Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports: A Framework for Tier 1
Introduction
An Introduction to MTSS in Education
Connecting MTSS to School Counseling: MTMDSS
Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports (MTMDSS)
MTMDSS Alignment to Text
Aligning MTMDSS With the ASCA National Model
Aligning MTMDSS With the ASCA Position Statements
Aligning MTMDSS With the ASCA Ethical Standards
Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports (MTMDSS) Assessment
2. Franchising Core Curriculum
Trish’s Story
What Is Franchising?
What Can Students, Parents, and Teachers Expect (Count On) From School Counseling Programs?
The 80/20 Approach
Schoolwide Core Curriculum Action Plans
Guidelines for Creating Schoolwide Core Curriculum Action Plans
Instructions for Completing an Action Plan
Ways to Deliver Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum: Ensuring Value Added
Best Practices for Successful Parent Education Programs
3. Determining Core Curriculum
Lisa’s Story
Introducing the Art and Science of School Counseling
Evidence-Based Practice and Core Curriculum
Resources
Factors to Consider in Selecting and Developing Core Curriculum
Selecting an Evidence-Based Curriculum
4. Lesson Plans
Danielle’s Story
Lesson Plan Development Components
Cultural Responsiveness and Considerations When Lesson Planning
5. Student Engagement
Engaging Student Learners
Cognitive Engagement Through Overt and Covert Engagement Strategies
Student Engagement Strategies
6. Classroom Management
Managing Classrooms
Proactive Classroom Management
How to Handle Students Who Are Off Task or Misbehaving
7. Schoolwide Programs and Activities
What Are Schoolwide Activities?
Districtwide/Schoolwide Programs and Activities
Academic Domain Programs and Activities
College/Career Domain Programs and Activities
Social/Emotional Domain Programs and Activities
National Awareness Campaigns
Activity: Selecting and Aligning Your Schoolwide Programs and Activities
8. Pre- and Post-Tests and Assessments
Revisiting the Art, Science, and Wonder of School Counseling
Conceptual Diagram for Elementary School Counseling Curriculum
Creating Pre- and Post-Assessments
9. Sharing School Counseling Program Results
ASCA Results Reports
Flashlight Results Presentations
Flashlight Presentation “One-Pager”
Other “One-Pagers”
Using National School Counseling Week and Other Opportunities to Share School Counseling Program Results
Additional Ideas for Sharing Results
10. Management Systems and Putting It All Together
Trish’s Story
Scheduling Core Curriculum
Calendars
Monthly Planning Guides
Systematic Referral Process
Marketing the School Counseling Program and Tier 1 Services
Collaboration With Staff
Collaboration With Administrators
Recommendations for New School Counselors Related to Delivery of Tier 1 Services
Closing
References
Index