BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Counseling Plan for RAMP

“Every student. Every year. Ensuring success for ALL.”

School Counseling Plan

Every Student. Every Year. Ensuring Success for ALL.
2018-2019

Norwood Elementary

Submitted by
Kendra Powell
I have read and approved this plan.

_______________________ ______________________
Signature of Principal Signature of School Counselor

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Date

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Table of Contents
o Cover Page
o Table of Contents
o School Counselor/Administrator Partnership Agreement
o Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 1
o Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 2
o Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 3
o Small Group Action Plan
o Yearlong Master Calendar (to be included by the counselor)
o Weekly Calendar (to be included by the counselor)
o Advisory Council (to be included by the counselor)

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School Counselor / Administrator Partnership Agreement
(SCHOOL COUNSELORS MAY ADD TO THE VISION STATEMENT, PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES AS NEEDED)
School Counseling Vision Statement
Professional School Counselors support the academic, career and social-emotional development of all students by assuring equitable access to high quality
educational opportunities and creating safe learning environments. Professional School Counselors partner with teachers, administrators, families and other
stakeholders to develop and navigate rigorous and individualized educational plans that prepare students to graduate, on time, as globally competitive
citizens ready for college, careers, and life.

Our Purpose (what are we going to do)

The purpose of the Office of School Counseling is to design and deliver a comprehensive program that encompasses counseling curriculum, individualized
student planning, responsive services, and system support. With leadership and advocacy from the Office of School Counselor, school counselors will:

 Counsel students to fully develop their academic, career, social-emotional abilities by empowering them to make informed decisions and set goals.
 Implement the Comprehensive Counseling Program, based on the American School Counselor Association's National Model Framework for School
Counseling Programs
 Take a leadership role in developing relationships between school, families and community to foster a positive school climate.
 Provide expertise in promoting student success through understanding the needs of students and designing and coordinating learning experiences to
meet those needs
 Use data to monitor and improve student growth and achievement, which drives counseling and school-wide planning
 Conduct annual goal conferences with students to develop and/or review a 6-year plan
 Advocate for and provide services to all students regardless of ability level, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socioeconomic
status
 Offer counseling/planning services individually, in small and large groups, in classrooms, and parent and teacher consultations.
 Coordinate school-wide programs and collaborate with school and community-based professionals to enhance student success.
 Adhere to the highest ethical standards as developed by the American School Counselors Association and applicable legal standards.

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Our Core Values

School counselors play an important role in the creating educational environments that facilitate the following stated beliefs:

 Each student is a unique individual who is capable of learning and deserving of dignity and respect.
 Part of the job of professional school counselors is to develop meaningful relationships with every student.
 All students need access to knowledgeable individuals who are dedicated to providing information about a wide variety of educational and career
options and who are full partners in student development.
 Parents and families are partners in the educational journey for all students.
 All students should have equitable access to rigorous coursework.
 Engaging all stakeholders including community partnerships, enhancing outcomes for all students.
 Professional School Counselors should act as advisors and, advocates, to meet the individual needs of each child.

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Use of Time
I plan to spend the following percentage of my time delivering the components of the school counseling program. All components are required for a
comprehensive school counseling program.

Planned Use Recommended

Direct Services to of time delivering Provides developmental
Students 25% school counseling curriculum content in a
core curriculum systematic way to all
students

of time with Individual sessions with

25% individual student student for academic,
planning career or social/
emotional planning
of time with Addresses the immediate 80%
15% responsive services concerns of students
or more
Indirect Services for of time providing Interacts with others to
Students 20% referrals, consultation provide support for
and collaboration student achievement

Program Planning of time with Includes planning and

and School Support 15% foundation, evaluating the school
management and counseling program and
accountability and school support activities 20%
school support or less

