* Crosswalk of Common Core, ASCA Model, and US DOE College & Career Ready Standards

* Current State of Counselor Education Programs & College & Career Readiness

* Showcase of effective school counselor programs & practices

* Featured Collaborative Efforts with School Counselors & Counselor Educator Programs

* Pathways to College Admissions Training

* Crosswalk of Common Core, ASCA Model, and US DOE College & Career Ready Standards

* Current State of Counselor Education Programs & College & Career Readiness

* Showcase of effective school counselor programs & practices

* Featured Collaborative Efforts with School Counselors & Counselor Educator Programs

* Pathways to College Admissions Training

“Tonight, I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education
or career training. This can be community college or a four-year school; vocational
training or an apprenticeship. But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than a high school
diploma. And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on
yourself, it’s quitting on your country; and this country needs and values the talents of
every American.”
~ February, 2009

"Counselors must play an active role--working collaboratively with the school leader--to move the CCSS foward and make the necessary instructional and cultural shifts within their school environments."

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CCSS HELPS SCHOOL COUNSELOR ALIGN

* By thinking across grade levels
* By Developing comprehensive school counseling plans
* By providing focused professional support to teachers and academic supports to students
*By working in alignment with ASCA national standards for professional school counseling
* By creating standards-based college-and-career-focused lessons
*By designing clearer processes for course sequencing and credit articulation.

* Analyze the current state of your school from a literacy perspective.
* Monitor student progress and participate in discussions with the staff
*Identify students repeating mathematics courses.
*Identify students enrolled in IB/AP/DE and ACT/SAT
*Review the school's course selection offerings and sequencing policies to ensure that all students have access to higher-level math courses.

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* Identify the number of opportunities students have to participate in extended learning and tutoring
*Develop and continually update the Focused Plan of Study, college and career readiness lesson plans, a calendar of lessons, and share your plan with stakeholders
*Get your Tech ON!
*What are your Visuals, Practices and Systems for creating a College-Going Culture? (signing days, CollegeWeekLive, College & Career Fairs)

1. Compare & Contrast two students' college admissions experience in David Marcus' book, Acceptance. how are they different? How are they the same?
2. How does the "25% Rule" in Stack & Vedvick's book, The Financial Aid Handbook deter student loan debt?
3. Another way to look at Test-Optional Admissions is....

THINK
--What topics/skills are essential for the school counselor to possess in 2014?

PAIR
--With a partner, share your top response

SHARE
--Report out from the audience

COUNSELING SKILLS
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH
RESEARCH
CRISIS RESPONSE
TESTING
GROUP
MULTICULTURAL
FAMILIES/SYSTEMS
CHILD/ADOLESCENT DEV
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SCHOOL LAW/ETHICS
PRACTICUM/FIELDWORK/
INTERNSHIP

* College admission counseling
* ASCA National Model
* Leadership
* Advocacy
* Classroom lesson creation & delivery
* Data
* Evidence Based Measures
* Others

WHY ARE SOME OF THESE TOPICS OFTEN LEFT OUT OF TRAINING PROGRAMS?

1. No room in the curriculum
2. CACREP limitations
3. State licensing requirements
4. Not considered real counseling or an essential skill
5. Reluctance to change
6. CEs are not aware of current trends in education

* Get active and vocal
* Network with other counselor educators & like-minded individuals
*Create an advisory committee
*Survey alumni/recent graduates in the field
*Conduct peer or licensing board review

FORMAL: CREDIT-BEARING
from SC programs or not
Certificate (required or optional)

INFORMAL: NON-CREDIT
Conferences
Workshops
Meetings with College Reps
Online resources
Mentors
On the job training

LEADERS in the business of Counselor Educator Programs featuring College Admissions training include...

CA
NY
MN
MA
MI

And coming soon--TN!

Robert Bardwell
bardwellr@monsonschools.com
@bardwellr

Blair Mynatt
@BlairMynatt

Kat Coy
kcoy@knoxvillecatholic.com
@katcoyTN

Bev Anderson
beverly.anderson@knoxschools.org
@BevAndersonTN