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Building Strong Self-Worth in All Elementary School Students Using Multitiered Systems of Support

Tommie Radd Academic Achievement and Academic Success, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Concept Development, Social Skills , , , , , ,

Building Strong Self-Worth in All Elementary School Students Using Multitiered Systems of Support

Building a strong and core sense of self from a young age is critical to success in school and in life and is one of the basic building blocks of being successful in the social, emotional, academic and career realms. With interventions to build a strong sense of self, it is crucial that we target each level in a MTSS so that students graduate from elementary school knowing that they hold integral value and worth, regardless of whether they are excelling in school. In fact, developing a strong and intrinsic sense of self that is not tied to external markers of success and accomplishment is key to thriving.

Building Strong Self-Worth in All Elementary School Students Using Multitiered Systems of Support

AOCC Conference, October 18, 2023

Building Strong Self-Worth in All Elementary School Students Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports [PDF]

Christine Suniti Bhat, PhD, LSC, LPC ([email protected])
Tommie Radd, PhD, LPC ([email protected])
Kristin Chamberlain, PhD, LSC, LPC ([email protected])
The Tommie Radd Professorship in School Counselor Education Ohio University Counselor Education

Objectives

Objective 1

• Participants will receive an overview of research regarding the importance of building a secure sense of self-worth in elementary school students.

Objective 2

• Participants will learn the Self-Talk/Self-Picture System Component (Radd, 2021) from The Grow with Guidance Systems Model (2021) that aligns with the ASCA National Model (2019) as a comprehensive, developmental, and results-oriented framework for prevention and intervention in schools.

Objective 3

• Participants will obtain interventions to build a strong sense of self-worth suitable for implementation at each tier in a Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS; ASCA, adopted 2008, revised 2014, 2018, 2021).

Objective 4

• Participants will actively engage in discussion on how to adapt interventions to build a secure self of self in students at Tiers 1, 2, and 3 so that results will permeate through the whole school community. Participants will receive information on how to measure the effectiveness of strategies, including how they might partner with Ohio University to implement the Grow with Guidance system and complete pre-and-post assessments.

Self

• SELF-WORTH – a sense of one’s own innate value as a human being. Self-worth is the internal sense of being good enough and worthy of love and belonging from others.
• SELF-WORTH THEORY – An individual’s main priority in life is to find self- acceptance (Covington & Beery, 1976).
• SELF-CONCEPT – Self-concept is the image we have of ourselves, both positive and negative attributes.
• UNCONDITIONAL SELF ACCEPTANCE (USA) proposed by Albert Ellis.
• A POSTIVE SELF-CONCEPT IS REFLECTED IN A HIGH SENSE OF SELF- WORTH.
• HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT is essential for student success (Radd, 2021).

Importance of Secure Sense of Self-Worth Self-Concept during Elementary School

• Improved social cognition
• Students with a secure self-concept are better at recognizing emotions (positive and neutral facial expressions) in others (Cordeiro et al., 2021).
• Students feel more confident about class participation (Lobos et al, 2019).
• Higher attendance rates (Lobos et al., 2019).
• Students experience a decrease in self-worth when transitioning to middle school (Onetti et al., 2019).

The Grow with Guidance (GWG) Systems Model (Radd, 2021)

• The GWG system is a developmental, performance-based system for use in schools
• The GWG system includes six interactive components:
         • Self-Talk, Self Pictures; Behavior Management; Implementation; Curriculum; Family Involvement; Observation/Evaluation
• The Self-Concept series and weave is present in each component to guide students to develop a strong secure self-concept.
• All activities engage the students in the process.
• Each activity builds on the previous activities, so it is a learning process that requires reviewing, connection, and practice.

The Core of the Grow with Guidance System

• The Self-Concept series is one of the core concepts of the GWG System
• Truth & Unconditional Acceptance: All people are special and valuable because they are unique and different from one another.
• Behavior: This uniqueness comes with an inherent responsibility to help and not hurt self or others.
• Accountability: People are responsible for self monitoring which translates to them embracing their uniqueness and worth (Radd, 2021).

The Self-Concept Series in the GWG Model is Taught to All Students

• All are important and valuable no matter what they think, say, feel, and do.
• All show they are remembering their worth by making helpful choices toward themselves and others. They are
responsible for helping, not hurting self and others.
• All are responsible for their choices. This accountability empowers all to make improvements because of their worth.