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School Counselor Program Requirements
ELEMENTARY SCHOOOL REQUIREMENTS Due Date
Comprehensive Program Plan Submission to Office of School Counseling October 31st, 2018
Delivery of the School Counseling Curriculum monthly
Semester 1 Use of Time Survey Completion February 1st, 2018
Semester 2 Use of Time Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
Action Plan Results Report Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
5th Grade Interest Interviews May 24th, 2018

MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS Due Date

Comprehensive Program Plan Submission to Office of School Counseling October 31st, 2018
Delivery of the School Counseling Curriculum quarterly
Semester 1 Use of Time Survey Completion February 1st, 2018
Semester 2 Use of Time Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
Action Plan Results Report Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
6 Year Plan Meetings with 100% of 7th and 8th graders May 24th, 2018

HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS Due Date

Comprehensive Program Plan Submission to Office of School Counseling October 31st, 2018
Delivery of the School Counseling Curriculum quarterly
Semester 1 Use of Time Survey Completion February 1st, 2018
Semester 2 Use of Time Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
Action Plan Results Report Survey Completion May 24th, 2018
6 Year Plan Meetings with 100% of 9th – 12th graders May 24th, 2018

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Professional Collaboration and Responsibilities (Choose all that apply).

Group Weekly/Monthly Coordinated by:
A. School Counseling Team Meetings N/A
B. Administration/School Counseling 2 monthly Melanie Martin
Meetings
C. Student Support Team Meetings 1 weekly Kim Ebaugh
D. Department Chair Meetings N/A
E. Leadership Twice a month Pat Goldys
F. District School Counseling Meetings 1 per semester Melanie Martin,
Coordinator of School
Counseling
G. IEP Team Meetings weekly Candice Stafford
H. Rapid Response Meeting Weekly Pat Goldys

Programs and Services Presented and Available to:

Teachers Parents Community
Conference Support Parent Breakfast American Education Week
Consultation Support Family Circles Pennies For Patients
Child Abuse and Neglect Volunteer Coordinator Food Drive
Magnet Schools

Budget Materials and Supplies

Annual Budget $100.00 Budget requests are made on an as needed basis
Materials and supplies needed:
As needed: updated bibliotherapy, behavior incentives,

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Alignment with School Programs Plan Goals

The school counseling program will focus on aligning with the following School Progress Plan goal(s) select at least one:

School
Progress Plan
Goal(s)
1 Students in grade 1 will increase attendance to 96%

2 Decrease behavioral referrals and time missed from instruction

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Data Review
Place a check in the box beside the data sources that were reviewed in order to develop your action plan. Include notes regarding your findings as needed.
Attendance reports  School Climate Survey results
 Behavioral incident reports  School Test Performance data (PARCC, HSA, MSA,
 Cognos At-Risk Student reports MAP, etc)
 Counselor Use of Time data  Stakeholder survey results
 Course enrollment reports  Suspension data
 Demographic data  School Profile
 Grade reports  MSDE Report Card
 Graduation data  Other: _conferences with teachers and
 Needs Assessment results administrators___________________________________
 PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP Assessment results ____

Notes:

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Individual Action Plan Development
My Action Plan goals for this school year will focus on the areas checked below.
Select three and identify the student groups being targeted with this goal. For example, a complete Action Plan Goal would be “Increasing
student participation in SAT day among students that receive Special Education services. Action Plan goals should be unique to each individual
counselor:
ACTION PLAN GOAL:
I. ACADEMICS
 Increasing the number of students reading on grade level.
 Decreasing the number of students on the academic deficiency list.
 Increasing the number of students completing Algebra with a B or
higher.
 Increasing students’ average SAT score.
 Increase student participation in SAT day.
 Increase the percentage of students graduating in four years.
 Decreasing the number of students who drop out of school.
Closing the achievement gap.
schools___________________________________________________
 Increasing the number of students accessing Advanced Academics/GT, ______________________________________________________
Honors or Advanced Placement courses.
 Other: _________________________________________________
I. SCHOOL SAFETY
 Decreasing the number of students receiving discipline referrals.
 Decrease the number of student suspensions.
 Increase student attendance
 Other: _________________________________________________
II. COMMUNICATION
 Increase two way communications with stakeholders.
 Increase student use of Naviance: Family Connections.
 Increase parent use of Naviance: Family Connections.
 Increase parent attendance at School Counseling sponsored events.
 Increase student access of School Counseling services and support.
 Other: _________________________________________________
Office of School Counseling
STUDENT GROUP TO BE TARGETED WITH THIS GOAL:
(i.e., grade level, race subgroup, caseload, special education, ESOL, etc)
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___Increasing the number of 5th graders applying to magnet
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BCPS Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 1

