School Counseling Activities

My School Counseling Philosophy

As a school counselor, I believe I ought to listen, support, collaborate, advocate, and problem-solve for everyone in my sphere of influence which includes students, teachers, administrators, parents, stakeholders, and community members. I take these responsibilities seriously and make every effort to faithfully serve all people regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, color, religion, disability, national origin, or age.

My Personal Counseling Mission Statement

My mission is to provide an equitable and data-driven comprehensive school counseling program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become successful students, responsible citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners who are equipped to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.

Internship Alignment with ASCA Model

Assess

Reviewed School Data
Reviwed MAP data
Reviewed Teacher Referrals
Identified Areas of Growth Potential

Manage

Used teacher referrals and MAP data to identify small group participants
Used pre-test to identify needs and pepare for small group lessons
Used self-reported needs assessments to meet with individual students
Used CTAE resources to plan Career Lessons
Used Teachers Pay Teachers resources to plan Character Lessons

Define

Small group sessions focussed on the following standards:
- Mindset: self-confidence in ability to succeed, sense of belonging in the school environment, belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
- Behavior: apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning, set high standards of quality, actively engage in challenging coursework, demonstrate ability to assume responsibility, demonstrate self-discipline and self-control, demonstrate perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals, use effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills, demonstrate social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment.

Deliver

Direct Hours
- Led 45-minute small group session once a week
- Held individual counseling sessions with students as-needed
- Held individual counseling session with students weekly
- Taught Character Trait lessons to all grades (Pre-K - 8th) once a month
- Taught Career lessons to grades K - 8th
- Assisted with Leadership Group Meetings
- Co-led fieldtrip to Berry College
Indirect Hours
- Scheduled TBRI sessions led by guest speakers
- Created Career Lesson notebook and resources to be used in future years
- Created Attendance Newsletters
- Organized clothing closet

Attendance Newsletter Examples

ASCA National Model from ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs (2019).

MEASURE Project at Elementary School

Data from a needs assessment was used to identify academic and social skill weaknesses in a group of 4th grade girls. Pre and post surveys were utilized to measure the effectiveness of a 9-week Book Club offered to the group of identified girls.