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Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum

Wethersfield Public Schools

Course Outline

Course Name: Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum

Department: School Counseling

Grade(s): 6-12

Revised/Approval Date: Revised: October 5, 2012,

Approved by Administrative Team November 28, 2012

Approved Student Programs & Services Committee December 13, 2012

Approved Board of Education January 8, 2013

Authors/Contributors: Aaron Alder

Cynthia Bryan

Sara Coffey

Matthew DeGuire

Jennifer Lindsay

Judith Rodd

Deborah Schwager

Sheila Sollinger

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Overarching Skills

Through the delivery of the Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum, students will acquire critical

skills in the academic, career, and personal/social domains. Students will develop 21st Century skills in

the areas of critical thinking, creativity, self-direction, leadership, and essential professional skills.

Students will be supported in becoming lifelong learners in a global society and successful in their

endeavors. The Comprehensive School counseling Curriculum includes the following:

Although there will always be students who need the attention of the school counselor

because of their special needs or circumstances, the comprehensive program is directed to

all students.

Based on developmental stages, skills and learning conditions, the comprehensive school

counseling program is a planned effort to provide each student with a set of skills and

experiences that enhance all learning.

Based on experiences with students at different ages and grade levels, selected units and

topics are presented to students. Flexibility is also important so that school counseling

program lessons can accommodate students’ readiness as well as address new concerns.

The comprehensive program is not a separate or isolated part of the educational program. It

is integral to the total school program.

Although school counselors are responsible for organizing and planning a comprehensive

school counseling program the cooperation and support of teachers and administrators is

essential to the success of the program.

All goals and objectives have an educational base and school counseling services are related to helping

students get the most out of school (Comprehensive School Counseling; State of Connecticut Board of

Education, 2008).

Title: Grade 6-12 Comprehensive School Counseling

Enduring Understandings Essential Questions

Learners will demonstrate the ability to

perform successfully in school and in the

broader community.

Learners will prepare themselves

academically to choose from a range of

choices following graduation.

Learners will demonstrate an

understanding of the influence of

academics to their many life roles.

Learners will demonstrate the skills to

make career choices in relation to

knowledge of self and knowledge of the

world of work.

What skills, knowledge and attitudes are

needed to be an effective learner in school

and across the life span?

What rigorous academic preparation is

required to allow students to choose from a

wide range of substantial postsecondary

options, including college?

What is the relationship between student

engagement in academics to the world of

work and to life at home and in the

community?

What skills are needed to investigate the

world of work?


Learners will apply strategies to achieve

future career success and satisfaction.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of

the factors involved in career decision

making.

Learners will acquire the attitudes,

knowledge and interpersonal skills to help

them understand and respect self and

others.

Learners will demonstrate the ability to

make decisions, set goals, and to take

necessary action to achieve the goals.

Learners will demonstrate the proper

application of safety and survival skills to

their personal and physical well-being.

What skills are needed to achieve future

career success and satisfaction?

What is the relationship between personal

qualities, education and training and the

world of work?

What is needed to understand and respect

self and others?

What are the necessary steps for decision

making and goal attainment?

What are safety and survival skills for

students?

Objectives (skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:

Per individual units

Instructional Support Materials

Classroom Space

Computer Labs/I Pads

Internet Access

Naviance

PowerSchool

Suggested Instructional Strategies

Classroom Lessons

Individual Consultations

Evening Events

Parent Communications

Community Service Learning and Partnerships

Safe School Climate Initiatives

Suggested Assessment Methods

Data Teams

Surveys

Naviance Reports

Teacher Observations

Student Self-Reflections

Parent Feedback and Communications


Unit: Grade 6 School Counseling Curriculum: Social, Emotional, and Physical Development

Time Frame: Grade 6

Length of Unit: School year


Self-assessment of personal skills and

interests prepares students to make

appropriate postsecondary school plans.

Effective decision-making and goal setting

skills are necessary to achieve personal

success.

What strengths and values contribute to

personal and academic achievement?

What skills and experiences are needed to

achieve future career success and

satisfaction?

