Full Description
Showcases assessments that specifically support the unique work of school counselors!
Written specifically for school counselors and those in training, this is the first book to highlight the use of assessment and data collection to effectively advocate for student success. It bridges the gap in relevant knowledge and skills by not only delineating the requirements for formulating a data-driven approach, but also presenting actual assessments that can immediately be implemented. Underscoring the professional and ethical responsibilities of practicing school counselors to be data-driven, the book delivers the guidance and instruments needed to access multiple levels of data. This includes individual student data, school-level data, school counseling program-level data, or data regarding the school counselors' practices or beliefs.
This practical, user-friendly book is organized step-by-step, starting with foundational knowledge and progressing towards application. It introduces readers to both formal and informal assessments and provides examples of how to integrate assessments within comprehensive school counseling programs (CSCP). It addresses a variety of approaches to assessments and data collection across the domains of academic, career, and social-emotional development, and examines needs assessment and program evaluation to drive the development and implementation of a CSCP. Additionally, the resource explains each type of data, reinforced with examples across domains and school levels. Also included are technology tools that can aid in the assessment and data collection process as well as accountability reporting.
Key Features:
Provides specific, concrete steps for using assessment and data collection to advocate for student success and develop effective CSCPs
Includes examples of data collection tools, assessments, charts, tables, and illustrations
Delivers hands-on application tasks throughout
Delineates valid and reliable instruments to bolster effectiveness
Includes downloadable appendix with formal assessments and templates to complete tasks described throughout the text
Contents
Landscape of the School Counseling Profession and the Importance of Assessment & Data Collection
History of School Counseling
Importance of Data Collection School Counseling
21st Century & Social Justice School Counseling
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain Systems of Supports
Professional Development
The Process of Assessment and Data Collection
Relevance of Assessment and Data Collection
Purpose of Assessment
Process of Data Collection
Best Practices for Successful Data Collection
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Conclusion
Assessing the Development, Implementation, & Management of Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Approaches to Comprehensive School Counselor Programs
Self-Assessment
Assessment Related to the ASCA National Model
Conclusion
Assessments to Support Data-Driven Direct Services
Assessments Influence on Delivery of Services
Assessments to Address the Academic Domain
Assessments to Address the Career Domain
Assessments to Address the Social-Emotional Domain
Conclusion
Data-Driven School Counseling Through Informal Assessment
Needs Assessments and Program Evaluation
Participation Data
Mindsets & Behavior Data (Formerly Known as Perception Data)
Outcome Data
Pre-post Tests
Conclusion
Using Technology & Accountability Reports to Promote Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Accountability Comes in Many Forms
Tools to Aid in Data Collection
Approaches to Documenting Your Accountability
Best Practices for Showcasing Your Efforts
Conclusion
Appendix A
Figures and Charts
Appendix B
Frequently used Acronyms
