Title of Small: Professional Development

Grade Level: 12th

Length: 6 weeks
Length of Sessions: 30 min
Number of Members: 6
Gender of Members: Male
Group Rationale: While conducting a prescreening interview for the OGS
with another school counselor, I noticed that most of the seniors who
interviewed lacked the skills needed to perform well in an interview. This
school-wide programming will help educate seniors on the importance of
being professionally ready for future college interviews and beyond.
According to Reference, an interview is a very good time for the applicant to
prove that they have the mindset and qualifications for the job they are
applying for. (Reference.com)

Goals
Students will be able to understand the purpose of the group
Students will be able to professionally prepare for an interview
Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge learned through
groups from a videotaped interview
ASCA Model New Standards (Mindsets and Behaviors) to be
addressed
Self-Management Skill
B-SMS 10. Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to
changing situations and responsibilities
Social Skills
B-SS 8. Demonstrate advocacy skills and ability to assert self, when
necessary
Learning Strategies
B-LS 6. Set high standards of quality

Target Population: Seniors

Pre-Screening: Students who interviewed for Office of General Services
internship
Leadership Style Modified Democracy Leadership
Evaluation
A group mock interview will be held by a different counselor to assess
group goals.
Attendance will be taken before and after the group session and
students must be present for 120 minutes of the group session.
3 out of the 6 participants will successfully earn an internship with the
OGS.

One Introduction

Week Two: Professional Development

Week Three Resume Building

Week Four: Active Listening Skills

Week Five- Mock Interview (Different School Counselor)

Week Six- Interview Assessment

Title of Large Group: Planning for the Future

Grade Level: 12
Length: 6 Sessions
Length of Sessions: 30 min
Number of Members: 20
Gender of Members: Mixed

Group Rationale: According to EAB.com, 90 percent of non-white low-

income students will not graduate on time. As a school counselor, I am
determined to help educate first generation college bound students about
strategies that will be beneficial towards their college career.

Goals: First generation college bound freshman will set reasonable goals and
take necessary steps to achieve their goals within four years.

ASCA Model New Standards (Mindsets and Behaviors) to be

addressed:
Mindset Standards
M 4. Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are
necessary for long-term career success
M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and
outcomes
Learning Strategies
B-LS 6. Set high standards of quality
B-LS 7. Identify long- and short-term academic, career and social/ emotional
goals
B-LS 9. Gather evidence and consider multiple perspectives to make
informed decisions

Target Population: 12
Pre-Screening: Low-income and first generation college bound student
Leadership Style Modified Democracy Leadership
Evaluation Attendance will be taken every group meeting. Students will
participate at least once in every group and share one thing they learned
from each group meeting.

Week One - Graduation Requirements

Week Two Utilizing Campus Resources
Week Three Time Management
Week Four Mock Class Registration
Week Five Professional Development
Week Six Money Management