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1. WSCA School Counselor Leadership Development Conference:School Counselor Advocacy: Using Data to Demonstrate Effectiveness and ImpactPresented by: Jay Carey
and Carey DimmittDATE: August 5th, 2009
TIME: 9:00-4:30
LOCATION: Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Broadway,
Tacoma, WA. 98402

QUESTIONS: Chris Kelly tckelly2@comcast.net or call 253-445-0541

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"School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. Comprehensive school counseling programs are an integral part of students’ daily educational environment."

The Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA):

- serves over 850 WSCA members.

- supports school counselors’ efforts to promote academic, career, and personal/social development in all students.

- provides professional development.

- advocates for school counselors with legislators, parents, school boards, and other educational professionals.

Did you Know?

Recent research has shown that fully implemented comprehensive school counseling programs help ALL students achieve.
WSCA has a plan to ensure that EVERY student in our state has access to a truly comprehensive school counseling program.

Recent accomplishments include:

collaboration with OSPI and the Navigation 101 program in development of a “white paper” outlining the future direction for school counseling.
passage of HB 1670/RCW establishing the role of school counseling in WA.
collaboration with WSSDA in authoring a new sample policy on guidance and counseling for local school boards

Enhanced Navigation 101 Overview, June 1, 2009
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Webinar Recording Navigation 101 Online, June 4th, 2009
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OSPI iGrant Portal Download now

Integrating the ASCA Model and Navigation 101This presentation is designed to reinforce the linkage between the Navigation 101 individual planning and guidance initiative and the passage of HB 1670 establishing the role of school counseling in WA State based on the ASCA National Model. The presentation... Download Now!

Update from Jenny Morgan WSCA government relations Chair
" The latest budget proposals by both the House and Senate reflect alarmingly significant cuts to Education for the upcoming school year. It is imperative that you begin and/or continue to advocate for the importance of school counselors and your position. We highly encourage you to present to your local parent organizations and school boards about the role of the school counselor and specifics about your school guidance and counseling programs. Presenting data of your impact on student achievement works! We also encourage you to meet with your building principal and district superintendent, to also discuss the important role of the school counselor. Advocate for yourself now! Do this before districts begin determining what they will be cutting. The ASCA National Model shows us how to be accountable and how we can impact student achievement. Use this important tool. Remember that there is still time to contact your individual legislators (link provided) urging them to not cut funding in Education. The following documents provided by ASCA and WSCA can also help you with advocating. Best wishes! "

Resources:

"Advocacy and the School Counselor ASCA " Click Here
The Role of the Professional School Counselor" Click Here

ASCA "Why Do We Need School Counselors?" Click Here

WA State "A Citizen's Guide to Effective Legislative Participation" Click Here

Revised WA School Board Model Policy for Guidance and Counseling
Guidance and Counseling Procedure 2140P
Guidance and Counseling 2140

Dave Forrester, the WSCA Technology committee chairperson, is utilizing technology to make school counselors more effective. Please click here to view a letter of appreciation to Dave from Don Denny at Washington School Information Processing Cooperative. Thank you Dave for your work for WSCA and all School Counselors!