RAMPing Up Your School Counseling Program

 
RAMPing Up
Your School
Counseling Program
 
School Counselors Collaborative
Academy, July 13, 2023
Joyce Hollins and Desirae Skelley
Summit High – Williamson County
 
Agenda
 
What is RAMP?
Why is RAMP Important?
Our RAMP story/journey
How do I know if my program is
ready to RAMP?
Resources
 
Introduction
 
https://www.menti.com/
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What is RAMP?
 
Recognized ASCA Model Program
Program alignment with the ASCA National
Model
Evidence of:
Direct and Indirect services
Program Planning
Improved Student Outcomes
(achievement, attendance, or discipline)
 
 
What is RAMP?
 
101 schools in 21 states achieved the RAMP
designation this year
1,300 schools have received the RAMP
designation since the program’s inception
RAMP designation is good for 5 years
15 schools earned Re-RAMP this year
 
TN RAMP Schools
 
Clarksburg High School, Clarksburg, TN – 2010
Cleveland High School Cleveland TN – 2014
Hillsboro High School Nashville TN – 2014
Houston Middle School Germantown TN – 2016
Dan Mills Elementary School Nashville TN
 – 2017
 
 
 
 
 
Current TN RAMP Schools
 
Central Heights Elementary School, Blountville - 2021
Dan Mills Elementary School, Nashville-Re-RAMP 2022
Houston Middle School, Germantown – Re-RAMP 2021
Ketron Elementary School , Kingsport - 2020
McGavock High School, Nashville - 2019
Summit High School, Spring Hill -2022
Sycamore Elementary School, Cookeville -2021
 
 
 
ASCA National Model
 
Define: 
Student and
Professional Standards that
guide the development of our
school counseling programs
ASCA Student Standards
ASCA Ethical Standards
ASCA Professional Standards
 
ASCA Student
Standards:
Mindsets and
Behaviors for
Student Success
 
ASCA National Model
 
Manage: Program Focus and
Program Planning
Program Focus
Beliefs
Vision Statement
Mission Statment
 
ASCA National Model
 
Manage:
Program Planning
School data summary
Student Outcome Goals
Action Plans and Lesson Plans
Annual Administrative Conference
Use of Time/Calendars
Advisory Council
 
 
ASCA National Model
 
Deliver: Services Provided
Direct: (Face-to-Face)
Counseling, Instruction, Appraisal
Individual, Small Group,
Classroom
Indirect: (On Behalf of the student)
Consultation, Collaboration,
Referrals
 
ASCA National Model
 
Assess: 
evaluate the
effectiveness of your program
and the need for changes
Program Evaluation
Program Assessment
Results Reports
School Counselor
Assessment and Appraisal
 
Data
 
Participation data
Who, What, How Many
Mindsets and Behavior Data
Pre/Post Tests
Results Data
Achievement, Attendance, and Discipline
 
Data Review
 
https://www.menti.com/
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RAMP Rubric
 
10 sections:
Vision and Mission – 6 points
Student Outcome Goal – 7 points
Classroom and Group Mindsets and
Behaviors Action Plan – 5 points
Annual Administrative Conference – 5 points
Advisory Council – 6 points
 
 
RAMP Rubric
 
10 sections continued:
Annual Calendar – 3 Points
Lesson Plans (Classroom and Group) – 5 points
Classroom Instruction Results Report – 7 points
Small Group Results Report – 7 points
Closing the Gap Action Plan and Results Report-
9 points
 
 
RAMP Rubric
 
Each section requires specific information and
documents either uploaded or copy and pasted into
the RAMP portal
Each section has at least one reflection
250-word limit – do not exceed
Be sure to follow the prompt exactly
 
 
RAMP Rubric
 
60 total possible points
Required 54 points or higher to earn RAMP
If you do not obtain a score of 54 or higher after
your first submission you may be invited to
revise certain sections and resubmit
Must use the ASCA Templates
Keep it simple and follow the rubric
 
Why is RAMP Important?
 
Alignment with the National Counseling Model
(TN School Counseling Model)
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
 Best for students
Improves student outcomes
Improves the use of data
Advocacy
 
No interest in applying for RAMP?
 
No problem! The application process is not for
everyone
The most important part is the PROCESS!
Building a comprehensive school counseling
program is BEST PRACTICE
Start small and grow each year
Develop a goal, assess, repeat
 
Summit’s RAMP Story
 
Our team…from the beginning
 
…to the end.
 