NOTE: Listen to podcast at https://allsucceed.com/media/

Classroom Group Guidance Checklist

Individual Student Triangle

Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS)

• School counselors align their work with MTSS by utilizing a school counseling program to promote positive changes in students’ academics, career exploration, and behavior.
• Tier 1: Classroom instruction and schoolwide programming.
• Tier 2: Small group and individual sessions, collaboration with school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Tier 3: Indirect student support services through consultation and collaboration (ASCA 2021).

MTSS Level 1 Interventions to Address Self Worth and Self Concept from the GWG System Model

• Self-Talk/Self-Picture System Component (Radd, 2021)
• Students replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk through activities with their peers.
• Students touch the tops of their heads when the hurtful thoughts are occurring, and then toss the thoughts out. They take their other hand and place thoughtful thoughts into their head.
• They also practice positive self-talk statements with partners.

Self-Concept Series: Self-Talk and Self-Pictures

MTSS Level 1 Interventions to Address Self Worth and Self Concept from the GWG System Model

• Students replace negative self-pictures with positive ones through activities.
• Students are asked to draw the negative pictures, then crumple them and throw them away. Then, they draw
positive pictures to replace those negative ones.
• Students keep these positive pictures at their desk to help them remember that they are unique and valued.

MTSS Level 1 and Level 2 Interventions to Address Self Worth and Self Concept from the GWG System Model

• My Personal Self Talk Self Picture Plan can be used with individuals or in small group counseling.
• The counselor leads individuals or small groups of students through exploring
• General Self-Talk
• Specific Self-Talk
• Self-Picture Description
• Remember to Use Self-Talk-Self-Pictures when
• Remember to Relax when
• Observe and Adjust
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MTSS Level 1 and Level 2 Interventions to Address Self Worth and Self Concept from the GWG System Model

• Inside-Outside Self (page 186-188, GWG System, Primary Level)
• Students lie on the floor and have a classmate trace their outline.
• On the Outside Self, they draw, paint, or color themselves.
• On the Inside Self on the reverse of the sheet they draw pictures to represent their feelings or thoughts.
• Inside-Outside Self drawings are then shared with classmates in small groups.

MTSS Level 3 Interventions to Address Self Worth and Self Concept from the GWG System Model

• Student will define and describe feelings related to a personal experience.
• The counselor engages the student to discuss feelings they experience at different times.
• Student will recognize feelings they have had on a difficult day.
• The counselor will help the student recognize feelings they have had on a difficult day and help the student normalize the experience of having a challenging day.
• Student will identify and express characteristics that are special and unique about themselves.
• The counselor leads the student through this activity to disrupt negative self talk/negative self image.

Small Groups Discussion: What interventions do you use to increase self worth in your students?

Partnering with the Dr. Tommie Radd Professorship in School Counselor Education

• School counselors interested in partnering with the Dr. Tommie Radd professorship in School Counselor Education should contact:
       • Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat ([email protected])
       • Dr. Kristin Chamberlain ([email protected])
• GWG System Model materials provided at cost
• Aligned with the ASCA National Model
• Pre-post Assessment Instrument – the Childrens Affect and Needs Scale (CANA)
• CANA is available in paper and pencil format or on Qualtrics
• Free data analysis through the Dr. Tommie Radd Professorship in School Counselor Education

 

References

American School Counselor Association [ASCA]. (2019). The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, 4th ed. Alexandria VA: Author.
American School Counselor Association [ASCA]. (2008, 2014, 2018, 2021). The School Counselor and Multitiered System of Supports. Retrieved from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Multitiered-System-of-Sup
Cordeiro, T., Botelho, J., & Mendonça, C. (2021). Relationship Between the Self-Concept of Children and Their Ability to Recognize Emotions in Others. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi-org.proxy.library.ohio.edu/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.672919
Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Olsen, J., & Donohue, P. (2020). Making MTSS Work. American School Counselor Association.
Radd, T. R. (2021). Teaching and Counseling for Today’s World: Pre-K-12 and Beyond, 2nd ed. Gahanna OH: Grow with
Guidance.
Radd, T. R. (2007). The grow with guidance system: Primary level. Gahanna OH: Grow with Guidance.
Radd, T. R. (2007). The grow with guidance system manual. Gahanna OH: Grow with Guidance.
Lobos, K., Bustos, C., & Díaz, A. (2019). Impact of teacher training on academic self-concept
and educational outcomes. Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 17(49), 519-540–540.
https://doi-org.proxy.library.ohio.edu/10.25115/ejrep.v17i49.2219
Onetti, W., Fernández-García, J. C., & Castillo-Rodríguez, A. (2019). Transition to middle school: Self-concept
changes. PLoS ONE, 14(2), 1–12. https://doi-org.proxy.library.ohio.edu/10.1371/journal.pone.0212640
Ziomek-Daigle, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Cavin, J., & Donohue, P. (2016). Integrating a multi-tiered system of
supports with comprehensive school counseling program. Retrieved from: h

http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/integrating-a-multi-tiered-system-of-supports-with- comprehensive-
school-counseling-programs/

