Oregon Framework for Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling

Oregon Framework for Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Oregon Department of 1

Each district in Oregon is expected to have a comprehensive guidance and counseling program PreK-12 OAR 581-022-1510 (adopted 1996) OAR 581-022-0405 (June 2008) Oregon Department of 2

Seven Fundamental Questions 1. What do students need that the school counseling profession, based on its special body of knowledge, can best provide? 2. Which students benefit from activities designed to address these needs? 3. What are school counselors best qualified to do to help them? 4. How do guidance and counseling relate to the overall educational program? 5. How can guidance and counseling be provided most effectively and efficiently? 6. How is a good school counseling program developed by a school? 7. How are the results of school counselor’s work measured? Oregon Department of 3

Diploma Requirements Extended Applicatio n Essential Skills Educatio n Plan and Academic & Profile elective credit (Common Core and Career Technical Education) Oregon Department of CareerRelated Learning Experiences Comprehensive Guidance and 4

Oregon’s Framework Addresses student needs in our changing world Views guidance and counseling as integral to each school’s mission Supports each student’s learning and academic achievement Describes essential program elements for districts to design and develop programs Provides a tool for system change Oregon Department of 5

Framework’s Purpose Support districts in creating and maintaining a CGCP Describe concepts and provide definitions and direction for development and continuous improvement Oregon Department of 6

Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Plan PreK12 Serve each and every student Cross all grade levels and content areas Integral to the whole education program Integral to the Oregon Diploma Support student achievement Data-driven to close achievement gap Oregon Department of 7

Framework Overview Academic Career Personal/Social Community Involvement Oregon Department of 8

Student Development Domains Each domain identifies skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential for student learning Oregon Department of 9

Learning to Learn Academic Participate fully in the formal school curriculum, achieve high academic standards, and be lifelong learners Oregon Department of 10

Learning to Work- Career Plan education and career paths, manage careers and work life through personal transitions and economic change Oregon Department of 11

Learning to Live – Personal/Social Survive and prosper in an increasingly complex world Oregon Department of 12

Learning to Contribute– Community Involvement Be involved community member and citizens Oregon Department of 13

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Why do we deliver comprehensive guidance and counseling? Oregon Department of 15

Program Mission A clear assertion of purpose Relates to the overall school district mission Asserts CGCP helps each student prepare for successful next steps Oregon Department of 16

Program Philosophy Describes CGCP as integral to educational program Foundation for program Rationale for program content Oregon Department of 17

District Policy Supports CGCP Reflects pertinent laws, rules, regulations and standards Essential for long-term success of CGCP and students Oregon Department of 18

Section B – The Content How do we deliver a comprehensive guidance and counseling Oregon Department of 19

Guidance Curriculum Instructional program PreK-12 Developmental, preventative and proactive Comprehensive in content, scope and sequence Academic, career, personal/social and community involvement Knowledge and skills for success and next steps Oregon Department of 20

Individual Planning Assists each student in setting and achieving goals Supports development of education plan that personalizes learning Supports documentation of progress and achievement of educational profile Oregon Department of 21

Responsive Services Collaborate with and intervene on behalf of each student whose immediate needs, concerns, or problems are distracting or impeding learning Oregon Department of 22

System Support and Integration CGCP staff use knowledge and skills to infuse CGC program throughout school Delivering professional development Providing consultation and collaboration Coordinating program delivery 23

Student Advocacy Equitable access and opportunities Accommodations, modification, special assistance provided as required Supports each student’s success in school Supports each student’s successful transition to next steps Oregon Department of 24

Student Advocacy Educational Equity ensures that each child is able to derive maximum benefit from his/her educational experience. Oregon Department of 25

Section C- The Resources Who delivers the comprehensive guidance and counseling program and what do they need to deliver it? Oregon Department of 26

Professional Staff All school staff provide comprehensive, integrated services to each student Professional CGC staff guides the program Presence of licensed school counselors as team leaders enhances likelihood of program Oregon Department of 27

Collaborative Structures Effective communication with all stakeholders, within school and community Site councils and advisory committees Employers and business partnerships Oregon Department of 28

Materials and Facilities Curriculum materials, guidance and counseling tools and access to facilities and equipment Career resource room or counseling center Oregon Department of 29

Management Systems Support creation, maintenance and enhancement of CGCP Secures adequate financial resources for staff, materials and facilities Ensures ongoing development, systemic change, program integrity and public relations Oregon Department of 30

Section D – The Continuous Improvement Are we successfully delivering comprehensive guidance and counseling to each and every student? Oregon Department of 31

Student Progress Review and analysis of individual, group, and aggregate data on student progress Oregon Department of

Staff Development Staff roles and responsibilities are explicit Staff development is provided as needed Staff evaluations address CGCP activities and individual development needs Oregon Department of

Program Planning and Evaluation Integral to overall school improvement Established objectives and actions Provide accountability measures and data to close the achievement gap Is on-going as part of the school’s total assessment process Oregon Department of

Student Outcomes The Framework adds no new CGC standards. CGCP supports student achievement of: Academic Content Career-Related Learning Standards (CCSS) Experiences Education Plan and Profile Application Standards Career-Related Learning Career and Life Standards Role Common Curriculum Goals & Indicators

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