Deck 15: Transitioning Into the Field of School Counseling

Question 1

There is an ethical and moral imperative for school counselors to _____________________.

A)utilize all resources available to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to close the gaps
B)focus their efforts on the most appealing element of their job description
C)convince educators in schools to make improvements
D)promise each student that s/he will experience academic success
E)continue to take classes at universities and colleges for continuing education

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When making the shift to a comprehensive, transformed school counseling program, all key players should __________________________.

A)learn about the community environment
B)practice advocacy
C)organize resources
D)analyze existing practices
E)develop accountability strategies

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Constantly thinking of new ways to implement strategies to support teaching and learning, and send the message at every turn that you respect the tough job teachers have and that you are there to ___________________ and teachers' efforts.

A)gain teaching experience
B)show students how to act responsibly
C)support the instructional program
D)increase college enrollment
E)decrease the drop-out rate

Answer 3

C

Question 4

________________________ a great source of information when organizing your data sources.

A)Students are
B)Other school counselors are
C)Teachers are
D)Parents are
E)The principal is

Question 5

Every child is entitled to a (n)_______________ and quality educational experience and an environment that is safe and respectful.

Question 6

When organizing your physical environment, which of the following elements is most important?

A)having a space where you and students can feel comfortable
B)having degree certificates and memberships in professional organizations in plain sight
C)having enough room for a couch and conference table for students
D)having the latest technology including a computer, printer, and wireless internet in your office
E)making sure there is a desk between you and the student(s)

Question 7

The best way to build your professionalism as a school counselor is to ____________________________________________.

A)become an active member of your professional organization
B)bring back as many ideas from conferences as possible
C)bring back as many ideas from conferences as possible
D)work as much as possible with students to gain experience and expertise
E)a and c

Question 8

Which of the following questions addresses the essential skill of "advocacy" in a school counseling program?

A)To what degree can counselors work with every student in individual counseling?
B)How does the school counseling program support students who are at risk of failure?
C)How does the school counseling program support students who are at risk of failure?
D)How do school counselors share information with other members of the school community?
E)How could school counselors improve upon their collaboration skills to ensure that all students are being monitored for success?

Question 9

The mission of the school counseling program should be aligned with the mission of the ________________________.

A)parents
B)students
C)state
D)school
E)community

Question 10

School counselors, like every educator, are accountable for student _________________ and have a responsibility to contribute significantly to systemic change.

Question 11

School counselors who believe that every student can _______________ and succeed will make this the compass and direction for her or his behavior in day-to-day work.

Question 12

A solid school counseling program has which of the following components?

A)vision and mission statement
B)a core belief system about students, families, teachers and the educational process
C)identification of a team that can implement the program
D)a comprehensive, transformed school counseling program
E)all of the above

Question 13

Attending district-level in-services, regional workshop, and summer institutes are ways to __________________________________.

A)enhance social skills
B)grow your professionalism
C)manage resources
D)establish partnerships with parents
E)hone consultation skills

Question 14

_________________ is hard work.

Question 15

School counselors do well to develop a ________________ about the absurdities of institutions and bureaucracies.

Question 16

As part of the leadership team of the school, school counselors can discern the powerbase for decision-making in the school by __________________________.

A)identifying those staff who have referent, connection and expert power
B)immediately establishing the school counselor's own powerbase
C)looking to the principal to make known to all the school counselor's authority
D)becoming popular with the students to secure the school counselor's power
E)advocating for district guidelines that spell out the leadership role of the school counselor

Question 17

If your school does not have a comprehensive, transformed school counseling program, which of the following existing practices should be analyzed for the implementation of a comprehensive model?

A)data analysis and statistics
B)consultation and collaboration
C)individual/group counseling, consultation, leadership, advocacy, collaboration and teaming, data-driven results, and use of technology
D)leadership and advocacy
E)individual/group counseling and classroom guidance

Question 18

Before beginning a new school counseling job ______________________________.

A)make sure that your wardrobe is impeccably professional
B)determine the decorating style of your office
C)it is not advisable to explore the home and community environment surrounding your school
D)spend as much time as you can learning about the physical, structural, academic, and social climate of the school
E)talk to the teachers so that you can anticipate problems before they arise

Question 19

The school counselor can impact the physical environment of the school counseling office by _________________________________________.

A)optimizing the environment before school begins
B)vying for an office near equipment and people you often need to access
C)scavenging for resources that meet your environmental needs
D)placing your furniture and space with attention to traffic patterns
E)all of the above

Question 20

Preparing for success as a school counselor it is important to ___________________________________________.

A)check your contract to make sure you are receiving the agreed-upon benefits
B)learn about your new school beginning with your students' home and community environment
C)eat at a restaurant near the school and observe the people who frequent the establishment
D)quiz the principal as to each detail and responsibility that is part of your job description
E)quiz the principal as to each detail and responsibility that is part of your job description

Question 21

You will always need to disregard community and institutional standards when determining ethical behavior.

Question 22

Successful school counselors are resourceful and very often seek support from _______________ and others to help meet the equipment needs of their offices.

Question 23

When teachers or others say to school counselors, directly or indirectly, that certain students are "a lost cause," they find a way to gently, politically, and skillfully remind these people that the hopes and dreams they want for their own children are the same that the school counselor wants for all ____________________.

Question 24

The more you give of yourself to support others, the more you need to take care of your own personal wellness.

Question 25

Strive to develop in all students ambitious goals and a _____________________ and to provide the positive environmental conditions that enable students to realize high aspirations.

Question 26

Explain how you might examine the physical, academic, and social climate in a school and prepare for optimum success as a school counselor. Salient Points to Consider
a. being aware of the community standards
b. learning the beliefs of administrators and faculty
c. finding out where the power base is
d. examining student morale
e. organizing physical climate

Question 27

To develop a ______________________ for your program requires a dialogue among school counselors and their colleagues to explore the complexity of educational issues from all vantage points.

Question 28

Explain how you can build and maintain your professionalism as a school counselor. Salient Points to Consider
a. participating in a professional organization
b. participating in district in-service
c. practicing wellness d.behaving professionally building relationships with teachers and administrators

Question 29

Specific counselor attitudes, knowledge, and skills are essential to help school counselors ________________ the systems (classrooms, schools, families)that most effect students.

Question 30

Student morale is an aspect of school climate.