Deliver:
At ICC4 High School Counseling Department, the Deliver component refers to the approach our school counselors take in providing activities and services to students. Our counselors devote 80% of their time to delivering direct and indirect student services. This approach allows us to provide the best possible support to our students and ensure that they have access to the resources and guidance they need to achieve their goals.
ICC4 School District Counseling Services follows the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program. This framework provides information on both the direct and indirect delivery models, as well as guidance on how to involve stakeholders in the counseling process. Both direct and indirect delivery models are important in providing comprehensive school counseling services, and school counselors often use a combination of both models to meet the diverse needs of their students and school community.
Direct:
The direct delivery model is a counseling method where the school counselor works directly with students to provide counseling services, programs, and interventions. This can include one-on-one counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, classroom guidance lessons, and other activities directly involving students. The direct delivery model involves the school counselor working directly with students through one-on-one counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, classroom guidance lessons, and other activities directly involving students.
Indirect:
The indirect delivery model is a counseling method where the school counselor works indirectly with students by providing support and resources to other stakeholders in the school community, such as parents, teachers, and administrators. This can include consulting with teachers on how to better support students, providing workshops and training sessions for parents on how to address student needs, and collaborating with administrators on school policies and practices that support student success. The indirect delivery model involves the school counselor working indirectly with students by providing support and resources to other stakeholders in the school community, such as parents, teachers, and administrators.
Understanding Direct and Indirect Services
Direct Services
In the ICC4 High School Counseling Department, we offer Direct Services to help our students achieve academic success, improve attendance, and manage discipline. These services include individual or group instruction provided by the counselor in the classroom setting.
Instruction
At ICC4 High School Counseling Department, our school counselors provide a comprehensive, preventive, and developmental counseling curriculum to students. The curriculum is delivered through classroom instruction, small group counseling, and individual counseling sessions. This instruction is focused on helping students achieve success in their academic, career, and social-emotional development. Our counselors strive to provide standards-based lessons to empower students to reach their full potential.
Appraisal
At ICC4 High School Counseling Department, we use various sources of information to evaluate and examine our students' interests and strengths to help them create a comprehensive developmental plan. This information may include test scores, academic records, and other relevant statistics. Our goal is to support students in identifying their career interests and creating a plan that helps them achieve their goals.
Advisement
At ICC4 High School Counseling Department, counselors use assessments to provide recommendations to students to help them realize their full potential and make informed decisions for their future.
Counseling
At ICC4 High School, school counselors are available to provide pre- and post-crisis support to students individually or in small groups who may be facing challenges that impede their success. Through collaborative problem-solving, counselors help students identify root causes and potential consequences of their challenges, and work with them to develop proactive strategies for success.
Indirect Services
ICC4 High School Counseling Department also offers indirect services, including collaborating with families, teachers, administrators, school personnel, stakeholders, and community members to ensure equity and access for all students. Our school counselor is committed to promoting student achievement and well-being through partnerships with key stakeholders in our school community.
Consultation
At ICC4 High School, our school counselors act as advocates for students by gathering and seeking input, perspectives, and recommendations from other professionals who can help meet the students' needs. Additionally, counselors aim to provide information from these professionals to support student success with families, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders.
Collaboration
At ICC4 High School, school counselors collaborate with individuals and groups to achieve shared goals through various partnerships, including:
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Teaming and partnering
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School/district committees
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Parent workshops
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Community partnerships
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Crisis response
Referrals
At ICC4 High School, school counselors recognize when students require additional support beyond their scope and expertise. In these cases, the counselor will refer the student to external resources or services, either through the school or within the community. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the student receives the necessary support to overcome any obstacles and achieve success.
