Professional Dispositions
The following ten values are from Grand Canyon University's "School Counselor Professional Dispositions of Learners." Each value includes reflections or examples of how, as a School Counselor in Training (SCIT), meet the belief.
High Expectations
SCITs maintain the belief that all P-12 students can learn and succeed in their personal and academic endeavors. SCITs set and support realistic expectations for student success.
CACREP Standards: 2.F.6.g, 5.G.3.b ASCA Standard: B-PF6.C |
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Respect for Diversity of Others
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Fairness
A brief history of the school counseling field and the legal expectations that are expected in its modern setting (Above).
A pamphlet for high school students regarding their rights to career counseling and what to expect (Below). |
SCITs promote social justice and equity, maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality, and exercise fairness in all areas including counseling, instruction, and assessment.
CACREP Standards: 2.F.1, 2.F.2, 5.G.1.b, 5.G.3 ASCA Standard: B-PA6.f, B-SS1, B-PF9 |
Professional COnduct
SCITs demonstrate professionalism through mandatory attendance, promptness, and active participation to meet and exceed programmatic requirements. SCITs exercise sound judgment, ethical behavior, and maintain professional boundaries with others. SCITs proactively practice self-care and are committed to mental health support to maintain psychological fitness.
CACREP Standards: 5.G.2.m, 5.G.2.n ASCA Standard: B-PF4.b |
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Reflection
Curiosity
SCITs are able to think innovatively and creatively, using critical thinking as a problem-solving approach. SCITs engage in ongoing professional development and learning while maintaining an open and inquiring mind.
CACREP Standards: 5.G.3.e, 5.G.3.i, 5.G.3.j, 5.G.3.k ASCA Standard: B-SS5.a |
In order to better understand how time was used in the week as a school counselor at Lost River, the above paper was written after tracking a work week using the ASCA Time Tracker Analysis.
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Honesty
Compassion
SCITs demonstrate professional unconditional positive regard and genuineness in their relationships with others while providing academic, career, social, and emotional support.
CACREP Standards: 5.G.2, 5.G.3.h, 2.F.1.d ASCA Standard: B-PF6.a, B-PF6c |
A paper on the importance of academic counseling for all students.
There are needs to be met in schools beyond academics. This presentation discusses a few as well as ways to support them. (Thank you, Maslow)
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Advocacy
School counselors need to be aware of policy and be willing to advocate for systemic change. A discussion on this is found in the button above.
An introduction into being a school counselor, including the role of advocacy in the field.
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SCITs aim to promote equity and access for all P-12 students. SCITs understand the impact of community involvement contributes to welfare and social justice for all school stakeholders.
CACREP Standards: 5.G.2.m, 5.G.3.h ASCA Standard: B-PF8 |
Dedication
A chart of PD organizations available to school counselors.
Career guidance is not just for high school students! This paper discusses the use of this topic with younger students.
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SCITs are committed to the profession of counseling and education. SCITs maintain the role of lifelong learners who engage in ongoing professional development.
CACREP Standards: 2.F.1.h, 5.G.2.1, ASCA Standards: B-PF3h, B-SS4, B-PF8 |