What’s the School Counseling Program’s Role in Career Readiness?

Tommie Radd School to Career, Self-Concept Development , , , , , , , , , ,

What’s the School Counseling Program’s Role in Career Readiness

Learn the Answer for Success.

AOCC 2019 Conference
Columbus Convention Center, Hyatt Regency

November 8, 2019

If you have additional questions:
Dr. Tommie Radd, PhD. LPC. NCC. NCSC. CRC. Phone: 614-795-1373
Email: [email protected].
Web site: www.allsucceed.com

What’s the School Counseling Program’s Role in Career Readiness? [PDF] 2MB

In the life lab all students can learn to use their unique challenges as
assets. – Tommie R. Radd, PhD

What’s the School Counseling Program’s Role in Career Readiness?

Learn the Answer for Success.

Agenda

  1. Introduction
  2. The Overview of ASCA Standards, NCDA Crosswalk, Ohio State Social and Emotional Learning Standards and School Counseling
  3. An Overview of the Guidance System and System Components
  4. The Heart of the Real Classroom and Life Lab, Career Readiness Discussed
  5. The School-to-Career System Formula
  6. The Career Path Less Taken Ohio Public Television Documentary
  7. Participant Brainstorm 1 to 3 Ideas for Implementation of the School- to-Career Formula this year and future strategic planning
  8. Questions & Closing

Standards and Benchmark Reference Chart
National School Counseling, National Career Development, and Grow With Guidance

Content Area American School Counselor Association National Standards National Career Development Guidelines Grow With Guidnce® System
Academic Standards and Indicators
  1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
  2. Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial postsecondary options, incl
    uding college.
  3. Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
 ED1. Attain educational achievement and performance levels needed to reach your personal and career goals.
ED2. Participate in ongoing , lifelong learning experiences to enhance your ability to function effectively in a diverse and changing economy.		 Students will:
F.1. identify and express personal learning needs,
F.2. gain appreciation of individual learning styles and abilities,
F.3. assess abilities and skills,
F.4. be aware of ways their academic performance is determined by their choices,
F.5. demonstrate responsibility for the group and project outcomes, and
F.6. demonstrate an understanding of attitudes and behavior necessary for successful work experience.
Career Standards and Indicators
  1. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relationship to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
  2. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
  3. Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work.</liL
 CM1. Create and manage a career plan that meets your career goals.
CM2. Use a process of decision-making as one component of career development.
CM3. Use accurate, current and unbiased career information during career planning and management.
CM4. Master academic, occupational and general employability skills in order to obtain, create, maintain and/or advance your employment.
CM5. Integrate changing employment trends, societal needs and economic conditions into your career plans.		 Students will:
G.1. understand career/employment possibilities,
G.2. know where and how to find additional information about careers/employment and
G.3. describe the necessity and value of all types of careers/employment.
Personal/Social Standards and Indicators
  1. Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
  2. Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
  3. Students will understand safety and survival skills.
 PS1. Develop understanding of self to build and maintain a positive self-concept.
PS2. Develop positive interpersonal skills including respect for diversity.
PS3. Integrate growth and change into your career development.
PS4. Balance personal, leisure, community, learner, family and work roles.		 Students will:
A.1. identify and express characteristics that are special and unique about themselves,
A.2. define and describe feelings related to personal experience,
A.3. describe conscious activites in relation to their personal feelings,
A.4. identify personal needs and means to meet those needs,
A.5. accept self and demonstrate a positive attitude toward self,
A.6. demonstrate motivation towards all areas of growth,
B.1. define and describe feelings in others related to specific experiences,
B.2. recognize the needs of others and respond in a positive manner in awareness of others,
B.3. appreciate the uniqueness and differences of people,
B.4. demonstrate an awareness of the effects of their behavior on others,
C.1. recognize and express limitations and needs,
C.2. display behavior appropriate to the social setting,
C.3. set and remain within behavioral limits and established values,
D.1. identify and make choices from alternatives based upon awareness of consequences,
D.2. demonstrate alternatives to use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco – describe alternative ways of coping with stressful situations,
D.3. demonstrate the power of peer pressure upon the choices a person makes – demonstrate appropriate refusal skills to pressures from peers,
D.4. cultivate an awareness of
personal, societal, and family values and their impact on the decision – making process,
E.1. give and accept validating statements,
E.2. demonstrate group support for a concern or problem,
E.3. name behaviors which may help hinder group effort, and
E.4. demonstrate effective listening skills.

