Counseling Underserved Students Essentials of Professional Development March 2016 Mindy Willard Franklin Public Schools
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Counseling Underserved Students
Essentials of Professional Development
March 2016
Mindy Willard
Franklin Public Schools
• 11 years experience
• Sunset Ridge
Elementary
– K-8 Title I School
– 700 Students
– 70% Hispanic
• RAMP 2011
• ASCA SCOY 2013
• AzSCA Past-President
Currently 9-12 Franklin
High
What Do I Know?
• Demographics
• School Counselor’s
Ethical Role
• Cultural Competence
• Idea Sharing
Change on the horizon• July 2012 census estimated
minorities make up about half of the under 5 age group
– Immigration
– High rates of birth for Hispanics & other racial and ethnic minorities
• Projections indicate that minorities will make up more than half of children under 18
• Achievement gaps begin long before college
• Gap between rich and poor in US stretched widest since 1970.
• How does this affect college admissions?
• Are colleges ready for the change in student population?
• How will changes to funding, FAFSA and the admissions process effect populations that are already underserved?
• How does this affect your SC Programming?
College Enrollment RatesIncome Comparison
• 82% of high-income high school graduates enroll in college
• 52% of low-income high school graduates enroll in college
Race Comparison
• 70% of white high school graduates enroll in college
• 65% of black high school graduates enroll in college
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/race-gap-narrows-in-college-enrollment-but-not-in-graduation/
Source: Department of Education
6 Year College Completion Rates
http://collegecompletion.chronicle.com/state/#state=zz§or=public_four
Wisconsin
College
Completion
Rates by Race
Undergraduate Students
Source: Education Department
In 2013, there were 18 million undergraduates and 29% of them are traditional students.
What is an underserved population? (Definition: provided with inadequate service)
Who are the Underserved Students in your school?
How do you Identify them?
Page 50 &
Page 66
Achievement Data• Promotion and retention rates• Graduation rates• Drop out rates• Standardized Test Data• Grade Point Averages• At or above grade/achievement
level in subject areas• Passing all classes• Completion of specific
academic programs (academic honors, college prep etc)
Behavioral Data• Discipline referrals• Suspension rates• Alcohol, tobacco and other
drug violations• Attendance rates• Course enrollment patterns• Post-secondary education
attendance rates• Parent or guardian involvement• Participation in extracurricular
activities• Homework completion rates
School Counselors Role in Cultural Diversity and Equity for All Students
ASCA Ethical Standards
“School counselors are advocates, leaders, collaborators and consultants who create opportunities for equity in access and success in education opportunities.”
NACAC Statement on Counselor Competencies
• Counselors should have the ability to recognize, appreciate, and serve cultural differences and the special needs of students and families– demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the unique
social, cultural and economic circumstances of students and their backgrounds
– work to provide services and opportunities for underserved students
Cultural Competence
Defined as a method for applying counseling strategies in ways that are culturally sensitive, with knowledge of how programs, policies and
practices impact the perspectives and experiences of diverse student groups”
Cultural Competence & College Counseling
Adapt service models to fit the needs of the population served
• Parent Nights / College Planning programs in Spanish
• College Planning Literature in Spanish
• College Coffees / Morning Sessions & Evening Sessions
• Day Care for evening programs
• College Visit field trips
Symbolism
• Student “college bound” tee shirts.• University apparel days.• Display of college diplomas• Classroom display of “adopted university”
colors, mascot, etc.• Banners, pennants, flags.• A unified message that reminds students
about college.
College Bound T-Shirts
School-Wide Events
Instilling Hope: Power of Self-Talk
College Signing Day
College Signing Day: Two years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama
announced her Reach Higher Initiative to encourage students to complete
their education beyond high school. On April 26, 2016, she will celebrate
Reach Higher’s anniversary and wants you to wear your college gear all
day to support National College Signing Day. Share pictures of you, your
office, your schools and your friends representing your alma maters with
the hashtags #ReachHigher and #BetterMakeRoom.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/reach-higher
Sparkle Smith We host a "SIGNING" day for any student who received a scholarship- athletic or academic. They complete a commitment form that has all
of the pertinent information (Data for us) & on this form there's a place to indicate whether they're participating in "Signing" day. We use the gym.. Each
student gets their own table to decorate with para from their school.. We invite parents, school board, media, community partners, etc. Our band,
cheerleaders & drill team perform... We create a form that looks almost like a certificate... Our Principal says a few words & then prompts the kids to sign
and accept their scholarships..
Seniors walk the halls of
elementary schools in
caps and gowns.
Q and A with seniors and
elementary studnets.
American Dream Academy
“These classes taught us the importance of our children’s education, how we can plan for their future, and to
become our children’s best friends. Personally, this course was vital to my life. …I found out more about financial
aid, scholarships, loans, the steps to go to university, and how to motivate my children to achieve their goals.”
Ismelda Canales, Parent, Tolleson High School (Tolleson Unified High School District)
https://eoss.asu.edu/ada/program/success
Update Counseling Websites• Non discrimination statement• Info about Historically Black Colleges• Presentations for Latino families• College access resources for African American, Latino, Native American students• Information about how adult, non-traditional students can earn a diploma• Info about fee waivers• Info for “gifted” students• Info about ACT/SAT Accommodations & how to receive them in college• Academic resources for students with disabilities• Course guides in other languages• Links to College and Career Planning sites in other languages• Info for undocumented students• Enrichment programs for female students (leadership, STEM etc)• Info for children of military families• Support for LGBT students
Award Winning Ideas
● Transportation provided to College/Career Fairs○ Invite entire community
● College Application Day
● FAFSA Completion Workshops
● Teachers incorporate Resume Writing and FAFSA Completion
Worksheets
● Find agencies to help students prepare financially
ASCA WebinarCollege and Career Readiness in High School: Rural and Urban Challenges
and Opportunities
With increased focus on college and career readiness from First Lady Michelle Obama, high school
counselors within rural and inner city schools are reaching higher to deliver college- and career-
readiness skills to all students through comprehensive school counseling programs. However, each
school setting has its own set of challenges and barriers that high school counselors face on a daily
basis. Explore and identify some of these specific challenges that exist within both the rural and
urban school settings. Discover how to turn those challenges into opportunities. Focus on best
practices of current high school counselors making connections with students, staff and parents at
both urban and rural school settings. Discover new and creative ways to collaborate with your school
counseling, teaching and administrative staff to keep your high school focused on the culture of
college and career readiness.
Speakers
Cory Notestine is the 2015 School Counselor of the Year and a school counselor at Alamosa High
School, Alamosa, Colo. Tawnya Pringle is a 2015 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school
counselor at Hoover High School, San Diego, Calif.
http://tinyurl.com/ASCAWebinar
Social Media Connections
Elementary School Counselor
Exchange
Wisconsin School Counselor
Association
#scchat
#escchat
@ASCATweets
* Social media posts are out there, for everyone to see, FOREVER. If one person should not read what you
are posted DO NOT POST IT!
Blogs to Follow
Elementary
Carli Counsels
Elementary School Counseling
The Helpful Counselor
School Counselor Blog
Savvy School Counselor
Creative Elementary School Counselor
Middle
Caught In The Middle School Counselor Facebook Group
Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School Counseling
jyjoyner counselor blog
Lisa's Counselor Connection (Lisa actually has all grade levels)
Musings of a Middle School Counselor
You are not alone!
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