The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, 3rd Edition

The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and evaluation of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor's role in implementation of a program based on the principles of leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change and provides step-by-step tools to build each component of the program including foundation, management, delivery and accountability. This third edition has been revised to reflect current education practices and enhanced to include additional templates that will assist school counselors in developing an exemplary school counseling program. Title Page 2 Copyright 3 Table of Contents 4 Preface 9 Introduction 13 Executive Summary 16 I. The ASCA National Model Themes 22 Leadership 23 Advocacy 29 Collaboration 32 Systemic Change 35 II. Foundation 56 Program Focus 58 Beliefs 58 Vision Statement 60 Mission Statement 61 Program Goals 62 Student Competencies 68 ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors 68 Other Student Standards 68 Professional Competencies 70 ASCA School Counselor Competencies 70 ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors 70 III. Management 86 Assessments 88 School Counselor Competencies Assessment 88 School Counseling Program Assessment 89 Use-of-Time Assessment 90 Tools 95 Annual Agreement 95 Advisory Council 97 Use of Data 100 School Data Profile 102 Program Results Data 104 Action Plans 108 Lesson Plans 111 Calendars 113 IV. Delivery 154 Direct Student Services 157 School Counseling Core Curriculum 157 Individual Student Planning 158 Responsive Services 159 Indirect Student Services 161 Referrals 161 Consultation 161 Collaboration 162 V. Accountability 180 Data Analysis 182 School Data Profile Analysis 182 Use-of-Time Analysis Assessment 183 Program Results 185 Analysis of the Curriculum Results Report 187 Analysis of the Small-Group Results Report 187 Analysis of the Closing-the-Gap Results Report 188 Sharing Results 189 Evaluation and Improvement 191 School Counselor Competencies Assessment 191 School Counseling Program Assessment 192 School Counselor Performance Appraisal 193 Program Goal Analysis 194 Where to Start 221 Appendix 222 Changes in the Third Edition of the ASCA National Model 223 Index of Special Topics 234 Use-of-Time Comparison for Delivery of the School Counseling Program 235 Fundamental Questions and Principles from the Theory Behind the ASCA National Model 238 Glossary 244 References 248 Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) 253 School Counselor Competencies 255 Acknowledgements 278 Back Cover 281 In this book you will learn: Ways to lead, advocate and collaborate for achievement and success for all students. How to craft a vision statement, fine-tune your program focus and enhance the learning process for all students. Steps to determine the amount of time you currently spend in direct and indirect student services and various activities throughout the day and how to work with your administrator to get approval for the proper mix. Details about school counselor competencies and program assessments, helping you evaluate your skills and your program's effectiveness. How to measure program results and promote systemic change within the school system so every student graduates college and career ready. Ways to analyze your current data, learn what it's telling you and act on your school's needs. Methods for demonstrating how students are different as a result of what you do In this book you will learn: Ways to lead, advocate and collaborate for achievement and success for all students. How to craft a vision statement, fine-tune your program focus and enhance the learning process for all students. Steps to determine the amount of time you currently spend in direct and indirect student services and various activities throughout the day and how to work with your administrator to get approval for the proper mix. Details about school counselor competencies and program assessments, helping you evaluate your skills and your programs effectiveness. How to measure program results and promote systemic change within the school system so every student graduates college-and career ready. Ways to analyze your current data, learn what its telling you and act on your schools needs. Methods for demonstrating how students a re different as a result of what you do