Similarities and Differences between the Educational Systems and Schoolhouse Models and the Other Initiatives

Similarities With the Initiatives Expansion of the Initiatives
  • Developmental Framework
  • Comprehensive
  • Proactive
  • Focus on Learning
  • Clearly defined
  • Includes and accountability plan
  • Educational Team in a school
  • Includes Collaboration, Consultation, Coordination

 
  • Clear role of Facilitation and Communication
  • Guidance system that is interactive, interrelated and interdependent
  • Student-centered curriculum for all students
  • Review and apply core skills yearly
  • Curriculum built on a framework that spirals throughout system and program components
  • Comprehensive observation, evaluation and acountability plan
  • Multidimensional versus linear system design
  • System based on extensive research and multidisciplinary theoretical base
  • Life Lab included
  • Diagnostic instruments, CANA, ITS, and Florida Key included
  • Strong focus on advocacy with a positive focus
  • Offers formulas for solutions to challenges
  • Comprehensive self-concept process included
  • Integrated change process
  • Strong benefits for all students including at-risk, urban, those from every culture, and those resilient through challenges
  • Positive focus on family and staff involvement
  • High expectations for all within an inviting climate
  • Infused invitational education theory and practice
  • Integrated learning community with service learning applications

 

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Invitational Education:
Theory of Practice based on Democratic Ethos Perceptual Tradition Self-Concept Theory The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts. —Tommie R. Radd, PhD

Overview of a Guidance System

  • Behavior Management – Extrinsic – what we say and do
  • Self-Talk & Self-Pictures – Intrinsic – what we say and believe with what we think and feel
  • Curriculum – Student Skills
  • Implementation – Staff Skills
  • Family Involvement – Family Skills
  • Observation/Evaluation

System Components Implemented

  • Congruent
  • Systemic – identify all components of the System or whole and understand the relationship between components
  • Slowly and simultaneously
  • 3-5 year process
  • The Whole is larger than the sum of the parts

The Self-Concept Series is taught to all students

  1. All are important and valuable no matter what they think, say, feel, and do.
  2. All show they are remembering their worth by making helpful choices toward themselves and others. They are responsible for helping not hurting self and others.
  3. All are responsible for their choices. This accountability empowers all to make improvements because of their worth.

NOTE: See Pod Cast at www.allsucceed.com

Classroom Group Guidance Checklist

Life Lab

A way of defining the classroom as a simulation in which students, pre-K-12 and beyond, learn, experience, and apply the essential skills needed for life; the comprehensive developmental guidance system creates a life lab in every classroom through which students develop a conscious and intentional frame of reference that can be applied throughout life.

Invitational Education Formula

The Guidance System, Staff Involvement, Professional Teams or Committees

A Conscious and Intentional Plan with the skills and processes needed for a winning invitational education program.

A Life Lab of experiences needed for post-school success.

Students can develop their spirit, purpose, and potential when

  • there is a plan for change that is an integral part of the day-to-day operation of a school
  • there is a conscious plan to support the self-concept
    development of all within a school
  • the perception of students, staff, and families
    regarding school relationships, procedures, and
    policies is communicated and modified when it is
    destructive
  • personal, social, emotional, and behavioral skills are taught
  • students provide ongoing feedback to educators as to their day-to-day experiences in school, and
  • there is an intentional process for consciously creating an inviting environment for all students.

