Introduction | Mission Statement and Goals | Program Overview | Counselor Ratios | Elementary School Counseling Plan | Middle School Counseling Plan | High School Counseling Plan
Bethlehem Central School District K-12 Counseling Plan [PDF]
If you have trouble accessing this document, please contact the SESS office.
Introduction
The Bethlehem Central Guidance Plan has been developed in compliance with the New York State Education Department Commissioner’s Regulations 100.2(j) and in alignment with the Bethlehem Board of Education Mission Statement and Student Exit Standards. Other resources utilized to ensure our program remains current with all relevant professional standards includes: New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards, The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards for School Counseling Programs, The American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors, and The New York State School Counselor Association Guidance Program guidelines.
Per NYS Education Department Commissioner’s Regulations, this plan will be reviewed and updated annually.
Mission Statement and Goals
District Mission Statement and Goals
Mission: To educate and prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose, and be engaged members of the community.
In 2019, the district approved a Strategic Plan that will guide district decision making through the 2023-24 school year. The plan reflects core values and goals within four areas:
- Academics: Instructional and assessment practices that are aligned to a strong and relevant curriculum.
- Character: Positive character traits are essential to becoming contributing members of society.
- Community: Strengthening family, school and community partnerships through transparent communication.
- Wellness: Enhancing social-emotional wellness and balance for students and staff by supporting active, healthy lifestyles and promoting positive behavior.
Bethlehem K-12 Counseling Department Mission and Vision Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the K-12 Bethlehem School Counseling department is to provide all students with a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate learning experience that values knowledge and character education. Our program will ensure the social/emotional, academic and career development of all students.
In collaboration with stakeholders; we advocate for our students, promote systemic change and serve as leaders in our district.
Vision Statement
Students of Bethlehem Central School District are life-long learners that have an understanding of what it means to have a growth mindset. Students will be able to acquire knowledge and skills to effectively promote and enhance student achievement. They have obtained the skills necessary to navigate college and career pathways. They are mindful and empathic individuals that appreciate diversity and embrace challenges. Our students are creative learners that will be successful through personal GRIT and will be able to identify and implement their character strengths. Our students are able to reflect on their individual growth and value collaborating with others.
Program Overview
The Bethlehem K-12 Counseling Program has evolved over the years in response to the needs of our students, parents, and community. Our program is aligned with both the NYSED requirements and American School Counselor Association (ASCA) national standards.
The elementary counseling staff consists of a full- time counselor at each of the five elementary schools. School counselors meet student needs through whole class instruction, small group, and individual sessions. Classroom lessons follow our social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. Small group counseling covers an array of topics such as family change, social skills, making and keeping friends, anxiety, and self-regulation. Individual counseling is offered to students who have a need identified through a collaboration with families and professionals within the building. Elementary counselors play a vital role in each of the buildings Coordinated Care Team (CCT) and Child Study Team (CST). The counseling staff is committed to each student’s academic, social and emotional success.
The middle school counseling staff consists of four full-time school counselors. Counselors focus on the complex developmental needs of all young adolescents. Responsibilities include student advocacy, orientation/ transition services, cumulative records and scheduling, classroom and small group lessons, individual counseling, as well as curriculum development and implementation. Middle School Counselors are essential members of the Coordinated Care Team. Consultation and Coordination are key components of the role of the middle school counselor.
The high school counseling program consists of two dedicated 9th grade counselors who assist students in their transition to our high school. Social/emotional development, career exploration, course advisement and individual student advocacy is the focus of our curriculum. Grades 10-12 counselors assist students with social/emotional development, course advisement, career/college readiness and tracking post-high school plan outcomes and student advocacy. The high school Student Assistance Counselor provides therapeutic interventions to students experiencing acute mental health crises, acts as a liaison between students and faculty and provides solution focused counseling services intended to reintegrate students the classroom in a timely manner. At each grade level, the counseling department has implemented the use of Naviance, a post-secondary planning tool. This has proven to be a useful and informative tool for our entire high school community in order to complete vocational inventories, resume building, post high school planning, and submission and organization of post high school documents.
