Counseling District Effectiveness ReportApril 13, 2015

Kaizen PhilosophyKaizen is a term for continuous improvement. It originated in Japan, and the word translates to mean change (kai) for the good (zen).

Northwest ISD Core Beliefs1. Kids come first2. Continuous improvement is essential for future success3. The success of each student is the shared

responsibility of students, families, schools, andcommunities

4. Environment influences learning

District Counseling GoalsProvide a premier counseling programDistrict Objective: “Facilitate healthy life choices to advance student health, productivity, and well-being.”

Continue the work of the One Voice, One Choice alliance:• Develop consistent and effective practices and routines related to

the emotional, physical, mental, and social well-being of our students, parents, staff, and community.

• Provide education to raise awareness on topics related to emotional, physical, mental, and social well-being of children

• Maintain a continuous improvement committee toreview and update resources and practices on a regular basis

District Counseling GoalsCommunicate in timely, open manner and engage parents and community members in positive partnership opportunities in our schools.District Objective: “Engage parents as partners…”

District Objective: “Increase community connections and relationships that positively contribute to the academic and social success of students.”District Objective: “Engage in open dialogue and information sharing between the district and the community.”District Objective: “Brand Northwest ISD…”

District Counseling GoalsInvest resources to ensure students, parents, and the community receive optimal educational services.District Objective: “Provide relevant policy, regulatory, evaluation, finance, and student information systems ensuring organizational efficiencies.”

• Assist in the development of policies and procedures • Implementation of the e-School Career Planner

to meet HB5 requirements• Online registration for students through the

Home Access Center (HAC) • Implementation of Naviance

Components of a Counseling Program

GuidanceCurriculum

ResponseServices

IndividualPlanning

SystemSupport

ElementarySchool

MiddleSchool

HighSchool

GuidanceCurriculum

35-45% 35-40% 15-25%

ResponsiveServices

30-40% 30-40% 25-35%

IndividualPlanning

5-10% 15-25% 25-35%

System Support

10-15% 10-15% 15-20%

State Recommended Percentages

Campus Counseling Goalsand CREST

• Implement activities /programs/interventions to positively impact school climate and safety

• Impact student success through counselor interventions

Social/Emotional

Monthly K-12 Topics Suicide Prevention Month

(Elem. – Healthy Choices)September

Drug Awareness/ Substance Abuse (Red Ribbon week)

October

Anti-bullying NovemberDecemberJanuary

Healthy Relationships (Dating Violence)Sexual Harassment

February

SextingInternet Safety

March

Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse AprilMay

Written for Parents to coincide with the monthly guidance topics---www.nisdtx.org/RealTalks

The idea of “Real Talks” is to encourage authentic conversation about topics affecting our children and youth. As you see editions of “Real Talks," please make sure you take time to read what’s being discussed at school and how you can add to the discussion as a parent/guardian. “Real Talks” will provide talking points for you to initiate conversations with your kid(s) at home. As the proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Northwest ISD, in partnership with you, will strive to facilitate healthy life choices for our students.

LIVE

Promoting Anonymous e-alert

Substance Abuse Prevention and Red Ribbon Week

With one of the most impacting and creative assemblies ever to hit the school scene, DeBully, consisting of all teens, is taking schools by storm with their new modern style of dealing with everyday bullying. With a full mix of music, video and just the right amount of speaking these teens are talking directly to their peers and dealing with one of the most devastating epidemics of their day.... BULLYING.

2012SteeleGraduate

Professional Development Day, Jan. 5One Voice, One Choice students joined!

The Process…

The Process continued…

One Voice, One Choice Students from Medlin Middle School Designed our District-wide Message

After recently filming our new promotional video

Rachel’s Challenge Chain Reaction Program

Pillars of Character Programat Sendera Ranch

Awarding Good Character

ALL Middle Schools and a District-WideParent Presentation

Academic/College/Career

October 22, 2014 Byron Nelson High School#NISDFutureReady

The Transition to High School

The Endorsements

Naviance and Assessments

Middle School High SchoolCareer Cluster Finder* Learning Style

InventoryStrengthsExplorer* MI AdvantageCareer Key Career Interest Profile

Do What You Are

* Available for high school students also.

The Northwest ISD Endorsement Commitment –completed in the 8th grade

The Start of the Personal Graduation Plan

HB 5 & 9th Grade Parent Meetings Byron Nelson HS Northwest HS

9th Grade Students 743 792Small Group Parent/Student Meetings Conducted

56 50

Individual Parent Meetings

20 32

Small Group Student Meetings

16 40

92 122

Online Registration and the Student’s Personal Graduation Plan in the Home Access Center

G Force:Added a 2nd G Force team for Northwest ISD at BNHS

Northwest ISD Counseling