https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d Alexander G. Menchaca : EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2020-10-29 02:44:54 UTC 2025-04-09 16:33:14 UTC hello@padlet.com amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/872018851 2020-10-29 03:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/872018851 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/872024867 This group counseling program is designed for at-risk high school students to gain knowledge and awareness of being prepared for post-high school success in college and future careers!


The main intention of this group is to provide and promote opportunities for college and careers for a population of at-risk campus that typically struggles with a high dropout rate and low-social economic backgrounds. The program is driven to enable students to prepare and have control of their future regardless of their situation. 

The formation of this program was created through the conduction of a needs assessment on  campus, it was evident that a solution was needed to address the campus' high dropout rate and low career/college preparation percentage.  ]]> 2020-10-29 03:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/872024867 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875440393 The following American School Counseling Association Mindset standards will be reached by students who participate in this program:

M 2.   Self-confidence in ability to succeed 

M 4.   Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long term career success 

M 6. Positive attitude toward work and learning. ]]> 2020-10-30 02:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875440393 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875481705 In order to advertise this program, the plan would consist of advertisement through the school website. Information of the program would as well be posted on this site as it is accessible for students and parents. 

https://www.sfdr-cisd.org/high-school/blended-academy/

In addition, the school will advertise though orientations when students receive their schedule. Due to the constant influx of students each semester, students will be informed by their respective counselor. 

Along with these advertisements,  Flyers, advertisement during school announcements, and  teachers involved with the program. 

Every advertisement would lead to Mr. Menchaca, lead counselor of the program. ]]> 2020-10-30 02:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875481705 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875558626 Blended Academy's enrollment  for sophomores through seniors typically averages between 60-70 each year. 

Students who show interest voluntarily would need to attend a program orientation meeting with a parent that is held during the first parental meeting each semester. Students would need to fill out a program survey to gauge the type of post-high school interest for each student. These surveys must be signed by legal guardian and participate acknowledging the guidelines and expectations of the program. 

The students would then be assigned a counselor for the duration of the program. A meeting would then be conducted with a small group of students or individually, depending on the availability of the student, with the assigned counselor, volunteered teachers and possible potential college advisors or work-force representatives. 

A small group screening would then occur questioning the student preparation, plans, and motives for life after high school. The group or individual would be able to answer and ask questions if needed. ]]> 2020-10-30 03:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/875558626 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/878001482 During the program orientation meeting of the interested participates, the importance and knowledge of confidentiality and how confidentiality between students will be implemented within the program. 

During this discussion a consent form will be given for students and parents to acknowledge and acted upon if a situation were to occur.


This consent from would be available on the school site, where program information would be displayed.

https://www.sfdr-cisd.org/high-school/blended-academy/

Consent forms would be available during student orientations with counselor, due to the continuing enrollment of students at at-risk campus. As well as forms would be available with flyers and teachers involved with program.


 ]]> 2020-10-30 22:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/878001482 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/878255910 The following rules will be followed by each participate in the program in the following document. 

The main theme of these rules will be respect for each other, respecting confidentiality as well as respecting the actions and emotions of each participate.   

Participates will require to be academically eligible as well as maintain a 90% attendance rate per six weeks. 

Additional rules as well as norms and procedures will be presented during first initial group meetings. 

For any more questions, please contact Blended Academy Counseling Department. (830)-778-4680 ]]> 2020-10-31 03:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/878255910 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/879043026 The participates of this group are all label "at-risk" and have of history of having issues with behavior, grades, attendance, and lack post-high school preparation.

Due to the blend of personalities and backgrounds of the students, these dynamics will be upheld to ensure a safe learning environment.

Stage 1  the main focus in building commodity among this group will be to set the group mentality to be focus on team. One team, One goal. We are in this to better ourselves and we will hold ourselves and others accountable. Each member will find a partner and they will be "accountable buddies" throughout the program. The leader of the program will stress the importance of respecting each persons' view and voice. Confidentiality will be discussed as a large group and then, discussed in small groups. The main qualities of this conversation will be focused on trust, respect among participates, and how the program will not be effective if these characteristics are not upheld.

