Master of Education in School Counseling Handbook 2017 – 2018 · a productive, meaningful, and...
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MasterofEducationinSchoolCounseling
Handbook2017–2018
SchoolofProfessionalStudies
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SchoolCounselingHandbookTableofContents
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Section
Administration&CounselingFacultyMission
Mission Statement
Purpose
Standards-basedProgram
AdmissionandAssessment
GraduateAssistantships
Scholarships
CourseSequenceforPart-timeStudents
CourseSequenceforFull-timeStudents
GeneralGuidelinesforPortfolioDevelopment
Internship 18-20
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Administration
DeanoftheSchoolofProfessionalStudiesDr.BrianM.McCadden
DirectorofSchoolCounselingProgramDr.PatriciaNailor
AdministrativeCoordinatoroftheSchoolofProfessionalStudiesMr.ToddHopkins
CounselingFaculty
Dr.GuyD.AlbaSpecialLecturerinEducation
Dr.JustusAndersonSpecialLecturerinEducation
Mrs.BarbaraCrudaleSpecialLecturerinEducation
Mr.RalphDetriSpecialLecturerinEducation
Mr.CharlesGaffneySpecialLecturerinEducation
Mrs.JeanGrecoSpecialLecturerinEducation
Dr.ArthurLisiSpecialLecturerinEducation
Ms.GaldinaMederiosSpecialLecturerinEducation
Dr.KrisMonahanSpecialLecturerinEducation
Dr.RosemaryMuganSpecialLecturerinEducation
Ms.MaryAnnMozzoneSpecialLecturerinEducation
Dr.MaryO’KeefeSpecialLecturerinEducation
Mr.LouisToroSpecialLecturerinEducation
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MissionStatement
ThemissionoftheProvidenceCollegeSchoolCounselingGraduateProgramis
consistentwiththatofProvidenceCollegethatactivelycultivatesintellectual,
spiritual,ethical,andaestheticvalueswithinthecontextoftheJudeo-Christian
heritage.ThesevaluesarenurturedbytheuniquetraditionoftheDominicanOrder
thatemphasizesqualityteachingandscholarship.Followingonthisweseekto
preparevalueorientedprofessionalcounselorswhoworkwithstudentsin
elementary,middle,andhighschoolsandintheprocesshelpthembecomemore
self-reflective,caring,andcompassionate.ThesegraduatesarepreparedforK-12
schoolcounselinguponcompletingtheprogramandhaveacquiredappropriate
skillsforcounselingallchildrenandadolescents,areexperiencedwiththeuseof
technology,displayclarityregardingtheappropriaterolesforschoolcounselors,
andhaveanawarenessofthevarietythatexistsinschoolculture.
Theprogramalsostrivestoprepareschoolcounselorstobeeducationalleaders,
creativeintheirapproaches,whopossesstheabilitytocreateaschoolclimate
conducivetolearning.Theprogramencouragesprospectivecounselorsto
recognizeandacceptthedifferencesthatexistinthetraditions,discipline,practices,
andculturethatchildrenbringintotheschool.Ourgraduateswillhavetheability
tofacilitatetheacademic,career,personal,andsocialgrowthofallstudentsby
collaboratingwithadministrators,teachers,parents,andthecommunityinbuilding
aproductive,meaningful,andsafelearningenvironment.
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Purpose
TheMasterofEducationdegreeprograminSchoolCounselingisintendedto
providestudentswithabroadbackgroundincounselingtheoriesandskills.The
programisdesignedtoproduceprofessionalschoolcounselorswhoareableto
integratetheoryandpracticeandprovideprofessionalleadership.Uponcompletion
oftheprogram,studentsarepreparedtogainentry-levelcounselingpositions
throughwhichtheirskillsandareasofspecializationmaybefurtherutilizedand
developedinavarietyofeducationalsettings.
TheSchoolCounselingProgramisa42–creditprogramwhichmeetsthe
requirementsoftheRhodeIslandDepartmentofEducation(toinclude300hoursof
internshipinaschoolsettingandaminimumpassingscoreof156onthePraxisII
ProfessionalSchoolCounselorTest5421)forcertificationasanelementary,middle,
andsecondaryschoolcounselor.Studentsseekinglicensingorcertificationfrom
otherstatesareresponsibleforassuringtheymeetthestandardsforcredentialing
inthosestates.Althoughcertificationrequirementsvaryfromstatetostate,the
PraxisIIProfessionalSchoolCounselorTest5421isrequiredinamajorityofstates.
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Standards-BasedProgram
Aprofessionischaracterizedinpartbystandardsthatarticulateavisionofexcellence,definethehighestlevelsofachievementandspecifyappropriatebehaviors.TheAmericanSchoolCounselorAssociation(ASCA)NationalModel(ASCA,2012)providesmultipletypesofstandardsfortheschoolcounselingprofession.
EmbeddedintheASCAModelare:a)studentstandards,b)counselingprogramstandards,c)professionalschoolcounselorstandardsand4)ethicalstandards.Collectively,thesedefinetheessentialoutcomestobeachievedbytheschoolcounselingprofession.
Standardsprovideamechanismtodefinespecificresults(outcomes)intermsofstudentperformance.Tobestandards-basedmeansthattheschoolcounselingprofessionisfocusedonstudentsachievingspecificresultsanddemonstrating(providingcompellingevidence)thatprogressisbeingmadetowardthestandardsand/orthatthestandardshavebeenmet.
"DistrictandstateinitiativesoftencontaineducationalstandardsforstudentsotherthantheASCAStudentStandards.Schoolcounselorsareencouragedtoconsiderhowtheseotherstudentstandardscomplementandinformtheirschoolcounselingprogramand,ifappropriate,selectcompetenciesfromtheseotherstandardsthatalignwithASCAStudentStandardsandtheirschoolcounselingprogram'smissionandgoals."ASCAModel,2012.
TheSchoolCounselingProgramatProvidenceCollegepreparesgraduatestudentsforentryintotheprofessionbybasingitscoursesonseveralsetsofstandards.
StudentStandardsThegraduatestudentstandardsutilizedinthisprogramaretheCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedPrograms(CACREP)8CommonCoreAreastandards.Collectivelytheydefinetheknowledge,skillsandattitudestowardwhichstudentsareworking.Eachcoursehasincorporatedspecificstandardswhicharealignedwithcourseassignments.Studentscreateaportfoliothatdemonstratestheachievementofeachstandard.
ProgramStandardsASCACounselorCompetenciesSectionIareintendedtoinformschoolcounselorpreparationprograms.PCSchoolCounselingProgramfacultyintegratethesestandardsintoeachcoursetoensurestudentsarepreparedtoentertheprofessionupongraduation.
SocialEmotionalLearningThefivecoregroupsofsocialandemotionalcompetenciesidentifiedbyTheCollaborativeforAcademic,SocialandEmotionalLearning(CASEL)andembracedbytheRIDepartmentofEducation(RIDE)areintegraltoschoolcounselingprograms.Self-awareness,Self-management,Socialawareness,RelationshipskillsandResponsibledecision-makingareconceptsintegratedintothecontentofthepreparationforourgraduatestudent.
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AdmissionandAssessment
WhenastudentgraduatesfromProvidenceCollegewithaMaster’sDegreeofEducationinSchoolCounseling,weareverifyingthatthestudent,uponcompletingcertificationrequirementsinagivenstate,isreadytobeginservingthepublicasaqualifiedschoolcounselor.Sincewerecognizethatnoteveryoneissuitedtothecounselingprofession,theprogramhasinstitutedanassessmentprocessthatbeginswithourrevisedadmissionprocessandcontinuesthroughouttheprogram.
Theassessmentprocessstartswiththeadmissionsprocess:• Application(Clickhereforlinkstotheapplicationandformoreinformation
regardingtheapplicationprocess,includinginformationforinternationalapplicants.)
• UndergraduateandGraduatetranscripts• TwoRecommendations
§ Submittedonofficialformswiththerecommenders’namesignedacrossthesealo bothfromschooladministrators/supervisors(educators)o bothfromundergraduateprofessors(non-educator)
• Apersonalstatementincluding:§ reasonsforpursuinggraduatework,§ academicbackground§ futureplans§ summaryofexperience
• PersonalInterview• RolePlayingSessionwiththeAdmissionsCommittee
Theinterviewprocess(conductedbythreefacultymembersandtheprogramdirector)
• Conversation§ Assessesareasofsensitivity,oral/verbalability,communicationskills,self-
awareness,andinterpersonalskills.
• RolePlay§ BasedoncasesofactualcounselingsituationstakenfromACasebookfor
SchoolCounselorsbyLewisB.Morgan§ Theapplicantwillassumetheroleoftheschoolcounselorwhilethe
interviewersplaytherolesofstudentsinneedofassistance.§ Theskitsaredesignedtoidentifyqualities(advocacy,empathy,compassion,
beingnon-judgmental,etc.)commonlyassociatedwithaneffectivecounselor.
