Assessment Description School counselors play a key role in the development and needs of all students; thus, collaboration with other educators and support staff is critical to the role of the school Original Papers

Assessment Description

School counselors play a key role in the development and needs of all students; thus, collaboration with other educators and support staff is critical to the role of the school counselor to make data-informed decisions.

Read the “Mountain Eagle Elementary School” case study located in the Topic 4 Resources. After reviewing the case study, gather information, compile data, and utilize research to complete the “Annual Student Outcome Goal Plan” template located in the Topic 4 Resources. 

Address each of the following prompts as outlined in the template:

• Identify outcome data
• Set a SMART goal for the targeted group
• Supplemental data
• Mindsets and Behaviors
• Learning objectives
• Pre/Post assessment
• Strategies/Interventions

Upload the completed template as your submission for this assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards: 

MEd in School Counseling

5.2: Explain the role of the school counselor when working with families, PK-12 and post-secondary personnel, and community agencies. [CACREP 5.G.2.b]

5.3: Apply qualities and styles for effective school leadership to foster collaboration and teamwork when working with multidisciplinary teams. [CACREP 5.G.1.d, 5.G.2.d, 5.G.2.j, 5.G.3.l; GCU MC2, MC4]

This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:

5.G.1.d. Models of school-based collaboration and consultation.

5.G.2.b. School counselor roles in consultation with families, P-12 and postsecondary school personnel, and community agencies.

5.G.2.d. School counselor roles in school leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

5.G.2.j. Qualities and styles of effective leadership in schools

5.G.3.l. Techniques to foster collaboration and teamwork within schools.