Ramp was started to highlight the important aspect of the program that demonstrated an advanced implementation of comprehensive, results-based, developmental programs (Goodman-Scott & Grothaus, 2018). RAMP and PBIS work hand in hand to work towards student success strengthen one another. 

I notice that in this article, these two programs were school counseling programs. At my school, PBIS was being implemented by the behavior interventionist of the school. This is hugely beneficial if the school counselor and behavioral interventionist collaborated to work on these programs. When the teachers in my school heard that the behavioral interventionist was associated with this program, it was automatically looked at as a program to fix the school's behaviors. PBIS, if implemented correctly, could have a positive impact on not only behavior but student academic success for all. 

  Reference

Goodman-Scott, E., & Grothaus, T. (2018). RAMP and PBIS: “They Definitely Support One Another”: The Results of a Phenomenological Study (Part One). Professional School Counseling, 21(1), 119–129.

·      All students can succeed 

·      Student should all have the same quality of education

·      All students should feel safe and respected in the school setting 

·      All students should feel that diversity is accepted in 

 

When advocating for the students the role of a counselor is important. Counselors support all students in order for them to all have the same academic advantages and resources. This will in order to achieve student success for all. Using the skills and knowledge to help bring awareness to multicultural issues. When a counselor collects data, and they are able to provide a program that also helps in the students’ needs and success.  

 

I believe the ethical standards not only guide school counselors, but it also protects them. It helps the counselor to understand and be knowledgeable about the best practices of a school counselor. There may be times where a school counselor needs to refer to the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors. The ethical standards can help school counselors when being faced with a situation. The ASCA ethical standards supports and gives direction when it comes to self-assessment, peer consultation and evaluation (American School Counselor Association [ASCA], 2019). This can help guide the school counselor when their personal beliefs start to influence ethical standards in school counseling.  

 

 

Create a safe environment where all students are respected. Assist every student to achieve academic success and prepare for their future. 

 

 

American School Counselor Association. (2019). The ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association