THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF EEDAIMPLEMENTATION OF EEDA
Ann WhiteAnn WhiteEducation & Business SummitEducation & Business Summit
June 25, 2007June 25, 2007
EEDA: Personal Pathways To Success
At-risk initiatives School reform model Clusters of Study/Majors Annual IGP conferences Parental involvement Rigor and relevance of coursework Extended learning opportunities Articulation agreements/dual enrollment Regional Education Centers Seamless K-16 transition
DEVELOPMENTAL…
K–5: Career AwarenessIntroduction to the world of careers
6–8: Career ExplorationDiscovering interest areas
8: TransitionChoosing a cluster of study and major (can change easily at any time)
9–12: Career PreparationAcademics and technical courses, intensive guidance, individual graduation plans
Post-secondary: Career PreparationAchieving credentials: college, certification, apprenticeships, military
Employment: Career AdvancementContinuing education and lifelong learning
EEDA:Guidance and Counseling
59-59-40 (Comprehensive Model,
Developmental Career Guidance)
59-59-100 (Career Specialist, Ratio)
59-59-110 (IGP Conferences)
59-59-120 (No Administrative Tasks)
And 59-59- 20, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 105, 130, 140, 150, 160, 200
Impact on Middle/High Schools Creation of curriculum templates Influence on curriculum offerings, teacher
demand Increased rigor and relevance of
coursework At-risk programs (2007-08) Whole-school reform model (HSTW, 2009-
10) Career specialists (CDF) added to middle
and high schools Counselor (+ CDF) to student ratio
reduced to 300:1
Impact on Middle/High Schools Administrative responsibilities shifted from
counselors Improved communications and transitions to
compliment K-12 developmental guidance and counseling programs
Individually scheduled IGP conferences each year—relationships built with students and parents
Integration of students’ personal, career and academic goals
Increased opportunities for dual enrollment Increased opportunities for extended learning
opportunities Improvement in attendance and discipline Improvement in graduation rates
BALANCE…..BALANCE…..1.1. Comprehensive Guidance and Comprehensive Guidance and
Counseling ProgramCounseling Program
2.2. Individual IGP ConferencesIndividual IGP Conferences
3.3. Supervision of Career SpecialistSupervision of Career Specialist
4.4. Role with At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Role with At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Whole School Reform InitiativesWhole School Reform Initiatives
5.5. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
1. Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program
Review G & C Program at your school (Update Annual and Long-Range Plans)
Re-evaluate Program Components within context of EEDA requirements (note common benefits, overlaps)
Eliminate duplication, combine, use all available resources
Be CREATIVE
2. Individual IGP Conferences
Utilize all personnel in planning, delivery
Incorporate time-saving procedures (video/DVD/power point, large groups, small groups before conferences)
Fully utilize Career Specialist
Combine other relevant Program components within conferences (personal, academic, career)
Utilize websites (www.teachscpathways.org) and other professionals for resources
EDUCATORS: www.teachscpathways.org
PARENTS, STUDENTS: www.scpathways.org
IGP CONFERENCES
Individual conference with every student
Parent/guardian/designee must attend
Cluster/major chosen by student IGP signed by counselor, student, and
parent Numbers tallied for report
COUNSELOR ROLE
Lead conference (meet with parent and student)
Interpret assessments, academic record
Integrate career cluster and academic plan
Introduce IGP, sign
CAREER SPECIALIST (CDF) ROLE
Assist with conference logistics (invitation, preparation, materials, etc.)
Maintain accountability information All students completed career
assessment and exploration? Provide general information to parents
and students (clusters, assessments, WOW map, resources, job shadowing)
3. Supervision of Career Specialist
Learn role and responsibility (see Ethical/Legal, EEDA, etc.)
Establish goals, expectations, calendar, meeting schedule, etc.
Consult with knowledgeable professionals Become PARTNERS for G & C Program,
EEDA, school, student goals COMMUNICATE often with Career Specialist
(scheduled meetings)
4. At-Risk, Dual Enrollment, Whole School Reform Initiatives
Be team member in school-wide planning
Assume roles aligned with school counselor training
Incorporate related initiatives within established Program components
5. + + + + + + + + + + + + + Partnerships/teamwork
Communications
Resources
Student focus
PATIENCE, HUMOR, SELF-CARE
HUMOR, PATIENCE, SELF-CARE…
S A N I T Y
QUESTIONS??QUESTIONS??
Ann WhiteAnn White803-734-5349803-734-5349
[email protected]@ed.sc.gov
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