School Improvement and Redesign
Teaching and Counseling for Today’s World, Second Edition · Page 157
Professionals in public schools and higher education institutions understand that it is necessary to change to better meet the needs of students. A developmental guidance system and school counseling program are essential to include in order for a school improvement process to be successful. Experiences and skills such as relationship building, positive communication, problem-solving and effective leadership are needed for desired school improvement and redesign results. The system and program becomes the foundation of a new vision for schools.
This Grow With Guidance System formula provides a way professional educators can work smart with results. The formula includes the Grow With Guidance System as a foundation consisting of System components: Behavior Management, Self-Talk/Self-Pictures, Staff Skills (Implementation), Student Skills (Curriculum), Family Involvement and Observation/Evaluation. The goal of each formula is to apply this innovative approach in education that develops students’ spirit, purpose, and potential.
In addition the System Foundation components of the school counseling program are included as appropriate. Expanded information regarding each formula is included in Teaching and Counseling for Today’s World 2nd Edition.