GWG Assessments Self-Concept Series Resources

  • ITS
  • CANA
  • Florida Key
  • Self-Concept Series
  • ISS (see IAIE Web Site)
  • Other System Assessment

Invitational Teaching Survey (ITS)
A 43-question diagnostic class climate assessment, taken by students, which gives student input about their classroom experiences and whether they have a feeling of being “invited”; a diagnostic tool to involve students and get their input on ways to improve climate and school relationships; one indicator of ways to support staff growth experiences and plans; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of a school year through pre-post assessment; the school climate assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

Children’s Affect Needs Assessment (CANA)
A 42-question diagnostic curriculum assessment taken by students that provides student input into their classroom guidance curriculum activity selection; a diagnostic tool to involve students and create a sense of student ownership for guidance skill implementation and change (Note: ownership occurs when students “own” a problem and admit, recognize, and acknowledge personal needs and challenges that support assuming responsibility and commitment for change); assessment questions asked in the five essential learning strands of the curriculum of The Grow With Guidance® System; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of the school year through pre-post assessment; the student curriculum assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

Your Action Plan

  • List 3 ways you can implement the strategies for yourself! Starting with YOU helps you to feel more comfortable with helping others!
  • Brainstorm 3 ways you can incorporate a plan for your school based on the System and Schoolhouse Information.
  • Explain how the practices and strategies address creating a conscious and intentional inviting climate for you, your school community.

Invite The Whole Child – Create An Inviting School – A Formula For Success

Tommie Radd Invitational Education, School Improvement and Redesign, Self-Concept Development , , , , , , , , ,

Invite The Whole Child – Create An Inviting School – A Formula For Success

IAIE World Conference October 16 & 17 , 2019

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Airport Columbus, Ohio

Tommie Radd, PhD, LPC, NSCC, NBCC,CRC: Consultant

Contact information for additional questions:
Dr. Radd, 614-607-1373; email: [email protected]; web site:
www.allsucceed.com

IAIE World Conference  –  Invite The Whole Child – Create An Inviting School – A Formula For Success [PDF] 2MB

To reach the goals of invitational education, conscious and intentional plans need to be in place and the process to support and maintain an inviting school needs to be a central focus. These goals are too important to leave to chance. – Tommie R. Radd, PhD

 

Invite The Whole Child – Create An Inviting School –
A Formula For Success

Agenda

  • Introduction and Workshop Overview – Self Concept, Perceptual Psychology
  • An Overview of Guidance System Components and Checklist – Key to an
    Inviting Classroom:

    1. Behavior Management (extrinsic)
    2. Self-Talk/Self Pictures (intrinsic)
    3. Curriculum (student skills)
    4. Implementation (staff skills)
    5. Family Involvement
    6. Observation/Evaluation
  • Life Lab – The Heart of the Real Classroom
  • An Overview of System Inviting Formula including the ITS and CANA
  • Activity and Ideas for Implementation
  • Questions & Closing

ELD Image 01

Invitational Education:
Theory of Practice based on Democratic Ethos Perceptual Tradition Self-Concept Theory The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts. —Tommie R. Radd, PhD

Overview of a Guidance System

  • Behavior Management – Extrinsic – what we say and do
  • Self-Talk & Self-Pictures – Intrinsic – what we say and believe with what we think and feel
  • Curriculum – Student Skills
  • Implementation – Staff Skills
  • Family Involvement – Family Skills
  • Observation/Evaluation

System Components Implemented

  • Congruent
  • Systemic – identify all components of the System or whole and understand the relationship between components
  • Slowly and simultaneously
  • 3-5 year process
  • The Whole is larger than the sum of the parts

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The Self-Concept Series is taught to all students

  1. All are important and valuable no matter what they think, say, feel, and do.
  2. All show they are remembering their worth by making helpful choices toward themselves and others. They are responsible for helping not hurting self and others.
  3. All are responsible for their choices. This accountability empowers all to make improvements because of their worth.

NOTE: See Pod Cast at www.allsucceed.com

Classroom Group Guidance Checklist

Life Lab

A way of defining the classroom as a simulation in which students, pre-K-12 and beyond, learn, experience, and apply the essential skills needed for life; the comprehensive developmental guidance system creates a life lab in every classroom through which students develop a conscious and intentional frame of reference that can be applied throughout life.

Invitational Education Formula

The Guidance System, Staff Involvement, Professional Teams or Committees

A Conscious and Intentional Plan with the skills and processes needed for a winning invitational education program.

A Life Lab of experiences needed for post-school success.

Students can develop their spirit, purpose, and potential when

  • there is a plan for change that is an integral part of the day-to-day operation of a school
  • there is a conscious plan to support the self-concept
    development of all within a school
  • the perception of students, staff, and families
    regarding school relationships, procedures, and
    policies is communicated and modified when it is
    destructive
  • personal, social, emotional, and behavioral skills are taught
  • students provide ongoing feedback to educators as to their day-to-day experiences in school, and
  • there is an intentional process for consciously creating an inviting environment for all students.

