1. Define the basic philosophical aspects of K-12 school counseling in the context of the American educational system. (C, LEA and R)

2. Identify basic counseling concepts, strategies and techniques suitable to K-12 counseling programs. (Position Paper) (C, LEA and R)

3. Review basic vocational development theories. (C, R)

4. Formulate for peer review, a Position Paper on one's knowledge and philosophy of guidance and counseling and how these will be applied in a school setting. (LEA, R)

5. Examine learning styles of K-12 school students (Learning Style-Multiple Intelligences activity). (C, LEA and R)

6. Distinguish the historical, environmental, cultural, legal and current issues which influence today's educational climate. (C, R)

7. Identify basic ingredients of Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Programs. (Position Paper) (C, R)

8. Identify suitable approaches of cooperative learning when implementing Comprehensive Developmental Programs. (Position Paper) (C, LEA and R)

9. Formulate legal and ethical positions relevant to school guidance work. (Position Paper) (C, R)

10. Identify a variety of assessment and goal setting strategies used with K-12 student populations (EXPLORE-PLAN-ACT World of Work activity). (C, R)

C=Concept and Knowledge Driven; LEA=Learner-Centered; R=Reflective Practice relevant to Diverse Settings and Roles

1. Thoughtful class participation individually and in groups; attendance in a three weekend class (36 hours=9 sessions of 4 hours each) is critical; the work is the same as a 16 week semester class. Participation=80 points 26.66% of grade

2. Class preparation through assigned projects, textbook readings, paper presentations and reflective thinking.

3. Prepare and deliver assigned oral and written presentation on due date/time.

4. School Counselor Interview (50 points)

Interview a K-12 public, private or charter school guidance counselor and write a 5 page paper summarizing the following:
*Identification of the school guidance counselor--summarize the basics like how many years this person has been a school counselor, educational and work experience background, what led them to become a school counselor, etc.
*Perceived Strengths/Challenges--Ask about and summarize the school guidance counselor's strengths versus weaknesses as a school counselor; how is the school counselor addressing these issues through professional development?
*Educational Philosophies--Ask about the school guidance counselor's personal and/or professional philosophies and how they impact their role as a school guidance counselor and what this person predicts for the future of school counseling in Michigan.
*Comprehensive Guidance Program--Is the school guidance counselor using/implementing comprehensive guidance program? If so, how is implementation of the program going? (i.e. strengths/weaknesses of the program) If not, why not? What types of assessments helped to develop the program? Does the school counselor utilize a brochure highlighting the Comprehensive Guidance Program? (Written Examples of Assessments utilized, Brochures, Sample Classroom Guidance Activities, etc. if available to pass around to classmates when sharing highlights of your interview in class)

5. Position Paper (100 points)