SHS RAMP Timeline
 
July 2020
 
ASCA Annual Conference
cancelled – delayed our
data collection year
 
July 2021
 
Attended ASCA Annual
Conference in Las Vegas
as a team
 
August 2021-June 2022
 
Data Collection Year
 
July-Oct 2022
 
Worked on our
RAMP Application
 
SHS RAMP Timeline
 
October 2022
 
Submitted RAMP
Application
 
January 2023
 
Received notification that in
order to receive the RAMP
designation we would need to
submit revisions.
 
February 2023
 
Submitted RAMP
Revisions
 
March 2023
 
Received
notification that we
achieved the RAMP
designation!
 
Many of life’s failures are
people who did not realize how
close they were to success
when they gave up.
    
- Thomas Edison
 
Is my program ready to RAMP?
 
Complete the 
ASCA Program Assessment Tool
 and
review the RAMP Rubric
Assess your program’s strengths and areas of
growth
What improvements are necessary prior to
applying
The RAMP process from start to finish is at least 3
years – what is your level of commitment?
 
 
 
 
Tips
 
Attend trainings, watch webinars, read books and
articles, follow social media – Educate yourself as
much as possible
Follow the rubric!
Calendar dates to work on your application
Do not work in a silo – ask for help, have “outsiders”
read your application
Expect to make revisions
 
Resources
 
www.schoolcounselor.org
RAMP Office Hours
ASCA Annual Conference (attend RAMP Camp, and
specific sessions on each component)
Webinars
ASCA Coaching
Hatching Results: 
www.hatchingresults.com
Books, online training sessions (specifically data)
 
 
Additional Resources
 
ASCA National
Model, 4
th
 edition
 
ASCA National
Model
Implementation
Guide: Manage and
Assess
 
ASCA National
Model
Implementation
Guide: ASCA Student
Standards
 
Making Data Work,
4
th
 edition
 
Thank you
 
 
Joyce Hollins
joyceh@wcs.edu
 
Desirae Skelley
Desirae.skelley@wcs.edu
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  1. RAMPing RAMPing Up Your School Your School Counseling Program Counseling Program Up School Counselors Collaborative Academy, July 13, 2023 Joyce Hollins and Desirae Joyce Hollins and Desirae Skelley Summit High Williamson County Skelley

  2. Agenda Agenda What is RAMP? Why is RAMP Important? Our RAMP story/journey How do I know if my program is ready to RAMP? Resources

  3. Introduction Introduction https://www.menti.com/ alcznge2m25v

  4. What is RAMP? What is RAMP? Recognized ASCA Model Program Program alignment with the ASCA National Model Evidence of: Direct and Indirect services Program Planning Improved Student Outcomes (achievement, attendance, or discipline)

  5. What is RAMP? What is RAMP? 101 schools in 21 states achieved the RAMP designation this year 1,300 schools have received the RAMP designation since the program s inception RAMP designation is good for 5 years 15 schools earned Re-RAMP this year

  6. TN RAMP Schools TN RAMP Schools Clarksburg High School, Clarksburg, TN 2010 Cleveland High School Cleveland TN 2014 Hillsboro High School Nashville TN 2014 Houston Middle School Germantown TN 2016 Dan Mills Elementary School Nashville TN 2017

  7. Current TN RAMP Schools Current TN RAMP Schools Central Heights Elementary School, Blountville - 2021 Dan Mills Elementary School, Nashville Dan Mills Elementary School, Nashville- -Re Houston Middle School, Germantown Re-RAMP 2021 Ketron Elementary School , Kingsport - 2020 McGavock High School, Nashville - 2019 Summit High School, Spring Hill Summit High School, Spring Hill - -2022 Sycamore Elementary School, Cookeville -2021 Re- -RAMP 2022 RAMP 2022 2022

  8. ASCA National Model ASCA National Model Define: Define: Student and Professional Standards that guide the development of our school counseling programs ASCA Student Standards ASCA Ethical Standards ASCA Professional Standards

  9. ASCA Student ASCA Student Standards: Standards: Mindsets and Mindsets and Behaviors for Behaviors for Student Success Student Success

  10. ASCA National Model ASCA National Model Manage: Program Focus and Manage: Program Focus and Program Planning Program Planning Program Focus Beliefs Vision Statement Mission Statment