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§ Theapplicantshouldbecomefamiliarwiththeroleplayscenariospriortohis/herinterview.
Scoring• ScoringCriteria• Rubrics(Clickhereforlinkstotherubricsutilizedduringtheadmissions
process).§ Thepersonalstatement,transcripts,interview,lettersofrecommendation,
experienceandroleplayareeachworththreepoints• Ofapossibletotalof18points,anapplicantmustreceiveatleast15pointstobe
accepted.
AdvisingSchoolCounselingProgramGraduateCandidates
Toensurethatthecandidateprogressesthroughtheprogramwithease,theAdvisoryProcesshasbeenexpandedtoprovidethreephasesofadvisement.Aninitialadvisorisassignedforallstudentsfromthebeginningoftheprogramtothecompletionof15semesterhours.Asecondadvisorisassignedforallstudentsfrom15semesterhoursthroughthecompletionof30semesterhours.Athirdadvisorisassignedtoallstudentsfrom30semesterhoursthroughthecompletionofallcoursesandthefinalportfolioreview.AformtomaintainarecordofAdvisoryMeetingscanbefoundhere.
Theseadvisorsareavailabletostudentsattheadvisorysessionsnotedbelowandthroughouttheprogrameitherinpersonorbyemailorphone.
Onceacceptedintotheprogram,studentshavethefollowingmeetings:
• s/heisrequiredtoattendanorientationbeforeendoffirstsemester• s/heisrequiredtoattendaninitialadvisorysessionduringwhichs/hereceives
informationconcerningtheportfolio• s/heisrequiredtoattendanadvisorysessionafterthecompletionof15
semesterhours• s/heisrequiredtoattendanadvisorysessionafterthecompletion30semester
hours
Theassessmentoftheportfoliotakesplacetwice,priortotheinternshipexperienceandattheconclusionoftheprogram.
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Criteria for Admission to Program
Applicant Name: ______________________________ Date: ________________
Criteria Rating Distinguished
(3 points) Adequate (2 point)
Emerging (1 point)
Not Acceptable (0 points)
1. Application(Personal Statement)
2. UndergraduateTranscript
3. Interview
4. Letters ofRecommendation
5. Experience
6. Role Play
Total Points: ______________ Admit (15 points required) ________ Admit (conditional) _________ Not Admitted _________
Review Date: _____________
Reviewer: _______________________________________________________________
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Graduate Assistantships WHAT IS A GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP?
Graduate Assistantships are jobs that are available to students who have been officially accepted into a graduate degree program and are enrolled on a full-time basis.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING AS A GRADUATE ASSISTANT? Graduate Assistants (GAs) receive a monthly stipend for working in their position on campus. For the first year, the stipend is $700/month and for the second year, the stipend increases to $750/month. Along with this stipend, GA’s also receive tuition remission. Both 9-month and 12- month positions, will receive remission for the academic year and winter session. Twelve-month positions also provide remission for 1-2 summer classes (total across Summer I and Summer II). With the exception of students awaiting bachelor’s degree conferral in May, Graduate Assistants only receive tuition remission for a given semester if they begin working on or before the first day of classes in a given term.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP? In order to apply for an assistantship, you must complete a Graduate Assistant application on Providence College’s Human Resources Career Site (https://careers.providence.edu). You will need to create a username and password in order to create your application and apply to open assistantships. You must attach a cover letter and resume and any additional documents the hiring department may require. Once you have applied, the hiring department will be in contact with you regarding the status of your application. You can apply to open positions without being accepted into your program; however, you will not be hired unless you are accepted into a graduate program and your undergraduate degree is conferred. Please check the site frequently as jobs are added periodically.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I’VE BEEN HIRED? Once the supervisor has made his or her hiring decision and the candidate has accepted the offer, the Office of Financial Aid will be notified. The Office of Financial Aid will then send out a conditional offer outlining other information you will need to begin your position. This includes coming to the Office of Financial Aid before your first day of employment in order to complete employment verification forms.
HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK CAN I WORK? If you are hired as a graduate assistant you must work 20 hours a week in your position. You are not authorized to work more than 20 hours or hold another position on campus. You must work out a schedule with your hiring supervisor that works for you both as well as taking your class schedule into account.
WHAT ARE THE JOB DUTIES OF A GRADUATE ASSISTANT? Job descriptions vary by departments. Sample duties include writing assigned news stories for college publications, assisting faculty with research projects, assisting faculty with
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computer issues, conducting library research, and helping to coordinate commencement activities.
HOW MANY CLASSES MUST I TAKE IN ORDER TO KEEP MY GRADUATEASSISTANTSHIP? The course load of a graduate assistant consists of a minimum of 3 courses and a maximum of 4 courses in each semester (fall and spring). Students may also take up to 2 winter session courses, if available. Students hired in a 12-month position are required to take at least 1 course but no more than 2 across the summer sessions (inclusive of Maymester). 9-month graduate assistants are not eligible for tuition remission for any summer courses or Maymester and must pay for courses taken in summer. Furthermore, students who enroll for more than the required course load are required to pay for the additional courses out of personal resources or financial aid.
AM I GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP AND KEEP IT FORTHE SECOND YEAR? No. These assistantships are extremely competitive and limited. Students are encouraged to apply to the positions they are qualified for. Students are hired to an assistantship for one year. There is no guarantee that you can keep the same position for the second year but there is the possibility for renewal. Renewal is based on academic performance and performance in the position. This is something that would be discussed with your hiring supervisor towards the end of your first year.
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Scholarships
StudentsapplyingtoenrollintheSchoolCounselingProgrammaybeeligibleforoneofthreeavailablescholarships.Thevalueofthescholarshipsisbasedonendowmentinvestmentsandthenumberofapplicantsandmayvaryeachsemester.
Thelinksbelowprovideeligibilityinformationandapplicationforms.
JohnMonahanScholarshipApplication
FrancisandMildredSullivanScholarshipApplication
RoseA.CocciaScholarship
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SchoolCounseling:Part-timeStudentsOrderofCourses
StudentswhoenrollintheSchoolCounselingProgramaspart-timestudentsmaytakeoneormorecoursesinasemester.Theymaketakethecoursesineachclusterinanyorder.However,itisrecommendedthatstudentstakeEDU540:PrinciplesofGuidancefirst.Wheneverpossible,studentswillberequiredtocompletethecourseswithineachclusterbeforeproceedingontothenextone.PleaseNote:EDU544isaprerequisiteforEDU548EDU548isaprerequisiteforEDU561EDU561isaprerequisiteforEDU568ClusterIEDU540:PrinciplesofGuidanceEDU501:FundamentalsofResearchEDU541:TheoriesofCounselingClusterIIEDU562:Assessment,Measurement,andDatainCounselingEDU542:CareerInformationEDU538:DevelopmentalandCross-CulturalTheoriesinCounselingEDU558:Ethical&LegalIssuesinCounselingEDU546:GroupCounselingEDU645:FamiliesinCrisisEDU829:Designing&ImplementingaCounselingProgramClusterIIIEDU544:CounselingPre-PracticumEDU548:CounselingPracticumEDU561:CounselingInternshipIEDU568:CounselingInternshipII
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SchoolCounseling:Full-timeStudentsOrderofCourses
StudentswhoenrollintheSchoolCounselingProgramasfulltimestudentsmaytakeuptofourcoursesinasemester.ItisrecommendedthatEDU540,PrinciplesofCounselingbetakeninthefirstsemester.Wheneverpossible,studentswillberequiredtocompletethecourseswithineachclusterbeforeproceedingontothenextone.PleaseNote:EDU544isaprerequisiteforEDU548EDU548isaprerequisiteforEDU561EDU561isaprerequisiteforEDU568ClusterIEDU540:PrinciplesofGuidanceEDU541:TheoriesofCounselingEDU558:Ethical&LegalIssuesinCounselingClusterIIEDU542:CareerInformationEDU538:DevelopmentalandCross-CulturalTheoriesinCounselingEDU546:GroupCounselingEDU544:CounselingPre-PracticumEDU548:CounselingPracticumClusterIIIEDU561:CounselingInternshipIEDU501:FundamentalsofResearchEDU645:FamiliesinCrisisEDU568:CounselingInternshipIIEDU562:Assessment,Measurement,andDatainCounselingEDU829:Designing&ImplementingaCounselingProgram
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GeneralGuidelinesforPortfolioDevelopment
ProvidenceCollegeMasterofEducationinSchoolCounseling
UpdatedJuly1,2017
A. PortfolioDevelopment
1. InordertocompletetheMasterofEducationinSchoolCounselingProgram,eachstudentmustdevelopaprogramportfoliowhichdemonstrateshis/herknowledgeandgrowthoverthecourseoftheprogram.
