About our CSCP

The Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) at Bridlemile Elementary School is guided by The ASCA National Model and Oregon's Framework for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs:

"School counselors design and deliver comprehensive school counseling programs that improve a range of student learning and behavioral outcomes. These programs are comprehensive in scope, preventive in design and developmental in nature. 'The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs' outlines the components of a comprehensive school counseling program. The ASCA National Model brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, which creates unity and focus toward improving student achievement and supporting student development" (ASCA, 2017).

"The comprehensive school counseling program is an integral part ofthe school system that advances high quality learning opportuni es and fosters student achievement. The comprehensive school counseling program also en-sures successful transi ons for students by providing opportuni es for each student to acquire, master, and apply cri cal personal and social skills. These skills enable each student to learn, work, interact with others, and contribute to their community" (Oregon's Framework for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, 2017). 

These models guide our work in the domains of academic, social/emotional, college/career, and community service through the foundation, delivery and management systems, and accountability of the Bridlemile CSCP. Our roles as professional school counselors are in constant flux between advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change.

Bridlemile's CSCP is also informed by PBiS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and Teaching Tolerance practices:

"Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the Technical Assistance Center on PBIS supports schools, districts, and states to build systems capacity for implementing a multi-tiered approach to social, emotional and behavior support. The broad purpose of PBIS is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups" (PBiS, 2018).

The mission of Teaching Tolerance is "to help teachers and schools educate children and youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy" by emphasizing "social justice and anti-bias. The anti-bias approach encourages children and young people to challenge prejudice and learn how to be agents of change in their own lives" (Teaching Tolerance, 2018).