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Knowledge OutcomesStudents will be able to:1.    Identify and respond to body language in role play  and video situations2.   Identify and respond to non-verbal and para-verbal cues in role play  and video situations3.   Differentiate between open and closed response questions4.   Describe Solution Focused Counseling techniques5.   Describe Reality Therapy Counseling techniques6.   Describe Person Centered Therapy techniques7.   Recall Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory8.   Compare and contrast the use of different counseling techniquesSkill Outcomes:Students will be able to:1.    Ask open response questions in a role play situation2.   Use active listening skills in role play3.   Role play counseling and consulting scenarios using Solution Focused, Person-Centered, and Reality Therapy techniques.

 Knowledge OutcomesThe student will be able to:1.   Identify  normal developmental and family life cycles stresses and how these might impact students at school.2.       Name assessment instruments for children in need, and state their purpose.3.   Explain the different types of support a school can offer to students in need, including prevention, intervention and post-vention.4.    Identify and describe different types of student learning disorders including emotional issues affecting student achievement and their treatment. 5.    Identify strategies and curriculum for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse and violence in PreK-12 students.6.   Describe components  of the criminal justice system with particular reference to the juvenile justice system and organizations.7.   Identify  federal and state laws and regulations addressing the legal rights of students and families.8.   Identify state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments; procedures for testing and interpreting results.Skill Outcomes:The student will be able to:1.    Demonstrate techniques for communicating and working with families and school and community personnel.2.    Conduct and write a Functional Behavioral Assessment and identify the function of a behavior for a specific student or character.3.   Write a Behavior Intervention Plan after conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment.4.   Participate in meetings with family and school personnel to increase the chances of  student engagement and  success

Knowledge OutcomesThe student will be able to :1.  Identify how school counselors can function as advocates for students.2.  State how school counseling practice can align with educational reform efforts to promote social, emotional and academic learning for all students. 3.  Identify the educational reform practices in their respective schools.4.  Identify how school counselors can use a variety of approaches to accomplish guidance program objectives.5.  Describe 2 approaches to accomplish the Guidance Program at their appropriate school level.6.  State how school counseling programs can be planned, organized, delivered and evaluated.7. Identify preventive and wellness curriculum and materials available to support students and parents at their level.8  Identify how school counselors can function as systemic change agents9.  Explain how legal, ethical, and professional issues impact practice.10.  Identify the strengths and needs of individuals and groups from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, experiential, and linguistic backgrounds.11.  Describe public school organization and operation12.  Identify ethical considerations and legal aspects of school counseling13.  Identify the legal and ethical issues that impact their school.14.  Identify uses of technology to improve the efficiency of the practice of school counseling.15.  Identify technologies available to improve the support and development of student achievement and success.16.  Review the Curriculum Frameworks for the level of student they are working with.Skill OutcomesThe student will be able to :1.    Employ technologies that improve the support and development of student achievement and success.2.    Advocate appropriately for the needs of students on their caseload.3.   Develop collaborative and consultative teamwork skills.4.   Develop skills to form partnerships between parents, educators, and the community.5.   Identify problems and inequities in education and work to promote social justice6.   Use the Curriculum Frameworks in advising students7.   Interpret the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other academic tests to students, teachers, and parents.8.   Uses the Massachusetts Model for School Counseling Programs in program development.

Knowledge OutcomesThe student will be able to :1.  Identify how school counselors can function as advocates for students.2.  State how school counseling practice can align with educational reform efforts to promote social, emotional and academic learning for all students. 3.  Identify the educational reform practices in their respective schools.4.  Identify how school counselors can use a variety of approaches to accomplish guidance program objectives.5.  Describe 2 approaches to accomplish the Guidance Program at their appropriate school level.6.  State how school counseling programs can be planned, organized, delivered and evaluated.7. Identify preventive and wellness curriculum and materials available to support students and parents at their level.8  Identify how school counselors can function as systemic change agents9.  Explain how legal, ethical, and professional issues impact practice.10.  Identify the strengths and needs of individuals and groups from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, experiential, and linguistic backgrounds.11.  Describe public school organization and operation12.  Identify ethical considerations and legal aspects of school counseling13.  Identify the legal and ethical issues that impact their school.14.  Identify uses of technology to improve the efficiency of the practice of school counseling.15.  Identify technologies available to improve the support and development of student achievement and success.16.  Review the Curriculum Frameworks for the level of student they are working with.Skill OutcomesThe student will be able to :1.    Employ technologies that improve the support and development of student achievement and success.2.    Advocate appropriately for the needs of students on their caseload.3.   Develop collaborative and consultative teamwork skills.4.   Develop skills to form partnerships between parents, educators, and the community.5.   Identify problems and inequities in education and work to promote social justice6.   Use the Curriculum Frameworks in advising students7.   Interpret the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and other academic tests to students, teachers, and parents.8.   Uses the Massachusetts Model for School Counseling Programs in program development.

Knowledge OutcomesStudent will be able to:1.  Given a scenario, the student will be able to identify a client's needs.2.  Develop an intervention according to a client's needs.3.  Listen and respond to the needs of faculty, administration and other members of the school community.4.  Identify and communicate recommendations to student, parents, faculty and other school community members regarding specific issues.5.  Identify community resources and make appropriate referrals.6.  Identify developmental stages of cognitive and emotional development for elementary, middle and high school students.7.  Define the role of the school counselor within the context of the school culture.8.  Identify demographics, values and expectations of the school community.9.  Describe the organizational structure of the school to which they are assigned.10.  Identify the resources within the school for students and parents to utilize.Skill OutcomesStudents will be able to :1.  Apply appropriate techniques within individual, small and large group counseling settings.2.  Actively participate in Special Education and 504 meetings.3.  Apply techniques to promote academic success among students.

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