Standard 1 Personal - Social Development
The program standards for personal/social development guide the counseling program to provide the foundation for personal and social growth as students progress through school and into adulthood.
Benchmark 1
The student will develop a positive self-concept.
Indicator 1
The student will describe personal strengths and limitations.
Alike and Different books - "We are all Special", "Spotty Pig", "I Like Me!", Uniqueness
Indicator 2
The student will identify the influence of positive and negative messages.
Conflict Resolution, I-Messages, Challenger Program
Indicator 3
The student will state ways individuals are special.
Alike and Different books - "We are all Special", "Spotty Pig", "I Like Me!", Uniqueness
Indicator 4
The student will describe one's own unique abilities.
Alike and Different books - "We are all Special", "Spotty Pig", "I Like Me!", Uniqueness
Benchmark 2
The student will be able to make effective decisions.
Indicator 1
The student will describe the possible short-term and long-term consequences of choices.
Conflict Resolution, I-Messages, Challenger Program
Benchmark 3
The student will be able to make healthy choices.
Indicator 1
The student will describe the difference between "good touch/bad touch."
Personal Safety Awareness Unit, Personal Space
Indicator 2
The student will recognize situations where adult help is needed and know to get help.
Aesop Fables, Berenstein Bears, Conflict Resolution Stop Signs
Benchmark 4
The student will be respectful toward others.
Indicator 1
The student will demonstrate respect for others.
"Presenting One Fantastic Person" -Psychology for Kids 2, p. 32
Standard 2 Academic Development
The program standards for academic development guide the counseling program to implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student's ability to learn.
Benchmark 1
The student will be able to apply effective study and learning skills.
Indicator 1
The student will demonstrate how to organize work and make good use of time.
"I Know How to Get Ready for Class" (MCG Kit EP 261) "Berenstein Bears - Get Ready for School"
Indicator 2
The student will describe how to use good study habits.
Listening Activities (i.e. Simon Says) Following Directions Activities
Indicator 3
The student will demonstrate how to ask questions and use materials to enhance learning.
Listening Activities (i.e. Simon Says) Following Directions Activities
Benchmark 2
The student will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Indicator 1
The student will seek co-curricular and community experiences to enhance the school experience.
Study Trips, Challenger/Discovery Activities, Special Classes Activities
The program standards for career development guide the counseling program to provide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes, and knowledge that enable students to make a successful transition from school to the world of work, and from job to job across the life span.
Benchmark 1
The student will develop skills to use career information.
Indicator 1
The student will demonstrate awareness of occupations.
"Workers We Know" Lesson (MCG Kit EP 1)
Indicator 2
The student will describe various occupations.
"Workers We Know" Lesson (MCG Kit EP 1)
Benchmark 2
The student will develop employment seeking skills.
Indicator 1
The student will demonstrate attitudes and skills for working with others.
Caught Being Good, Veggie Tales, Character Counts (Pride, Integrity, 6 Pillars, Responsibilities, etc.), Magic School Bus Books Marshmallow and Toothpick Lesson
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