Counselor Ratios
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommends a counselor to student ratio of 250:1. Per ASCA, the national average is 470:1 and the NYS average is 624:1. Our ratios are as follows:
- Level: Elementary
- School: Eagle
- Counselor FTE: 1 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 430
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 430:1
- School: Elsmere
- Counselor FTE: 1 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 261
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 261:1
- School: Glenmont
- Counselor FTE: 1 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 351
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 351:1
- School: Hamagrael
- Counselor FTE: 1 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 323
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 323:1
- School: Slingerlands
- Counselor FTE: 1 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 456
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 456:1
- School: Eagle
- Level: Middle
- School: BCMS
- Counselor FTE: 4 FTE
- Projected Number of Students: 1030
- Counselor:Student Ratio: 258:1
- School: BCMS
- Level: High
Elementary School Counseling Plan
- Grade Level: All Grades
- Guidance Level Content: Meet the Counselor
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 3, BS 2
- Curriculum and Materials: “Tool box”, Powerpoint, etc
- Project Start/Project ended: September
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Self Regulation: Whole Body Listening
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 10, B-SS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Self Regulation: Personal Space
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 10, B-SS 2, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Self Regulation: Interrupting
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, 10 B-SS 1, 3, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Thinking Thoughts and Feeling Feelings
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, BLS 1, B-SMS 2, 3, 10, B-SS 1, 2, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: The Group Plan
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, B-LS 1, 4, 5, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 10, B-SS 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Thinking With Your Eyes
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 2, 3, 7, 10 , B-SS 1, 3, 5, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Body in the Group
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 3, B-LS 1, 4, 5, 7, BSMS 1, 2, 9, 10, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Whole Body Listening
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 10, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Making friends
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 7, B-SMS 3, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: I feels
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M2, B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, ,2 ,3, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature/Video, handout, role play, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M2, B-LS 1 ,2, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Kelso materials, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Zones Intro
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones of Regulation materials, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Zones Expected/Unexpected
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones of Regulation materials, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Zones Tools: Positive Self-Talk
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones of Regulation materials, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: K
- Guidance Level Content: Zones Tools: Calming Caddy
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones of Regulation materials, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All kindergarten students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All kindergarten classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Self Regulation: Whole Body Listening
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 10, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Self Regulation: Personal Space
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 10, B-SS 2, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Zones Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones bingo, zones memory, zones picture sort, centers, etc.
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Hidden rules and unexpected and expected behaviors
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 5, 9, B-SMS 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Smart Guess
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 3, B-SS 5
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Flexible and Stuck Thinking
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 5, 6, B-SS 5, 6, 8, B-LS 1, 2
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Size of the Problem
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, 6, B-LS 1, 5, 6, 8, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, B-SS, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Social Thinking: Sharing an Imagination
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 6, B-SS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-LS 2
- Curriculum and Materials: Social Thinking book, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/ Conflict Resolution: Making Friends
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 7, B-SMS 3, B-SS 1, 2 ,4, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: I feels
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, ,2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 1
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/ Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 2, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Kelso materials, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All first grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All first grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Zones: Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones bingo, zones memory, zones picture sort, centers, etc.
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Diversity
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: I feels
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, ,2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 2, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Kelso materials, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Bullying
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 9, BSS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 2-3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 2
- Guidance Level Content: Sportsmanship
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All second grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All second grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Zones: Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Zones bingo, zones memory, zones picture sort, centers, etc.
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Self- Discovery: Growth Mindset
- ASCA Domain/Standard: SED, CD, M 1, 2, 5, 6, B-LS 5, 7, 8
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Diversity
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature, role play, handout, parent letter
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: I feels
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, ,2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/ Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 2, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Bullying
- ASCA Domain/Standard: SED, M 2, 3, B-SMS 1, 2, B-SS 8
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 3
- Guidance Level Content: Empathy
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BSS 1, 2, 4, 5, BSS 7, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All third grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All third grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Zones: Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Empathy
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BSS 1, 2, 4, 5, BSS 7, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Diversity
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Bullying / Cyber Bullying
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 9, BSS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Weird Dare and Tough Series
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, BSS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: I feels
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-LS 1, 4, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, ,2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Careers
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 4, 6, BLS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, BSMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, BSS 1, 5, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Interest Inventory, Powerpoint, Activity
- Project Start/Project ended: 3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Self-Discovery: Growth Mindset
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, BSS 2, 3, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 4
- Guidance Level Content: Self-Discovery: Mindfulness
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, BSS 2, 3, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fourth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fourth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Zones: Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Self-Discovery: Self-Esteem
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, BSS 2, 3, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Self-Discovery: Mindfulness
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, BSS 2, 3, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Mind Up materials
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Empathy
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BSS 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Literature/Video, role play, handout, parent letter
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Friendship/Conflict Resolution: Solution Circle
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, 6, BSMS 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, BSS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Diversity
- ASCA Domain/Standard: B-LS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B-SMS 1, 2, 3, 7, B-SS 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1 week
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Bullying
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 3, BSMS 1, 2, 7, 9, BSS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
- Project Start/Project ended: 1-2 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Careers
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 1, 2, 4, 6, BLS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, BSMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, BSS 1, 5, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Powerpoint, interest Inventory, Sample resume
- Project Start/Project ended: 3 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Middle School Transition: Sharing Concerns
- ASCA Domain/Standard: M 2, B-SMS 7, 8, 9, 10, B-SS 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Locks, Powerpoint, Student survey, brochure
- Project Start/Project ended: 3-6 weeks
- Projected Number of Students Affected: All fifth grade students
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All fifth grade classes
- Implementation Contact Person: Elementary Counselors
Middle School Counseling Plan
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Transition – Classroom Visit
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SS 3, BS SMS 10
- Curriculum and Materials: 6th grade student presenters, bus transportation
- Project Start/Project ended: May
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 360
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All 5th grade classrooms
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Surveyed questions and feedback
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 5
- Guidance Level Content: Transition – Visit to the MS
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SMS 10, MS 3
- Curriculum and Materials: Bus transportation, Audio support, powerpoint, auditorium space
- Project Start/Project ended: May
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 360
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: All 6th grade classrooms
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: Meet the Counselor
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 3, BS/SS #3
- Curriculum and Materials: Pre-Survey Form, Counselor Pases, Helium Stick, Bingo Card
- Project Start/Project ended: October
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 100
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies, English, Science
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Pre-Survey will be provided to students at start of class
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: KUDOS- for students in split households, divorced, etc.
