WELCOMEBUILDING A FOUNDATION: FIRST STEPS IN

CREATING AN ASCA CERTIFIED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

Due to the collaborative nature of our session, please find your designated section:

Elementary, Middle or High School

Feel free to pull out any materials such as school data, technology, etc. to facilitate your work session.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION: FIRST STEPS IN CREATING AN

ASCA CERTIFIED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

RAMP Certified

Campbell County Middle School Counseling Department

Erica Thomas, Kelly Crowley, Britane Swank, Staci Kolkmeier, Elizabeth Farris

LEARNING TARGETS

Participants will learn how to begin the process of creating a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP).

Participants will use their data to create their beliefs, mission and vision statements for their particular schools.

Participants will learn best practices for organizing mission, belief and vision statements that are focused on: students, school counselor and school counseling program.

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS: A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

District Highlights: Campbell County High School-serves over 1,500

students, only 1 high school in our district Campbell County Middle School-serves over 1,100

students, only 1 middle school in our district Campbell County Day Treatment – serves grades 6-12 We have 5 elementary schools: Campbell Ridge

Elementary, Cline Elementary, Crossroads Elementary, Grants Lick Elementary, Reiley Elementary- serves over 2,000 students

We serve students from rural, urban and suburban areas. Over half of our students in the district receive free and

reduced lunch. Nationally Recognized High School – Newsweek & The

Daily Beast Distinguished/Progressing District

WHAT IS RAMP?

Recognized ASCA Model Program Foundation Delivery Management Accountability

The purpose of implementing the ASCA National Model is to do more school counseling

ASCA National Model Resource Site CCMS Department Webpage

GETTING STARTED WITH ASCA RAMP CERTIFICATION

Five Bits of Advice for ASCA National Model Implementation1: Remember, the purpose of the ASCA National Model is to do more school counseling.2: Keep it simple.3: The ASCA National Model is even more important when you have a large caseload.4: The ASCA National Model gives you the tools to take things off your plate.5: Take advantage of experts in your district.

In order to be RAMP Certified you must submit:

1. Vision Statement (Belief Statement is included in this section)2. Mission Statement3. School Counseling Program Goals 4. ASCA Student Standards-Competencies and Indicators 5. Annual Agreement6. Advisory Council7. Calendars8. School Counseling Core Curriculum, Action Plans and Lesson Plans9. School Counseling Core Curriculum Results Report (Data)10. Small Group Responsive Services 11. Closing the Gap Results Report 12. Program Evaluation Reflection

ASCA RAMP: WHAT SHOULD MY BELIEFS STATEMENT LOOK LIKE?

All Students

School Counselor

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School Counseling Program

The narrative includes a highly detailed summary of the process for developing the belief statements and a highly detailed explanation of how the beliefs influenced the development of the vision statement.

CCMS BELIEFSThe School Counselors at Campbell County Middle School believe:

All students have significance and worth. All students – regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity, or

sexual orientation – shall have equal access to all services (academic, career, and personal/social) provided by the counseling program and the school.

All students have strengths that can be applied to achieve their goals.

All students learn best when positive relationships are present and fostered by all educational stakeholders.

School counselors must be advocates for every student. School counselors are leaders and change agents in school

culture and academic achievement.

 

CCMS BELIEFS (CONTINUED)

School counselors develop positive relationships and recognize each student’s special talents to help them achieve goals.

The school counseling program collaborates with educational stakeholders to increase equity and access to opportunity.

The school counseling program serves a central role in meeting students’ developmental needs through interventions in academic, career, and personal/social domains.

The school counseling program focuses on student learning and utilizes a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program to meet the needs of every student.

The comprehensive school counseling program is tailored to meet students’ developmental needs as identified through needs assessments, delivered using evidence-based programs, and evolved through data analysis of outcomes.

The school counseling program utilizes the American School Counselor Association ethical standards.

 

ASCA RAMP: WHAT SHOULD MY VISION STATEMENT LOOK LIKE?The school counseling vision statement communicates what school counselors want to see in the future for the school community related to student achievement and other outcomes. It aligns with the school and district vision statements and is

informed by the school counseling program’s beliefs. Include:

A list of the school counseling program’s beliefs. A copy of the school and district vision statements (if available).

The school counseling vision statement:

1. Describes a future world where the school counseling goals and strategies are being successfully achieved.

2. Outlines a rich and textual picture of what success looks and feels like.

3. Is bold and inspiring.

4. States the best possible student outcomes that are five to 15 years away.

5. Is believable and achievable.

ASCA RAMP SCORING RUBRIC FOR VISION

5 Exemplary: The vision statement creates a vision of

learning for all students that fulfills all five criteria to the highest extent.

The narrative includes a highly detailed summary of the process for developing the belief statements and a highly detailed explanation of how the beliefs influenced the development of the vision statement.

The narrative explains why components were included or excluded.

4 Strong: The vision statement creates a vision of

learning for all students clearly addressing all five criteria. The narrative provides a detailed

explanation of how the beliefs influenced the vision statement, how it

was developed and why certain rubric components were included or

excluded.