GWG Assessments Self-Concept Series Resources

  • ITS
  • CANA
  • Florida Key
  • Self-Concept Series
  • ISS (see IAIE Web Site)
  • Other System Assessment

Invitational Teaching Survey (ITS)
A 43-question diagnostic class climate assessment, taken by students, which gives student input about their classroom experiences and whether they have a feeling of being “invited”; a diagnostic tool to involve students and get their input on ways to improve climate and school relationships; one indicator of ways to support staff growth experiences and plans; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of a school year through pre-post assessment; the school climate assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

Children’s Affect Needs Assessment (CANA)
A 42-question diagnostic curriculum assessment taken by students that provides student input into their classroom guidance curriculum activity selection; a diagnostic tool to involve students and create a sense of student ownership for guidance skill implementation and change (Note: ownership occurs when students “own” a problem and admit, recognize, and acknowledge personal needs and challenges that support assuming responsibility and commitment for change); assessment questions asked in the five essential learning strands of the curriculum of The Grow With Guidance® System; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of the school year through pre-post assessment; the student curriculum assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

Your Action Plan

  • List 3 ways you can implement the strategies for yourself! Starting with YOU helps you to feel more comfortable with helping others!
  • Brainstorm 3 ways you can incorporate a plan for your school based on the System and Schoolhouse Information.
  • Explain how the practices and strategies address creating a conscious and intentional inviting climate for you, your school community.

What’s Working in School Counseling In Ohio? Clinical – Educational Implications for Success

Erica School Improvement and Redesign , , , , , , , , ,

School Counseling Programs

What’s Working in School Counseling In Ohio? Learn Clinical & Educational Implications for Success

The impact of school counseling programs are significant, but often undocumented and under reported. This presentation explains how to organize school counseling programs based on priorities for greater results that benefit students both clinically and educationally. See the results of what one school counselor did last year to hit the issue head on with documented results for students when she used the Grow With Guidance System. Visit our website and see the PPT Presentation and important information for your school.

OCA-OCSA Presentation 11-2013 [.pdf] 2.3 MB

What’s Working in School Counseling In Ohio? Learn Clinical & Educational Implications for Success

AOCC 2013 Conference Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center

November 7, 2013

If you have additional questions:

Dr. Tommie Radd, Counselor, Columbus City Schools, Columbus, OH, can be reached at her home office:
Phone: 614-795-1373
Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
Web site: www.allsucceed.com

Dr. Doris Coy, Consultant, can be reached via email at:
Email: [email protected]

Personal, social, emotional and behavioral skills are the only constant in every situation. The level of development of those skills determines if one will respond or react over time. !!!! – Tommie R. Radd, PhD

What’s Working in School Counseling in Ohio?

Clinical and Educational Implications for Success.

The Agenda :

  1. Introduction
  2. Framework of Standards, Benchmarks, Indicators, Evaluation Used: CANA, ITS, Student Survey
  3. An Overview of Guidance System Components and Assessment/Evaluation
  4. System Components:
    1. Behavior Management (extrinsic)
    2. Self-Talk/Self Pictures (intrinsic)
    3. Curriculum (student skills)
    4. Implementation (staff skills)
    5. Family Involvement
    6. Observation/Evaluation
  5. Guidance System Checklist and Place in the Classroom – Life Lab
  6. Pre/Post Instrument Information/Results and Student Feedback
  7. Educational and Clinical Implications
  8. Questions & Closing

School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 3

How do standards, benchmarks, indicators, and performance observation/evaluation strategies become the foundation of a performance-based system?

The standards, benchmarks, indicators, and performance observation/evaluation strategies provide the framework for developmental feedback and evidence. This framework is the base for accountability. After the framework is established, clarity of purpose can be communicated to all populations in the schooling process.

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School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 6

Overview of a School Counseling Programs Guidance System

  • Behavior Management – Extrinsic – what we say and do
  • Self-Talk & Self-Pictures – Intrinsic – what we say and believe with what we think and feel
  • Curriculum – Student Skills
  • Implementation – Staff Skills
  • Family Involvement – Family Skills
  • Observation/Evaluation

System Components Implemented

  • Congruent
  • Systemic – identify all components of the System or whole and understand the relationship between components
  • Slowly and simultaneously
  • 3-5 year process
  • The Whole is larger than the sum of the parts

The whole is equal to more than the sum of its parts. —Tommie R. Radd, Ph.D.