Objectives (knowledge and skills) (Show link to standards in parenthesis after objective) The student will:

6.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the steps in the decision making process (P/S8.5-6.1)

6.2. Demonstrate effective ways to deal with peer pressure (P/S9.5-6.4)

6.3. Demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills (P/S9.5-6.7)


Peer mediation steps and protocol


Peer mediation

Cross grade level partnership

Suggested Assessment Methods (Include use of school-wide analytic and course specific rubrics)

Student self-reflection

Parent feedback and communication

Teacher observations

Survey results (parents & students)


Unit: Grade 6 School Counseling Curriculum: Academic Development

Time Frame: Grade 6



Educational planning impacts

postsecondary academic and career

opportunities.

Educational performance correlates with

future life and career options.

What program of studies will best prepare

a student for their chosen career path?

What skills, knowledge, and attitudes are


and across the lifespan?


6.1. Develop a plan for completing homework assignments (A2.4.5-6.1)

6.2. Analyze the relationship between academic performance to future educational choices. (A2.5-6.2) 6.3. Discuss strategies for meeting the challenges of the middle school environment.( A2.5-6.7)


Agenda Books

Plans for Homework Support Clubs (plans differ based on individual schools)

Pine Lake Challenge Program

“It’s My Buiness” Junior Achievement Plan


Homework strategies and agenda book as presented throughout the year in grade 6 curriculum

(cross discipline)

Participaion in Homework Support Club

Participation in “It’s my Business”

Pine Lake Challenge

Visit to Silas Deane Middle School with classroom discussion







Unit: Grade 6 School Counseling Curriculum: Career Development

Time Frame: Grade 6



Career choices are influenced by academic

planning and personal relationships and

circumstances.

Effective research leads to informed action

plans and appropriate goal setting.


influences, education and training, and the

world of work?

How does the use of technology aid in the

exploration of careers and postsecondary

institutions?


6.1. Demonstrate knowledge of interests, skills and aptitudes. (C6.5-6.7)


6th Grade Interest Inventory

“It’s My Buiness” Junior Achievement Plan


6th Grade Interest Inventory

Participation in “It’s my Business”








Time Frame: Grade 7

Length of Unit: School Year







success.





satisfaction?


7.1. Investigate ways to volunteer to and/or help others in the school or the community (P/S7.7-8.5)

7.2. Demonstrate effective decision making skills that lead to positive interpersonal relationships and

socialization (P/S7.7-8.7)

7.3. Set a short and long term goal (P/S8.7-8.1)

7.4. Identify referral options for self and others in need. (P/S 9.7-8.3)


Goal Setting Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

7th Grade Interview Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

Developmental Guidance Bullying Curriculum (SecondStep)

“Kids Health” (Naviance/Family Connection)

RTC (Responsible Thinking Classroom) Behavior Plan


Schoolwide and Team Based Community Service Project

7th Grade Individual Interview

Developmental Guidance Classroom Lesson : Decision Making Skills and Positive Interpersonal

Relationships

Responsible Thinking Classroom

Safe School Climate Assembly

Decision Making Skills Lessons (Health Curriculum)






Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 7





opportunities.









7.1. Explore short and long-term goal setting and attainment plan (A2.7-8.5)

7.2. Describe the benefits of completing high school and education beyond graduation (A3.7-8.2)

7.3. Elect to participate in school and community activities that match goals and future interests (A3.7-

8.1)

7.4. Identify ways decisions about education and work relate to other major life decisions (A2.7-8.2)




Career Key Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

Career Cluster Finder (Naviance/Family Connection)


Classroom Lesson: Explore Careers and Career Clusters

Holland Interest Inventory

Individual Student-Counselor Meetings and Student Interview






Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 7





circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


7.1. Take a career interest inventory. (C4.7-8.1)

7.2. Demonstrate knowledge of how careers/jobs are classified. (C4.7-8.2)

7.3. Research a number of career options based on a career interest survey. (C4.7-8.3)

7.4. Demonstrate knowledge of academic and vocational programs offered in the high school. (C5.7-8.3)

7.5. Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals. (C5.7-8.6)

7.6. Match personal interests and abilities to career pathways. (C6.7-8.3)






College Search (Naviance/Family Connection)


High School Informational Session with key speakers from local vocational and magnet schools.

Naviance Classroom Lessons








Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 8








success.





satisfaction?


