SSOS Leadership School Counselor Session Welcome & Introductions Barb Ashcraft Brady, Ph.D. School Counseling Coordinator Office of Instruction Shelly.

SSOS Leadership School Counselor Session

Welcome & Introductions

Barb Ashcraft Brady, Ph.D. School Counseling Coordinator

Office of Instruction

Shelly DeBerry, MA Student Success Advocate Coordinator

Office of Optional Educational Pathways

AgendaAnnual Work Plan Components

Standard Element Goals

Student Impact Goals

Program Goals

Peer review of work plans

Peer presentations of work plans

Resource sharing

Continuing the Journey

WV School Counseling Model

3

WV Professional School Counselor Standards

Standard 1: Program Planning, Design and Management

Standard 2: Program Delivery

Standard 3: Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation

Standard 4: Leadership and Advocacy

Standard 5: Professional Growth and Responsibilities

West Virginia Professional School Counselor Standards

Provides for :

common language that describes what a counselor needs to know and be able to do

parameters for the essential knowledge, skills and dispositions that WV school counselors are to possess,

self-reflection tools for counselors to evaluate their alignment with the standards and best practices.

guide for professional development

framework for a school counselor performance assessment (evaluation system)

road map for continuous improvement

Annual Work Plan ComponentsStandard Element Goal *

Student Impact Goal *

Program Goal

Other Goals* Are required for new evaluation system

Development of Work Plans

Work Plan Success: Goal Attainment

% Variable Why15 Could identify the

goalNot knowledgeable about, not involved in the process

19 Passionate about goal not involved in the process, no ownership

49 Spent time on important components

Spent time on urgent issues

51% Don’t know what they are supposed to do

Not clear on their role related to role in the process

GOAL SETTING for Work Plan

WORK PLAN FORM– Program Growth Goal (based on Program audit)

– Standard Element Goal (based on self reflection using element rubrics)

– Student Impact Goal (using results of Student Impact Goal form)

– Any other goal related to SCP

(Transfer all goals to the Annual Work Plan Template.)

Set a minimum of three goals:

M.E.A.S.U.R.E of SuccessMission: Connect your program to the mission of your school and to the

goals of your annual school improvement plan.

Elements: Identify the critical data elements that are important to the internal and external stakeholders.

Analyze: Carefully discuss which elements need to be aggregated or disaggregated and why.

Stakeholders – Unite: Determine which stakeholders need to be involved in addressing this school improvement issue and unite to develop strategies.

Reanalyze: Rethink and refine your strategies; refocus your efforts as needed and reflect on your success.

Educate: Show the positive impact the school counseling program has on student achievement and on the goals of your school’s improvement plan.

Standard Element Goal

Student Impact GoalGoal related to academic, career, andpersonal/social standards to change datathat impact student achievement/success.

• Attendance• Discipline referrals• Retentions• Documented academic/career plans• Parental engagement• Graduation rates

….and so forth

M.E.A.S.U.R.E of SuccessMission: Connect your program to the mission of your school and to the

goals of your annual school improvement plan.

Elements: Identify the critical data elements that are important to the internal and external stakeholders.

Analyze: Carefully discuss which elements need to be aggregated or disaggregated and why.

Stakeholders – Unite: Determine which stakeholders need to be involved in addressing this school improvement issue and unite to develop strategies.

Reanalyze: Rethink and refine your strategies; refocus your efforts as needed and reflect on your success.

Educate: Show the positive impact the school counseling program has on student achievement and on the goals of your school’s improvement plan.

ContextWho and what will you Impact?

Academic, Career,

Personal/Social

All StudentsGrade Level

Multiple GradesAt-risk

High Risk

Two Data Points• Clear Beginning

and End

– Quarter

– Semester

– Academic Year

• Results by May 1

• Attendance• Discipline records• Career portfolios• Post-secondary

scholarships• Parent involvement• Bullying incidence• Needs assessment

data• And so forth

Next we willshare your goalrelated to the ProgramAudit you completed last fall.

The audit should be Completed at the beginning of each school year to set goal and again at the end to determine program growth.

NEXT SLIDE…

Program Growth Goal

1. Using the completed program audit (that you completed) to select a program component for growth.

2. Work together to analyze the goal to ensure it is S.M.A.R.T.

SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE RESULTS ORIENTED TIMMED

Review/Update Work Plans

Annual Work Plan Review

1. With a partner in preferably in your programmatic level.

2. Review your three goals and make any final revisions.

3. Determine which Standard your goals fit under. (They may be in the same standard or under different standards.)

4. Review each goal under the correct standards.

5. In collaboration with your partner review/develop action steps (what you plan to do) to accomplish each goal.

6. Give/receive input on Work Plan in preparation for presentations.

Morning Break

Work Plan Presentations

Instructions:

1. Gather your Work Plan, Program Audit and Self Reflection.

2. Number off (1 – 3)

3. Get into groups of 3.

4. This is an exchange, dialogue, questions, answers and feedback session.

#2 will start firstShare with the group the following:

• What is your program goal?

• How did you choose that goal?

• What are you the action steps?

• How are they specific, measureable, and attainable?

