School Counselor's Legal and Ethical Principles by https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc Created for EDG 6305 by Devin Ramby en-us 2018-06-01 00:29:13 UTC 2025-03-19 22:08:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Step 1: Professional Perspective dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/264915371 After graduating with a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, I plan to become a high school counselor at Lubbock-Cooper High School. ]]> 2018-06-01 00:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/264915371 Step 2: Exploration Option 2 - American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Legal and Ethical Issues dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265172603 In exploring the ASCA website, I noticed that  there was a significant amount of discussion concerning Title IV. The ASCA supports the use of Title IV funding for areas such as educational technology, mentoring programs, and counseling for all students.  

Another interesting topic on the ASCA website included their response to the School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act. According to the ASCA, one of the highlights of this act is the use of Title II funding to hire more school counselors and psychologists. 

]]> 2018-06-02 21:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265172603 Step 2: Exploration Option 2 - National Education Association (NEA) Legal and Ethical Issues dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265172914 A few legal and ethical issues discussed on the NEA website that interested me included dropout prevention and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 

Much of the discussion on dropout rates for high school students was concerned with the fact that while dropout rates have declined, the dropout rate for minorities is still below average. 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is the most prevalent issue that the NEA is currently buzzing about. One of the significant accomplishments the ESSA provides schools is the understanding that a child's success cannot simply be measured by one test. The NEA commends this act in that it gives power back to educators. 

]]> 2018-06-02 21:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265172914 Step 2: Exploration Option 3 - Education Week dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226367 In the Laws and Courts section of Education Week, Samuels (2018), brings attention to misconceptions with homelessness and the additional challenge that homeless students with disabilities face. Federal laws such as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are discussed in the article.

]]> 2018-06-03 17:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226367 Step 2: Exploration Option 3 - Education Dive dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226434 In the policy section of the Education Dive website, Jacobson (2018), discusses the heavily debated issue of how to make schools a safer place. This article primarily focuses on the debate between those wanting to add more armed police officers in schools and others who suggest that funds would be better spent on mental health services.

]]> 2018-06-03 17:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226434 Step 3: Legal and Ethical Issue of Interest to Me - Every Student Succeeds Act. dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226547 After researching various articles and websites on legal and ethical issues school counselors are facing, The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), stood out to me the most. As nearly every educational website mentioned how important ESSA is, I am interested to learn more about it and how it will impact my role as a school counselor. ]]> 2018-06-03 17:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265226547 Step 4: Academic Resource on the Every Student Succeeds Act dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265227082 2018-06-03 17:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265227082 Step 4: Internet Research on the Every Student Succeeds Act dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265227104 After completing an online search for information on ESSA, I selected a website called Understood. This website is credible and provided a great amount of detail on ESSA. ]]> 2018-06-03 17:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/265227104 Step 5: dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/266384957        The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), was recently adopted to replace the No Child Left Behind Act. One of the major points of this act is that it allows states to have more control and say over their schools than had previously been possible (Lee, n.d.). Through the implementation of ESSA, schools will be held accountable through four academic indicators and at least one indicator measuring school quality. According to Penuel, Meyer, Valladeres, & the University of Colorado at Boulder, N.C. (2016), the non-academic indicator can include indicators such as student or educator engagement, availability of advanced coursework, college or career readiness, and school climate. 
       As ESSA is a federal law, this will impact all educators, administrators, and counselors. As a counselor, I can see how this law will definitely affect my career. While I will play a role in ensuring that my school is held accountable in each of the academic indicators, the non-academic indicator is where I can really see a counselor taking the lead. It provides a platform for schools to focus on issues such as school safety and climate. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that schools are safe and conducive to learning for students of all learning abilities and ethnic backgrounds. ]]> 2018-06-09 02:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/266384957 References dramby https://padlet.com/dramby/xqprcnlmeftc/wish/266384973 Jacobson, L. (2018, June 06). Advocates, parents call for more mental health services, reject idea of arming teachers. Education dive. Retrieved from https://www.educationdive.com/news/advocates-parents-call-for-more-mental-health-services-reject-idea-of-arm/525127/ 

Lee, A. (n.d.). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What you need to know. Understood. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/your-childs-rights/basics-about-childs-rights/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-what-you-need-to-know

Penuel, W., Meyer, E., Valladares, M. & University of Colorado at Boulder, N. C. (2016). Making the most of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Helping states focus on school equity, quality and climate. 

Samuels, C. (2018, March 09). Getting help fast for disabled, homeless students isn’t easy. Education week, 37(23). Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/03/07/getting-help-fast-for-disabled-homeless-students.html 
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