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 the school and into adulthood.
Benchmark 1
The student will develop a positive self-concept.
Indicator 1
The student will state ways individuals are special.
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 identify the basic steps in making a decision.
"Six Steps to Problem Solving" - 102 Tools for Teachers and Counselors, p. 92-94
Indicator 2
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 explain how some drugs can be healthy and others unhealthy.
"I Can Say "No"" (MCG Kit EP 215, EP 217)
Indicator 3
The student will describe the importance of a healthy diet.
Health Science Unit on Change
Indicator 4
The student will identify negative effects of tobacco and alcohol.
"I Can Say "No"" (MCG Kit EP 215, EP 217)
Indicator 5
The student will identify healthy alternatives to substance use.
"I Can Say "No"" (MCG Kit EP 215, EP 217)
Indicator 6
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 state ways individuals are different.
"Presenting One Fantastic Person" -Psychology for Kids 2, p. 32
Benchmark 5
The student will develop interpersonal relationship skills.
Indicator 1
The student will identify feelings.
"Sending I-Messages" - Esteem Builders, p. 114-115
Indicator 2
The student will communicate their feelings to others.
"Problem Solvers" -Social Skills Activity, p. 136-136
Indicator 3
The student will describe how to be a good friend.
"Be a Fair Friend" -Social Skills Activities for Special Children, p. 207-208
Indicator 4
The student will recognize own personal space and the privacy of others.
"Not Disturbing Others" -Social Skills Activities for Special Children, p. 170-173
Indicator 5
The student will describe the influence people have on one another.
Sharing materials and space during centers.
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 identify personal strengths and weaknesses in subject areas.
"Taking the Bulls By the Horn" - Mailbox - Intermediate, Aug./Sept.
1991 "Everyone Learns in Different Ways" - Social Skills Activities, p. 25
Indicator 2
The student will identify effective test taking skills.
"Taking Tests Successfully" - Classroom Guidance Activity, Activity 217, p. 179
Benchmark 2
The student will set and pursue educational goals.
Indicator 1
The student will identify and practice goal setting skills.
"Having Clear Expectations" (Social Skills Activities for Special Children p. 251, part I)
Indicator 2
The student will describe the importance of educational planning and goal setting.
"Goal Dig In" - Lessons for Life, p. 168-171
Benchmark 3
The student will understand the benefits of educational achievement.
Indicator 1
The student will recognize the importance of educational achievement.
"Taking the Bulls By the Horn" - Mailbox - Intermediate, Aug./Sept. 1991 "Everyone Learns in Different Ways" - Social Skills Activities, p. 25
Indicator 2
The student will describe the importance of completing learning tasks and assignments on time.
"Habit Forming" - Lessons for Life, p. 152-156 The Center for Applied Research
Indicator 3
The student will discuss the value of education to careers.
"Thinking About Consequences" (Social Skills Activities for Special
Children Activity 2-14, p. 75
Benchmark 4
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 evaluate how school success prepares one to make the transition from student to community member.
"Job Skills" - MCG Kit EP-315
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 a positive attitude toward work.
Indicator 1
The student will describe the importance of work.
Caught Being Good, Veggie Tales, Character Counts (Pride, Integrity, 6 Pillars, Responsibilities, etc.), Magic School Bus Books
Indicator 2
The student will display a positive attitude toward work.
Guest Speakers, Character Counts Activities, Responsibilities, and Chores/Duties.
Indicator 3
The student will demonstrate positive work habits.
"Caught Being Good, Veggie Tales, Character Counts (Pride, Integrity, 6 Pillars, Responsibilities, etc.), Magic School Bus Books
Benchmark 2
The student will develop skills to use career information.
Indicator 1
The student will describe sources of career information.
"Going AEP" (Awareness, Exploration and Planning) - Lessons for Life, p. 189-191
Benchmark 3
The student will develop awareness and understanding of changing life roles.
Indicator 1
The student will describe parent's career.
"Going AEP" (Awareness, Exploration and Planning) - Lessons for Life, p. 189-191
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