2. TheSchoolCounselingProgramisdesignedtopreparecounselorstomeetthestandardsdevelopedbytheCouncilforAccreditationofCounselingandRelatedEducationalPrograms(CACREP).Thesestandardsformtheframeworkuponwhichstudentportfolioswillbedeveloped.Theportfoliomustbebasedonthestandard(s)/indicator(s).
Click here for the 2016 CACREP standards, matrices, cover sheet, andrecording sheet (for graduate students who started the program afterJuly 1, 2017).
Click here for the 2009 CACREP standards, matrices, cover sheet, andrecording sheet (for graduate students who started the program beforeJuly 1, 2017).
3. Evidenceforthestudent’sportfolioshouldbedrawnfromassignments,activities,andtaskscompletedduringthecourseoftheprogram.Wheneverpossible,studentsshouldincludematerialswhichindicategradesorcommentsmadebycourseinstructors.EachportfolioentryshouldbereviewedintermsoftheRubricforPortfolioEntries,foundhere.
4. Eachpieceofevidencemusthaveasitscoverthestudententrysheet,whichincludesastatementofreflectionandrationalethatdescribestheentryanditscoherencewiththeselectedstandardandknowledgeindicators.Ifastudentthinksthathe/shewouldliketoplaceaparticularclassprojectorpieceofworkinhis/herportfolio,thestudentmustsubmittheentryformtotheinstructorwheninitiallysubmittingtheworkforevaluationaspartofthecourse.Theinstructorwillassesstheworkforbothpurposes:(1)asaclassassignmentand(2)asaportfolioentry.Theinstructorwillreturnworktothestudentwiththecompletedentrysheet. 15
2016 Portfolio Cover Sheet
2009 Portfolio Cover Sheet
5. Studentsshouldplaceonlypiecesofworkintheirportfoliothat receivea“proficient”or“distinguished”ratingbytheirinstructor. Ifastudentchoosestoreviseorimproveanassignmentbefore includingitinhis/herportfolio,thestudentmustgainthe instructor’sapprovalandagreementtore-assesstheassignment forpurposesoftheportfolio.Thisshouldhappeninthesemester inwhichtheclassistaken.
6. Studentsmaycovermultiplestandardsandindicatorswithone pieceofevidence;however,atleastonepieceofevidencemust beusedfromeachcourse.Ifanassignmentcoversmultiple standards(e.g.,2b,5a,5d),submittwocopiesoftheassignmentwith aseparatecoversheetandrationalforeachstandard(e.g.,onefor 2bandoneforboth 5a and5d).
7. Thefirstreviewofastudent’sportfolioisduepriortostarting InternshipI.Itmustbeprefacedbyatwo-pagereflectionwhich describesthestudent’sdevelopmentasacounselorandwhat skills s/heneedtoimproveduringtheinternship.
8. Thefinalreviewofastudent’sportfolioisdueattheconclusionof theprogramandpriortograduation.Itmustalsocontainafour-pagereflectionpaperwhichexplainsthestudent’sprogressinthe programaswellashis/herreadinesstoentertheprofession.Click hereformoreinformationregardingthefinalreflection.
9. Beforethefinalreviewstudentsshouldstreamlinetheirportfolios andselectthebestevidencetorepresenttheirknowledgebase. Everyindicatorshouldbecovered,recognizingthatvarying degreesofdepthwillbegiventotheindicatorsthroughoutthe students’coursework.Studentsshouldcompile,attheconclusion oftheircourses,theirbestwork.Evenifworkisscoredbyan instructorfortheportfolio,thestudentmayelecttonotinclude thepiecewhentheportfolioisfinallydeveloped.Quality,not quantity,istheguidingrulefordeterminationofinclusionofwork intheportfolio.Studentsshouldsubmitonebinderforfinal review.
10. Eachportfolioshouldbeorganizedinathree-ringbinderand include:
a. Acoversheetwhichidentifiesthestudent,theprogramin whichthestudentparticipated,andthedateofsubmissionof theportfolio.
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b. Atableofcontentslistingallthecomponentscitedbelowincandd.Thetableofcontentsforthestandardsshouldincludethetitleofeachpieceofevidence,theknowledgeindicatorsaddressed,thecourseinwhichtheywereaddressed,andtheassessinginstructor’sname.
c. Atwopagereflectionpaperfromthepreliminaryportfolioreviewandafourpagereflectionforthefinalportfolioreview.
d. Eightsections,oneforeachstandard,whichincludestheevidenceforeachCACREPstandard.Donotplaceportfolioentriesinplasticcoversheets.
B. PortfolioReview
1. Astudent’sportfoliowillbereviewedattwopointsduringthestudent’sprogram:
a. Immediatelypriortothestudent’sapplicationtoparticipateintheinternshipexperience(PreliminaryPortfolioReview).
b. Uponcompletionofallprogramrequirements,includinginternship(FinalPortfolioReview).
2. Whenastudent’sportfolioisreadyforreviewateitheroftheabovepoints,s/heshouldsubmithis/herportfoliototheDirector,GraduateCounselingOffice.
3. Reflectionsandevidencewillbeassessedusingrubricswhichdescribeperformanceattwolevels:distinguishedandproficient,oremerging.Eligibilitytograduatefromtheprogramwillrequirea“proficient”levelofperformanceforeachindicatorandintheassessmentoftheoverallportfolio.
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Internship
Theschoolcounselinginternshipexperience(300hours)isviewedasanimportantphaseoftheSchoolCounselorEducationProgramandassuch,asignificantshareoftheintern’stimeisdevotedtoaserialandeverdeepeningexposureandinvolvementinon-the-jobactivitiesprovidingsufficienttimetoenabletheinterntogrowbothpersonallyandprofessionally.Itisduringthisphaseofthegraduateprogramthatthementoringinfluencesofthecounselor,servingasthedailyonthejobsupervisor,playsasignificantroleinshapingthefuturecounselor.
SupervisionoftheinternbytheSiteSupervisorshouldbeperformedbyaprofessionalschoolcounselorintheschoolknowledgeableoftheCACREPStandardsandtheirschoolapplication,whohasaninterestinsupervisionandsufficientpreparationandamaster’sdegreetoassurethattheintern’sprofessionaldevelopmentbecomesamutualexperienceforboththeinternandthesupervisor.TheSiteSupervisorshouldviewthesupervisoryprocessasagrowth-producingexperiencethatcanleadtheinterntowarddevelopmentofaprofessionalself-conceptandthecontinuedhoningofcounselingandguidanceskills.Theintern’sexperienceintheschoolsshouldincludeallthoserelatedtasksandfunctionsjudgedtobeapartofthecounselor’sprofessionalfunctionsinthatsetting.
Itshouldbenotedthattheinternscarrymajorresponsibilityfordeterminingtheirowninternshipsiteplacement.Internsexercisetheinitiativeinidentifyingtheparticularsettinginwhichheorshewishestoengageintheirsupervisedexperience.Internsshouldhaveprogressedfarenoughintheirgraduateprogramsothattheyhaveacquiredsufficientbackgroundtoenablethemtoprofitfromtheexperienceandatthesametimemakeacontributiontothedeliveryofservicesbytheschool.NostudentwillbeauthorizedtoenrollintheinternshipswithoutthesuccessfulcompletionofEDU544(Pre-PracticumTraining)andEDU548(CounselingPracticum).
Inworkingwiththeintern,theSiteSupervisorshouldsetasideaspecifictimeeachweektodiscusshisorherprograminallaspectsofcounselingactivity.Akeyconsiderationintheintern’splacementisthattheSiteSupervisorandtheinternarriveatmutualacceptanceofeachother’srolesandresponsibilitiesandcooperativelydevelopaplanorcontractwhichdefinestheparametersoftheinternship.
Internshipisplannedintermsofthetrainingneedsofthestudentandtheopportunitiesavailableattheinternshipplacementsite.Thestudentwhohashad
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butlittleexperienceinschoolcounselingwillbeexpectedtobecomefamiliarwithmanyaspectsoftheprogramandtoparticipateinavarietyofactivities.Studentswhohavehadexperiencewillengageinactivitiesdesignatedtostrengthenschoolservices.Decisionsregardingtheadmissionofaninterntofieldworkarebasedupon:
(A) Thequalityandextentoftheintern’sbackground.(B) Thewillingnessoftheadministrationandstafftohavethe
internengageinsupervisedfieldwork.(C) Thewillingnessofaqualifiedmemberofthecounselingstaffto
provideadequatesupervision.(D) Thedevelopmentofaplanorcontractwhichmeetstheintern’s
needsandiswithintheprofessionaldomainofthestaff.(E) Thepotentialofthisexperienceasanintegralpartofthe
intern’sdevelopment.(F) Theprobabilitythatboththeinternandtheschoolwillbenefit
fromtheinternship.
