School Counseling/Guidance Plan Development



MonthGoalGuidance (ASCA and NYSSCA)Outcome(s)Person(s) Responsible/DateForm Advisory CommitteeMembership includes administrator & representatives of school & community stakeholders.Appendix 1 - ResourcesAdvisory Committee formedMeeting scheduled1st Advisory Council MeetingLaunch Plan DevelopmentAppendix 2 – Sample AgendaDistricts must establish a school counselor advisory council to review and advise the district on implementation issues relating to the comprehensive developmental school counseling/guidance programMeets at least twice a year and maintains agenda and minutesAdvises on school counseling/guidance program goals, reviews program results and makes recommendationsAdvocates and engages in public relations for the school counseling/guidance programAdvocates for school counseling/guidance program funding and resourcesSubmits annual report to the district Board of EducationNYS Counselor Program RequirementsAppendix 3 – NYS Counselor Program Requirements AssessmentAdvisory Council analyzes current School Counseling/Guidance Program and determines areas of strength and areas where progress can be made.Mission Statement DevelopmentAppendix 4 – Sample Program Vision, Mission and GoalsAligns with the school’s mission statement and may show linkages to district and state department of education mission statementsWritten with students as the primary focusAdvocates for equity, access & success of every studentIndicates the long-range results desired for all studentsVision Statement DevelopmentAppendix 4 – Sample Program Vision, Mission and GoalsDescribes a future where school counseling/guidance goals and strategies are being successfully achievedOutlines a rich and textual picture of what success looks like & feels likeIs bold and inspiringStates best possible student outcomesIs believable and achievableIdentify Data PointsAppendix 5 – How are Students different as a result of what we do? Appendix 6 – School Counseling Program Practices AssessmentQuantitative and QualitativeHow are students different because of the School Counseling/Guidance Program?What is the impact of the program on student achievement?What is the impact of the program on attendance?What is the impact of the program on behavior?How can we use this information in the district’s future planning?Gather baseline data points from 16/17, 17/18 school year on all aspects to be measured.Collect & Organize DataAppendix 13 – School Counseling Program Map (NYS regulations only)Appendix 12 – School Counseling Program Map (ASCA & NYSED regulations)Chart data to report to Advisory CouncilIdentify & Examine Student CompetenciesAppendix 7 – NYSED CDOS Student StandardsAppendix 8 – The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success NYSED CDOS, ASCA Mindsets & BehaviorsGoal DevelopmentDraft goals that align with mission/vision statementsPromotes achievement, attendance, behavior, and/or school safetyAre based on school dataAddresses school-wide data, policies and practices to address closing the gap issuesAddresses academic, career and/or personal/social developmentCalendar DevelopmentTo create a calendar that incorporates the mission/vision/goals of the counseling/guidance program and incorporates the student competencies and requirements of the NYS Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling/Guidance ProgramAnnualIndicates activities of a comprehensive school counseling/guidance programReflects program goals and activities of school counseling/guidance curriculum, small group & closing the gap action plansAre published and distributed to appropriate personsIndicate fair share responsibilitiesWeekly (one per school counselor)2nd Advisory Council Meeting Examine Summer DataBegin Writing PlanAppendix 9 – Sample AgendaAppendix 11 – Sample Plan Format Sample Plan Format includes:IntroductionFoundation/ManagementDelivery/AccountabilityASCA Annual Agreement(Not in NYS regulations)Provides rationale for school counselor’s use of timeLists school counselor’s specific responsibilities within the school counseling program, such as student caseload and program components or activitiesReflects mission and goalsIdentifies areas for professional developmentFinalize Goals/Calendars/Student Competency DevelopmentDraft plan written with input from past Advisory Council meetings Include reference pages3rd Advisory Council MeetingTo analyze and approve the draft planAppendix 10 – Sample AgendaPlan Includes:Program objectives which describe expectations of what students will learn from the programActivities to accomplish the objectivesSpecification of staff members and other resources assigned to accomplish objectivesProvisions for the annual assessment of program resultsAn annual review process and revision as necessaryBeing filed in district offices and posted on the website and available for review by any individualDUE 2019/2020School YearBoard of Education presentation/approval/recommendationsDUE 2019/2020School YearRevise Yearly ................
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