- Curriculum and Materials: KUDOS Cirriculum
- Project Start/Project ended: October-February
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 8-12
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Lunch group- Room #122
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Pre-Survey, Activities
- Implementation Contact Person: Chynna Marcucci and Carla Young
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: New Student Party
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 3, BS SMS10
- Curriculum and Materials: Games, Cups, Snacks
- Project Start/Project ended: September
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 6-8
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: PIT
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Follow up meeting
- Implementation Contact Person: All Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: Middle School Review the Zones of Regulation
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS/SS #4, BS/SS #5, BS/SS #6
- Curriculum and Materials: PowerPoint, Scenario Handouts, Legal Paper, Index Cards, Pencils, Chromebooks
- Project Start/Project ended: November/December
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 100
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies, English, Science
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Pre-Survey Post-Test
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS/SS #4, BS/SS # 8, MS #5
- Curriculum and Materials: Power Point, Reproducible J, Reproducible
- Project Start/Project ended: January/February
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 100
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies, English, Science
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Pre-Test, Post-Test
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: Growth Mindset
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS/LS #6, BS/LS #9, BS/SS #8
- Curriculum and Materials: Power Point Handouts
- Project Start/Project ended: March/April
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 100
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies, English, Science
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Pre-Test, Post-Test
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: Beautiful Me
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 1, 2
- Curriculum and Materials: Hance Family Foundation materials
- Project Start/Project ended: All year
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 150
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Room 122
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Google Form survey
- Implementation Contact Person: Carla Young, Chynna Marcucci
- Grade Level: 6
- Guidance Level Content: LiveRespect
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 1, 2
- Curriculum and Materials: LiveRespect Curriculum
- Project Start/Project ended: January-March
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 30
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Room 122
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Google survey
- Implementation Contact Person: Matt Farnan, Andy Lenhardt
- Grade Level: 7
- Guidance Level Content: Mind/Body Connection
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SMS 2, 7, 10
- Curriculum and Materials: Powerpoint, stopwatch, paper, water bottles, warm water, glitter, glue
- Project Start/Project ended: March
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 300
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Science
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Heart Rate Graph
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 7
- Guidance Level Content: Brain Child Online Decision Making
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Brainchild series, handouts
- Project Start/Project ended: April
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 360
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies
- Evaluation Methods, How Will the Results be Measured?: Survey
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 7
- Guidance Level Content: Building Healthy Relationships
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SS 5, 9
- Curriculum and Materials: Albany County Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center
- Project Start/Project ended: October
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 400
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: FACS
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors and FACS Teachers
- Grade Level: 7
- Guidance Level Content: Annual Review
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS LS 4
- Curriculum and Materials: Google Classroom
- Project Start/Project ended: All year
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 8
- Guidance Level Content: Course Selection
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SMS 10, MS 4
- Curriculum and Materials: PowerPoint Chromebooks, course selection handbook
- Project Start/Project ended: January
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 360
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 8
- Guidance Level Content: Mindful Gratitude Lesson
- ASCA Domain/Standard: BS SMS 2, 7
- Curriculum and Materials: Mindful script/body scan, chime, worry stone
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 100
- Lesson Will be Presented in Which Class/Subject: Social Studies or Science
- Implementation Contact Person: Counselors
- Grade Level: 8
- Guidance Level Content: Mental Health & Wellness Lesson
- ASCA Domain/Standard: MS 1, 3
- Project Start/Project ended: January 5th
- Projected Number of Students Affected: 350
- Implementation Contact Person: Health teacher/counselors
- Grade Level: 6, 7, & 8
High School Counseling Plan
Please click here for a link to the comprehensive High School Counseling Plan [PDF].
Bethlehem Central School Counseling Department
To maximize each student’s potential academically, socially and emotionally, our School Counselors evaluate the program to determine its effectiveness. The school counseling program plan may be assessed through a variety of measures, including our K-12 Advisory Council, program assessment as well as a self-analysis of the school counselor’s strengths and goals.
References
- American School Counselor Association. “ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student.” https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/hom/MindsetsBehaviors.pdf
- American School Counselor Association. “ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors.” https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/f041cbd0-7004-47a5-ba01-3a5d657c6743/Ethical-Standards.pdf
- New York State Department of Education. “Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies at Three Levels.” http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/career-technical-education/cdoslea.pdf
- New York State Department of Education. “Commissioner’s Regulation Park 100.2(j).” http:www.counsel.nysed.gov/rules/indices-fulltext/2017/032
- Bethlehem Central School District Mission Statement and Goals