School Counseling Week for Staff

What is the 'correct' title for Mrs. Woodson?

• Guidance Teacher

• Guidance Counselor

• School Counselor

• That one lady who smiles all the time

School counselors are responsible for working with...

• All students

• The top 20% most needy

• 45% of students

• Only students with IEPs/504s

The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) recommended ratio for students per counselor is:

• 250

• 400

• 600

• 650

Across all schools, the current average student to counselor ration is:

• 250 to 1

• 378 to 1

• 464 to 1

• 741 to 1

School counselors provide supports to all students with standards based school counseling curriculum on all of the following EXCEPT:

• Academic development

• Career development

• School discipline

• Social/Emotional development

At minimum, what degree is required for school counselor certification?

• Bachelor of Science in Education

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• Master of Science in Education: School Counseling

• Doctorate Degree in Education: School Counseling

What percentage of states currently require school counselors for grades K-12?

• Less than 50%

• 50%

• More than 50%

Data shows school counselors positively impact schools by:

• Creating better academic outcomes

• Improving attendance, and high graduation rates

• Having fewer disciplinary incidents

• All of the above

Following the ASCA model, after how many brief solution focused counseling visits with the school counselor are families referred to long term, intensive therapy services?

• After 1-2 sessions

• After 4-6 sessions

• After 10-11 sessions

• After 15-18 sessions

Comparing mental health to medical health: which of the following is the role a school counselor is most comparable to?

• Primary Care Physician

• Gastroenterologist (specialist)

• Walk-In MedExpress Clinic

• Emergency Room