TheCollegeSupervisorservesasthecoordinatorandresourcepersonfortheinternshipexperienceandconductstheclasssessions.TheCollegeSupervisoralsovisitstheinternsattheinternshipsitetoevaluateprogress.
TheSiteSupervisorisexpectedtoexercisedirectsupervisionovertheintern’swork.Thissupervisionusuallyinvolvesprovidingspecificdirectionsasneeded,observingtheintern’swork,listeningtorecordingsofsomeinterviews,suggestingwaysinwhichanyaspectsoftheworkundertakenmightbeimproved,holdingregular,plannedsupervisoryconferences,suggestingreadingsandotheractivitieswhichwillcontributetotheintern’sprofessionalgrowth.AttheconclusionofthecoursetheSiteSupervisorsubmitsawrittenevaluationoftheintern’sprogressandcompetence.Asignificantportionoftheinternshipfinalgradeisbasedonthiswrittenevaluation.
TheOngoingInternshipProcess
Theinternshipwillbeaplacetolearntheskillsnecessarytobecomeaneffectivecounselor.ThegraduateinternwillworkcooperativelywiththeCollegeSupervisorandSiteSupervisortoreachthatgoal.Evaluationswilloccurthroughouttheprogram,includingafinalevaluationoftheworkofthegraduateintern.Theinternshipwillculminatewiththepreparationofaportfoliowhichwillbeevaluated.Theassessmentwillbeongoingandwillprovidesupportforthestudentonaconsistentbasis.
CourserequirementswillbereviewedwiththeSiteSupervisorbytheCollegeSupervisor.Opencommunicationisencouragedanditissuggestedthatthecounselor-in-trainingestablishmeasurablecounselingobjectiveswiththeSiteSupervisor.Thisisdonebytheuseofacontractbetweentheintern,SiteSupervisor,andCollegeSupervisor.Itisimportantthatacounselorintrainingbelookedupon
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asarealassettoaschoolandnotasapotentialburden.Creativityandingenuitywillmakethisexperiencemuchmorevaluableandproductive.
CounselingJournals
Counselingjournalsfollowingaprescribedformatwillbesubmittedtothesupervisorandcollegeinstructoratintervalsforreview.Thisformatwillbethoroughlyexplainedtoallgraduatestudentsatseminars.TheCollegeSupervisormaymakecommentsandsuggestionsaboutcounselingsessionsinordertoimprovethequalityofsubsequentcounseling.Anongoingsupervisionprocessisensuredwithscheduledjournals.ItprovidestheCollegeSupervisorwithanunderstandingofthestudentcounselor’smethods,activities,andabilitiesinconductingallcounselingactivitiesthroughthisongoingprocess.ThesejournalscontributetothetotalgradefortheInternshipcourses.
CounselingCertificationandPlacement
Statecertificationrequirementsforschoolcounselingwillbeexplainedtoallinternshipparticipantsatseminars.Studentsmustunderstandthesignificanceofmeetingtheserequirements.Itistheindividualstudent’sresponsibilitytofileforcertificationandtofollowallappropriateguidelines.Potentialcounselingjobopeningswillbeannouncedtostudents,includingthestepsneededtocompleteanappropriatejobapplicationandplacementfolder.Theseopportunitiesareincreasingeachyearasthefieldofschoolcounselingisbroadening(Seewww.SchoolSpring.com).
Studentswillbeencouragedtojoinprofessionalorganizations,attendworkshops,andnetworkwithotherprofessionals.TheRhodeIslandSchoolCounselorAssociationisavaluableresourceforallcounselingstudents.
Followthislinktoseeasampleinternshipcontract.
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Master of Education in School Counseling
Handbook Resources Admissions & Assessments
Forms/Rubrics Scholarship Applications
Portfolio Development Guidelines Internship Resources
2017 – 2018
School of Professional Studies
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School Counseling Handbook Links Table of Contents
➢ Admission and Assessment
o Counseling Role-Play Scenarios
o Interview Rubric
o Role-Play Rubric
o Personal Statement Rubric
o School Counseling Program Advising Record
➢ Scholarships
o John Monahan Scholarship
o Francis and Mildred Sullivan Scholarship
o Rose A. Coccia Scholarship
➢ General Guidelines for Portfolio Development
o 2016 CACREP Standards
o 2016 CACREP Matrix by Course
o 2016 CACREP Matrix by Standard
o 2016 Portfolio Cover Sheet
o 2016 Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
o Rubric for Portfolio Entries
o 2009 CACREP Standards
o 2009 CACREP Matrix by Course
o 2009 CACREP Matrix by Standard
o 2009 Portfolio Cover Sheet
o 2009 Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
o Rubric for Portfolio Entries
➢ Internship
o Sample Internship Contract
o Four Page Reflection Paper
o Rubric for Reflective Writing
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Role Play Scenarios
During the interview process, the candidate will be given two scenarios from the following seven and asked to respond as if they were the school
counselor. It is advised that candidates become familiar with the scenarios and consider their responses in advance of the interview.
Adopted from A Casebook for School Counselors by Lewis B. Morgan
Case One:
You are a tenth-grade counselor in a high school in a fast growing suburban area. One of your counselees, Brian, is referred to you by his parents. According to them, Brian “lacks direction and motivation and doesn’t care about his academic work or about going to college.” They ask you to talk to him.
When Brian comes in, he seems indifferent and slightly surly toward what he perceives as the purpose of this conference. During the course of the session, he states:
“All I want to do is to graduate from this dammed school, then set myself up in business in a small arts and crafts shop. I like this kind of work, but my parents think I should go on to college. What I want doesn’t seem to matter to them.”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
Case Two:
A fifth grade girl is referred to you by her teacher because she “has no friends and seems so pathetically alone.” Upon talking to her former teachers, you find that her parents are rather insensitive to the girls’ needs and have showered most of their attention on her older brother, who is doing well in school. The girl is quite withdrawn during the first counseling session with you, but toward the end of the session she says:
“I wish I were a boy. Boys aren’t as nasty as girls are; they have more fun and like each other more. Sometimes I think my mother and father like my brother more than they like me.”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
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Case Three:
One of your counselees, a senior girl who is tremendously interested in pursuing a career in drama, comes in to see you about her very low (300 verbal; 260 mathematics) college board scores and how they relate to her being accepted in the three rather selective colleges where she chooses to study drama. Her scholastic record is a C+ which, coupled with her subpar test scores, seems to preempt her from being accepted at the colleges she has chosen. She says:
“I know it doesn’t look hopeful, but I think they’ll give me a chance if they allow me to audition. I’ve always worked hard at my studies, and I know I can do it if they give me a chance.”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
Case Four:
Mr. Davenport, a father of a third-grade boy, is coming in to discuss a teacher report that was sent home regarding his son. The report was critical of the boy’s noninvolvement in classroom activities and questioned the parent’s interest in the boy, their only child. Mr. Davenport is a traveling salesman who is required to be away from home frequently. Mr. Davenport storms into your office, very angry. He says:
“I don’t know why I’m here talking to you; I should be talking to the principal and superintendent about the asinine report Mrs. Wadsworth sent home. That woman doesn’t know how close she is to a law suit, calling us ‘disinterested’ parents. Freddy’s all right, and we’re just fine; that woman’s the loser in this situation, let me tell you!”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
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Case Five:
Greg, a junior whom you have counseled previously, is sent by his social studies teacher to talk to you. Upon entering your office, he states:
“My teacher told me to come down here and talk to you. I don’t know why! She said I couldn’t come back to class until I learned to stay awake. I work at a gas station until one o’clock every night, and I’m tired. Anyway, who could stay awake in there- she bores you to death.”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
Case Six:
As a counselor in the elementary school which is employing a counselor for the first time this year, one of your major responsibilities is to provide consultative services to staff members. Midway through the year, a first-year fourth-grade teacher drops in to see you, obviously upset. She says:
“I don’t know why I ever thought I’d like teaching or be a good teacher. It’s so hard- being responsible for the education of 25 kids all at once- it’s an impossible job!”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
Case Seven:
Suppose that a tenth-grade boy, in the midst of a rather routine first counseling session, blurts out to you:
“Things are really rotten with me. I hate school; my parents and I can’t stand each other; and my girlfriend and I have broken up. I think the main reason that things are going so badly is that I have ‘dropped out’ in more ways than one. I’ve been smoking pot for the past six months, and lately I’ve even tried acid…it’s a bad scene. I’m really screwed up.”
