Aligning the ASCA National Model and PBIS: Strengthening Evidence-Based Practices for School Counselors Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University; [email protected] Dr. Peg Donohue, Assistant Professor, Central Connecticut State; [email protected] Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, [email protected] Overview of Presentation We have chosen select slides to be posted online; all will be available to participants after the presentation School Counseling/ASCA Model Aligned with PBIS What are School Counselors Already Doing to Support Tier 1? Acting proactively!  Focusing on academic, behavioral, and social skills  Bullying-prevention  Social skills  Conflict resolution  Character education  Transition to middle and high school  Academic/graduation and career plans  What are School Counselors Already Doing to Support Tier 1? School-wide curriculum  Examples:      Olweus Bullying Prevention Second Step Student Success Skills What are you currently implementing for Tier 1? What are School Counselors Already Doing to Support Tier 2? Individual counseling  Group counseling  Crisis responses  Consulting and collaborating: teachers, parents, community providers   What are you currently implementing for Tier 2? What are School Counselors Already Doing to Support Tier 3?  Referrals to other providers; ensure appropriate educational placement; students with chronic, complex issues.  What are you currently implementing for Tier 3? Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tell us about the data process in your school, in relation to school counseling.  How do you collect data for the three tiers?  How do you use this data? Evidence-Based Practice  Are recommended for use in all three tiers of prevention  Ranging from school-wide lessons to small group curricula