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The Role of School Counselors

The Role of School Counselors. Kevin Formolo, NBCT School Counselor South High School Sheboygan, WI. Presentation to the Wisconsin Joint Legislature Council Special Committee: Review of higher Education Financial Aid Programs. 10/8/2010

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The Role of School Counselors

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  1. The Role of School Counselors Kevin Formolo, NBCT School Counselor South High School Sheboygan, WI Presentation to the Wisconsin Joint Legislature Council Special Committee: Review of higher Education Financial Aid Programs. 10/8/2010 Role of the high school counselor in assisting students with financial aid and postsecondary enrollment decisions.

  2. About Me… • Sheboygan South High School: 7 yrs • Wisconsin School Counseling Association: 2 yrs • Nationally Board Certified Teacher (school counselor) • In debt (still) from undergrad and graduate studies at the UW Whitewater (Gauntlet of financial aid offerings) • College Access Champion 2008-2009 • Advocate for students, families & the profession of school counseling

  3. Presentation Objectives • Brief overview of the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model & the American School Counseling Association’s National Model: A Framework for School Counseling • Description of the Career Development Curriculum at Sheboygan South High School • Role of the school counselor in implementing the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program, Great Lakes Higher Education College Access Program Resources & Know How To Go Wisconsin • Recommendations for reform & awareness

  4. Student Needs & Trends Observations from the Field • HS Aspiration-Overcoming Barriers • First Generation • Minority Gap • Socioeconomic Issues • HS Preparation-Career Training • Career First - Training Second • Rigorous classes in HS • Limited exposure to IHE’s • Project Based Learning/Work Based Learning • 2-Year VS 4-Year • Negative Perception of CTE Programs • Disconnect between HS and IHE PARENT INVOLVEMENT

  5. Student Needs & Trends Observations from the Field • Financial Aid-Issues with Financial Literacy • Actual cost of Degree • Scholarships, Grants, Loans • Reality is late Spring of Senior Year • EFC Misconception • Giving up before application process is complete

  6. School Counselor Defined…

  7. DELIVERY SYSTEM Delivery System Components ES MS HS • School Guidance Curriculum 35-45% 20-30% 14-25% • Individual Student Planning 5-10% 30-40% 35-50% • Responsive Services 30-40% 25-35% 25-35% • System Support 10-15% 10-15% 10-15% RECOMMENDED RATIO OF 250:1

  8. Barriers to implementing an effective Delivery System • High Student to Counselor ratio • Nationally 460:1 Wisconsin 454:1 • Counselors performing non-counselor related duties • Subbing for teachers • Dealing with discipline issues in the building • Supervising Standardized Testing Programs • Gaining access to students can be difficult SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data, National Institute for Educational Statistics-Public Elementary and Secondary School Student Enrollment and Staff From the Common Core of Data: School Year 2007-2008 SOURCE: “With Their Whole Livers Ahead of Them”, Public Agenda, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation by Jean Johnson & Jon Rochkind with Amber N. Ott & Samantha DuPont

  9. 4-Year University 2-Year Technical College Work Force Graduation Trade School Military The Year of Transition The Year of The Plan The Year of Exploration & Discovery The Year of Transitioning & Establishment

  10. Career Development Program at South High School • Classroom Curriculum with Career Cruising • Eighth Grade field trips to all three IHE’s in County • Eighth Grade Presentations on HS and Wisconsin Covenant • Freshmen, Sophomore & Junior Career/Post-Secondary Lessons and Individual Learning Plan Development • Who Am I? (CareerAssessments) • Where Am I going? (Career Clusters, Career Pathways, Programs of Study) • How Do I get there? (Post Secondary Planning, Financial Aid) • Career Connections Workshop for Sophomores • Senior Post-Secondary Planning Groups • How Do I get there? (Post Secondary Planning, Financial Aid)

  11. Career Development Program at South High School • Individual Student Planning • Freshmen Entrance Interviews (getting to know you) • Study skills, goal setting, • Sophomore Parent/Student Conferences • Review achievement data, discuss career interests plans, establish potential post-secondary plans, review and modify Individual Learning Plan. • Junior Planning Conferences • Establish a Timeline to the future with specific objectives • Senior Exit Interview • Verification process that the plan has been implemented

  12. Career Development Program at South High School • Assessment through out high school • EXPLORE (Freshmen) • PLAN (Sophomore) • PSAT (Sophomore, Junior) • ACT, ACCUPLACER, ASVAB (Junior, Senior) • AP (Junior, Senior) • PLACEMENT TESTS (Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

  13. Helpful Resources in working with students • The Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program • Check points implemented in Individual Counseling Meetings • Provides a framework, connects directly to SC Standards • Provides Incentive in partnership with the Wisconsin Covenant Foundation. • Know How to Go Wisconsin • College Prep and Website Resource • Great Lakes Higher Education Guarantee Corporation • College Access Advising • FAFSA Completion Day & Individual Consultation with student & families • Financial Aid Presentations • Wealth of Print Materials • Providing incentive awards through Wisconsin Covenant Foundation

  14. Good study habits Develop relationships with peers and teachers Become a positive part of the South High culture Involvement in extra-curricular activities Begin thinking about the future Self-discovery I will maintain a B average while in high school. I will demonstrate good citizenship and engage in activities that support my community. The Year of Transitioning & Establishment

  15. Carry on the good practices you established in 9th grade Continue fulfilling core requirements Select electives to fulfill prerequisites for advanced courses Begin to think beyond yourself Continue to challenge yourself I will maintain a B average while in high school. I will demonstrate good citizenship and engage in activities that support my community. The Year of Exploration and Discovery

  16. Begin thinking about post-secondary options Take necessary steps to prepare yourself to pursue your goals By the end of the year, have a completed plan for post-secondary endeavors I will take classes in high school that will prepare me for entrance into higher education and will meet or exceed college entrance requirements. GRADUATION The Year of The Plan

  17. Apply to post-secondary schools Begin communicating with military or future employers Continue with Rigorous and Career related course work Create network beyond South High School I will apply and do all that is necessary to gain admission to a University of Wisconsin system institution, Wisconsin Technical College, and/or Wisconsin private college or university. I will apply for state and federal financial aid in a timely manner. Work Force Trade School The Year of Action Military 4-Year University 2-Year Technical College GRADUATION

  18. Preparing Students for the 21st Century: Reform Considerations • Project Based Learning • Work Based Learning • DUAL ENROLLMENT opportunities • Incentives for students • Incentives for teachers/districts/universities • Career Cluster Model, Career Pathways, Programs of Study • 21st Century Skills • Pre-College Programs

  19. Current Reform to be supported • Support the Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Bill at the National level. • Support the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) Funding • Dream Act • Consider the recommendations provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Reports by Public Agenda: “Can I Get a Little Advise Here?” & “Their Whole Lives Ahead of Them” • http://www.publicagenda.org/TheirWholeLivesAheadofThem

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