Presented By:
Melissa A. Sherman, MA
North Middle School, School Counselor
Cathy Grewe, MA
Jackson Middle School, School Counselor
Agenda:
WV School Counseling Model
 Work Plan
 Program Audit
 Standard Element Goals
 WV School Counseling Standards
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Standard Element Goal *
Student Impact Goal *
Program Goal
Additional Goals
* Goals are required for new evaluation
system
Set a minimum of three goals:
WORK PLAN FORM
◦ Program Growth Goal (based on Program audit)
◦ Standard Element Goal (based on self reflection using
element rubrics)
◦ Student Impact Goal (using results of Student Impact
Goal form)
◦ Any other goal related to SCP
(Transfer all goals to the Annual Work Plan
Template.)
GOALS 2012 - 2013
I. School Safety/No Bullying
Domain: Personal Social WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Function 2C
To decrease bullying incidents by at least 5% and increase student perception of
teacher/administrative support of students who are bullied by at least 5%.
II. Achievement/Closing the Gap
Domain: Academic WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Functions 2E&F
To increase the GPA of 6th grade students who had a 2.0 or less GPA in grade 5 by
at least 15%.
III. Eighth Grade Academic and Career Planning
Domain: Academic and Career WV Counselor Perf Standards: Standard 2 Function G
To decrease the anxiety and increase the confidence level of 8th grade
students as they prepare for high school by at least 20%.
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Standard
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Standard
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Program Planning, Design and Management
Program Delivery
Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation
Leadership and Advocacy
Professional Growth and Responsibilities
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Common Language that describes what a counselor needs to
know and be able to do
Parameters for the essential knowledge, skills and
dispositions that WV School Counselors are to possess
Self-Reflection tools for counselors to evaluate their
alignment with the standards and best practices
Guide for professional development
Framework for a School Counselor performance assessment
(evaluation system)
Road Map for continuous improvement
Sharing Program Practices
 Sharing Program Activities
 Sharing Program Resources
 Additional Resources
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School Wide Student
Needs Assessment
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Group Interest Survey
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Olweus Survey
STUDENT SURVEY - HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT…….
1. Indicate on the scale below your overall feelings about your experience as a new student at
Jackson Middle School: (Circle the number that best fits for you.)
1 2
3
Very Difficult
Great
4
5
6
7
Somewhat difficult
Just OK
8
9
Not Bad
10
Good
2. What has been the most difficult for you?
3. What has been the most enjoyable part of being in middle school?
4. If you needed help with something to make middle school easier for you, what would it be?
5. Are you having problems that make coming to school difficult for you?
No ______
Yes _____
6. Are you having problems with any personal issues that may be affecting your schoolwork?
Yes _______
No ________
7. On a scale of one to five, how well do you feel accepted by your peers at Jackson Middle School?
8. .How well do you feel “at home” at Jackson?
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James Rumsey Technical Institute Career Van
visits each middle school in our Tri-State area
every year.
Each 8th Grade student has the opportunity to
explore programs available at the JRTI.
Many students were able to revisit the Career
Van multiple visits exploring their programs.
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Spirit Week-Themed dress up days
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Can Food Drive- Coordinated by the NMS Friends and
Rachel Group
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Student Mock Voting Polls- Students voted to remain Drug
and Alcohol Free
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Community Fair- Community Representatives set up
displays and distributed their information to our students
◦ Martinsburg High School RAZE students performed a skit to
encourage the Drug Free Lifestyle to each grade level during the
student’s visit to the community fair
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All 8th Grade Students were introduced to the
Berkeley County JROTC program
Students watched an informational video
Students were able to ask the JROTC students
questions about the program
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All 8th Grade students will complete their
high school schedules with their high
school counselors in December.
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6th Grade Girls Group“Savaging Sisterhood”
7th Grade Girls Group- “The
Me I See”-Self Reflection
8th Grade Girls Group“Growing Great Girls”- Self
Awareness
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6th Grade Career Café in April
7th Grade- Get-A-Life Program-April 26th
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Guidance Lessons for April
Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance Pool Party in May
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STAR Reward Assembly-May
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F.O.R. Service Projects:
◦ Read to elementary students
◦ Tea for Teachers in May
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https://wvde.state.wv.us/elgg/
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Go to:
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WVDE Website
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TOOLS
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Get a WebTop and register
Or go to
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WebTop then WebTop Communities and sign in
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Register as a new member for SIG School
Counselors
School Counseling Website
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors
Protocols
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/protocols.html
LINKS Program
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/
LINKS NetWorth
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/networthlessons.html
NetsSmart – aligned with school counseling standards
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/netsmart/
Group Guidance Lessons
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/group-lessons.html
Guidance Curriculum
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/guidancecurriculum.html
Melissa A. Sherman, MA
North Middle School, School Counselor
masherma@access.k12.wv.us
(304) 267-3540
Jackson Middle School, Cathy Grewe
Jackson Middle School, School Counselor
cgrewe@access.k12.wv.us