8.1. Investigate ways to volunteer to and/or help others in the school or the community. (P/S 7.7-8.5)

8.2. Evaluate progress of personal and social growth during middle school. (P/S 7.7-8.7)

8.3. Use conflict resolution skills to resolve issues. (P/S 9.7-8.2)

8.4. Demonstrate responsible behavior in the school community. (P/S 9.7-8.4)


8th Grade Transition Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

RTC (Responsible Thinking Classroom) Behavior Plan

Goal Setting (Naviance/Family Connection)


Schoolwide and Team Based Community Service Project


Responsible Thinking Classroom

Safe School Climate Assembly

Conflict Resolution Lessons (Health Curiculum)






Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 8





opportunities.









8.1. Explore short and long-term goal setting and attainment plan. (A2.7-8.5)

8.2. Demonstate understanding of strengths and weaknesses in developing a high school plan of study.

(A1.7-8.6)

8.3. Select high school courses that reflect abilities, goals and graduation requirements. (A2.7-8.7)

8.4. Elect to participate in school and community activities that match goals and future interests. (A3.7-

8.1)

8.5. Describe the benefits of completing high school and education beyond graduation. (A3.7-8.2)



“Game Plan” Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

8th Grade Transition Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)

“Life at Wethersfield High School” (Powerpoint Presentation)

“Cluster Finder” (Naviance/Family Connection)


Individual Student-Counselor Meetings and Student Interviews

BRIDGE Small Group High School Transition Meetings

High School Course Selection Meetings

8th Grade Wethersfield High School Informational Assembly

High School Choice Informational Sessions (SDMS Bulletin, Newsletters, Interviews)

Naviance Classroom lessons






Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 8





circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


8.1. Study post-secondary education requirements of a selected number of career fields. (C4.7-8.6)

8.2. Describe the relationship between career interests, high school course selection and postsecondary

education options. (C4.7-8.7)

8.3. Explore high school opportunities for future career exploration. (C5.7-8.1)

8.4. Choose seconday courses that support their interests, abilities, and future goals for education,

training, or work. (C5.7-8.5)

8.5. Describe how interests and skills relate to the selection of high school couses. (C6.7-8.2)

8.6. Identify career information resources. (C6.7-8.5)







Wethersfield High School Course Selection Sheet

Wethersfield High School Course Catalogue

Powerpoint Presentation


High School Informational Session with key speakers from local vocational and magnet schools.

Naviance Classroom Lessons



BRIDGE Small Group High School Transition Meetings

High School Course Selection Meetings

8th Grade Wethersfield High School Informational Assembly

High School Choice Informational Sessions (SDMS Bulletin, Newsletters, Interviews)







Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 9








success.





satisfaction?


9.1. Identify personal strengths and assets. (P/S7.9-10.8)

9.2. Idenify changing personal and social roles. (P/S7-10.6)

9.3. Recognize the impact of change and transition on their personal development. (P/7.9-10.1)

9.4. Apply effective problem solving and decision making skills to make safe and healthy choices. (P/S

9.9-10.6)


Resume/”Game Plan” (Naviance/Family Connection)

Grade 9 Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)


School counseling classroom lessons

Freshmen Interviews

Freshmen Parents’ Night






Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 9





opportunities.









9.1. Identify attitudes and behaviors that contribute to successful acedemic performance. (A1.9-10.3)

9.2. Use assessment results in educational planning. (A2.9-10.5)

9.3. Apply study skills necessary for academic success. (0A2.9-10.2)

9.4. Set academic, career and personal goals and develop a four year plan. (A1.9-10.5)



Learning Style Inventory (Naviance/Family Connection)



Course Selection

Freshmen Interviews







Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 9





circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


9.1. Learn the importance of early academic planning to prepare for further educational goals. (C.4.9-

10.3)

9.2. Pursue hobbies and extracurricular interests. (C.4.9-10.7)

9.3. Identify the requirements for post secondary education programs of interest. (C.6.9-10.4)

9.4 Assess and modify academic programming in order to support careergoals. (C.5.9-10.4)



Learning Style Inventory (Naviance/Family Connection)



Course Selection

Freshmen Interviews







Naviance reports



Time Frame: Grade 10








success.





satisfaction?