School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 10

School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 11

School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 12

School Counseling Programs presentation 2011-2013 page 13

Life Lab

A way of defining the classroom as a simulation in which students, pre-K-12 and beyond, learn, experience, and apply the essential skills needed for life; the comprehensive developmental guidance system creates a life lab in every classroom through which students develop a conscious and intentional frame of reference that can be applied throughout life.

Assessments Used

  1. Children’s Affect Needs Assessment (CANA) Pre/Post (self, other awareness, self control, decision making/problem solving, group cooperation)
  2. Invitational Teaching Survey (ITS) Pre/Post (personally inviting – commitment, consideration, professionally inviting – coordination, proficiency, expectation)
  3. Student Survey– Qualitative Post (Grow With Guidance System Manual page 186) Sixty-seven students from the program completed evaluations NOTE: Most “NO” responses stated that they knew the skill already

Children’s Affect Needs Assessment (CANA)

A 42-question diagnostic curriculum assessment taken by students that provides student input into their classroom guidance curriculum activity selection; a diagnostic tool to involve students and create a sense of student ownership for guidance skill implementation and change (Note: ownership occurs when students “own” a problem and admit, recognize, and acknowledge personal needs and challenges that support assuming responsibility and commitment for change); assessment questions asked in the five essential learning strands of the curriculum of The Grow With Guidance® System; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of the school year through pre-post assessment; the student curriculum assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

Invitational Teaching Survey (ITS)

A 43-question diagnostic class climate assessment, taken by students, which gives student input about their classroom experience and whether they have a feeling of being “invited”; a diagnostic tool to involve students and get their input on ways to improve climate and school relationships; one indicator of ways to support staff growth experiences and plans; one way to observe and evaluate change at the end of a school year through pre-post assessment; the school climate assessment included in The Grow With Guidance® System.

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Student Feedback

GWG Student Self-Reflection Summary

  1. Have the GWG activities helped you? 100% yes Examples of feedback: People are nice to me and they like me; I liked it when Mrs. Overstreet came in and taught us. {MANY SAID}; I liked Grow With Guidance {MANY SAID}; I like I statements; I use self-talk. {MANY SAID}; I try to think before I say things. {MANY SAID}; Now we work in groups and help each other; Student _is nice to me now. She plays with me at recess.; Mrs._ tells us not to leave anyone out; They don’t call each other names or anything now; If somebody drops something somebody might help them pick it up.; My teacher calls on me; “I only see 1 student who does not (respect others) hardly ever.”
  2. Do you feel better about yourself? 93% (63 yes/ 4 no) Examples of feedback: I feel happy more. {MANY SAID}; I say how I feel; People like me; I want to be different; I don’t want to be the same as everybody.; Because I do good in math; Because people never come up and ask me to play.; Because my friends are mean to me on the bus.; I am comfortable in my class.; “I’m not scared to ask questions anymore because I’m only a kid so far.”; Because today a 5th grader was being mean to a kindergartener and I didn’t know what to do.
  3. Do you feel better about learning? 88% ( 59 yes/ 8 no) Examples of feedback: Learning is fun; I already liked to learn.; Like when we do games I don’t have fun sometimes.; I don’t like homework; I just want to play my video games.; It is important for me to learn so I can reach my goals.; Because teacher _ takes his/her time to help me.; Because sometimes we do things in groups; Now we work in groups and help each other.
  4. Do you get along better with others? 91% (61 yes/ 5 no) Examples of feedback: I got along with people before the same; I use selftalk before I make people mad. {MANY SAID}; I tell them good things and they tell me good things back.; They play with me and give me hugs.; Because I am kind to them like we are supposed to be.; They let me play with them at recess.; People share with me.; People are nice to me and they like me.; Student _is nice to me. She lets me sit by her on the bus.; We let each other use our stuff and I have friends.; People boss me around too much.; Student _ is mean to almost everyone all the time.; Sometimes they are mean and sometimes they are not.; Student _ is mean to me if I don’t play a game right.; “They like my friend and don’t want to have anything to do with me only her and they are mean to me.”; “Some people still don’t let me play at recess and are only kind when they want something.; They still boss me around and make fun of me.”; I just want people to have manners and ask people to do something.; Some people are still mean behind other people’s back.
  5. Can you handle problems better? 91% (61 yes/ 5 no) Examples of feedback: .I use self-talk before I do things to handle problems.; I think about how they feel first; I handled problems before the same except I didn’t think about it so much; I think about how they would feel first; I don’t just do the first thing I think.
  6. Do you get along better with your teacher? 55% (37 yes /30 no) Examples of feedback: I always like my teacher; I get along with all my teachers.; My teacher does things we can’t do; My teacher should do self talk before he/she yells so much.; All the teachers like kids; My teacher knows that I like: Baseball, Football, Video games; I know they care but they have lots of kids; A lot of students are nice to the teachers because the teachers are nice to them.; Because teacher _ takes his/her time to help me.; Because I don’t ever get a classroom job.; Because he is the one helping you so you can succeed.; No one talks back to her anymore.; Because teachers work hard; Because they let us do fun things.; Because they let us play games.; I have a great teacher! ; “Some people still whine or talk mad at the teacher, but not as much as they used to.”; Some people lie to the teachers.; If I’m proud of a paper, I put it in a bin and (s)he will hang it up.; Because sometimes we are slow and (s)he gets mad.; Because sometimes kids get checkmarks and (s)he is not happy.; (One student wrote the same thing and added, “and he blows his top!”)