1. What is your spontaneous response to this statement?
2. Based on your response, what direction do you think the rest ofthis counseling session will take?
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Arrival, Appearance & Poise
Criteria 3 2 1
Arrived 10-15 minutes early Yes Came just in time Was late
Greeted interviewer with a firm handshake
Yes Weak greeting and/or handshake
Did not extend a handshake
Dressed appropriately in
professional manner
Yes Demonstrated attempt Not appropriate
Had appropriate posture and
maintained eye contact Yes Demonstrated minimal
discomfort Inability to sit properly and
maintain professional
posture
Skill Presentation
Was knowledgeable about
program
Demonstrated research Knew some basics Knew little or nothing of
program
Demonstrated skills and
qualifications in his/her answers
Answered questions in full
with relevant responses
Moderately demonstrated
skills and qualifications
Answered questions briefly,
did not give examples or specific details
Aligned answers with the
needs of the program and
the position
Demonstrated knowledge of
need and gave examples that
aligned
Provided few examples of
background that align with
the needs of the position
No connection between
answers and the needs of the
position
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Interview Grading Rubric
Delivery
Criteria 3 2 1
Answered questions in full and in a timely manner
Demonstrated preparedness by having examples ready
Needed a brief amount of time to answer
Did not have sufficient answers
Did not talk negatively
and/or counteracted doubt
with positive information
Demonstrated absolute
professionalism
Provided an optimistic
response to any negative
remarks
Made negative remarks or
had doubt that was
unaddressed
Limited the use of filler
words such as "um" or "like"
Straightforward answers Occasionally used a filler Used filler words
Avoided sharing personal or
unnecessary information Connected all information to the position; demonstrated
relevance
Shared personal and/or irrelevant information
briefly
Did not demonstrate relevance of answers to the
position
Closing
Asked appropriate questions Evidence is shown that the
applicant had researched the program and the profession
Asked basic questions about the program or profession
Did not ask questions or
asked inappropriate questions
Thanked the interviewers for
their time and shook hands
Demonstrated his/her
appreciation for the
opportunity, smiled, and
gave a handshake
Provided a basic handshake
and/or a smile
Did not demonstrate
appreciation for the
opportunity, weak or no
handshake and no smile
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Criteria 3 2 1
Overview:
Reasons for Pursuing
Graduate Work
Purpose is clearly conveyed.
Applicant effectively
communicated interest in the
School Counseling Program.
Purpose is conveyed,
Applicant communicated
interest in graduate study.
Interest in School
Counseling Program vague.
Purpose and/or program of
study is trivial or not clearly
conveyed.
Content:
Academic Background,
Future Plans, Summary of
Experience
Contains pertinent
information covering all
three points in prompts.
Effectively distinguishes
author as memorable and
remarkable.
Contains information
covering at least two points
in prompts. Author comes
across as interesting.
Incomplete or trivial
information.
Mechanics Statement is grammatically
sound, including no
misspellings and/or typos.
Reflects work of a highly
literate professional.
Statement is grammatically
sound, including few
misspellings and/or typos.
Reflects work of a literate
professional.
Statement contains many
grammatical errors. Reflects
unprofessionalism.
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Criteria 3 2 1
Preparedness Student is extremely
familiar with his/her role
and uses specific evidence
go support his/her
arguments.
Student is somewhat
familiar with his/her role
and uses some evidence to
support his/her arguments.
Student is not familiar with
his/her role and provides no
evidence to support his/her
arguments.
Participation Student actively participates
in simulated meeting,
speaking multiple times, and
adding new
information/evidence each
time.
Student actively participates
in simulated meeting,
speaking more than once,
but repeats
information/evidence each
time.
Student does not participate
in simulated meeting.
Active Listening/Response Student demonstrates active
listening skills by providing
thoughtful responses
addressing specific aspects
of other’s statements,
including asking questions.
Student demonstrates active
listening skills by providing
thoughtful responses to
other’s statements, but asks
few or no questions.
Student provides no
indication he/she is listening
to others, by speaking while
others speak, or repeating
what others have already
stated.
Etiquette Student acts as a model,
meeting participant,
speaking only at appropriate
times, and showing respect
to all other participants.
Student occasionally speaks
out of turn or interrupts
another participant, but
shows respect to all other
participants.
Student occasionally speaks
out of turn or interrupts
another participant, or
otherwise shows disrespect
of other participants.
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Role Play Assessment Rubric
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School Counseling Program Advising Record
Student
Complete the advising form below throughout your program. Enter Advising Content in
“bullet” format, e.g. 1. Discussed graduation requirements 2. Discussed my plan for graduation
3. Discussed course selection for next semester, etc. Where indicated, check off content
covered. Attach all email advisory communications to this record form. Include this form in
your portfolio and bring to all Advisory Meetings with your Advisor.
Required Meetings with Advisor
Initial
Interview
Name of
Advisor
Meeting
Date þ
Advising Content
o Advising Program
o Course Sequencing
o Portfolio Process
o Summer Session and the Field Experience
o o
15 hours of
completed
coursework
o Review of Transcript
o Course Sequencing
o Completeness of Portfolio to date
o Quality of Portfolio
o Preliminary Planning of Internship
Placement
o Summer Session I and the Field
Experience
o o
30 hours
prior to
Internship
o Review of Transcript
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o Course Sequencing
o Completeness of Portfolio to date
o Quality of Portfolio
o Review of Internship Placement
o Potential for involvement with
multicultural students and families
o o
Additional Contacts with Advisor
Semester Name
of
Advisor
Contact
Date
Type of
Contact
(phone,
email,
meeting)
Advising Content
Attach all email advisories to this record form.
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The annual distribution for the John Monahan Scholarship Fund is used to
provide scholarship grants to deserving minority students who are enrolled
in a Providence College Master’s of Education degree program. Please
complete the following application if you wish to be considered for this
honor.
Student’s Name:
Banner ID#:
Address:
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Graduate Program of Study:
Ethnic Heritage: Current GPA:
In a one page response, please explain why you feel that you are deserving
of this scholarship.
Please return this application and your written response to: School Counseling Graduate Program
Providence College
One Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001
Harkins 217
John Monahan Scholarship
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The annual distribution for the Francis and Mildred Sullivan Scholarship
Fund is used to provide scholarship grants to deserving minority students
who are enrolled in a Providence College Master’s of Education degree
program. Please complete the following application if you wish to be
considered for this honor.
Student’s Name:
Banner ID#:
Address:
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Graduate Program of Study:
Ethnic Heritage: Current GPA:
In a one page response, please explain why you feel that you are deserving
of this scholarship.
Please return this application and your written response to: School Counseling Graduate Program Providence College
One Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001
Harkins 217
Francis and Mildred Sullivan Scholarship Application
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The annual distribution for the Rose A. Coccia Scholarship Fund is used to
provide scholarship grants to deserving minority students who are enrolled
in a Providence College Master’s of Education degree program. Please
complete the following application if you wish to be considered for this
honor.
Student’s Name:
Banner ID#:
Address:
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Graduate Program of Study:
Ethnic Heritage: Current GPA:
In a one page response, please explain why you feel that you are deserving
of this scholarship.
Please return this application and your written response to: School Counseling Graduate Program
Providence College
One Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001
Harkins 217
Rose A. Coccia Scholarship
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2016 CACREP Standards Applies to Students Entering Program After July 1, 2017
Curricular experiences and demonstrated knowledge in each of the eight common core areas are required of all students in the program.
