Results of a Counselor Intervention Program at Woodbrook Middle School.
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Results of a Counselor Intervention Program at Woodbrook Middle School
What is “WhyTry”?
• Uses metaphor and visual analogies
• Overarching question: “Why try in life?”
• WhyTry uses specific language to connect kids with life
EXAMPLE – “Tearing Off Labels”
• Question: Have you ever been given a negative label based on your actions?
• Discussion You can ‘tear off’ your negative labels and let people see the ‘real you’.
• Challenge: Don’t live up to negative labels. Identify and focus on your strengths to help you find the “REAL YOU”
ASCA StandardsASCA Standards
• Academic Standards A, B, C
• Career Development Standards A & B
• Personal/Social Standards A, B, C
EALRS
• Reading 2.2, 4.1
• Writing 4.1, 4.2
• Communication 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4
• Math 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2
• Social Studies 3.1.3a, 3.1.3b, 3.1.3c
• …..and more!!!
Rational and ProcessRational and Process
• Many students were not successful in other classes.
• Those students were referred for WhyTry • 10 kids were selected • Research based WhyTry Curriculum
implemented• Daily 50 minute sessions for 9 weeks (one
quarter)
ParticipantsParticipants
10 Students10 Students 4 – 6th gr. boys
4 – 7th gr. boys
1 – 7th gr. girl 1 – 8th gr. boy
Results Data
Attendance
5 students - increased. (4-16 more days)
4 students - No change (was not a problem area)
1 student - decreased
Data compared from Sept thru Jan/Feb thru May
More Results……Academic
Grades 7 students – increased GPA
(range .02 – 1.63 pts.)
3 students – decreased GPA
(range .33 – 1.26 pts)
F’s2 students – improved (0 F’s)
6 students - no change (0 -1 F )
2 students – decreased (1 -3 F’s)
…And More Results….Behavior
Office Referrals4 students. reduced
(range 1-5)
3 students – same (0-1 ref)
3 students – increased
(range 1-4)
Suspensions3 students decreased
6 students – same (no susp. before, during, or after)
1 student suspended during program, none after.
Perception Data
PRE“I think this program could help me” 6-YES
POST“I learned more than I thought I would?” 8 – YES 1 - NO 1- IDK***“I believe these skills will help me in the future” 8-YES 1- NO 1- IDK***“I believe I have the skills I need to be successful” 8 students reported HIGH CONFIDENCE***“I will use the skills I have learned” 9 students reported HIGH CONFIDENCE
GROUP ACTIVITIES EARLY IN WhyTry…
BAM!
DUMMY!
JERK!!
STUPIDS!
ME !! ME!!!
ME FIRST!
TH
IS W
AY
THIS WAY
Final Group Activity
• Kids worked together• Accepting help from
others• Took turns• Offered suggestions• Reached out to each
other
Implications
• Students improved in their target areas (acad/att/beh).
• Students were able to self-reflect more accurately.
• Teachers saw multiple levels of change in daily classroom behavior/effort.
• Most students requested ongoing support after class ended.
Recommendations for Next Year
• Begin intervention class first quarter.
• Provide a plan for follow up.
• Incorporate Student Success Skills during follow up sessions.
• Offer the class to a greater number of students throughout the year.
Thank you for your time.
Susie Sarachman