collaborative model

A Community in Action: 

EDCO Historical Development of School Counseling Collaborative Model Fall 2011 By Kathleen Randall A Community in Action

Educators & Community : 

Goal: Leaders, parents, teachers and community members strive to create a positive learning community for at risk students. . Educators & Community

A Community in Action: 

A Community in Action National Association of School Psychologists Standards: 2.5 Student Diversity in Development and Learning 2.4 Socialization and Development of Life Skills 2.6 School and Systems Organization, Policy 2.10 School Psychology California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 3. Socio-cultural competence 6. Professional Ethics & Legal Mandates 21. Personal & Social Development 22. Leadership 23.Advocacy

Factors that negatively affect students learning experience and performance at the school: 

Factors that negatively affect students learning experience and performance at the school Students come from broken homes. Lack of parental support. Criminal records and parole officers. Feelings of rejection, suicide and depression. Damaged educational experience. Low self-esteem and thoughts of self hate. Experience with using drugs and alcohol. Negative student records and extreme disciplinary action.

Vision of the Community Learning Environment: 

Vision of the Community Learning Environment The educational environment shall promote collegiality among all members where respect, openness, and cooperation are common practices. Building social and emotional support systems that empower, bring equity and access to a student’s learning experience. The school as a whole will focus on community involvement inspiring encouragement, intrinsic motivation, confidence, loyalty, efficacy and productivity .

A Committed Vision: 

A Committed Vision Caring for all students in a shared vision. Offering socio-emotional support. Making connections for authentic learning experiences. Maximizing community involvement. Inspiring equity, confidence and productivity. Trusting learning environment for students and teachers. Taking steps toward collegiality for the school staff. Enabling the quality of life for students and adults. Dedication to setting goals and common practice.

Instructional Program Design: 

Instructional Program Design Self-Efficacy-which is the exercise of human agency through people’s beliefs in their capabilities to produce desired effects by the students actions. Equity-a fair chance to receive equal access to academia. Integrating Differentiated Instruction. Teaching for understanding in skill. Using district standards for learning.

Program Design-Instructional Strategies : 

Program Design-Instructional Strategies Readiness -think-alouds, varied homework, highlighted texts, writing frames, small group instruction, word walls, learning contracts. Interest -Interest groups, expert groups, web inquiries, group investigations, independent studies, personalized criteria for success. Learning profile-Visual organization, varied work options, opportunities for movement, varying modes of teacher presentation. Multiple categories -graphic organizers, complex instruction, personal agendas.

Program Design Performance Based Assessments: 

Program Design Performance Based Assessments Use more complex, meaningful and integrative performance tasks which will help improve the overall education of the student. Assessments must be of a high quality in order to capture many different types of learners. Tests should give educators a clear indication of understanding content material. Formal and informal checks for understanding. Follow-up strategies and reviewing assessments with students.

Collaborative Professional Development: 

Collaborative Professional Development Have teachers and counselors collaborate often to workshop and evaluate new ideas and teaching strategies. Administrators act as advocates for teachers, counselors, teachers, parents and students. Teachers & counselors can keep meaningful portfolios of their experiences for evaluation and future resources. Workshops that provide support and motivation for teacher improvement. Parents, counselors, teachers and administrators provide informational events and workshops that provide motivation for students.

Establishing Collegiality Among Staff to Empower the School Vision: 

Establishing Collegiality Among Staff to Empower the School Vision According to Roland Barth’s book, Improving Schools from Within, he refers to the secret of a good school setting is “Collegiality.” At its heart, this social quality, which is more commonly associated with university faculty than with elementary or secondary school teachers, depends on respect of teachers and principals for themselves and for each other. Trust and respect among staff is a vital part in order for collegiality to occur.

Practicing the Vision: 

Practicing the Vision The Community Learning Environment shall provide students with a social and emotional base through community involvement and commitment. Goal: administrators and teachers goal is to provide meaningful activities, events, projects, cooperative groups, technological experiences while acknowledging cultural and linguistic differences that promote a positive, safe and trusting learning environment.

References: 

References Barth, S.R. (1990). Improving Schools from Within, Teachers, parents and principals can make a difference. Jossey-Bass. Fisher, D., Frey N. (2007). Checking for Understanding, Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom. ASCD Publications. Hammond-Darling, L. (1997). The Right to Learn, a Blueprint for creating schools that work . Jossey-Bass. Tomlinson, C.A., McTighe J. (2006). Intergrating, Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design. ASCD Publications. Tucker P.D., (2005). Linking, Teacher evaluation and Student Learning. ASCD Publications.