Midterm (Ch. 1,2,7)

Question 1

No Child Left Behind

Answer 1

(2002) Required states to take accountability for improvement of poorly preforming schools. This included raising qualifications for teachers and many other changes for student achievement.

Question 2

National Defense Education Act (NDEA)

Answer 2

Required states to submit plans on how to identify talented students to encourage them to move onto higher education in science, math & engineering. This was in result of the Soviet Union launching Sputnik.

Question 3

Public Law 94-142

Answer 3

Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Required states that accepted federal funds to provide access to education & one free meal a day for children with mental/physical disabilities.

Question 4

Industrial Revolution

Answer 4

Called for education reform due to human dignity issues, exploitation of children in the workplace, and massive immigration.

Question 5

Sputnik

Answer 5

1957- First human-made satellite to orbit the Earth, made by the Soviet Union.

Question 6

American Personnel & Guidance Association (APGA)

Answer 6

Formed in 1952, it is now known as the ACA today.

Question 7

American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

Answer 7

Founded in 1952.

Question 8

ASCA Ethical Standard- Confidentiality

Answer 8

(Minor) Students have the ethical right to confidentiality, but legal right belongs to parent/guardian.

Question 9

ASCA Ethical Standard- Dual Relationships

Answer 9

It is advised to avoid dual relationships that could impair counselor’s objectivity. (Ex: counseling a student’s family member.)

Question 10

ASCA Ethical Standard- Supervision

Answer 10

A collaborative relationships where on person evaluates the development of another. A counselor seeks guidance from supervisor in ethical dilemmas.

Question 11

ASCA Ethical Standard- Disclosure

Answer 11

Includes informed consent, along with clarification of limits of confidentiality.

Question 12

ASCA National Model- Direct & Indirect Services

Answer 12

Direct- Targeted to students (class lessons, goal plans).
Indirect- Supports direct services (referrals, consultation, collaboration).

Question 13

ASCA National Model- RAMP designation

Answer 13

(Recognized ASCA Model Program) 1 full year of data that shows a school’s program aligns with ASCA Model. This recognition lasts for 5 years.

Question 14

ASCA National Model- SC to student ration

Answer 14

1 counselor to every 250 students.

Question 15

ASCA Nation Model- Goal Setting

Answer 15

Data and opportunity gaps are used to drive programs. Goals should align with the mission/vision of the school.
The usage of SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based

Question 16

ASCA National Model- Time Assessment

Answer 16

Helps school counselors see how much time they are spending in each domain.

Question 17

ASCA National Model- Advisory Council

Answer 17

A sounding board for the school counselor. Usually includes the principle, SPED teachers, specialists, etc. Should meet at least twice a year to review results and recommendations.

Question 18

CACREP

Answer 18

(Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
Establishes state of the art standards for counseling education programs. Advantageous to students who graduate from CACREP schools.

Question 19

NBCC

Answer 19

(National Board for Certified Counselors)
The ONLY National credentialing organization for SCHOOL counselors.

Question 20

Mandated Reporting

Answer 20

MUST REPORT abuse. Proof is not needed to report, just suspicion. Parents have no rights during this process and do not need to be informed.

Question 21

Jesse B. Davis

Answer 21

Considered the “first school counselor in the U.S.”, helped organize a program of vocational and moral guidance in Michigan.

Question 22

Frank Parson

Answer 22

“Father of vocational guidance”. Wrote “Choosing a Vocation” & founded the Vocational Bureau of Civil Services.

Question 23

Eli Weaver

Answer 23

Developed career clustering which helped students discover employment most fitting to their skills.

Question 24

George Merril

Answer 24

Developed first systematic vocational guidance program in California.

Question 25

Eli W. Weaver

Answer 25

High school principal in New York who wrote “Choosing a Career”.

Question 26

Clifford Beers

Answer 26

Mental institution patient who wrote “A Mind that Found Itself”, that illuminated the difficulties of patients with mental disorders.