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Group High School (Career Readiness Research (U.S. Department of Education…

- - - - • Students reported that group lessons, activities and dialogue helped them explore the idea of continuing education and going to college.
      - • Students reported multiple steps to achieve the goal or plan they had set for their career.
      - • Students had a better understanding of postsecondary planning and the options available to them after high school
      - • Students strongly agreed that after planning group they have thought about their future and career after high school,
  - - - Preplanning Steps
        
        Selection of group members
        
        Planning of group structure for first and subsequent sessions
        
        Gives consistent structure for future sessions
        
        Opening and closing rituals
        
        Icebreakers and activities
        
        Individual and group goal setting
        
        Collaborative rulemaking
        
        Sets expectations for behavior and consequences
        
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        Ethical Considerations for Group Planning
        
        ASCA. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/Ethics/EthicalStandards2016.pdf
        
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      - Tyson, L. E., Pérusse, R., Whitledge, J., Coy, D. R., Akos, P., & Moore, I. L. (2004). Screening of Members: “Everyone is Welcome”. In Tyson, L. E., Pérusse, R., Whitledge, J., Coy, D. R., Akos, P., & Moore, I. L. Editors (Ed.), Critical Incidents in Group Counseling (pp. 9-14). American Counseling Association.
    - - several ethical breeches
      - ineffective
      - likely harmed some of the students involved
  - - - A group setting is effective for Career Construction
        
        Allows sharing and collaboration
        
        Both boys and girls involved in the study showed improvement in adaptability, planning and choice in their future careers
    - - Uses narrative counseling techniques to help students use their life stories to create and revise their career goals
      - Transforms difficult memories into useful lessons and insights
      - Helps to identify central life themes
        
        “I played until the end of the game” --> I am persistent
        
        "I insisted on getting more hours" --> I fight for what I need
        
        "My favorite activity was volunteering at the community center" --> I get satisfaction from helping other people
      - Four Phases
        
        Construction (Listening)
        
        Deconstruction (Unpacking)
        
        Reconstruction (Revising)
        
        Coconstruction (Revising together)
      - The counselor is a listener and facilitator, not an expert on the individual
      - The goal is for the student to find meaning and purpose in their life
        
        Increase career adaptability to cope with a changing job market
        
        Provide resources and tools
        
        Identify skills and education they need to achieve their goals
        
        Improved career planning
        
        Assist with career choice
  - - - Financial aid and loans
      - Testing
      - College applications
      - College and career advising
      - Includes handouts, guides, and presentations
      - Multicultural considerations
      - Webinars and resources for school counselor education
    - - How to pay for an education
      - How to choose a career or program of study
  - - - For use when there are a lot fo basic questions, younger students, and first-generation college enrollees
        
        GPA, class rank
        
        Testing
        
        ACT
        
        PSAT
        
        SAT
        
        College enrollment and credits in high school
        
        Financial aid and FAFSA
        
        2-year and 4-year degrees
      - Could be used as a template for a Walden High School video covering topics and opportunities specific to our school
- - - - *A. Paolini (School Counselors Promoting College and Career Readiness in High School Students)(Peer Reviewed)(Walden Library) https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1203651.pdf
        
        G. Cicco.(2018). Providing Counseling Services in High School. Partnerships in higher education. https://search-proquest-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/2165547888?accountid=14872 (Walden Library)
        
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        C. Sink. C. Edwards. C. Eppler. (2012). School Based Group Counsling. Groups for High School Students
        
        High school students thrive when the perception is that they are being treated impartially and with cultural sensitivity.
        
        In order to provide direction, while letting the members form their own dynamic in group, facilitators can ask thoughtful questions to empower students to set their own direction.
        
        Students connect well when they feel empowered to direct conversation and provide insight into the activities being completed.
        
        High school students want ownership and independence
        
        High School Group Counselors need to be familiar with their students developmentally, culturally, and academically.
        
        High school students have the cognitive ability to process some of the more advanced skills that theories such as Gestalt, REBT, and solution focused brief therapy
        
        Most high school students wonder about college, career and life following graduation.
        
        Work in small group and individually help enhance social and emotional development which are critical for development an post secondary achievement.
        
        Skills learned and developed are assets necessary for growth and success upon graduation
        
        Strong relationship discovered between mentor-ship for college and career readiness and college enrollment
        
        Development of additional "soft skills (Critical thinking, interpersonal skills, self-regulation, communication) can also foster success.
        
        Participation in College and Career "Clubs"
        
        Reduce drop out rate
        
        Increase post-secondary attendance