• Mix it up day• Support Your Community Program
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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.
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Connected Valuable Resources
ASCA MSCA
•National model •ASCA SCEAN•MSCA List-Serv•Resource Centers•Cutting edge information• Continuing education
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School Counseling Programs Are About
RESULTS.
How are students different as a result of the school counseling program?
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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.
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DATA Collection is important
• Pre/Post interventions• Attendance• Suspension• Grades• Test Scores• Enrollment
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Student Success
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ASCA National Model
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