ASCA STANDARDS FOR CREATIVE SMALL GROUPS: READY-TO-USE LESSONS FOR GRADES K-5
ANGER-MANAGEMENT
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A2 Acquire Skills For Improving Learning
A:A2.3 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Take responsibility for their actions
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical thinking skills
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness
C:A2.1 Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving and organizational skills
Standard C: Student will understand the relationshp between personal qualities, education training and the world of work.
C:C2.2 Learn how to use conflict management skills with peers and adults
C:C2.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model
PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills
PS:B1.9 Identify long- and short-term goals
PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals
PS/C:1.3 Learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate physical contact
PS/C:1.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS/C:1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
PS/C:1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
PS/C:1.9 Learn how to cope with peer pressure
PS/C:1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
PS/C:1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events
BEHAVIOR
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A1 Improve Academic Self-concept
A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors which lead to successful learning
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Take responsibility for their actions
A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical-thinking skills
A:B2 Plan To Achieve Goals
A:B.2.5 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess progress toward educational goals
A:B2.6 Understand the relationship between classroom performance and success in school
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
vC:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals
C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness
C:A2.1 Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving and organizational skills
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Career Goals
C:C2.1 Demonstrate how interests, abilities, and achievement relate to achieving personal, social, educational and career goals.
C:C2.2 Learn how to use conflict management skills with peers and adults
C:C2.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.3 Learn the goal setting process
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achiee goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model
PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills
PS:B1.9 Identify long- and short-term goals
PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
PS:C1.3 Learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate physical contact
PS:C.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS:C1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
PS:C1.9 Learn how to cope with peer pressure
PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events
CANCER SUPPORT
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A2 Acquire Skills For Improving Learning
A:A2.3 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Take responsibility for their actions
A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
A:C1 Relate School To Life Experiences
A:C1.1 Demonstrate the ability to balance school, studies, extracurricular activities, leisure time and family life
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.8 Pursue and develop competency in areas of interest
C:A1.9 Develop hobbies and vocational interests
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education training and the world of work
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Career Goals
C:C2.2 Learn how to use conflict management skills with peers and adults
C:C2.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.4 Understand change as a part of growth
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
PS:C.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events
FRIENDSHIP
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept
A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors which lead to successful learning
A:A2 Acquire Skills For Improving Learning
A:A2.3 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Take responsibility for their actions
A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
A:A3.3 Develop a broad range of interests and abilities
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family, and peers
A:B2 Plan To Achieve Goals
A:B2.5 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess progress toward educational goals
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals
C:A1.8 Pursue and develop competency in areas of interest
C:A1.9 Develop hobbies and vocational interests
C:A1.10 Balance between work and leisure time
C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness
C:A2.1 Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving and organizational skills
C:A:2.5 Learn to respect individual uniqueness in the workplace
C:A2.8 Understand the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity and effort in the workplace
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education training and the world of work.
C/C:1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests which influence career choices and success
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Goals
C:C2.1 Demonstrate how interests, abilities, and achievement relate to achieving personal, social, educational and career goals.
C:C.2 Learn how to use conflict management skills with peers and adults
C:C.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.3 Learn the goal setting process
PS:A1.4 Understand change as a part of growth
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
PS:A2.8 Learn how to make and keep friends
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS:C1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events
GRIEF/LOSS
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A2 Acquire Skills For Improving Learning
A:A2.3 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
CA1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.4 Understand change as a part of growth
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
PS/A:1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1 Acquire Safety Skills
PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS:C1.5 Differentiate between situations requiring peer support and situations requiring adult professional help
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
PS:C1.10 Learn techniques for managing stress and conflict
PS:C1.11 Learn coping skills for managing life events
SELF-ESTEEM
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept
A:A1.1 Articulate feelings of competence and confidence as a learner
A:A1.3 Take pride in work and in achievement
A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors which lead to successful learning
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.3 Develop a broad range of interests and abilities
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.1 Demonstrate the motivation to achieve individual potential
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests, and motivations
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals
C:A1.7 Understand the importance of planning
C:A1.8 Pursue and develop competency in areas of interest
C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness
C:A2.8 Understand the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity and effort in the work place
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education training and the world of work.
C:C1 Acquire Knowledge To Achieve Career Goals
C:C1.1 Identify personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career choices
C:C1.2 Explain how work can help to achieve personal success and satisfaction
C:C1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests which influence career choices and success
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Career Goals
C:C2.1 Demonstrate how interests, abilities, and achievement relate to achieving personal, social, educational and career goals.
