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As school counselors, we realize that much of what we do can not be measured. Let's be honest, many may not realize that .........but by taking a more data driven approach to your program, you shows stakeholders the important positive impact that you have on student success. So how can you collect data and have documentation of your results, especially since the new Ohio School Standards and Evaluation require it??? There are many forms of data that can be used to highlight your program including, but not limited to the examples below.
As school counselors, we realize that much of what we do can not be measured. Let's be honest, many may not realize that .........but by taking a more data driven approach to your program, you shows stakeholders the important positive impact that you have on student success. So how can you collect data and have documentation of your results, especially since the new Ohio School Standards and Evaluation require it??? There are many forms of data that can be used to highlight your program including, but not limited to the examples below.
Needs Based Assessment Data: is a survey completed by students, parents, teachers and/or administrators that offers a data-informed direction for a comprehensive school counseling program.
Achievement-related Data : This type of data measure things related to academic success (ex. attendance, suspension/expulsion, office referrals, drug and alcohol, etc.
Student Data: This data tracks student progress and drives possible program goals to positively impact student learning (Grade point averages, Standardized test data, Graduation rate, etc.)
Disaggregated Data: This examines students subgroups (ethnicity, sex, ESL, Sped., etc.) in relation to student success and achievement. We use this data to identify under served populations and under performing students to develop actions steps to address needs.
STILL NEED HELP?
STILL NEED HELP?
Use of time: Track your use of time with this form which will separate the time spent in direct and indirect services. Use of time form
Google Forms (*Free): How Can I Use Them??? School Counselor Google Forms for Data Collection
TEMPLATES:
TEMPLATES:
School-wide Data
School-wide Data
School Profile Data Spreadsheet
Needs assessments
Needs assessments
School Counseling Program Evaluation and Development
Example Needs assessment for students
Tracking student information
Tracking student information
SCUTA is another great way to support your program with data. This amazing program does most of the work for you! SCUTA has partnered with OSCA to extend Ohio school counselors a discounted rate for individual licenses to their online programming (discount does not apply to district level accounts).
SCUTA is an online program that school counselors and districts can use to manage their comprehensive school counseling program. SCUTA is aligned with the ASCA National Model and offers tools for documentation, data tracking and time analysis. School counselors can use SCUTA to support their work and impact with administrators and stakeholders.
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