The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, fourth edition

The ASCA National Model® reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and assessment of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor’s role in implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program and provides step-by-step tools to build each component of the program. This fourth edition has been revised to reflect current education practices, aligned with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K–12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student and the ASCA Professional Standards & Competencies and will assist school counselors in developing an exemplary school counseling program. Whether you’re a new school counselor just starting out or you’ve got years of experience, “The ASCA National Model” will help you implement a new data-informed comprehensive school counseling program or fine tune the one you already have. Get the book on school counseling and ramp up your school counseling program. Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Preface Introduction Executive Summary Section I: Define Student Standards ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success Professional Standards ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors Section II: Manage Program Focus Beliefs Vision Statement Mission Statement Program Planning Data Annual Data Review Annual Student Outcome Goals Action Plans Lesson Plans Annual Administrative Conference Use of Time Calendars School Counseling Advisory Council Section III: Deliver Direct Student Services Instruction Appraisal and Advisement Counseling Indirect Student Services Consultation Collaboration Referrals Section IV: Assess Program Assessment School Counselor Assessment and Appraisal Appendices Changes in the Fourth Edition Empirical Research Studies Supporting the Value of School Counseling Glossary References "The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and assessment of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor's role in implementation of a school counseling program and provides step-by-step tools to build each componenet of your school counseling program, including defining, managing, delivering and assessing. This fourth edition reflects current education practices, aligns with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student and the ASCA professional standards & competencies and assists school counselors in developing an examplary school counseling program"-[P. 4], Cover