History/Role of School Counselor Flashcards
Benefits of ASCA membership?
School counseling magazines Continuing education courses Liability insurance Networking Use ASCA logo on business cards
When did vocational counseling begin as a profession in the US?
Early 1900s
How did counseling shift in the 1920s?
It became more about personal adjustment
What was “pupil personnel services” and when was it created?
Pupil personnel services was a shift in counseling in the 1930s. It focused more heavily on guidance services for students, and it provided more structure to the profession.
What was the federal legislation that impacted school counseling in the 1940s and 1950s?
Vocational Educational Act of 1946
National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958
When was ASCA formed?
1952
How did counseling change in the 1960s-1980s?
People questioned the validity of counseling
Calls to organize the profession around clear goals grew louder
The conversation and debate continued: Should it be about guidance, counseling, or guidance counseling?
This led to development of ASCA national model
When was the ASCA National Model created?
2003
When did federal legislation change terminology from guidance to school counselor?
2001
What was the purpose of the (original) ASCA National Model?
Provided consistency and standardization to school counseling programs across the country. States adopted the National Model from 2003-present.
What was Carl Rogers role in the development school counseling?
His “client centered” approach influenced counselors and their way of working with kids in schools.
What is the “Foundation” portion of the ASCA National Model?
Create comprehensive programs focused on student outcomes, teach student competencies and are delivered with identified professional competencies.
What is the “Management” portion of the ASCA model?
Incorporate organizational assessments and tools that are concrete, clearly delineated and reflective of the school’s needs
What is the “Delivery” portion of the ASCA model?
Provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community
What is the “Accountability” portion of the ASCA model?
Utilize assessment tools to determine:
- How students are different because of school counseling program
- Impact of school counseling on attendance, achievement, behavior, etc.
- The performance of the school counselor