Intro to school counseling (midterm) Exam

Intro to school counseling (midterm) Exam Achievement gap - Answer-disparities in academic performance or educational attainment between groups of students Action Research - Answer-a disciplined process of inquiry conducted by and for those taking the action. the primary reason for engaging in action research is to assist the "actor" in improving and/or refining his or her actions Advisement - Answer-process through which school counselors and students explore educational opportunities and demands in which with in the institution and make decisions about future plans based on academic, career, and social/emotional data. Advisory council - Answer-Representative group of stake holders selected to review and provide feedback on the school counseling program implementation aggregate data - Answer-refers to numerical and non numerical information. 1- collected from multiple sources and/or on multiple measures, variables, or individuals and 2- compiled into data summaries or summary reports, typically for the purpose of public reporting or statistical analysis ex- examining trends, making comparisons, revealing information and insights that would not be observable when data elements are viewed in isolation annual administrative conference - Answer-yearly meeting between the school counselor and administrator in charge of the school counseling program designed to discuss and reach agreement upon the school counseling program's organization and focus. annual calendar - Answer-a schedule of school counseling program activities maintained by the school counseling staff and distributed to administrators, teachers, other school staff, students and families. Annual student outcome goal - Answer-measurable statements defining how the vision and mission would be accomplished and guiding the development of classroom group and closing the gap action plans appraisal - Answer-process through which school counselors work with students to analyze and assess their abilities, interests, skills and achievement ASCA Ethical standards for school counselors - Answer-statements of ethical behavior necessary to maintain the highest standard of integrity leadership and professionalism ASCA mindset and behaviors for student success - Answer-K-12 college and career readiness standards for every student: research based statements of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social emotional development ASCA school counselor professional standards and competencies -Answer-... CONTINUES...