12 COMPETENCIES The 12 competencies in 3 subject areas represent the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance Model of curricula that school guidance counselors across the State of Michigan are charged with delivering to students in their buildings. Listed after each compentency are activities that Mr. Taylor utilizes in his yearly counseling activities. Resources for Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselor Help KNOWLEDGE OF SELF & OTHERS (Self-Awareness & Empathy) Affective Web Pages (70+) 1. Understand and Accept Self and Others Positive Self-Image/Confidence Strengths vs. Weaknesses Learning & Thinking Styles Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth Friendship Holland Assessment True Colors: Blue, Green, Orange and Gold Myers-Briggs SELF-ASSESSMENT Emotional Intelligence School-Based Suicide Prevention Guide 2. Acquire Communication Skills (Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood) "I" Messages Becoming a Good Conversationalist Identifying Feelings and Taking Responsibility for your Feelings Assertiveness Roles and Expectations 3. Develop Appropriate Attitudes and Behavior (Optimism vs. Pessimism/Self-Control) Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Optimism vs. Pessimism (Flexible Optimism) 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (Be Proactive) Constructive vs. Destructive Thinking Asset-Building Following Rules+Directions/Safety Respect/Respecting Others (Think Win-Win) Dependability/Punctuality/Promise-Keeping Diversity-Celebrating our Differences/Teamwork (Synergize) Leadership/Styles of Leadership 4. Understand Importance of Change and Growth Stress/Anxiety Management Trauma & Loss/Grief/Support Open vs. Closed Mindedness Values Identification/Prioritization Motivation CAREER DEVELOPMENT (Plan your future) 5. Develop Career Awareness (Elementary School); Explore and Plan for Careers (Middle School); Plan and Develop Careers (High School) Bridges Career Pathways CareerScope Career Cruising MyDreamExplorer TalentFreeHighway ACT World-of-Work (Explore, PLAN, ACT) Occupational Outlook Handbook 6. Develop Decision-Making Skills Scheduling/Schedule Changes Feelings/Beliefs/Opinions/Values Morals vs. Ethics Brainstorming/Evaluating Alternatives 7. Learn How to Use Leisure Time (Sharpen the Saw) Hobbies/Sports Exercise/Nutrition/Health Lifestyle Reading for Enjoyment Computer Usage Shopping/Budgeting/Financial Planning 8. Acquire Pre-Employment Skills Filling out Applications for work/college/scholarships/Summer Programs/classes/work permit Substance Use/Abuse: Drug, Tobacco & Alcohol Free/Hygiene Why People Work Resume Writing Interviewing Job/Scholarship Recommendation Letters (References) EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9. Understand the School Environment School Tour/Map/Personnel/Handbook/Career Pathways/Planner/School Calendar Clubs, Organizations and Activities Tornado Drills/Fire Drills/Crisis&Violence Prevention Team Knowing how to use and utilize the Counseling Office/Career Center Attendance Policy Student Handbook Teacher Expectations/Grading/Syllabi 10. Apply Study and Learning Skills Learning & Thinking Styles: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Spatial, Logical-Mathematical, Naturalist, Linguistic and Musical. (Multiple Intelligences) Outlining Note-Taking Listening/Paraphrasing Reviewing/Preparing for Tests/Quizzes 11. Set Academic Goals Time Management/Use of Planner (First Things First) Premier Agendas Goal Setting & Attainment (Begin with the End in Mind) Importance of Meeting Deadlines Designing Your Future President's Council EDP-Educational Development Plan/4 Year Tentative High School Course Plan 12. Understand the Relationship between Educational Achievement and Career Planning A.C.T.-American College Testing S.A.T. I-Scholastic Assessment Test AP: Advanced Placement CLEP: College Level Equivalency Program DUAL ENROLLMENT Portfolio and EDP: Educational Development Plan Testing Out (High School Classes) College Test Preparation (TESTPREP) College Campus Visits and Tours TOEFL: Teaching of English as a Foreign Language DISTANCE LEARNING Study Abroad Job Shadowing/Internships/Externships Employability Skills Portfolio (Best work/tests/pictures/awards) Community Service/Leadership/Volunteering/Tutoring Scholarships/Financial Aid (FAFSA)