School Name: Year: 2018-2019

Counselor Name:

Goal:
Target Group:
Data to Identify Students:

Outcome
Data
(Achievement,
Type of attendance
Activities to Process Data Perception and/or
Intended Effects on ASCA Mindsets and be Delivered (Projected Data (Type of behavior data Project
Academics, Behaviors Behaviors for Student Blueprint in What Resources number of surveys to be to be Start/Project
School Counselor(s) or Attendance Success Alignment Manner? Needed students affected) used) collected) End
Kendra Powell

Prepared
Principal's Signature: Date: by:

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BCPS Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 2

School Name: Norwood Elementary Year: 2018-2019

Counselor Name: Kendra Powell

Goal:
Target Group:
Data to Identify Students:

Outcome
Data
(Achievement,
Type of attendance
Activities to Process Data Perception and/or
Intended Effects on ASCA Mindsets and be Delivered (Projected Data (Type of behavior data Project
Academics, Behaviors Behaviors for Student Blueprint in What Resources number of surveys to be to be Start/Project
School Counselor(s) or Attendance Success Alignment Manner? Needed students affected) used) collected) End

Prepared
Principal's Signature: Date: by:

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BCPS Closing the Counseling Gap Action Plan 3

School Name: Year: 2018-2019

Counselor Name:

Goal:
Target Group:
Data to Identify Students:

Outcome
Data
(Achievement,
Type of attendance
Activities to Process Data Perception and/or
Intended Effects on ASCA Mindsets and be Delivered (Projected Data (Type of behavior data Project
Academics, Behaviors Behaviors for Student Blueprint in What Resources number of surveys to be to be Start/Project
School Counselor(s) or Attendance Success Alignment Manner? Needed students affected) used) collected) End

Prepared
Principal's Signature: Date: by:

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Small Group Action Plan

School Name: Norwood Elementary Year: 2018-2019

Group Name:

Goal:
Target Group:

Outcome Data
(Achievement,
ASCA Mindsets Process Data Perception Data attendance and/or
and Behaviors for Outline of Group (Projected number of (Type of surveys behavior data to be Project
School Counselor(s) Student Success Sessions to be Delivered Resources Needed students affected) to be used) collected) Start/Project End

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Replace the last pages with:
 Yearlong Master Calendar
 School Counselor’s Sample Weekly Calendar
 Advisory Council Meeting Agenda or Meeting Schedule

THE PAGES THAT FOLLOW ARE OPTIONAL. They are intended to help School
Counselors manage their certification requirements and submission is not required.

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MSDE Certification
COMAR regulations state that it is the responsibility of the individual certificate holder to know and meet the
renewal requirements of their certificate. The Office of Certification sends a reminder letter to the individual
at their school location one year prior to the expiration date. If you are unsure of your renewal need, please
contact the Office of Certification at certunit@bcps.org.

To check the status of your current MSDE certificate or to print it, you can view it here:
https://eisportal.msde.maryland.gov/_layouts/15/educator/Login/Default.aspx

If you would like a PDF of your credits earned, contact your Certification Analyst:
Marjorie Point DuJour I. Michelle Smith
Certificated Staff (A-K) Certificated Staff (L-Z)
mpointdujour@bcps.org Ismith3@bcps.org
443.809.4147 443.809.5768

What are the requirements for renewing my certificate?