Implications – Educational and Clinical

  1. Students/professionals develop their foundation skills frame of reference in the personal, emotional, behavioral and social domains (PEBS)
  2. Students develop foundation skills needed to apply to areas of challenge such as bullying, academic achievement, career, etc.
  3. Behavioral and skill framework to determine those students with clinical needs from those students with behavioral issues.
  4. Prevention skills needed to keep students safe so they can respond and not react to life challenges in a positive way.
  5. School/classroom climate more inviting and consistent between the walk and talk expected for positive relationships- supports educators with self-concept theory and perceptual psychology framework.
  6. Core Skills needed in all areas of growth over the lifespan in the stands of self, other awareness, self-control, decision making/problem solving, group cooperation, academic and career.
  7. Relationships improved and empowered between Teacher – Student, Student-Student and Professional-Professional.
  8. Positive attitudes about personal growth, a willingness to use strategies needed to confront issues across the life span and an openness to mental health.

References

Radd, T. R. (2014). Teaching and Counseling for Today’s World: Pre-K-12 & Beyond Second Edition. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-58-2

Radd, T. R. (2014). Teaching and Counseling for Today’s World: Pre-K-12 & Beyond Second Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-61-2

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance System Manual Third Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-53-7 (1-878317-53-9).

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance System Manual Third Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-59-9

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance Primary Level Third Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-54-4 (1-878317-54-7).

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance Primary Level Third Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-60-5

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance Intermediate Level Third Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-55-1 (1-878317-55-5).

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance System Intermediate Level Third Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317- 62-8

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance Middle School Level Third Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-56-8 (1-878317-56-3).

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance Middle School Level Third Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-63-6

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance High School Level Third Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-57-5 (1-878317-57-1)

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance High School Level Third Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-64-4

Radd, T. R. (2006). Classroom Activities for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Helping Professionals Pre-K–12 & Beyond Vol. I. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 1-878317-45-8

Radd, T. R. (2014). Classroom Activities for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Helping Professionals: Pre-K-12 & Beyond Vol I. Second Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 1-878317-65-2

Radd, T. R. (2006). Classroom Activities for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Helping Professionals Pre-K–12 & Beyond Vol. II Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 1-878317-46-6

Radd, T. R. (2014). Classroom Activities for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Helping Professionals: Pre-K-12 & Beyond Vol II Second Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 1-878317-65-

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance System Music: G. G. Raddbearie Sings, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-68-7

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance® System Music: G.G. Raddbearie Sings. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. isbn: 978-1-878317-47-6 (1-878317-47-4).

Radd, T. R. (2014). The Grow With Guidance System Fun Game Second Edition, e-book. Columbus, Ohio: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-67-9

Radd, T. R. (2007). The Grow With Guidance® System F.U.N. Game, Second Edition. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. ISBN: 978-1-878317-49-0 (1-878317-49-0)

Radd, T. R. (2006). The History, Development, and Research of the Educational Systems Model: The Grow With Guidance® System. Omaha, Nebraska: Grow With Guidance. isbn: 978-1-878317-52-0 (1-878317-52-0).

A complete Research Report is available here. 

 

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