Post on 02-Jan-2016
Teachers as AdvisorsTeachers as Advisors
A Classroom Guidance Delivery A Classroom Guidance Delivery SystemSystem
What is the Teachers as Advisors Program?What is the Teachers as Advisors Program?
• Middle school and high school students divided into small groups.
• Facilitated by a caring educator.• Student receive support services to include;
academic development (RIGOR), career development (RELEVANCE) and personal/social development (RELATIONSHIPS).
PurposePurpose
• The main purpose of the Teachers as Advisors is to encourage a connection with a caring educator to help students better understand themselves, their strengths and to plan for their future.
The Teacher Advisory Activities are NotThe Teacher Advisory Activities are Not
• A replacement for counseling services
• Homeroom
• Homework
• Study hall
• Silent reading time
• But it is a SCHEDULING PROCESS
What are the Benefits?What are the Benefits?
• More frequent one on one advice
• Help students to be more career focused
• Students are more likely to enroll in more rigorous and relevant coursework
• Improve academic performance
• Stronger bonds with students
• Help students prepare to succeed in post-high career plans.
What is a Successful Teachers As What is a Successful Teachers As Advisors Program?Advisors Program?
• Clearly stated goals
• Focus on identified student competencies
• Endorsement by the school administration
• Shared ownership and commitment for the program.
• Planned implementation
Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
• Kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
• All schools want to improve, but few want to change, to Improve, one MUST change.