• Who is responsible for the steps?

• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?

• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?

• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on any of the elements/goals? Explain.

#2 will cont.’.Share with the group the following:

• What is your standard element goal?

• How did you choose that goal?

• What are you the action steps?

• How they specific, measureable, and attainable?

• Who is responsible for the steps?

• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?

• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?

• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on any of the elements/goals? Explain.

#2 will cont.’.

Share with the group the following:

• What is your student impact goal?

• How did you choose that goal?

• What are you the action steps?

• How they specific, measureable, and attainable?

• Who is responsible for the steps?

• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?

• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?

• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on any of the elements/goals? Explain.

#2 will cont.’.

Share with the group the following:

• What are other goals you have included?

• How did you choose that goal?

• What are you the action steps?

• How they specific, measureable, and attainable?

• Who is responsible for the steps?

• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?

• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?

• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on any of the elements/goals? Explain.

Sharing Out

Presenter: (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about your plan?

2. Were the goals S.M.A.R.T.?

3. What were some strengths?

4. Describe any challenges.

5. Is/was there a need to adjust plan?

6. Did plan enhance performance level as assessed in related standard?

(unsatisfactory emerging accomplished distinguished)

Sharing OutListeners (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about the plan?

2. Were the goals S.M.A.R.T.?

3. What were some strengths?

4. Describe any challenges.

5. Is/was there a need to adjust plan?

6. Did plan enhance performance level as assessed in related standard?

(unsatisfactory emerging accomplished distinguished)

7. What is something you learned from listening to the presenter?

#3 is nextRepeat the same process

#3 will cont.’.Share with the group the following:

• What is your goal? (Program, Standard Element, IMPACT)

• How did you choose that goal?

• What are you the action steps?

• How they specific, measureable, and attainable?

• Who is responsible for the steps?

• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?

• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on

any of the elements/goals? Explain.

LUNCH

Continued Presentations

Sharing OutPresenter: (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about your plan?2. Were the goals S.M.A.R.T.?3. What were some strengths?4. Describe any challenges. 5. Is/was there a need to adjust plan?6. Did plan enhance performance level as assessed in related

standard?(unsatisfactory emerging accomplished distinguished)

Sharing OutListeners (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about the plan?

2. Were the goals S.M.A.R.T.?

3. What were some strengths?

4. Describe any challenges.

5. Is/was there a need to adjust plan?

6. Did plan enhance performance level as assessed in related standard?

(unsatisfactory emerging accomplished distinguished)

#1 is nextRepeat the same process

#1 will cont.’.Share with the group the following:• What is your goal? (Program, Standard Element, IMPACT, OTHER)

• How did you choose that goal?• What are you the action steps?• How they specific, measureable, and attainable?• Who is responsible for the steps?• Where are you in relation to the timeline you set?• Have you/do you need to make changes to this goal?• Did this goal contribute to you moving up a level on any

of the elements/goals? Explain.

Sharing OutListeners (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about the plan?

2. Were the goals S.M.A.R.T.?

3. What were some strengths?

4. Describe any challenges.

5. Is/was there a need to adjust plan?6. Did plan enhance performance level as assessed in related

standard?

(unsatisfactory emerging accomplished distinguished)

Sharing OutPresenter: (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about your plan?2. Are your goals written SMART?3. What challenges do you recognize?4. Do you need to adjust your plan?

Sharing OutListeners (respond to large group)

1. What stood out about the plan?2. Are the goals written SMART?3. What challenges do you recognize in

this plan?4. Do you recommend any adjustments

to this plan?

Afternoon Break

Participant sharing of resources

1. Gather in programmatic groups of 3

2. Each group will appoint an electronic note taker

3. Share resources related to academic, career and personal/social

resources

4. Note takers record resources by the following categories:Academic1.

2.3. and so forth

Career1.

2.3. and so forth

Personal/social1.

2.3. and so forth

Vertical Resource Alignment Sharing Session

1. Join 2 other groups to create a group of elementary, middle and high school counselors

2. Select a note taker for this larger group

3. Select a reporter for this group4. Create a combined list of recommended priority

resources that contributes to vertical alignment across programmatic levels in each domain (academic, career and personal/social)

5. The reporter will share your vertical alignment plan.

OTHERRESOURCES

SSOS Counselor WebTop Community

1. https://wvde.state.wv.us/elgg/

2. Go to:

3. WVDE Website

4. TOOLS

5. Get a WebTop and register

Or go to

6. WebTop then WebTop Communities and sign in

7. Register as a new member for SIG School

Counselors

Other Web LINKSSchool Counseling Websitehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselorsProtocolshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/protocols.html LINKS Programhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/LINKS NetWorthhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/networth-lessons.htmlNetsSmart – aligned with school counseling standardshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/netsmart/ Group Guidance Lessonshttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/group-lessons.html Guidance Curriculumhttp://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/guidance-curriculum.html

Continuing the Journey

THANK YOU!

Barb Ashcraft Brady, Ph.D.School Counseling Coordinator

[email protected]

Shelly DeBerry, MAStudent Success Advocate Coordinator

[email protected]