1 Professional
Counseling
Orientation and
Ethical Practice
a. history and philosophy of the counseling profession and its specialty areas
b. the multiple professional roles and functions of counselors across specialty areas, and their relationships
with human service and integrated behavioral health care systems, including interagency and
interorganizational collaboration and consultation
c. counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of interdisciplinary community outreach and emergency
management response teams
d. the role and process of the professional counselor advocating on behalf of the profession
e. advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and
success for clients
f. professional counseling organizations, including membership benefits, activities, services to members, and
current issues
g. professional counseling credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and
standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues
h. current labor market information relevant to opportunities for practice within the counseling profession
i. ethical standards of professional counseling organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of
ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling
j. technology’s impact on the counseling profession
k. strategies for personal and professional self-evaluation and implications for practice
l. self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role
m. the role of counseling supervision in the profession
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2016 CACREP Common Core Areas
2. Social &
Cultural
Diversity
a. multicultural and pluralistic characteristics within and among diverse groups nationally and
internationally
b. theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, and social justice and
advocacy
c. multicultural counseling competencies
d. the impact of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences on an
individual’s views of others
e. the effects of power and privilege for counselors and clients
f. help-seeking behaviors of diverse clients
g. the impact of spiritual beliefs on clients’ and counselors’ worldviews
h. strategies for identifying and eliminating barriers, prejudices, and processes of intentional and
unintentional oppression and discrimination
3. Human Growth
& Development
a. theories of individual and family development across the lifespan
b. theories of learning
c. theories of normal and abnormal personality development
d. theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors
e. biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect human development, functioning, and
behavior 10
f. systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior
g. effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan
h. a general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions
i. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness
across the lifespan
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2016 CACREP Common Core Areas
4 Career
Development
a. theories and models of career development, counseling, and decision making
b. approaches for conceptualizing the interrelationships among and between work, mental well-being,
relationships, and other life roles and factors
c. processes for identifying and using career, avocational, educational, occupational and labor market
information resources, technology, and information systems
d. approaches for assessing the conditions of the work environment on clients’ life experiences
e. strategies for assessing abilities, interests, values, personality and other factors that contribute to career
development
f. strategies for career development program planning, organization, implementation, administration, and
evaluation
g. strategies for advocating for diverse clients’ career and educational development and employment
opportunities in a global economy
h. strategies for facilitating client skill development for career, educational, and life-work planning and
management
i. methods of identifying and using assessment tools and techniques relevant to career planning and decision
making
j. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for addressing career development
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2016 CACREP Common Core Areas
5. Counseling and
Helping
Relationships
a. theories and models of counseling
b. a systems approach to conceptualizing clients
c. theories, models, and strategies for understanding and practicing consultation
d. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for establishing and maintaining in-person and technology-assisted
relationships
e. the impact of technology on the counseling process
f. counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the counseling process
g. essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills
h. developmentally relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans
i. development of measurable outcomes for clients
j. evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention
k. strategies to promote client understanding of and access to a variety of community-based resources
l. suicide prevention models and strategies
m. crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies, such as Psychological First Aid
n. processes for aiding students in developing a personal model of counseling
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2016 CACREP Common Core Areas
6. Group
Counseling and
Group Work
a. theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work
b. dynamics associated with group process and development
c. therapeutic factors and how they contribute to group effectiveness
d. characteristics and functions of effective group leaders
e. approaches to group formation, including recruiting, screening, and selecting members
f. types of groups and other considerations that affect conducting groups in varied settings
g. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups
h. direct experiences in which students participate as group members in a small group activity, approved by
the program, for a minimum of 10 clock hours over the course of one academic term
7. Assessment and
Testing
a. a. historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling
b. b. methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings
c. c. procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide
d. d. procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse
e. use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes
f. basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced
assessments, and group and individual assessments
g. statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes
and types of distributions, and correlations
h. reliability and validity in the use of assessments
i. use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development
j. use of environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations
k. use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing
l. use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders
m. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results
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2016 CACREP Common Core Areas
8. Research &
Program
Evaluation
a. the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to
inform counseling practice
b. identification of evidence-based counseling practices
c. needs assessments
d. development of outcome measures for counseling programs
e. evaluation of counseling interventions and programs
f. qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods
g. designs used in research and program evaluation
h. statistical methods used in conducting research and program evaluation
i. analysis and use of data in counseling
j. ethical and culturally relevant strategies for conducting, interpreting, and reporting the results of research
and/or program evaluation
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2016 CACREP Standards Matrix by Course
EDU 501 538 540 541 542 544 546 548 558 561 562 568 645 829
Standard 1 1i 1a
1b
1c
1e
1l 1h 1j 1i
1j
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
1g
1j
1l
1m
1e 1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
1g
1j
1l
1m
1b
1c
1l
1b
1d
1f
1j
1k
Standard 2 2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
2h
2a
2b
2d
2g
2d 2e
2f
2a
2d
2f
2g
2h
Standard 3 3h 3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f 3g
3h
3g 3a
3e
3g
3i
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EDU 501 538 540 541 542 544 546 548 558 561 562 568 645 829
Standard 4 4a
4c
4e
4i
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
4g
4h
4i
4j
4c 4c 4e
4f
Standard 5 5f
5l
5m
5a
5f
5n
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
5f 5g
5h
5i
5j
5k
5l
5n
5a
5c
5f
5g
5h
5i
5j
5k
5n
5c
5e
5e
5k
5e
5k
5b
5f
5h
5k
5l
5m
5a
5e
5i
5j
Standard 6 6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
6h
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EDU 501 538 540 541 542 544 546 548 558 561 562 568 645 829
Standard 7 7a
7g 7h
7k
7d
7j
7c 7a
7e
7f
7g
7h
7i
7m
7b
7l
7c
7e
7l
7i
Standard 8 8a
8b
8f
8g
8h
8j
8c
8i
8i 8i 8i 8i 8a
8b
8d
8e
8i
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2016 CACREP Standards Matrix by Standard
Standard 1: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
Competency a b c d e f g h i J k l m
EDU 540 540 561
568
645
829
540 561
568
645
561 568
829
540 561
562
568
561 568
829
561 568
542 501
558
544 558
561
568
829
829 541 561
568
645
561
568
Standard 2: Social and Cultural Diversity
Competency a b c d e f g h
EDU 538
540
645
538
540
538 538
540
548
645
538
558
538
558
645
540
645
829
538
Standard 3: Human Growth and Development
Competency a b c d e f g h i
EDU 538
645
538 538 538 538
645
538 538
540
645
501
538
645
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2016 CACREP by Standard
Standard 4: Career Development
Competency a b c d e f g h i j
EDU 540
542
542 540
542
561
568
542 540
542
829
542
829
542 542 540
542
542
Standard 5: Counseling and Helping Relationships
Competency a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
EDU 541
544
548
829
544
645
544
548
558
544 544
558
561
568
829
540
541
544
548
645
544
548
544
548
645
544
548
829
544
548
829
544
548
561
568
645
540
544
645
540
645
541
544
548
Standard 6: Group counseling and Group Work
Competency a b c d e f g h
EDU 546 546 546 546 546 546 546 546
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2016 CACREP by Standard
Standard 7: Assessment and Testing
Competency a b c d e f g h i j k l m
EDU 501
562
568 558
645
540 562
645
562 501
562
501
562
562
829
540 501 568
645
562
Standard 8: Research and Program Evaluation
Competency a b c d e f g h i j
EDU 501
829
501
829
540 829 829 501 501 501 540
561
562
568
645
829
501
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PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PORTFOLIO PROCESS
Graduate Counseling Program
Assessment of Student Entries
Student: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________
I. Student’s Directions: If you are going to place a particular class project in your portfolio, complete sections A, B, and C. Then give this form to the instructor when you initially submit the project for evaluation as part of the course. The instructor will score the entry for both purposes: (1) as a class assignment and (2) as a portfolio entry.
A. 2016 CACREP Standards/Indicators
Circle or highlight the knowledge components demonstrated by your portfolio entry.
Curriculum/ Knowledge:
1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h 1i 1j 1k 1l 1m
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h
3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h 3i
4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g 4h 4i 4j
5a 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g 5h 5i 5j 5k 5l 5m 5n
6a 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g 6h
7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 7g 7h 7i 7j 7k 7l 7m
8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f 8g 8h 8i 8j
B. Describe the type of assignment attached (i.e. project paper, case study, test, etc.)
which you have selected as your portfolio entry.
C. On an attached page, show in detail how the standard(s) and indicator(s) relate
to the entry.
II. Instructor’s Directions: Assess the entry and standard/indicator reflection for its
clarity, quality, and coherence. Please use the attached rubric to guide you in
your evaluation.
Portfolio Entry Scoring
Distinguished_______ Proficient_______ Emerging _______Unacceptable________
Instructor’s Comments (attach another page if needed):
Instructor’s Signature: _____________________________ Date:_________________
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
Student Name____________________________________ Date___________________
A. 2016 CACREP Standards/Indicators
Circle or highlight the knowledge components demonstrated by your portfolio entry.
Curriculum/ Knowledge:
1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h 1i 1j 1k 1l 1m
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h
3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h 3i
4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g 4h 4i 4j
5a 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g 5h 5i 5j 5k 5l 5m 5n
6a 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g 6h
7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 7g 7h 7i 7j 7k 7l 7m
8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f 8g 8h 8i 8j
1. Is there evidence for each area? (Check for yes/ leave blank for no.)
2. Does each entry slip connect the evidence to the curriculum area/knowledge?
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iculu
m
Know
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Evid
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Dis
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hed
Pro
fici
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Em
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1b
1c
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1g
1h
1i
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Evid
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Dis
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Unac
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2c
2d
2e
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3b
3c
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Dis
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7k
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Rubric for Portfolio Entries
Level of
Performance Expectation
Distinguished
Work (projects, case studies, presentations, exams, papers, reflections, etc.)
shows evidence of high organization and coherence with the standards and
indicators
Work demonstrated a highly proficient command of both oral and written
language
Work is comprehensive and demonstrates a high level of analysis, synthesis, and/or application of theory and concepts from course material
The rationale for how the standards and indicators relate to the work is strong,
clear, and relevant
Work shows high degree of self-reflection
Proficient
Work shows evidence of organization and coherence with the standards and
indicators
Work demonstrates a proficient command of both oral and written language
Work shows evidence of analysis and synthesis of theory and concepts from
the course material
The rationale for how the standards and indicators related to the work is clear
and relevant
Work shows self-reflection
Emerging
Work shows little evidence of organization; coherence with the standards
indicators in limited
Work demonstrates inconsistent quality in writing and/or oral language skills
Work shows an understand of course material but lacks analysis and synthesis
of theory and concepts
Work shows limited evidence of application of theory, derived from readings
and coursework, to practice
The rationale for how the standards and indicators relate to the work is limited
Work shows limited self-reflection Unacceptable Work demonstrated the above characteristics to a minor degree or not at all
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CACREP Standards 2009 Applies to Students Entering Program After January 1, 2011 and Before July 1, 2017
Eight Common Core Areas Curricular experiences and demonstrated knowledge in each of the eight common core areas are required of all students in the program.
