Presentation Transcript 1. James F. Whittenberg‚ M.Ed.‚ CSC‚ LPC Rivera High School‚ Brownsville ISD Doctoral Candidate‚ Capella University‚ Minneapolis‚ MN Counselor’s Institute‚ South Padre Island‚ TX January 27-29‚ 2011 2. This presentation is intended to raise awareness of ethical‚ legal‚ and professional issues in counseling and reduce the risk of unethical or unlawful behavior that might result in legal complications for counselors. Participants will be asked to be actively involved in group discussions
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culture is essential for school counselors within a diverse population. In order for a school counselor to be culturally competent‚ it is essential for them to be aware of three major ideas: know yourself‚ know the student‚ and know the technique. Within these three competencies there are common themes that are utilized throughout each. Beliefs and attitudes‚ knowledge‚ and skills are all indispensable within the context of school counseling. Throughout the evolution of school counseling‚ these concepts
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middle school counselors and determine whether the job functions and roles are changing to represent the change in societal youth. The purpose of conducting a study of this topic is to determine if middle school counselors’ roles and job functions should be redesigned to better reflect the needs of students today. The article published by the “American Secondary Education Vol. 40‚ 2012” conducted a study that provides me with information on roles and functions of middle school counselors from the
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School counselors in Hawaii are licensed through the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). School counselors in Hawaii are not required to have a masters degree‚ however this may preclude those without a masters degree from being able to administer‚ score‚ and interpret some assessments (Naugle‚ 2009; State of Hawaii‚ 2015). In 2012 HTSB adopted new standards for professional school counselors (State of Hawaii‚ 2015). Throughout the standards there is mention of school counselors using and interpreting
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School Counselor Interviews for CNS 550 School Counseling Interviews for CNS 550 Brad Tassell Western Kentucky University October 14‚ 2011 Introduction “I don’t sell college or apprenticeships; I sell post secondary opportunities‚ whatever that means for the interests‚ abilities‚ and aptitudes of the students coming through.” ASCA‚ 2011‚ School Counselor of the year‚ Randy McPherson (O’Grady‚ 2011). Few statements resonate stronger than one that is unwaveringly positive
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Why are you obtaining/seeking a school counselor certification? To me‚ teaching is much more than simply delivering instruction. I strive to develop the whole child as opposed to just teaching the curriculum. Throughout the school year my main focus is to ensure that my children feel a sense of security. This is a must as I want them to know that their life is valued and it is critical for working relationship. My desire to transfer from an educator to a counselor rests with the fact that I love
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ethical‚ relevant‚ efficient‚ and effective guidance and counseling services for the development and enrichment of individuals and group lives. The State recognizes the important role of guidance and counselors in nation-building and promotes the sustained development of reservoir of guidance and counselors whose competence have been determined by honest and credible licensure examinations whose standards of professional practice and service are world-class and Internationally recognized‚ globally competitive
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School Counselors- school counselor help students at all levels to understand and cope with social‚ behavioral‚ and personal problems or issues. Schools or education counselors emphasize preventive and developmental counseling to enhance student’s personal‚ social‚ and academic growth and to provide students with the life skills needed to deal with problems before they worsen. School counselors often provide special services‚ including alcohol and drug prevention programs‚ conflict resolution
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Twenty Questions to Ask Your School Counselor Your school counselor is one of your best resources as you plan for college. Your counselor has information about admission tests‚ college preparation‚ and your education and career options. Here are some basic questions to help get your conversation started: 1. What courses do I need to take to be ready for college? 2. How should I plan my schedule so I’ll complete them? 3. Which elective courses do you recommend? 4. Which AP® courses
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practices‚ the role of the school counselor has shifted dramatically. In today’s high stakes accountability system‚ school counselors are expected to provide a programmatic approach. These comprehensive school counseling programs must fit the needs of all students. These comprehensive programs‚ intervention strategies include guidance curriculum‚ individual planning‚ responsive services‚ and systems support. In today’ high stakes accountability system‚ school counselors are expected to provide a
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