data driven overview of counseling in ccsd implications for counseling programs using a time and...
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Data Driven Overview of Counseling in CCSD
Implications for Counseling Programs Using a Time and Task Analysis
Historical Problems
Lack of legitimizationLack of consistent identityLimited or no involvement in reform
movementsVariation in roles from state to state and
site to siteNon-school counselor responsibilities
Varied and Conflicting Approaches
Vocational Counselors vs. Mental Health Counselors
Directive vs. Non-DirectiveIndividualized Services vs.
Comprehensive ProgramPre-service training varies as do
administrative expectations
When the counselor’s role is not clearly defined …
School administrators, parents with special interests, teachers or others may feel their agenda ought to be the school counseling program’s priority.
The results often lead to confusion and criticisms when they are disappointed.
Old vs. New
The old question was…
“What do counselors do?”
The new question is…
“How are students different because of the school counseling program?”
Implications for District Counseling
What is the purpose of the school counseling program?
What are the desired outcomes or results?
What is being done to achieve results?
School Counseling Programs Are About…
CounselingLeadershipManaging ResourcesCollaborationAdvocacyTechnologyData-Driven Decisions
Where we are NOW!
September through March Time and Task Data Analysis Logs were compiled and compared to the National Standards (American School Counselor Association).
Time Log Analysis
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High Sch
District
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1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
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