1
Professional Orientation and Ethical
Practice
Studies that provide an understanding of all of the following aspects of professional functioning:
a. History and philosophy of the counseling profession
b. Professional roles, functions, and relationships with other human service providers, including strategies for interagency/inter-organization collaboration and communications
c. Counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event
d. Self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role
e. Counseling supervision models, practices, and processes
f. Professional organizations, including membership benefits, activities, services to members, and current issues
g. Professional credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues
h. The role and process of the professional counselor advocating on behalf of the profession
i. Advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients
j. Ethical standards of professional organizations and credentialing bodies, and applications of ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling
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2 Social & Cultural Diversity
Studies that provide an understanding of the cultural context of relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural society, including all of
the following:
a. Multicultural and pluralistic trends, including characteristics and concerns within and among diverse groups nationally and internationally
b. Attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences, including specific experiential learning activities designed to foster students’ understanding of self and culturally diverse clients
c. Theories of multicultural counseling, identity development, and social justice
d. Individual, couple, family, group, and community strategies for working with and advocating for diverse populations, including multicultural competencies
e. Counselors’ roles in developing cultural self-awareness, promoting cultural social justice, advocacy and conflict resolution, and other culturally supported behaviors that promote optimal wellness and growth of the human spirit, mind, or body
f. Counselors’ roles in eliminating biases, prejudices, and processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination
3 Human
Growth & Development
Studies that provide an understanding of the nature and
needs of persons at al developmental levels and in multicultural contexts,
including all of the following:
a. Theories of individual and family development and transitions across the life span
b. Theories of learning and personality development, including current understandings about neurobiological behavior
c. Effects of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on persons of all ages
d. Theories and models of individual, cultural, couple, family, and community resilience
e. A general framework for understanding exceptional abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions
f. Human behavior, including an understanding of developmental crises, disability, psychopathology, and situational and environmental factors that affect both normal and abnormal behavior
g. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors, including strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment
h. Theories for facilitating optimal development and wellness over the life span
CACREP Standards 2009
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4 Career
Development
Studies that provide an understanding of career development and related life factors, including all of
the following:
a. Career development theories and decision-making models
b. Career, avocational, educational, occupational, and labor market information resources, and career information systems
c. Career development program planning, organization, implementation, administration, and evaluation
d. Interrelationships among and between work, family, and other life roles and factors, including the role of multicultural issues in career development
e. Career and educational planning, placement, follow-up, and evaluation
f. Assessment instruments and techniques that are relevant to career planning and decision making
g. Career counseling processes, techniques, and resources, including those applicable to specific populations in a global economy
5 Helping
Relationships
Studies that provide an understanding of the counseling process in a multicultural society,
including all of the following:
a. An orientation to wellness and prevention as desired counseling goals
b. Counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence helping processes
c. Essential interviewing and counseling skills
d.
Counseling theories that provide the student with models to conceptualize client presentation and that help the student select appropriate counseling interventions. Students will be exposed to models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field so they begin to develop a personal model of counseling
e. A systems perspective that provides an understanding of family and other systems theories and major models of family and related interventions
f. A general framework for understanding and practicing consultation
g. Crisis intervention and suicide prevention models, including the use of psychological first aid strategies
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6 Group Work
Studies that provide both theoretical and experiential understandings of
group purpose, development, dynamics, theories, methods, skills,
and other group approaches in a multicultural society, including all of
the following:
a. Principles of group dynamics, including group process components, developmental stage theories, group members’ roles and behaviors, and therapeutic factors of group work
b. Group leadership or facilitation styles and approaches, including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles
c. Theories of group counseling, including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature
d. Group counseling methods, including group counselor orientations and behaviors, appropriate selection criteria and methods, and methods of evaluation of effectiveness
e. Direct experiences in which students participate as group members in a small group activity, approved by the program, for a minimum of 10 clock hours over the course of one academic term
7 Assessment
Studies that provide an understanding of individual and group
approaches to assessment and evaluation in a multicultural society,
including all of the following:
a. Historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment
b. Basic concepts of standardized and nonstandardized testing and other assessment techniques, including norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, psychological testing, and behavioral observations
c. Statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations
d. Reliability (i.e., theory of measurement error, models of reliability, and the use of reliability information)
e. Validity (i.e., evidence of validity, types of validity, and the relationship between reliability and validity)
f. Social and cultural factors related to the assessment and evaluation of individuals, groups, and specific populations
g. Ethical strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and evaluation instruments and techniques in counseling
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8 Research &
Program Evaluation
Studies that provide an understanding of research methods,
statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation,
including all of the following:
a. The importance of research in advancing the counseling profession
b. Research methods such as qualitative, quantitative, single-case designs, action research, and outcome-based research
c. Statistical methods used in conducting research and program evaluation
d. Principles, models, and applications of needs assessment, program evaluation, and the use of findings to effect program modifications
e. The use of research to inform evidence-based practice
f. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of research and/or program evaluation studies
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Providence College School Counseling Program Standards Matrix by Course - 2009 CACREP Standards
EDU 501 538 540 541 542 544 546 548 558 561 562 568 645 829
Standard
1 1j 1a 1b
1c 1d 1j
1b 1c ld
1e 1f 1g
1j
1g 1i
1b 1c 1d
1e 1f 1g
1j
1c 1b 1f
1h
2 2a 2b 2c
2d 2e 2f
2d 2e
2f 2b 2d
2a 2b
2c 2d
2e 2f
2b 2f 2c 2c 2b 2b 2e
3 3a 3b
3e
3a 3b 3c
3d 3f 3g
3h
3c 3a 3a, 3c,
3d, 3f
4 4e 4f
4a 4b
4c 4d
4e 4f
4g
4b 4e 4f
4g
4b 4e 4f
4g 4c
5 5g 5b 5d 5a 5b
5c 5f
5b
5c
5a 5b
5c
5a 5b
5c 5d
5f
5a 5b 5c
5d 5e 5f
5g
5a 5b 5c
5d 5e 5f
5g
5e, 5g
6
6a 6b
6c 6d
6e
6d 6e 6d 6e
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7 7a 7c
7d 7e 7b 7g 7g 7g
7a
7b
7c
7d
7e 7f
7g
7g
8
8a 8b
8c 8e
8f
8d 8f 8a 8d
8e
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Providence College School Counseling Program Standards Matrix by Standard – 2009 CACREP Standards
Standard I: Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice
a b c d e F g h i j
540
540
561
568
829
540
561
568
645
541 561
568
561
568
829
562 829 562 501
558
Standard II: Social and Cultural Diversity
a b c d e f
538
546
538
541
546
548
645
829
538
546
561
568
538
540
544
546
538
540
546
829
538
540
546
558
Standard III: Human Growth and Development
a B c d e f g h
501
538
542
645
501
538
538
540
645
538
645 501
538
645 538 538
Standard IV: Career Development
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a b c d e f g
542
542
561
568
542
829 542
540
542
561
568
540
542
561
568
461
468
542
Standard V: Helping Relationships
a b c d e f g
542
548
561
568
541
542
544
546
548
561
568
542
544
546
548
561
568
541
548
561
568
561
568
645
542
548
561
568
540
561
568
645
Standard VI: Group Work
a b c d e
546 546 546
546
561
568
546
561
568
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Standard VII: Assessment
a b c d e f g
501
562
540
561
562
568
501
562
501
562
501
562 562
542
558
562
Standard VIII: Research and Program Evaluation
a b c d e f
501
829 501 501
540
829
501
829
501
558
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Providence College Portfolio Process School Counseling Program: Assessment of Student Entries
Student: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________
I. Student’s Directions: If you are going to place a particular class project in your
portfolio, complete sections A, B, and C. Give this form to the instructor when you
initially submit the project for evaluation as part of the course. The instructor will score
the entry for both purposes: (1) as a class assignment and (2) as a portfolio entry.
A. CACREP (2009) Standards/Indicators
Circle or highlight the knowledge components demonstrated by your portfolio entry.
Curriculum/Knowledge: 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h 1i 1j
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h
4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g
5a 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g
6a 6b 6c 6d 6e
7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 7g
8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f
B. Describe the type of assignment attached (i.e. project paper, case study, test, etc.)
which you have selected as your portfolio entry.
C. On an attached page, show in detail how the standard(s) and indicator(s) relate
to the entry.
