Question 1

In these districts you will likely have established relationships with outside agencies to which you can refer students with abuse and other significant concerns:

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Question 2

There is a formal criteria for when to refer to an outside agency.

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Question 3

Creating a year-long plan can be helpful in allocating your time to ensuring that you have aligned your practice with the ASCA National Model or with the broad range of activities outlined in the NASP Comprehensive Model.

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Creating a year-long plan helps in organizing and aligning activities with established models like the ASCA National Model or NASP Comprehensive Model, ensuring comprehensive and effective practice.

Question 4

Discuss certain considerations that you will put in place when terminating the counseling relationship with a client who is a child.

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Question 5

During high stakes testing, faculty are often:

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Faculty are often tense during high stakes testing due to the pressure and importance of the outcomes.

Question 6

According to the ASCA National Model (2005) what percentage of your time at the elementary school level should be spent in guidance activities?

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Question 7

One of the desired outcomes within a school context is positive academic, social, and emotional functioning among students.

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Positive academic, social, and emotional functioning are key goals in education, as they contribute to the overall development and well-being of students, preparing them for future success.

Question 8

If you are not typically an outgoing person, it is not important to go out of your way to greet people in the mornings, and check in with the office staff if you're going to leave early or be unavailable.

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Being courteous and communicating with colleagues is important in a professional setting, regardless of one's personality, to maintain good relationships and ensure smooth workflow.

Question 9

Describe what you will do if a student does not want to terminate with you.

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Question 10

What district(s) may complicate referrals as you may be the only mental health professional within a 100 mile radius?

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Rural areas often have fewer mental health professionals, leading to situations where a single provider may be the only one available within a large geographic area.

Question 11

After spring break students tend to:

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After spring break, students often experience a lack of motivation and may act out more due to the disruption in routine and the transition back to school.

Question 12

Counseling with children, especially in a school setting, is likely to follow the same progression as counseling with adults.

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Counseling with children often requires different techniques and approaches, such as play therapy, due to their developmental stage and communication abilities, unlike adults who may engage more in verbal discussions.

Question 13

Schools are part of larger systems and also house any number of smaller systems.

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Schools operate within larger educational systems, such as school districts or national education systems, and contain smaller systems like classrooms, administrative departments, and extracurricular programs.

Question 14

Discuss how and when you will make referrals to community resources.Include examples of a few resources that you may utilize in your own community.

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Question 15

As you enter the school system, discuss what you will do to get acclimated.

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Question 16

From a systems perspective, changes do not always influence the system.

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In a systems perspective, changes typically influence the system as systems are interconnected and interdependent, meaning that a change in one part can affect other parts or the whole system.

Question 17

It is best to avoid beginning a counseling relationship with a student toward the end of a school year, right before a school break, or when a student is expected to transfer to a new setting.

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Starting a counseling relationship during these times can lead to disruptions and lack of continuity, which may hinder the effectiveness of the counseling process.

Question 18

For school psychologists, the ASCA guidelines are more specific and you are encouraged to spend your time fulfilling a variety functions consistent with your role.

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The ASCA (American School Counselor Association) guidelines are specifically for school counselors, not school psychologists. School psychologists follow guidelines from organizations like the NASP (National Association of School Psychologists).

Question 19

For a new school-based professional, the learning curve is steep.

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The learning curve for new professionals in any field, including school-based roles, is often steep due to the need to quickly acquire new skills, adapt to the environment, and understand the specific demands of the job.

Quiz 2: Working Within School, Family, and Community Systems