Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program - Responsive Services
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program offers a range of responsive services to support students in overcoming barriers to their social/emotional, academic, and career development. These services include individual counseling, small group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral system support, program management, evaluation, professional development, and more. The goal is to ensure student academic success and provide necessary resources for their overall well-being.
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Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program RESPONSIVE SERVICES
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Content Areas Academic Development Social/Emotional Development Career Development Implementation System Structural Components/ Foundation Program Mission & Vision School Counseling Program Facilities Advisory Council School Counseling Resources Staffing Patterns Budget Resources Program Components School Counseling Curriculum Classroom Units & Lessons Educational Activities Individual Student Planning Educational Career Planning Transition Activities Appraisal For Decision Making Responsive Services Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Crisis Intervention Consultation Referral System Support Program Management Evaluation Professional Development Staff and Community Relations Consultation and Collaboration Committee Participation Community Outreach Program Advocacy School Support Human Resources School Counselors Teachers Administrators Parents/Guardians Students Community Members Business and Labor Partners Financial Resources Budget Facilities Materials and Equipment Political Resources School Board Policies Laws & Regulations Local School District Guidelines Professional Association Position Statements Ethical Standards
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Components School Counseling Curriculum Responsive Services Individual Student Planning System Support
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Responsive Services Student Academic Success
Responsive Services Definition Services which are available to meet the special or unexpected needs of students and parents/guardians. These services support students in overcoming barriers to social/emotional, academic and career development.
Purpose Students are supported in overcoming barriers to their: Social/Emotional Development Academic Development Career Development
School Counselors Role Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Crisis Intervention Consultation Referral
Possible Topics Academic Success Career Choice Diversity Issues Abuse Issues School Dropout School Attendance Substance Abuse Stress Educational Choices Suicide Family Loss Relationships Bullying
Prevention & Intervention School Counseling Curriculum Prevention Responsive Services Intervention Deliver developmentally appropriate classroom lessons for all students Help for specific students to work through areas of concern School Counseling Curriculum Prevention & Responsive Services Interventions should include activities which address all three content areas: Social/Emotional Development, Academic Development, and Career Development
When a concern for a specific student arises Identify Area of Concern
Potential Areas of Concern Social/Emotional Development Academic Development Career Development Peer Relationships Anger Attitude Motivation Grades Attendance Study Skills Educational Planning Exploration & Planning Post-Secondary Options Applications
Graduated Intervention Formal School Counseling Referral Pre-Referral Strategy Evaluation Pre-Referral Strategies *Crisis Situations (e.g. suicide, self-harm, abuse) require immediate response; contact the school counselor immediately.
Pre-Referral Strategies Parent/Guardian Contact Student/Teacher Conference Home-based strategies, ex. study time or place Classroom strategies, ex. behavior plan or tutoring
Pre-Referral Strategy Evaluation Are current strategies working? Should current strategies be adjusted? Should formal referral to school counselor for individual or small group counseling be made?
If more intensive intervention is required A FORMAL REFERRAL IS MADE TO THE SCHOOL A FORMAL REFERRAL IS MADE TO THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR COUNSELOR
Referrals to the School Counselor Student (self) Peer Teacher Parent School Nurse Administrator Outside Agency Other Individual
Prior to Referral Teacher should make contact with parents/guardians to inform them of formal counseling referral Teacher communicates to school counselor the outcome of the parent/guardian contact
Referral Forms Area(s) of Concern Specific behaviors describing concern(s) Frequency Duration Intensity Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies Student s Response to Intervention Strategies Student s Strengths/Interests Descriptions should be based on observable, specific behaviors
After a Referral The school counselor, in collaboration with teachers and/or parents/guardians, develops an action plan that may include: Parent/Guardian Support Group Counseling Individual Counseling Mandated Reporting School Nurse Referral Outside Agency Referral Special Services Referral Administrator Referral Other Counselor should follow-up with the referring person while maintaining student/family privacy & confidentiality
Confidentiality SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE BOUND BY THE ASCA ETHICAL STANDARDS Information is to be kept confidential unless: Disclosure is necessary to prevent clear and imminent danger OR Legal requirements demand information to be revealed (Example: subpoena) The Counseling Referral Form is an educational record and subject to FERPA
Consultation & Collaboration Teachers School Counselors Parents Students Administrators Helping Professionals To Empower Those Involved to Assist Students
Emergency Intervention No formal referral is needed. Student safety is essential Parents, faculty or staff are directed and guided to immediate responsive services. Outside referral may be warranted.
Levels of Intervention LEVEL 1: PREVENTION LEVEL 2: SHORT-TERM INTERVENTION LEVEL 3: EXTENDED INTERVENTION LEVEL 4: OUTSIDE REFERRAL
Responsive Services Materials These materials provide sample session and unit plans for implementation of small group counseling at all grade levels. These materials may be found on the DESE website under Responsive Services.
School-Wide Crisis Plan for School Counselors This provides a survival guide for school counselors in the process of planning for school-wide crises, critical incidents, and emergency management plans. You may find more Crisis Materials on the DESE website under Responsive Services.
Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program Components School Counseling Curriculum Responsive Services Individual Student Planning System Support
This presentation was brought to you by: School Counseling Program Writing Team 2017
