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How to Implement the International Model for School Counseling Programs at Your School AASSA Teachers Conference March 17, 2012 March 2012 1 AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC Consulting, LLC

Introduction to the Global Perspective Domain AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 2 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

The Evolution of GPD • Requested “need” by international school counselors AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 3 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Thesis • To clarify the complexity, it seemed most appropriate to expand to a domain covering the several key researched cultural components. • This resulted in : five new standards to guide international school counselors as they work with the unique cultural perspectives of their students. AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 4 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

We’ve consulted Dr. Ruth Van Reken, Director, Families in Global Transition • Dr. Barbara Schaetti, Principal Consultant, Transition-Dynamics • Dr. Judy Bowers, Educational Consultant • Dr. John Carey, Counseling Educator, Umass-Amherst • As well as… Dr. Josphine Kim, Harvard University, Guest Lecturer • Dr. Ronn Johnson, Counseling Educator University of San Diego • Dr. Lonnie Rowell Co-Chair of Counselor Education Program at University of San Diego • Dr. Richard Auger Counseling Educator Minnesota State University, Mankato, Editor of • the ASCA Journal Ms. Lauren Fine, HKIS Associate Principal (Former counselor) • Mr. DJ Condon, HKIS Interim Head of School • AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 5 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Remember… • Standards are a foundation , not a curriculum to be delivered. • As you review the standard, explore whether you feel this is important for student awareness with in your school context. AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 6 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Five Standards… • Feedback from Dr. Schaetti recommends five standards to reach a comprehensive intercultural component. AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 7 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

GPD Standard A Standard A : Students will • develop an understanding of culture as a social construction Addresses what culture is • (defines), how its formed, and how it manifests itself in society AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 8 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

GPD Standard B Standard B: Students will acquire an awareness of one’s own cultural identity and family culture. Standard B addresses… • Cultural Identity (influenced – by group or culture) Family Culture (attitudes, – ideals, and environment inherited from family) AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 9 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

GPD Standard C Standard C: Students will develop an understanding of their host country and home(s) country’s cultures. Standard C addresses… • Acculturation (“code switch” – between cultures) Enculturation (learn other culture) – Intercultural competency (one's – cultural EQ) AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC March 2012 10 Consulting, LLC

GPD Standard D Standard D: Students will acquire knowledge and attitudes to manage transition effectively. Standard D addresses… • The research of Third Culture Kids • Transition theory and concepts • AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 11 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

GPD Standard E Standard E : Students will develop a • personal practice for applying intercultural competence and bridging successfully across cultural difference Covers how students show interest, • curiosity, and leadership of their cultural self, and also how they relate to others’ culture and bridge cultural difference. AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 12 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Whoa. • Yes. It’s a lot. • Exciting Challenges-- – Are we as school counselors qualified? – What is our own awareness in these areas? – Do you see potential to collaborate within your school in cross-disciplinary teams? – Curriculum? AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 13 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Activity Making Connections to the Global Perspective Domain and Your School AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 14 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

GUEST AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 15 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Prioritizing Your Program’s Goals Implementation of the International Model AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC March 2012 16 Consulting, LLC

What Makes a Model? • Foundation —”What” • Delivery System —”How” • Guidance Curriculum • Responsive Services • System Support • Individual Student Planning • Management System —”Who, When” • Accountability —”Proof”, “Because” AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 17 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Where do you begin? AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 18 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Your Steps 1. Review your goals -Where are we now? 2. Prioritize your goals - Where do we want to go? 3. Decide how will you accomplish these goals? -How are we going to get there? AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 19 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Work Session Brainstorm your implementation plan – What elements of the Model are important to the your school? – How will you work to complete them? – When will you accomplish these elements (Y1, Y2, or Y3)? AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 20 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Wrap-Up Tips and Tools AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 21 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Connecting Counselors AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC March 2012 22 Consulting, LLC

Our Google Group International Initiative for School Counselors • Excellent way to keep in touch with counselors around the world • Your invite will be sent shortly AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 23 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Upcoming Conferences • CESSA – March 2012 (Warsaw) • ASCA – June 2012 (Minneapolis) • College Board Summer Institute – June 2012 (Washington, DC) • OACAC – July 2012 (Denver) AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 24 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

ISCA International School Counselor Association • It is in the works! • Launching ASAP • Taskforce of counselors around the world has been formed • Professional Membership organization providing services to international school counselors AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 25 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

What’s Next? • Stay energized with the work you have done in this Institute • Have a clear plan for your priorities • Let us know how everything is going! AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 26 March 2012 Consulting, LLC

Thank you for participating! ~Brooke and Cheryl internationalschoolcounselor@gmail.com AASSA Teachers Conference~IWC 27 March 2012 Consulting, LLC