II. Instructor’s Directions: Assess the entry and standard/indicator reflection for its
clarity, quality, and coherence. Please use the attached rubric to guide you in your
evaluation.
Portfolio Entry Scoring
Distinguished_______ Proficient_______ Emerging _______Unacceptable________
Instructor’s Comments (attach another page if needed):
Instructor’s Signature: _____________________________ Date:_________________ CACREP 2009 Standards
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Rubric for Portfolio Entries
Level of
Performance Expectation
Distinguished
Work (projects, case studies, presentations, exams, papers, reflections, etc.)
shows evidence of high organization and coherence with the standards and
indicators
Work demonstrated a highly proficient command of both oral and written
language
Work is comprehensive and demonstrates a high level of analysis, synthesis,
and/or application of theory and concepts from course material
The rationale for how the standards and indicators relate to the work is strong,
clear, and relevant
Work shows high degree of self-reflection
Proficient
Work shows evidence of organization and coherence with the standards and
indicators
Work demonstrates a proficient command of both oral and written language
Work shows evidence of analysis and synthesis of theory and concepts from
the course material
The rationale for how the standards and indicators related to the work is clear
and relevant
Work shows self-reflection
Emerging
Work shows little evidence of organization; coherence with the standards
indicators in limited
Work demonstrates inconsistent quality in writing and/or oral language skills
Work shows an understand of course material but lacks analysis and synthesis
of theory and concepts
Work shows limited evidence of application of theory, derived from readings
and coursework, to practice
The rationale for how the standards and indicators relate to the work is limited
Work shows limited self-reflection
Unacceptable Work demonstrated the above characteristics to a minor degree or not at all
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Providence College Portfolio Process School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
Student Name____________________________________ Date___________________
CACREP (2009) Common Core Area:
Curriculum/Knowledge: 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 1h 1i 1j
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g 3h
4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 4g
5a 5b 5c 5d 5e 5f 5g
6a 6b 6c 6d 6e
7a 7b 7c 7d 7e 7f 7g
8a 8b 8c 8d 8e 8f
1. Is there evidence for each area? (Check for yes/ leave blank for no.)
2. Does each entry slip connect the evidence to the curriculum area/knowledge?
Curr
iculu
m
Know
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Evid
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Dis
tinguis
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Em
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Unac
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1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
1g
1h
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
1. Is there evidence for each area? (Check for yes/ leave blank for no.)
2. Does each entry slip connect the evidence to the curriculum area/knowledge?
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
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Pro
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Em
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1i
1j
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
3h
4a
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
1. Is there evidence for each area? (Check for yes/ leave blank for no.)
2. Does each entry slip connect the evidence to the curriculum area/knowledge?
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
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4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
4g
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
5f
5g
6a
6b
6c
6d
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
1. Is there evidence for each area? (Check for yes/ leave blank for no.)
2. Does each entry slip connect the evidence to the curriculum area/knowledge?
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
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6e
7a
7b
7c
7d
7e
7f
7g
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
8f
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
3. What is the quality of each piece of evidence? (Please check level of
performance.)
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
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1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
1g
1h
1i
1j
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
3a
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3. What is the quality of each piece of evidence? (Please check level of
performance.)
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
cepta
ble
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
3h
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
4g
5a
5b
5c
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School Counseling Portfolio Assessment Recording Sheet
3. What is the quality of each piece of evidence? (Please check level of
performance.)
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
cepta
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5d
5e
5f
5g
6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
7a
7b
7c
7d
7e
7f
7g
8a
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3. What is the quality of each piece of evidence? (Please check level of
performance.)
Curr
iculu
m
Know
ledge
Evid
ence
Dis
tinguis
hed
Pro
fici
ent
Em
ergin
g
Unac
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8b
8c
8d
8e
8f
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You will soon be completing your graduate experience. You have performed a multitude of tasks with a variety of individuals and in many situations. Reflect upon the knowledge you have gained. Thoroughly review your portfolio and look at your growth. The following issues should be addressed:
A. What were your expectations and/or beliefs when you began yourcourse work? Have they changed and, if so, how? If they have notchanged, to what do you attribute that fact?
B. What learning experiences, readings, projects, etc. gave you themost satisfaction?
C. Which standard(s) led you to gain the most knowledge or growth? Inwhat areas do you feel you need additional growth? How might yougain that additional growth?
D. What have you learned about yourself and how will this affect your workas a school counselor? Reflect.
E. How do you see yourself in the role of a school counselor? Be specific.
F. What recommendations might you suggest which, if adopted, wouldenhance the counseling program?
G. If you have taken the Praxis II Professional School Counselor test(5421), how well do you feel the Counseling Program prepared youto achieve a minimum passing score of 156 on this assessment?
H. Optional. Feel free to make additional comments.
Please contact Dr. Patricia Nailor at 401-865-2922 if you have any questions.
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Level of Performance Expectation
Highly Reflective
Specifically explains what knowledge or perspective has
been gained through the experience, observation, and/or
activities
Draws analogies between situations
Explains the changes that experience has had upon thinking,
understanding, and actions
Synthesizes theory learned in coursework and readings with
experiences and articulates this relationship
Applies new perspectives to solve real problems
Reflective
Explains with a fair amount of clarity what knowledge or
perspective has been gained through the experience,
observation, and/or activities
Connects new concepts or ideas in general to situations
Explains some aspect of how experience has changed
thinking, understanding, and actions
Recognizes theory learned in coursework and readings and
connects them to experience
Attempts to apply new perspectives to solve real problems
Infers aspects of reflection but does not state them explicitly
Partially Reflective
Explains the experience and describes some knowledge or
perspective gained through experience
Identifies unfamiliar ideas or concepts as well as any
changes in perspective
Shifts between describing the details of situations and
assumptions about them, without explaining reflective
process
Not Reflective
Describes or explains experience
Makes few if any connections between experience and
theory
Rubric for Reflective Writing
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Sample EDU 561/568 Internship Contract
This contract constitutes an agreement between Providence College graduate student
intern_____________________ and the site supervisor_________________________. Over the course of 300
internship performance hours, will gain exposure to numerous important aspects
of school counseling through both observation and participation in various school counseling duties. These
duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Observe, participate in, and facilitate counseling sessions with individuals as well as small groups
of students in grades ___ through ___.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with a minimum of three individual students who are
challenged by behavioral or learning deficit issues and are in need of intervention. At least one of these
students will be from a multicultural background.
• Proctor and/or monitor standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT and TOEFL (High School only).
• Advise juniors and seniors through the college search, application and selection processes (High Schoolonly).
• Gain an understanding of the school’s crisis intervention plan.
• Become knowledgeable of the school’s policy relative to the release of confidential information.
• Observe and participate in meetings with parents/guardians. Be especially observant of the supervising
counselor’s communication skills.
• Achieve competence in the use of technological counseling tools.
• Attend 504 and IEP meetings. Understand why some students have been found eligible for serviceswhile others have not.
• Observe, then team teach or conduct classroom, large group or advisory lesson(s) which promoteacademic achievement, career development or personal/social growth.
• Gain exposure (approximately 25 hours per semester) to the operation of the other grade levels within
the district.
• Interact with students of a multicultural background and demonstrate the knowledge of varyingcounseling skills that have proven beneficial in intervening with all categories of students.
• Recognize the signs of anxiety and depression and other mental disorders and their adverse impactupon academic performance.
• Collect personal and school-related data and use as a tool for enhancing the outcome of intervention.
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• Complete the 40-Hour Project (EDU 568-Internship II only).
• Become familiar with community resources, outside agencies and the process involved with referringstudents.
• Collaborate with the Site Supervisor to plan specific activities which will provide the intern withopportunities to meet the goals/objectives of the internship contract.
• Participate in an average of one hour of weekly individual supervision provided by an onsite certified
school counselor.
• Observe all ethical standards for school counselors as stated in the American School CounselorAssociation ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors 2016.
• Comply with all school standards and regulations in the School System
and Providence College.
• Keep a detailed log and journal of all hours/activities of the 300 hour internship requirement.
• Submit internship log and journal entries to the College Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all scheduled seminars at Providence College.
• Do all required reading and assignments for class.
In addition to these specific tasks, the intern should be exposed to the implementation of the State of Rhode
Island Education Initiatives and the cited CACREP Standards/Indicators referenced in the School Counseling
Supervisor’s Handbook.
Evaluation
• Feedback will be given by the Site Supervisor to the intern on a continual basis to ensure that allgoals/objectives are being met.
• The Site Supervisor will complete a mid-semester assessment of the intern’s progress and discussongoing development with the intern.
• The Site Supervisor will complete an end of semester evaluation and discuss the intern’s strengths and
areas in need of development with the intern and the College Supervisor.
Student Intern Signature Date
Site Supervisor Signature Date
College Supervisor Signature Date
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