3 Satisfactory: The vision statement creates a vision

of learning for all students that includes all five criteria. The narrative provides an explanation

of how the vision statement was developed and why certain rubric

components were included or excluded.

2 Weak: The vision statement lacks focus or

does not include all five criteria. The narrative lacks an explanation of

how the vision statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

1 Poor: The vision statement lacks focus and

includes only one or two of the five criteria. The narrative provides little or no

explanation for how the vision statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

RAMP Rubric

CCMS VISION STATEMENT: HOW WE GOT STARTED

“The Magic Wand” If you could wave your magic wand and wish for

all students to achieve particular outcomes, this is what it would be

Intentional language Outcomes and achievements are specific and

measurable Example: All students are involved in positive

connections and mentorship relationships with adults. Through specific programming-CLC, Club 21,

Operation Preparation etc.

Student-centered All statements begin with “all students”

Aligns with our district-level vision Aligns with ASCA Standards

CCMS VISIONThe Vision of Campbell County Middle School’s Counseling Program Campbell County Middle School’s Counseling program will empower

dreamers to achieve excellence in all facets of life. Campbell County Middle School’s Counseling Program will realize success when: All students believe they can and will learn. All students can recognize and apply their strengths to identify

and overcome barriers. All students promote an atmosphere of social justice and equity. All students can identify personal strengths and weaknesses,

identify careers that match their interests, passions, and skills, identify learning styles that support their achievement, and identify short-term and long-term goals.

All students leave middle school inspired to actively pursue learning opportunities and experiences in-and-out of the classroom to enhance their passion for learning.

All students are involved in positive connections and mentorship relationships with adults, are able to recognize and seek help when needed, and are positive role models and mentors for others.

All students use their skills as life-long learners to enhance society as local and global citizens

ASCA RAMP: WHAT SHOULD MY MISSION STATEMENT LOOK LIKE?

The school counseling mission statement provides the focus and direction to reach the vision, creating one focus in the implementation of the comprehensive school counseling program.

The school counseling mission statement: 1. Aligns with the school’s mission statement and may show linkages to district and state department of education mission statements 2. Is written with students as the primary focus 3. Advocates for equity, access and success of every student 4. Indicates the long-range results desired for all students

ASCA RAMP SCORING RUBRIC FOR MISSION

5 Exemplary: The mission statement creates one focus

and direction to reach the vision and fulfills all four criteria to the highest extent.

The narrative includes a highly detailed summary of the process for developing the mission statement and explains why certain components were included or excluded.

A copy of the school’s mission statement is included.

4 Strong: The mission statement creates one focus

and clearly addresses all four criteria. The narrative provides a detailed

explanation of how the mission statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

A copy of the school’s mission statement is included.

3 Satisfactory: The mission statement creates one

focus and addresses all four criteria. The narrative provides an explanation

of how the mission statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

A copy of the school’s mission statement is included.

2 Weak: The mission statement lacks focus or

does not include all four criteria. The narrative lacks a clear explanation

of how the mission statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

A copy of the school’s mission statement may be included.

1 Poor: The mission statement lacks focus and

includes only one or two of the four criteria.

The narrative provides little or no explanation for how the mission statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded.

A copy of the school’s mission statement may be included.

RAMP Rubric

BUILDING A MISSION STATEMENT:THREE TIER APPROACH

State Level Mission Statement: Kentucky Board of Education Mission Statement The Kentucky Department of Education's mission is to prepare

all Kentucky students for next-generation learning, work and citizenship by engaging schools, districts, families and communities through excellent leadership, service and support.

District Level Mission Statement: Campbell County Schools Mission Statement The mission of the Campbell County School District, in

partnership with students, staff, parents, and community, is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to ensure our students’ success in college, career, and life.

School Level Mission Statement: CCMS Mission Statement CCMS stakeholders are committed to the success of all

students. No exceptions. No excuses.

CCMS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Campbell County Middle School Counseling Program is to provide equal access for all students to a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program delivered by certified professional school counselors that meets the needs of every student. The comprehensive school counseling program collaborates with stakeholders to meet students’ developmental needs as identified through needs assessments, to deliver interventions using evidence-based programs, and evolves through data analysis of outcomes. As a result, all students will be able to identify personal strengths that can be applied to achieve their academic, career, and personal/social goals.

WORK SESSION Please take about 15 minutes to start

brainstorming ideas that are specific to your building in order to create your personalized beliefs, vision, or mission statement.

ASCA RAMP criteria will be on the screen to assist you in the process.

Please feel free to use technology during this process. Members of our team will be around to assist with discussion and answer questions.

RAMP Rubric

RAMP RESOURCES

ASCA National Model Website Sample RAMP Applications Rubric Templates for Application Timeline of the Process Description of Requirements

Redesigning School Counseling Website Reach out to schools that are already RAMP

certified

THANK YOU!Good luck as you pursue RAMP certification!

If you have any questions about this presentation or the RAMP process, our contact info is on our webpage.

CCMS Counseling Department Webpage