10.1. Be able to assess their abilities, skills, interests, and values as they relate to career choices through

the use of Naviance/Family Connection inventories. (C4.9-10.6)

10.2. Apply decision-making skills to goal setting. (C4.9-10.2)

10.3. Investigate/pursue hobbies and extracurricular interests. (C4.9-10.7)


Cluster Finder (Naviance/Family Connection)

Sophomore Survey (Naviance/Family Connection)



Classroom Lesson: Interest Inventories & Course Selection

Naviance Night

Individual student/counselor meetings






Naviance reports








opportunities.









10.1. Use assessment results in educational planning (A2.9-10.5) through the use of Naviance/Family

Connection inventories.

10.2. Apply study skills necessary for academic success. (A2.9-10.2)

10.3. Identify attitudes and behaviors that contribute to successful academic performance. (A1.9-10.3)



PSAT Score Report



Prep Me (Naviance/Family Connection)



Naviance Night


PSAT review






Naviance reports








circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


10.1. Identify career resources in the school and community. (C4.9-10.5)

10.2. Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information. (C4.9-10.1)

10.3. Describe how the expectations of others affect career planning. (C5.9-10.7)







Naviance Night







Naviance reports











success.





satisfaction?


11.1. Organize and balance academic assignments, extracurricular activities and family life in a healthy

way. (A3.9-10.1)

11.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of lifelong learning. (A3.11-12.3)

11.3. Demonstrate personal responsibility for researching postsecondary schools and careers. (A3.9-10.5)


Do What You Are (Naviance/Family Connection)


Common Application (CommonApp.org)


Prep Me

Junior Planning Guide

PSAT Results Review


Junior Parent Night

Junior Reviews

Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night






Naviance reports

Postsecondary summary








opportunities.









11.1. Learn the importance of academic planning to prepare for further education and career goals. (C4.9-

10.3)

11.2. Use assessment results in educational planning. (A2.9-10.5)

11.3. Use problem solving skills to assess progress toward educational goals. (A2.11-12.4)






Prep Me


PSAT Results Review

Post Secondary Application Guide


Junior Parent Night

Junior Reviews

Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night

Application Process Classroom Lesson






Naviance reports









circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


11.1. Assess strengths and weaknesses based on high school performance. (C4.11-12.1)

11.2. Identify advantages and disadvantages of various postsecondary programs for attainment of career

goals. (C5.11-12.4)

11.3. Complete required steps toward transition from high school to entry into postsecondary education,

training programs or work. (C5.11-12.7)

11.4. Become self-directed, independent learners. (A2.11-12.8)






Prep Me


PSAT Results Review

Post Secondary Application Process Guide


Junior Parent Night

Junior Reviews

Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night







Naviance reports












success.





satisfaction?


12.1. Describe how personal, social, education and career goals are interrelated. (P/S 8.8 11-12.5)

12.2. List the steps necessary to implement and accomplish their post secondary goals. (P/S 8.11-12.2)

12.3. Identify resources to support transition from high school to post secondary plan. (P/S 8.11-12.4)

12.4. Analyze their skills for making decisions. (P/S 9.11-12.2)






Prep Me




Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night

Application Process Classroom Lessons






Naviance reports









opportunities.









12.1. Apply strategies to fulfill education and career goals outlined their individual learning plan.

(A.111-12.7)

12.2. Identify attitudes and beliefs that lead to successful learning and living. (A.1.11-12.8)

12.3. Understand how school success and academic achievement enhance future career and vocational

opportunities (A.3.11-12.1)

12.4. Understand the similarities and differences of school environment and the world of work. (A.3.11-

12.5)






Prep Me




Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night

Application Process Lesson






Naviance reports









circumstances.





world of work?



institutions?


12.1. Apply academic skills in work based learning situations, such as internships, shadowing, etc.

(C6.11-12.7)

12.2. Reevaluate personal skills, interests, abilities, and achievement. (C5.11-12.3)

12.3. Assess strengths and weaknesses based on high school performance. (C4.11-12.1)

12.4. Complete required steps toward transition from high school to entry into post secondary education,

training programs or work. (C5.11-12.7)






Prep Me




Course Selection

Naviance Night

Financial Aid Night







Naviance reports


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