Student Self Assessment of Competencies in School Counseling* Rating Scale Below

Winifred Jackson SP 2-12 CS 9049 CNDV 5380 Student Self Assessment of Competencies in School Counseling* Rating Scale Below

Competency Rate 1-4 Course #

1. The school counselor understands processes of human development and applies this knowledge to provide a 2 5301 developmental guidance program, including counseling services that meets the needs of all students. 5390 2. The school counselor understands human diversity and applies this knowledge to ensure that the developmental 3 5320 guidance and counseling program is responsive to all students. 5390

3. The school counselor understands factors that may affect students’ development and school achievement and applies 2 5311 this knowledge to promote students’ ability to achieve their potential. 5390

4. The school counselor understands how to plan, implement, and evaluate developmental guidance program, including 3 5330 counseling services that promote all students’ successes. 5390 5311 5. The school counselor knows how to provide a comprehensive developmental guidance program that promotes all 2 5301 students’ personal growth and development. 5390 6. The school counselor understands how to provide effective counseling services to individuals and small groups. 2 5312 5390 7. The school counselor understands principles of assessment and is able to use assessment results to indentify students’ 4 5334 strengths and needs; monitors progress, and engage in planning to promote success. 5390 5382 8. The school counselor knows how to communicate effectively with families and establish collaborative relationships 4 5381 that enhance work with students. 5390 9. The school counselor understands how to work collaboratively with other professionals and with community members 3 5323 to promote positive change and to facilitate student learning. 5390 10. The school counselor understands and complies with ethical, legal, and professional standards relevant to the 4 5322 profession. 5390

*Using the following scale, rate your knowledge of the school counseling competencies.

4- Knowledgeable enough to make application on the job 3- Knowledgeable but need more training 2- Limited or minimal knowledge 1- No exposure to the concept In addition, using the course descriptions below, indicate which course you believe you will gain knowledge regarding the competencies. Winifred Jackson SP 2-12 CS 9049 CNDV 5380 I believe I would gain the most knowledge about the competencies CNDV 5322 Program Administration, Ethics and Law because it will provide me with an overview of the profession with emphasis on legal issues, ethical principles and professional standards of conduct for counseling. This course will help me understand the competencies from a legal, ethical and professional prospect; however, CNDV 5390 School Counseling Practicum would provide additional information about all the competencies. Course CNDV 5390 will provide me with field-based experience under the supervision of a school counselor to understand the competency first hand.

As a result of the Self Assessment of Competencies in School Counseling Rating Scale, I feel that there are several areas I need to improve my knowledge and need some additional training. I feel these two classes will help me to improve my knowledge in these areas. There are only four competencies I feel knowledgeable enough to use on job now. I learned that I would not feel comfortable with using counseling skills to work with individuals or small groups, yet.

School Counseling Degree Courses

CNDV 5380 Introduction to Profession School Counseling

CNDV 5301 Human Growth and Development

CNDV 5382 Research and Accountability

CNDV 5320 Cross Culture Counseling

CNDV 5322 Program Administration, Ethics, and Law

CNDV 5323 Career Development

CNDV 5330 Development Guidance and Counseling

EDLD 5334 Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation

CNDV 5311 Individual Counseling, Theories, and Techniques

CNDV 5312 Group Counseling Theories and Techniques

CNDV 5381 Advanced Seminar in Social and Family Relations (School Counselor Leadership and Crisis Management. Course includes social issues such as: bullying, grief and loss, suicide prevention and intervention) Winifred Jackson SP 2-12 CS 9049 CNDV 5380 CNDV 5390 School Counseling Practicum

Part II-Reflection

You will write a two-paragraph reflection. In the first paragraph you will describe what a school counselor does using the competencies as a guide. In the second paragraph, answer the question, "How are students different as a result of what school counselors do?"

A school counselor addresses the developmental needs of all students’ academic, personal, social and career development needs by designing, implementing, evaluating and enhancing a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and improves student success. Through leadership, advocacy and collaboration, school counselors promote equity and access to comprehensive learning experiences for all students. A school counselor supports a safe learning environment and work to preserve the human rights of all members of the school community and address the needs of all students through culturally relevant prevention and intervention programs that are a part of comprehensive school counseling program. The school counselor abides and understands the laws, and upholds ethical principles and professional standards. A school counselor creates a mission statement supporting the school’s mission and collaborates with all stakeholders to promote all students’ academic, career, personal and social development. A school counselor provides services to address the needs of the diverse community by developing a collaborative relationship to enhance the work with families and the community. A school counselor serves as the campus testing coordinator for state assessments, uses data to evaluate the needs of students, and administer and interpret assessments. A school counselor implements accountability strategies to increase student performance and contributes to closing the achievement gap. Finally, a school counselor studies, monitors, and applies techniques for individual, group and cross culture guidance programs to address the needs of all students.

Students are different as the results of school counselors because their attitude, knowledge and personal skills for helping them understand self and improving their academic performance is improved. School counselors can help students understand the importance of developing skills to become successful in school and the workforce. As a result of school counselors, students develop skills for how to handle conflict, develop relationship with family and social issues. Students understand the importance of developing skills for taking assessments to close the achievement gap. Students overall attitude and behavior increase with their school performance increasing in attendance, academics, interpersonal relationships, and social skills as a result of school counselors when they feel good about themselves.