Empowering State Education Agencies
Whipp Educational Services is dedicated to supporting State Education Agencies (SEAs) in their mission to improve educational outcomes for all students. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the unique needs of each agency. Our collaborative approach ensures that our services are tailored to your specific goals and priorities.
Services
The Administrator & School Counselor Framework: State Package
Foster collaboration and improve student outcomes through a customized framework process for administrators and school counselors.
Professional Development & Workshops
Equip educators and school counselors with the latest knowledge and skills to enhance student learning.
Policy Writing and Implementation Support
Craft and implement effective education policies that prioritize student success and empower educators.
Resource Creation
Develop valuable resources, such as assessments, online modules, and data reports, to support SEAs in improving educator effectiveness and strengthening school counseling programs.
The Administrator & School Counselor Framework: State Package
Building a Equitable School Counseling System
Here at Whipp Educational Services, we understand the critical role a strong partnership between administrators and school counselors plays in student success. To support State Education Agencies (SEAs) in fostering this collaboration, we offer a comprehensive framework for the state to adopt that supports effective communication between School Level Administrators & School Counselors.
What is the Administrator & School Counselor Framework?
Identify strengths and areas for improvement in communication, collaboration, and role clarity between administrators and school counselors.
Develop a shared vision for a thriving school counseling program within the context of your state’s specific needs and regulations.
Establish clear expectations for both administrators and school counselors, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Promote data-driven decision making by providing a framework for collecting and analyzing data on the effectiveness of your school counseling program.
What’s Included?
Custom SCARS Assessment
We collaborate with your SEA to create a customized School Counselor Activity Rating Scale (SCARS) assessment tool. This assessment aligns with your state’s specific expectations and regulations for school counselors, ensuring data collected is relevant and actionable.
Online Assessment Portal
We design and develop a user-friendly online portal where administrators and school counselors within your state can easily access and complete the SCARS assessment. This allows your SEA to efficiently collect data from all participating schools.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Whipp Educational Services will analyze the data collected through the online portal and provide comprehensive reports that identify statewide trends and areas for improvement. These reports can be used to inform policy decisions, resource allocation, and professional development initiatives.
Professional Development & Workshops
Our Professional Development Series
Investing in educator and school counselor professional development is the cornerstone of student success. Partner with Whipp Educational Services to access a comprehensive suite of programs designed to equip educators with the latest skills, elevate school counseling practices, and empower administrators to champion student-centered learning environments.
Educating Administrators to Champion for School Counselors
Workshop equips district administrators with the tools to become champions for school counselors. Participants gain a deep understanding of the ASCA National Model and explore state policies that support effective school counseling programs. The workshop focuses on developing communication strategies, utilizing data to showcase the program’s impact, and fostering collaboration between administrators and school counselors.
Administrator & School Counselor Collaboration Framework
This workshop offers a structured approach for state education agencies (SEAs) to equip district leaders and school counselors with the tools they need for a successful partnership. This evidence-based framework fosters collaboration, clarifies roles, and streamlines communication, ultimately improving student outcomes.
State-Aligned School Counselor Workshops
We offer workshops aligned with current legislation regarding the school counseling profession. These workshops focus on topics like implementing the ASCA National Model, utilizing data to inform counseling practices, and addressing the social-emotional needs of students. This strengthens the impact of school counseling programs, ensuring all students have access to the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Optimizing School Counselor Effectiveness
This professional development workshop equips district administrators with a deeper understanding of school counselors’ use of time. Administrators can become champions for effective and impactful school counseling programs by exploring best practices and identifying misaligned tasks. This workshop ultimately fosters a collaborative environment that maximizes the positive impact of school counselors on student success.
Bridging the Gap: Aligning ILPs/ECAPs with Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
The workshop acknowledges that ILPs/ECAPs can be powerful tools for personalizing student learning and ensuring all students graduate college and are career-ready. However, for these tools to reach their full potential, they need to be thoughtfully integrated into the broader framework of a CSCP, which is built upon the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. This workshop provides a space for administrators and school counselors to explore this connection and develop a shared understanding of how ILPs/ECAPs can be used to support the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students within the context of a well-designed CSCP.
Demystifying School Counseling
This informative session, offered by Whipp Educational Services in collaboration with the SEA, aims to empower parents and families with a deeper understanding of the invaluable role school counseling plays in their child’s education journey. School counselors are more than just academic advisors; they are invested partners in ensuring your child’s holistic development and success. This session will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the school counselor’s role and the multifaceted support they provide for students across all grade levels, from elementary to high school.
Policy Writing and Implementation Support
Championing Student Success Through Effective Policy
Whipp Educational Services believes in the power of well-crafted policy to empower school counselors and maximize their impact on student success. We partner with State Education Agencies (SEAs) to develop and implement education policies that prioritize student support and elevate the role of school counselors in creating a thriving learning environment for all.
Student-Centered Policy Development
- We conduct research on best practices that directly benefit student well-being, academic achievement, and social-emotional learning (SEL) development.
- We analyze how proposed policies impact school counselors’ ability to provide comprehensive support to students, ensuring policies empower counselors to be effective advocates for student success.
- We collaborate with SEAs to develop policy language that prioritizes student needs and equips school counselors with the resources and autonomy necessary to fulfill their vital role.
Elevating the School Counselor Role
- We advocate for policies that recognize the critical role of school counselors in student success.
- We work with SEAs to develop policies that ensure adequate staffing ratios for school counselors, allowing them to dedicate sufficient time to direct student services.
- We champion policies that promote collaboration between educators and school counselors, fostering a unified approach to student support.
Data-Driven Policy Decisions
- We utilize data analysis to understand the impact of existing policies on student outcomes and school counselor effectiveness.
- We leverage data to inform policy revisions and ensure they address identified student needs and support school counselor success.
Examples of Policy Areas We Support
Caseload Management & Student-to-Counselor Ratios
School Counselor Qualifications & Professional Development
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration and Support
Equity and Access to School Counseling Services
Resource Creation
Materials for supporting long-term goals
State Education Agencies (SEAs) are crucial in supporting a thriving educational system. Whipp Educational Services partners with SEAs to create valuable resources, including student support resources, custom assessments for school counselors, online professional development modules, and data-driven reports. These resources empower SEAs to improve educator effectiveness, strengthen school counseling programs, and ultimately enhance student outcomes throughout their state.
Development of Student Support Resources
Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), academic and career planning guides, and other student support resources are essential tools for promoting student success. Whipp Educational Services collaborates with SEAs to develop these resources, ensuring they align with state legislation and effectively support students in achieving their academic goals.
Best Practice Guides and ToolKits
Equipping educators and administrators with practical guidance is key to successful implementation of state-mandated programs and initiatives. Whipp Educational Services develops best practice guides and toolkits that provide clear, step-by-step instructions, resources, and templates to support educators and administrators in effectively carrying out these programs and initiatives.
Benefits for Your State
- Improved Collaboration: Fosters a more collaborative and supportive working relationship between administrators and school counselors.
- Enhanced Program Effectiveness: Provides valuable data to identify areas for improvement and strengthen your state’s school counseling program.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Empowers your SEA to make informed decisions regarding school counseling policies, resource allocation, and professional development based on concrete data.
- Meeting Compliance Requirements: The customized SCARS assessment ensures compliance with your state’s specific regulations for school counselors.
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Let’s discuss your priorities and goals for supporting your state’s needs.
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