Legal and Ethical Princples by Alisha Graham https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork Module 1 en-us 2018-08-26 16:49:11 UTC 2024-12-14 04:31:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional Perspective agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275380541 After completing my my school counselor certification, I do not plan to immediately leave the classroom. However, my future goal is to work as an intermediate or middle school counselor where I can help improve or create an effective counseling program. I feel that at this level, I will have the opportunity to work with students individually and as small groups on needs they have that are not just academic. My hope is to show that school counselors actively supports the whole student, and to show that counselors are more than an office or a "paper pusher".]]> 2018-08-26 16:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275380541 Exploration Option 2: American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Legislative Affairs agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275380554 A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools
School safety is a major issue that has had extreme media coverage due to student deaths around the nation. This is an issue that requires collaboration and policies that extend past individual school districts into state and federal laws. ASCA created a framework in order to work toward a long-term solution and to outline best practices for creating safe and successful schools. Best practices include proactive leadership and a visible presence of mental health services. Further, six policy recommendations were made, which includes improving staff to include mental health services such as school-community partnerships.

Safe, Healthy, and Ready to Learn
Along the lines of safety and security, ASCA collaborated on the Safe, Healthy, and Ready to Learn report to help students who have been exposed to violence and trauma. This 40-paged report has seven main goals that range from involving stakeholders such as student, parents, and the community to training staff on how to respond in these situations.]]> 2018-08-26 16:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275380554 Exploration Option 2: American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethical Code agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275381121 Section A: The Counseling Relationship
Building relationships with clients is essential to effective counseling, however professional have expectations and guidelines to adhere to. Section A of this report outlines policies and limitations of professional counselors when building the relationships. One topic addressed in this section is the integrity of the counselor-client relationship and the safeguards that prevents the counselors from imposing personal views or values on the client. As another safety precaution, counselors are required to keep records and documentation of their sessions/counseling plans. Also included is the regulations of inappropriate relationships such as counseling family members or friends and the prohibition of sexual/romantic relationships with clients.

Section B: Confidentiality and Privacy
All counseling professional must work within the laws and policies regarding confidentiality and privacy. This is a topic that must be discussed with the client and guides who/how a counselor can share the client's information. The professional needs to be aware of limitations of confidentiality and the legal repercussions of violating a client's privacy. This section of the ACA's report has five subheadings that address topics such as lacking the capacity to give consent, dealing with documentation and recordings, and how to navigate families and groups.]]> 2018-08-26 17:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275381121 Exploration Option 3: Education Week agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275383315 Immigrant Students
Hefler, J. (2018, July 27). N.J. Schools Sued Over Policies Preventing Immigrant Student Enrollment. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/07/27/nj-schools-sued-over-policies-preventing-immigrant.html

Immigration is a hot topic throughout the country. Now that schools are  opening their doors, registration of immigrant students straddles the line between ethics and legality. Can students enroll without proper documentation? However, should authorities prevent children from receiving an education in situations that are outside of their control? States such as New Jersey are making headlines as these decisions are being made. In this article, school districts are being sued and accused of "discriminatory policies" that violate "state and constitutional rights" (Hefler, 2018). 


]]> 2018-08-26 17:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275383315 Exploration Option 3: Education Week agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275384550 Open Carry
Quealy, B. (2018, Aug. 3). Open Carry Issue in Michigan Schools May Not Be Settled. The Record-Eagle. Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/08/03/open-carry-issue-in-michigan-schools-may.html

This is one of many articles that mention the debate of open carry on school campuses. Though some federal policy makers support open carry by professionals and licensed individuals, this article states that the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that "two school districts have the right to ban guns from their schools" (Quealy, 2018). The issue of school safety is an ongoing debate with school districts seeking governmental support when making decisions. ]]> 2018-08-26 18:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275384550 School Safety agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275384767 The topic I picked to explore further is school safety. I feel that outside of legal decisions, schools counselors have a major role in creating and maintaining school climate.Counselors also step in to address situations that can impact a student's life, view of the school, and their academic success.]]> 2018-08-26 18:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275384767 Academic Resource agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275385244 School Safety
Duplechain, R., & Morris, R.(2014). School violence: Reported school shootings and making schools safer. Education, 135(2), 145-150.

This academic journal discusses a number of school shooting across the nation, risk factors of school shooters, and strategies for creating safe schools. ]]> 2018-08-26 18:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275385244 Internet Resource agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275386058 School Safety
National Education Association (NEA). (2018). School Safety Resources for Educators. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/44693.htm

The NEA provides several links for creating safe schools. Among these links is information about violence prevention, including student pledges against gun violence.]]> 2018-08-26 18:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275386058 Summary agraham38 https://padlet.com/agraham38/lobpw16hiork/wish/275387590      For many Americans, school names are now viewed as events due to major school shootings. Columbine High School. Virginia Tech. Sandy Hook. More recently Parkland High School. In the article School Violence: Reported School Shootings and Making Schools Safer, over 300 school shootings are examined and discussed. One conclusion is that school shooters are likely students of the school or have a connection to the school (Duplechain & Morris, 2014).
    When addressing school safety, the National Education Association (NEA) targets specific areas. The topic of school violence and gun violence is addressed to students and professionals. The student pledge against gun violence focuses on solving personal problems rather than initiating violence with a gun (NEA, 2018). Additionally, the NEA addresses preventing school violence by addressing bullying (NEA, 2018).
     School safety is vital. Educators must take steps to ensure students feel safe, that precautions are in place to prevent violence, and that the staff is equipped to deal with school violence should it arise on their campus. Reporting bullying and abuse are ethical and legal issues that are present in both resources. Educators have policies and guidelines in place for both situations, as both are viewed as catalysts for school shootings (Duplechain & Morris, 2014). As an educator and aspiring school counselor, it is part of my responsibility to stay up-to-date on procedures for reporting bullying, abuse, or other situations that may lead to extreme violence.

Duplechain, R., & Morris, R.(2014). School violence: Reported school shootings and making schools safer. Education, 135(2), 145-150.

National Education Association (NEA). (2018). School Safety Resources for Educators. Retrieved from http://www.nea.org/home/44693.htm

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