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.3 Learn the goal setting process
PS:A1.4 Understand change as a part of growth
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.7 Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets
PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
PS:A2.8 Learn how to make and keep friends
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.
PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
PS:C1.4 Demonstrate the ability to assert boundaries, rights, and personal privacy
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
STUDY SKILLS
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept
A:A1.1 Articulate feelings of competence and confidence as a learner
A:A1.2 Display a positive interest in learning
A:A1.3 Take pride in work and in achievement
A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors which lead to successful learning
A:A2 Acquire Skills For Improving Learning
A:A2.1 Apply time management and task management skills
A:A2.2 Demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning
A:A2.3 Use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help when needed
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.1 Take responsibility for their actions
A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other students
A:A3.3 Develop a broad range of interests and abilities
A:A3.4 Demonstrate dependability, productivity and initiative
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A:B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.1 Demonstrate the motivation to achieve individual potential
A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical thinking skills
A:B1.3 Apply the study skills necessary for academic success at each level
A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family, and peers
A:B1.7 Become self-directed and independent learners
A:B2 Plan To Achieve Goals
A:B2.5 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess progress toward educational goals
A:B2.6 Understand the relationship between classroom performance and success in school
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
A:C1 Relate School To Life Experiences
A:C1.6 Understand how school success and academic achievement enhance future career and vocational opportunities
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals
C:A1.7 Understand the importance of planning
C:A2 Develop Employment Readiness
C:A2.1 Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving and organizational skills
C:A2.9 Utilize time- and task-management skills
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education training and the world of work.
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Career Goals
C:C2.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.3 Learn the goal setting process
PS:A1.6 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
PS:A1.8 Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A2 Acquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.1 Use a decision-making and problem-solving model
PS:B1.2 Understand consequences of decisions and choices
PS:B1.3 Identify alternative solutions to a problem
PS:B1.4 Develop effective coping skills for dealing with problems
PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where, and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
PS:B1.9 Identify long- and short-term goals
PS:B1.10 Identify alternative ways of achieving goals
Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills
PS:C1 Acquire Personal Safety Skills
PS:C1.6 Identify resource people in the school and community, and know how to seek their help
THE LUNCH BUNCH
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
A:A1 Improve Academic Self-Concept
A:A1.1 Articulate feelings of competence and confidence as a learner
A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors which lead to successful learning
A:A3 Achieve School Success
A:A3.3 Develop a broad range of interests and abilities
A:A3.5 Share knowledge
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
A: B1 Improve Learning
A:B1.1 Demonstrate the motivation to achieve individual potential
A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical thinking skills
A:B2 Plan To Achieve Goals
A:B2.4 Apply knowledge of aptitudes and interests to goal setting
A:B2.5 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess progress toward educational goals
A:B2.6 Understand the relationship between classroom performance and success in school
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
A:C1 Relate School To Life Experiences
A:C1.2 Seek co-curricular and community experiences to enhance the school experience
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
C:A1 Develop Career Awareness
C:A1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively in teams
C:A1.5 Learn to make decisions
C:A1.6 Learn how to set goals
Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction
C:B1 Acquire Career Information
C:B1.2 Identify personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career choices
C:B2 Identify Career Goals
C:B2.1 Demonstrate awareness of the education and training needed to achieve career goals
Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education training and the world of work.
C:C1 Acquire Knowledge To Achieve Goals
C:C1.1 Understand the relationship between educational achievement and career success
C:C1.2 Explain how work can help to achieve personal success and satisfaction
C:C1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests which influence career choices and success
C:C2 Apply Skills To Achieve Career Goals
C:C2.1 Demonstrate how interests, abilities, and achievement relate to achieving personal, social, educational and career goals.
C:C2.3 Learn to work cooperatively with others as a team member
PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
PS:A1 Acquire Self-Knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups
PS:A2 Anquire Interpersonal Skills
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity
PS:A2.5 Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
PS:A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior
PS:A2.8 Learn how to make and keep friends
Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals
PS:B1 Self-Knowledge Application
PS:B1.7 Demonstrate a respect and appreciation for individual and cultural differences
PS:B1.9 Identify long- and short-term goals
American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA
National Standards for Students. Alexandria, VA: Copyright 2004 by the American School Counselor Association
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