https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7 Created by Natosha Huggins-Cupid, Laura Ogas, & Lori Craft en-us 2019-01-21 00:25:23 UTC 2025-12-08 13:42:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/324764004 The video discusses the ASCA recommendation of a ratio of 1 counselor for every 250 students; unfortunately, schools nationwide are falling well below those recommendations. Students need an opportunity to establish a meaningful relationship with an adult.]]> 2019-01-28 02:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/324764004 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325232782  Individual student planning is a direct student service whereby students are supported on an individual basis.  This support includes assistance in creating personal, career, and academic goals as well as social competencies (American School Counselor Association, 2012). Below is a peer review article on school counselor interventions to addressing school violence and drug/alcohol/tobacco use prevention at the elementary school level.]]> 2019-01-29 03:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325232782 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325234803 The CSCP contain structured lessons that are designed, planned, and delivered by professional school counselors in collaboration with other educators at the elementary level. Lessons are aligned with CSCP goals to promote knowledge and skills for students to attain academic and social growth.  Second Steps is a school counseling curriculum that many elementary schools implement in grades K-5 to address various elements of school safety.

]]> 2019-01-29 03:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325234803 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325242229 2019-01-29 04:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325242229 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325245109 The council is a representation of stakeholders chosen to review and advise on how the CSCP is implemented.  ]]> 2019-01-29 05:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325245109 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325245682 2019-01-29 05:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325245682 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325247520 Utilizing school counseling to foster a positive and safe learning environment, and teach positive social engagement to ensure the academic, social, and emotional success of our students.]]> 2019-01-29 05:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325247520 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325248416 2019-01-29 05:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/325248416 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326141113 2019-01-31 05:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326141113 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326142775   Virginia, Minnesota, and Arizona currently have legislation on the floor this year to reduce counselor caseloads.  What are your sate legislators doing?]]> 2019-01-31 06:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326142775 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326388388 2019-01-31 17:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326388388 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326391266 2019-01-31 17:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326391266 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326391713 2019-01-31 17:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326391713 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326535102 This session is a collaborative effort between government, school systems, and other entities to explore expanding access to mental health programs and identify ways to keep our children safe in schools.  The goal is to identify best practices for implementation in our schools and communities and produce systemic school safety improvements across the country.]]> 2019-02-01 00:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326535102 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326551829 2019-02-01 02:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326551829 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326553743 School Counseling is an integral part of student safety and success.  A CSCP is based on the ASCA National Model (American School Counselor Association), and is driven by student data.  A CSCP can address school safety from many different directions.  Examples in this padlet include establishing meaningful relationships with adults, fostering kindness through positive messages, student violence prevention, and bullying prevention resources.    ]]> 2019-02-01 02:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326553743 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326560430 Collaborating with community stakeholders on accessing mental health support for children and youth. Many school districts are partnering with mental health organizations to provide convenient referrals to community-based intervention that partner with school to provide comprehensive support.]]> 2019-02-01 03:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326560430 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326563927 This is an article retrieved from the Baltimore Sun (2018) recognizing the value of school counselors in reducing school violence.]]> 2019-02-01 04:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326563927 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326565940 School counselor competencies assessments help counselors stay focused on meeting the needs of their students through self-assessments on their attitudes, knowledge, and skills.  Below are guidelines that pertain to school administration and counselor education programs, as well as counselors themselves.]]> 2019-02-01 04:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326565940 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326566748 The school counseling program assessment below is a self-evaluating tool used to ensure that programs align with ASCA National Model standards.]]> 2019-02-01 04:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326566748 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326568455 The Annual Agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding used to ensure that school administrators and counselors have a formal discussion and mutual understanding regarding the alignment of the CSCP and administrative goals for the school.  ]]> 2019-02-01 05:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326568455 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326569671 This assessments helps school counselors divide their time between school counseling and non-school counseling activities.  Counseling duties should represent the CSCP and focus on direct & indirect student services, program management, and school systesupport.  ]]> 2019-02-01 05:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326569671 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574436 The program focus includes developing beliefs amongst team members, designing a vision statement that will result in positive student achievement & outcomes, and aligning the counseling mission statement to the school & district mission statements. Lastly program focus is used to figure out the program goals as a result of school data (American School Counselor Association, 2012). ]]> 2019-02-01 06:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574436 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574449 There are three main domains that help identify and promote various skills, attitude and knowledge that students should be able to demonstrate. These include academic, personal, and social development as well as enhancement of  learning (American School Counselor Association, 2012). ]]> 2019-02-01 06:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574449 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574472 Being knowledgeable and capable of meeting the rigorous demands of the profession are keys to success in helping students meet their greatest potential. School counselors are afforded many opportunities to hone their skills and stay currently with the latest evidence-based interventions (American School Counselor Association, 2012). ]]> 2019-02-01 06:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574472 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574572 2019-02-01 06:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574572 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574728 2019-02-01 06:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574728 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574790 2019-02-01 06:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326574790 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326575190 Accountability is the analysis of measurable school and counseling program data to determine how students are impacted by the CSCP and to make decisions based on the analysis of data (American School Counselor Association, 2012). There are three sections: data analysis, program results, and evaluation and improvement.]]> 2019-02-01 06:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326575190 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576131 Delivery focuses on how CSCP-based intervention is implementation and made accessible to all students.  Delivery is very important in promoting student success in career, academic, and social/emotional development. Services are provided both directly and indirectly (American School Counselor Association, 2012).]]