PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
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Praxis 5421
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Praxis 5421
PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
Professional Organizations Correct answer-groups that work to make policies, plan
meetings, and offer guidance
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Correct answer-major national
organization for supporting school counselors
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PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
Professional Organizations Correct answer-groups that work to make policies, plan
meetings, and offer guidance
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Correct answer-major national
organization for supporting school counselors
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Correct answer-more
specialized organization that can be very helpful to high school counselors who get involved in
the college admissions process
School counseling Correct answer-profession evolved from the 1800s as a response to
the Industrial Revolution and vocational guidance movement
Vocational counselors Correct answer-focused on getting students on the path towards
work by identifying failing students, implementing strategies to prevent failing, ensuring
students obtained work cards, urging students to stay in school, and preparing students to work
National Vocational Guidance Association (1913) Correct answer-helped promote school
counseling as a profession
George-Deen Act (1936) Correct answer-provided funding for counseling services in
schools after they were cut due to the Great Depression
, PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
National Defense Act (1958) Correct answer-provided further funding for school
counselors
Elementary School Counseling Demonstration Act of 1955 Correct answer-provides
funding for schools who implement creative and promising guidance initiatives - provides
student to counselor ratios
No Child Left Behind (2001) Correct answer-specifically identifying school climate,
effective development and the opportunity to graduate from high school as key purpose
ASCA National Model- Foundation Correct answer-includes:
program focus- vision statement (educational goals) (ambitions/future outcomes the program
envisions) and mission statement (how the school will help students achieve educational goals)
(goals for tracking progress)
student standards- principles that guide academic, social and emotional development (ASCA
Mindsets & Behavior)
professional competencies- set of skills, knowledge and attitudes that school counselors should
display (ASCA Ethical Standards)
ASCA National Model includes four components: Correct answer-foundation (program
focus: mission/vision), management (assessments and tools), delivery (services) and
accountability (responsible for demonstrating effectiveness of program)
, PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
ASCA National Model- Management Correct answer-1. school counselor competency and
school program assessment
2. use of time assessment
3. annual agreements
4. advisory council
5. use of data
6. plans about curriculum, small groups, and closing-the-gap action
7. annual and weekly calendars
ASCA National Model- Delivery Correct answer-1. Direct Student Services (individual
interactions between counselor and student) school counseling core curriculum, individual
student planning, responsive services
National Standards for Students Correct answer-focuses on a student's holistic
development through the implementation of nine standards under academic, career and
personal/social development
Academic Development- ASCA Correct answer-Standard A: acquire attitudes, knowledge
and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and life
Standard B: will complete school with the academic prep to choose from a range of substantial
post-secondary options
, PRAXIS 5421 - Professional School Counselor (Qs & As)
Standard C: understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, to life, and in the
community
Career Development- ASCA Correct answer-Standard A: acquire the skills to investigate
the world of work with knowledge of self and make informed career decisions
Standard B: employ strategies to achieve career goals
Standard C: understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and
work
Personal/Social Development: ASCA Correct answer-Standard A: acquire knowledge,
attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help the respect self and others
Standard B: make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals
Standard C: understand safety and survival skills
School Counselor is Correct answer-highly trained individual who helps with academic
issues, career questions, college prep and person/social problems
School Counselor Responsibilities Correct answer-leadership, advocacy, support, and
academic planning
School Counselors are leaders as they: Correct answer-create awareness, meet students'
needs, encourage community participation and work with families
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