  11. ASCA National Model ASCA National Model Manage: Manage: Program Planning School data summary Student Outcome Goals Action Plans and Lesson Plans Annual Administrative Conference Use of Time/Calendars Advisory Council

  12. ASCA National Model ASCA National Model Deliver: Services Provided Deliver: Services Provided Direct: (Face-to-Face) Counseling, Instruction, Appraisal Individual, Small Group, Classroom Indirect: (On Behalf of the student) Consultation, Collaboration, Referrals

  13. ASCA National Model ASCA National Model Assess: Assess: evaluate the effectiveness of your program and the need for changes Program Evaluation Program Assessment Results Reports School Counselor Assessment and Appraisal

  14. Data Data Participation data Who, What, How Many Mindsets and Behavior Data Pre/Post Tests Results Data Achievement, Attendance, and Discipline

  15. Data Review Data Review https://www.menti.com/ alcznge2m25v

  16. RAMP Rubric RAMP Rubric 10 sections: Vision and Mission 6 points Student Outcome Goal 7 points Classroom and Group Mindsets and Behaviors Action Plan 5 points Annual Administrative Conference 5 points Advisory Council 6 points

  17. RAMP Rubric RAMP Rubric 10 sections continued: Annual Calendar 3 Points Lesson Plans (Classroom and Group) 5 points Classroom Instruction Results Report 7 points Small Group Results Report 7 points Closing the Gap Action Plan and Results Report- 9 points

  18. RAMP Rubric RAMP Rubric Each section requires specific information and documents either uploaded or copy and pasted into the RAMP portal Each section has at least one reflection 250-word limit do not exceed Be sure to follow the prompt exactly

  19. RAMP Rubric RAMP Rubric 60 total possible points Required 54 points or higher to earn RAMP If you do not obtain a score of 54 or higher after your first submission you may be invited to revise certain sections and resubmit Must use the ASCA Templates Keep it simple and follow the rubric

  20. Why is RAMP Important? Why is RAMP Important? Alignment with the National Counseling Model (TN School Counseling Model) Comprehensive School Counseling Program Best for students Improves student outcomes Improves the use of data Advocacy

  21. No interest in applying for RAMP? No interest in applying for RAMP? No problem! The application process is not for everyone The most important part is the PROCESS! Building a comprehensive school counseling program is BEST PRACTICE Start small and grow each year Develop a goal, assess, repeat

  22. Summits RAMP Story Summit s RAMP Story

  23. Our teamfrom the beginning Our team from the beginning to the end. to the end.

  24. SHS RAMP Timeline SHS RAMP Timeline July 2020 ASCA Annual Conference cancelled delayed our data collection year August 2021-June 2022 Data Collection Year July-Oct 2022 Worked on our RAMP Application July 2021 Attended ASCA Annual Conference in Las Vegas as a team

  25. SHS RAMP Timeline SHS RAMP Timeline October 2022 Submitted RAMP Application February 2023 Submitted RAMP Revisions March 2023 Received notification that we achieved the RAMP designation! January 2023 Received notification that in order to receive the RAMP designation we would need to submit revisions.

  26. Many of life s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison

  27. Is my program ready to RAMP? Is my program ready to RAMP? Complete the ASCA Program Assessment Tool and review the RAMP Rubric Assess your program s strengths and areas of growth What improvements are necessary prior to applying The RAMP process from start to finish is at least 3 years what is your level of commitment?

  28. Tips Tips Attend trainings, watch webinars, read books and articles, follow social media Educate yourself as much as possible Follow the rubric! Calendar dates to work on your application Do not work in a silo ask for help, have outsiders read your application Expect to make revisions

  29. Resources Resources www.schoolcounselor.org RAMP Office Hours ASCA Annual Conference (attend RAMP Camp, and specific sessions on each component) Webinars ASCA Coaching Hatching Results: www.hatchingresults.com Books, online training sessions (specifically data)

  30. Additional Resources Additional Resources ASCA National Model, 4thedition ASCA National Model Implementation Guide: Manage and Assess ASCA National Model Implementation Guide: ASCA Student Standards Making Data Work, 4thedition

  31. Thank you Thank you Joyce Hollins Joyce Hollins joyceh@wcs.edu joyceh@wcs.edu Desirae Desirae Skelley Desirae.skelley@wcs.edu Desirae.skelley@wcs.edu Skelley

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