> 2019-02-01 06:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576131 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576257 Provides organizational ssessments and tools designed to manage a school counseling program.  These tools help school counselors develop, implement, and evaluate their program, based on clearly defined priorities reflecting student needs (American School Counselor Association, 2012).   ]]> 2019-02-01 06:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576257 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576313 The foundation of a school counseling program serves as a base upon which the program can be built, vision established, and a mission statement created. Elements of the foundation include program focus, student competencies, and professional competencies (American School Counselor Association, 2012). ]]> 2019-02-01 06:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326576313 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326900361  According to Dansby, et al. (1996), as cited in Dollarhide & Saginak (2017), group counseling involves primary intervention and has a therapeutic focus. The purpose is to give participants the forum to learn about themselves, other people, life tasks, and authentic ways of relating in a safe, confidential setting.  These groups can either be structured or processed. The video below is a great conversation starter to use in a structured group counseling session with elementary students.  It demonstrates the process of self-movement from angry to calm and encourages children to explore elements of their own behaviors without feeling singled-out or labeled. It's fun and engaging. ]]> 2019-02-01 22:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326900361 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326906299 Direct Student Services reflect the person-to-person interactions between school counselors and their students. Services are rendered through three elements: school counseling core curriculum, individual student planning, and responsive services. Counselors use strategic and data driven activities to address the career, academic, and social/emotional development of all students, including those with achievement, attendance, and behavioral special needs.]]> 2019-02-02 00:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326906299 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326906804 These services can be initiated by anyone with validating information, including teacher, parents, and administrators. Services consist of activities designed to meet the immediate needs of students and include individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention & follow-up.]]> 2019-02-02 00:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326906804 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326912415 Brockway Elementary school principal,  Candace Patricelli,  works collaboratively with school counselors, parents, teachers, and community stakeholders to nurture kindness, tolerance, and creativity in her school.  Students are taught that being kind to others can take them a long way in life and strengthen social relationships.]]> 2019-02-02 01:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326912415 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326912872 School counselors work with a variety of stakeholders to deliver supportive services to students.  Information gained through consultations, collaboration, and referral services helps to identify student needs and develop mulit-modal strategic approaches to keep children safe and free to meet their social/emotional, academic, and career potential (American Scool Counselor Association, 2012).]]> 2019-02-02 01:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326912872 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326914775 2019-02-02 02:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/326914775 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327000617 "Be visible...have a crisis plan...and foster a safe environment".  Words from a student turned school counselor who survived the Columbine mass shooting.]]> 2019-02-02 23:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327000617 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327002286 This resource can be used to educate faculty and other stakeholders on a variety of aspects of school safety.]]> 2019-02-02 23:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327002286 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327003969 2019-02-03 00:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327003969 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004045 2019-02-03 00:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004045 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004557 Student, parent, and staff views of school safety are measured through the use of data collection.  Entry and exit surveys are given.  Results are reviewed.  Short and long-term outcomes are created for the purpose of improving safety throughout the school environment.]]> 2019-02-03 00:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004557 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004943 Defining a comprehensive school safety plan requires school security personnel, school counselors, and school administrators to work together and advocate for improvement in school safety (www.school-counselor.org).  ]]> 2019-02-03 00:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327004943 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327005120 2019-02-03 00:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327005120 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327008142 Below is an example of a school counseling calendar that demonstrates Use of Time to ensure that Delivery is 80% or more of the activities, as indicated in the ASCA National Model.  Foundation, Management, and Accountability, the other 20%, is also on the calendar.]]> 2019-02-03 01:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327008142 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327010843 Accountability in the form of student achievement, attendance, behavior and truancy reports are collected by teachers and administration and then relayed through RTI (Response To Intervention). The goal of RTI is to intervene before any student falls too far behind. The RTI team monitors students’ progress to see who might need additional support. This information is also collected in a school data profile analysis over a mulityear period to identify trends at the school (American School Counselor Association, 2012).]]> 2019-02-03 02:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327010843 laura_ogas https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327012138 This instructional video guides educators on how to write clear and concise IEPs.  While the special education teacher may be the one responsible for creating this document, the school counselor often serves as the LEA (Local Education Authority) in IEP meetings.  This information will aide the school counselor in providing each student with services to meet his or her specific needs. ]]> 2019-02-03 03:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327012138 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327014064 Individual counseling is a direct responsive service designed to meet the current needs of a student.  These sessions occur on an individual and short-term basis.  School counselors in an elementary school setting aim to help students identify problems, alternatives, and possible solutions, so they can make safe decisions (American School Counselor Association, 2012).   ]]> 2019-02-03 03:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327014064 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327016775 2019-02-03 04:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327016775 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327018943 This example is of the school-wide crisis management plan developed in Missouri by professional school counselors and counseling educators with support from the Missouri Dept. Of Elementary and Secondary Education & the Missouri Center for Career Education.]]> 2019-02-03 04:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327018943 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327020895 This video is an excellent example of a school counselor delivering curriculum. She is working with an elementary class about what it means to be a good friend. ]]> 2019-02-03 05:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327020895 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327023564 Below is the state of Missouri’s comprehensive accountability instrument used to evaluate the effectiveness of their CSCP.]]> 2019-02-03 06:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327023564 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327027146 2019-02-03 07:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327027146 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327030100 2019-02-03 08:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327030100 natosha_huggins_cupid https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327031088 These standards specify the principals of ethical behavior necessary to maintain the highest standard of integrity, leadership, and professionalism (American School Counselor Association, 2012).]]> 2019-02-03 08:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327031088 lori_craft1 https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327112637 2019-02-03 21:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lori_craft1/88o5wt22qqa7/wish/327112637