Deck 1: Working in Todays Schools

Question 1

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which is the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, embodied five primary goals. School counselors aligned their work with NCLB's five primary goals by: ensuring all students graduate; contributing to instructional success; having the appropriate credentials for certification and/or licensure; and, ____________.

A)making sure annual testing given to every child
B)contributing to a school climate that is safe and respectable
C)providing unlimited retesting opportunities for students who repeatedly fail tests in math and reading
D)attending parent teacher conferences
E)advocating for tests in various languages to accommodate students who are limited English proficient

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The American Counseling Association, concerned about the future of counseling in schools, put forth a series of recommendations in a report titled:

A)Keeping the Options Open: Recommendations
B)The Role and Function of the Professional School Counselor
C)Future Directions: School Counseling Reform
D)The School Counselor's Identity
E)School Counseling: A Profession at Risk

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Effective school counselors use the power of __________ to maximize their efficiency.

Answer 3

technology

Question 4

Counselors who focus their attention on the delivery of a constellation of responsive and reactive activities are performing ___________________.

A)services in the highly complex environment of today's schools
B)in a traditional role of guidance and counseling
C)tasks vital to the success of every student
D)mental health counseling functions
E)in an educational system with objectives and goals

Question 5

In collaboration with principals, teachers, other school professionals, and parents/caretakers, school counselors share

A)in the preparation of students for high-stakes testing
B)in providing mental health counseling to troubled students on an ongoing basis and respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis
C)the challenge of preparing students to meet the expectations of higher academic standards and become productive and contributing members of society.
D)in executing the directives of the superintendent and principal for school improvement and student achievement
E)in helping students to discern career paths that fit into the changing global economy and incorporate the use of technology

Question 6

How can school counselors promote equal access to quality academic programs and provide opportunities for all students?

A)by calling attention to situations, supported by data, that are defeating and frustrating students, thereby hindering their success
B)by conducting group counseling sessions for under-achieving students
C)by putting pressure on the administration to provide greater assistance to limited English proficient students
D)by attending school board meetings and voicing opinions against high-stakes testing
E)by working tirelessly to help each student, even if it means late nights and weekends

Question 7

The school counseling profession was omitted from most of the educational reform agendas of the past. Since the late 1990s, the school counseling community has positioned itself as an influential partner in contemporary school improvement with the expressed purpose to eliminate the barriers to educational opportunity for every student. However, _______________________

A)the public is confused about the terms school counselor and guidance counselor
B)school counseling is not mandated in every state
C)much more needs to be done on the part of school counselors to highlight the effect of school counseling programs as a viable solution to closing the opportunity and information gaps
D)mental health support for students may not be a priority
E)the profession is a little more than a 100 years old

Question 8

Which of the following is not a role focus of a transformed school counselor?

A)focus on academic achievement
B)mental health provider for individual and group counseling
C)proactive prevention and intervention for every student
D)whole school and systems concerns/issues model
E)all students career and college ready

Question 9

America 2000 (1994)legislated the development of world-class academic __________ described what students should know and be able to do across the curriculum areas.

Question 10

The American School Counselor Association continued to define the role of the school counselor and advocated for school counselors to become _______________ and assume a leadership role in education reform.

A)more visible in the school community
B)agents of change
C)members of the local school board
D)active in their professional organizations
E)less involved with day-to-day school activities

Question 11

Educational reform initiatives are not new in America. ___________________ (1983)began over 30 years ago to draw public attention to the mediocrity threatening American education.

A)The Forgotten Half: Pathways to Success for America's Youth and Young Families
B)America 2000
C)A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform
D)The Blueprint for Reform
E)Race to the Top

Question 12

Essential to the goals of improving schools and the teaching and learning process is ______________________________________________________.

A)helping students to choose the right career in an ever-changing global economy
B)addressing incidents of sexual harassment and bullying
C)understanding the impact of technology on today's students
D)the school counselor, a specialist in student growth and academic, career, and personal-social development
E)mental health counseling

Question 13

Who is often cited as the "father of guidance"?

A)Sigmund Freud
B)Jean Piaget
C)Frank Parsons
D)Erik Erikson
E)Carl Rogers

Question 14

The comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model ______________________________________________.

A)is a mandate in all schools throughout the United States
B)is part of The Blueprint for Reform proposal
C)is intended for students at risk of dropping out of school
D)is endorsed by principals as the best way to influence student success
E)empowers school counselors to place themselves front and center in the restructuring process of their school systems

Question 15

What is the purpose of the counseling program in a school setting?

A)to assist teachers in preparing students for high-stakes testing
B)to provide mental health counseling to troubled students on an ongoing basis and respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis
C)to impart specific skills and facilitate learning opportunities for students in a proactive and preventive manner
D)to execute the directives of the superintendent and principal for school improvement and student achievement
E)to help students to discern career paths that fit into the changing global economy and incorporate the use of technology

Question 16

When school counselors embrace the ethical and moral obligation to reduce and eliminate the institutional and/or social barriers that may stand in the way of ______________________________ .

A)helping students to choose the right career in an ever-changing global economy
B)addressing incidents of sexual harassment and bullying
C)understanding the impact of technology on today's students
D)student academic, career, and personal-social development
E)mental health counseling

Question 17

School counselors are __________ who can profoundly influence students' academic achievement, aspirations, decisions, and future plans

Question 18

Gilbert Wrenn's (1962)book ________________________ may have influenced school guidance and counseling more than any other publication.

A)Counseling: A New School Approach
B)The Counselor in a Changing World
C)The School Guidance Counseling Handbook
D)Counseling in a Changing Society
E)Vocational Counseling for Young People

Question 19

When school counselors act as __________ of school and community change, underserved and underrepresented students now have a chance of acquiring the educational skills necessary to fully participate in the 21^st-century economy.

Question 20

When school counselors place their efforts on motivating students to realize their dreams and complete high school, they are seen as powerful partners and collaborators in ___________________.

Question 21

School counseling can trace its roots to 18^th century vocational guidance.

Question 22

By working closely with students and their families/caretakers, school counselors can help ensure that students understand the options they have after high school and maximize their postsecondary opportunities.

Question 23

In 2011-12, some 3.1 million public high school students, or 81 percent, graduated __________ with a regular diploma.

Question 24

Describe two major issues that impact today's schools, and explain the implications that these issues have on the work of school counselors. Salient Points to Consider
a . the importance of education in the 21 ^st century
b. the influence of the global economy on education
c. shifting societal issues and values
d. the role of school counselors in helping students achieve a quality education
e. school counselors and school improvement

Question 25

Describe the focus of the 21^st century counseling program and how the role of the school counselor has evolved over time. Salient Points to Consider
a . the changes in the delivery of school counseling from a service driven to a programmatic approach
b. applying the principles of transformed school counseling including leadership, advocacy, collaboration and teaming, use of data etc.
c. how 21^st century school counselors use these skills in their school settings
d. the role of school counselors in improving student achievement
e. how school counselors today contribute to student success and their school's success

Question 26

School counselors not need to align themselves with student achievement and school success.

Question 27

Improving the high school graduation rate and increasing access to and the completion of some post-secondary education as part of President Obama's _______________________________.

Question 28

Part of the transformed school counselor's role is to ensure that all students are ____________and college ready .

Question 29

School counselors share the commitment, the responsibility, and the __________ for student educational success .

Question 30

__________________________were intended to describe what students should know and be able to do across the content areas .