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ASCA National Model Building a Foundation. Jim.Bierma@mpls.k12.mn.us mis.spps.org/counselors. Objectives. ASCA Model Comprehensive School Counseling Program Data Driven Program Creating Systemic Change. Chinese Proverb. One bamboo doesn’t make a raft. Collaboration.
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ASCA National Model Building a Foundation Jim.Bierma@mpls.k12.mn.us mis.spps.org/counselors
Objectives ASCA Model Comprehensive School Counseling Program Data Driven Program Creating Systemic Change
Chinese Proverb One bamboo doesn’t make a raft
Collaboration School Counseling Team Support Staff Administrators Teachers Parents Community (Agencies)
ASCA Model Four Components • Foundation • Management System • Delivery System • Accountability 5
Foundation • Provides solid ground to build program
Foundation • Belief and Philosophy • Mission Statement • Domains: Academic, Career, Personal/Social • ASCA National Standards • Skills for Learning, Career Success, Respect • Needs Assessments
SPPS Counseling Mission Statement The school counseling program facilitates academic success, career development, and personal and social growth in order to raise student achievement 9
Washington Mission Statement Students and staff will work together and improve behaviorto make Washington an even more positive place to learn and teach.
Washington Mission Statement Students and staff will be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.
Data Driven Programs • Needs Assessments • Set Goals • Implement Interventions • Evaluate
Eleanor Roosevelt The most successful people get the best information
Needs Assessments • 41% - 9th graders failed at least on class • 96% of teachers report a negative learning environ. • 14% of students know 3 keys to manage conflicts
Foundation How would you like to use the Foundation component?
Management System Develop a Plan
Management System • Management Agreements • Advisory Council • Group to Advice Counseling Program • Use of Data • Action Plans • Use of Time - Suggested Percentages • Calendars - Planning/Participation 17
Action Plans • School-Wide Campaigns • Classroom Lessons • Groups and Individuals • Based on Foundation, Data
Steven Covey Don’t prioritize your schedule but Schedule your priorities
Management System How would you like to use the Foundation component?
Delivery System • School Guidance Curriculum • Individual Student Planning • Responsive Services • System Support
All Students • Staff Meeting Presentation (short) • Advisory/Homeroom Lessons • Classroom Lessons • Academic Plan • Career Plan
Targeted InterventionsIndividual Student Planning • Support Staff - Splits Students • Meet with Individuals Weekly • Closing the Gap Groups • Behavior/Social Skills Class
Accountability • How are students different because of the School Counseling Program?
Accountability • Results Report • School Counselor Performance Evaluation • The Program Audit • Academic, Behavior and Attendance Data
Perception DataKnowledge 93% of students identified three keys to handling conflict 30
Conflict Manager Program - AIM Elem. 147 Fights - Baseline Year Goal - Reduce Fights by 25% Fights down 43% after CMP 54% on playground, 28% on bus, 38% in school 31
Academic Improvement Racine Case High School • Year 1 - 12 9th grade - 18% increase • Year 2 - 250 9th - 1.5 to 2.5 GPA • Year 3 - 500 9th - 2% att. increase • Year 4 - 500 9th - 21% fewer “F”s
Highland Park High SchoolSt. Paul, Minnesota • No Students – Academic Plan • 97% Completed 6 Year Plan • 4 Areas • Matched with • Career Plan • High School Academic Plan • Post-Secondary Plan • 6% Increase in Post-Secondary
Hazel Park Student Survey Year 1Year 2 Alcohol/Drug use a problem 44 26 Do you like going to school? 65 81 Do most students follow rules? 36 73 Are all races treated the same? 68 84 Is the school clean and neat? 62 82 34
Perception Data Battle Creek Parent Survey Do you know about Panther Pride? 96% responded yes Has Panther Pride helped your child’s school performance? 74% responded yes
Washington Behavior Referral Report Change from Year 1Year 3 September -76% October -83% November -88% December -85% January -90% February -86% March -88% April -88% May -85%
Washington ResultsAttendance Gains Year 1 - 91% Year 3 - 95%
Washington ResultsAcademic Gains 16% more students passed Math Basic Standards Test 17% more students passed Reading Basic Standards Test
Systemic Change • Improve School Climate • Improve Attendance Attitudes • Student Academic Achievement • Can Happen
Carl Rogers It is more important who you are than what you do.