 Official Transcripts of completed 6 semester credit hours, which includes 1 credit of Lauryn’s
Law, within the validity period.
 Three (3) years of effective teaching experience.

What does this mean for me?

In order for your certificate to be continuous and a new certificate issued from MSDE, renewal coursework
must be completed prior to your certificate expiration. There is no grace period or extension for completing
renewal requirements. Official transcripts or MSDE credit slip documenting completed coursework must be
submitted 90 days prior to the expiration date. Failure to maintain a valid professional certificate could result
in the non-renewal of your employment contract.

Suggested activities for earning Credits:

 Supervising an Intern (3 credits)
 Taking a course through an accredited college (online or in person)
 Attending conferences and professional developments that give CEU’s / NCC’s

What is the different between a credit hour and CEU’s or NCC’s?

Contact Clock Semester
CEU
Hours Hours Credit
1 1 0 0
10 10 10 .6
15 15 1
30 30 2
45 45 3
60 60 4
75 75 5
90 90 6
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Lauryn’s Law Requirements:

(Starting with certificates expiring December 31, 2021)

Upon renewal of a certificate in school counseling, an individual must present one 1 credit (15 clock hours) of
coursework, professional development or continuing education units that addresses the following:

 The need for intervention of referral in response to indicators of mental illnesses and
behavioral distress, including, but not limited to:
 Depression
 Trauma
 Violence
 Youth suicide
 Substance abuse
 The identification of professional resources and best practices for distributing resources
to parents or guardians to help students in crisis.

Verified with documentation of the following:

 One semester credit of coursework from an regionally accredited institution
 One MSDE CPD credit; or
 An equivalent number of CEUs (15 hours)

What do I do once I complete a class or get NCC’s/CEU’s?

College/MSDE Courses
 Request a copy of your transcript for that course once grades have been issued
 Send a copy to the Office of Certification
 See the website for information about tuition reimbursement
http://hr.bcps.org/departments/human_resources_recruitment_and_staffing/certification/

NCC’s/CEU’s
 Obtain a copy of the CEU’s/NCC’s on the day of the conference or professional development
 Complete any required information on the document
 Send a copy to the Office of Certification
 Keep a copy for yourself

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5 Year MSDE Recertification Plan
School Counselor Kendra Powell
School Norwood Elementary
Current School Year 2018 - 2019
When does my certificate expire? December 2021
Year in the 5 year cycle (circle) 1 2 3 4 5
Complete the chart below based on your current year in the renewal cycle and your plans for the upcoming years until this cycle is completed. If you plan to use
conferences and other trainings that give CEU’s enter the number of CEU’s as a fraction of the hours. For example: 5 CEU’s = .33 credit hours, 7.5 CEU’s = .5
credit hours. If you plan to take more than one course or training in a year, enter all of them, along with the dates and the institution/provider.
Current # of Credit Hours: ________/ 6 required

Year in School Course(s) I plan to take / PD’s or Credit

Date(s) Institution Lauryn’s Law? (Circle topic covered)
Cycle Year Conferences I Plan to Attend Hours
D T V S SA R N/A
Year
1

D T V S SA R N/A
Year
2

D T V S SA R N/A
Year
3

D T V S SA R N/A
Year
4

D T V S SA R N/A
Year
5

Total Lauryn’s Credit Hours/CEU’s

Total =
= _________
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Lauryn’s Law Checklist:

Remember that you MUST complete coursework that covers ALL of these areas in order to complete the Lauryn’s Law Requirement!

Check off each topic as you cover it in your 5 year cycle:

 Depression
 Trauma
 Violence
 Youth suicide
 Substance abuse
 The identification of professional resources and best practices for distributing resources to parents or guardians to help
students in crisis.

**It is the counselor’s responsibility to verify that a course or professional development fulfills the Lauryn’s Law requirement.** If you are unsure,
send a copy of the course or PD info to the office of certification for verification.

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