Stage 2  in order to maintain the trust and respect aspect, each lesson that is conduct will provide the opportunity for team-building and small group conversations. Each lesson will provide the opportunity for each participate to gain knowledge of post high school habits, personal goals, plans, information, pathways, mentorship and possible opportunities for scholarships and internships.   

Stage 3 for the conclusion of the program, students will be broken up into groups and share the knowledge and experiences they have acquired through the program. They will share their plans after graduation and sign their name, career/college plan and graduation year to a program banner solidifying the cohesiveness of the group. Members will begin group mentoring sessions twice a week monthly with assigned counselor and personal-choice college or career advisor to continue to monitor student progress.

]]> 2020-10-31 21:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/879043026 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880501209 This program would benefit best from a Transformational leadership style. The main focus is showing students with a low academic and economic background the opportunities that are available by graduating high school as well as being prepared for college or future careers. 

The best aspect of this type of leadership quality is that is strives for the commitment to achieve each personal goal as well as motivate each group member to be the best they can be. This would continue to establish the one team, one goal mentality that would increase group trust and commodity.  ]]> 2020-11-01 21:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880501209 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880525896 During this program, several of Yalom's Therapeutic Factors could be exercised. 

One will be the "Instillation of Hope."  Participates in this group have had the unfortunate experience of suffering academically, socially and finically throughout their time at school. This program will provide the members with hope and motivate them to turn things around in their academic and personal life. By exposing college opportunities, career opportunities and the commodity of the group will push students to achieve success. 

Another therapeutic factor will be "Universality." The participates in this group all have struggle in academics and personal life experiences. I do believe that the common struggles within this group will unite and establish a team aspect that will benefit the program's unity. 

Another therapeutic factor will be  "Corrective Recapitulation of Primary Family Group." The participates in this group will have the opportunity and knowledge to create their own legacy and break out of their family poverty history. Students will learn how to successfully manage and be prepared for college and the workforce. They may in well be in the first in their families to graduate, attend college and have a successful career. 

The last therapeutic factor will be the " Development of Socializing Techniques." During this program students will have the opportunity to share, discuss, and communicate with members as well as professionals.  At-risk students tend to struggle with communicative skills and social situations due to the lack of confidence in a school environment due to their history of academic and social struggles. This program would help develop their social skills. 
 ]]> 2020-11-01 21:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880525896 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880692080 The Texas Administrative Code reveals the requirements needed for certified professional school counselor. 

Standard 1 of section 239.25 states the certified school counselor understands the roles and responsibilities of a comprehensive school program that highlights  the importance of incorporating college, career and postsecondary options and readiness. 

Standard 2 of section 239.25 states the certified school counselor must assist in setting and achieving set goals. These goals may be academic, social, career, and personal. 



]]> 2020-11-02 00:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880692080 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880740577 The Association for Specialist in Group Work: Best Practice Guidelines  A.4. explains the fact that group workers through research are require to meet a community-based need. 

In this guideline, it is the counselor's ethical duty to address this need through a needs assessment as well as have an effective and efficient way to monitor and ensure the participates success. ]]> 2020-11-02 00:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880740577 amenchaca2 https://padlet.com/amenchaca2/3bb7jinov7afo42d/wish/880822698
American School Counselor Association (2014). Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student. Alexandria, VA: Author.


Thomas, R. V., & Pender, D. A. (2007). Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Practice Guidelines 2007 Revisions. Retrieved November 1, 2020, from Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Practice Guidelines 2007 Revisions


 Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators. (2015). Professional school counselor small group counseling guide: A professional school counselor’s guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based counseling groups. Retrieved from https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

19. Tex. Admin. Code Section 239.15


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