From: Amanda (Snobarger) Culhan, Indiana Department of Education

In collaboration with the
Indiana Student Achievement Institute

To: Indiana School Counselors

From: Amanda (Snobarger) Culhan, Indiana Department of Education

Sue Reynolds, Executive Director, Indiana Student Achievement Institute

Re: 2010-11 Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Workshop and Webcast Series

You are invited to participate in the 2010-11 Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Workshop / Webcast Series sponsored by the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Student Achievement Institute.

School teams have TWO options for participating; 1) through a five-part workshop series in Indianapolis, or 2) through an online training series. Schools that choose either option will design and implement a comprehensive, developmental, and accountable school counseling program that meets the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling upon which the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award is based and the requirements for the Recognized ASCA Model Program Award presented by the American School Counselor Association.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BOTH OPTIONS: April 15, 2010

OPTION #1 – 2010-11 Indiana Gold Star School Counseling WORKSHOP Series

To Register:
Required Introductory Meeting:
Steering Team Workshops:
Dates: / The contact person for your school should:
1)  Register online at www.asainstitute.org/rsc-training
2)  Fax the RSC Assurances Statement (found under “materials” when you register online to InSAI.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Your school’s contact person is required to attend an introductory meeting to 1) learn about selecting steering team members, 2) receive materials to introduce Steering Team members to InSAI’s Redesigning School Counseling process, 3) receive a homework assignment for data collection to be completed over the summer, and 4) receiving materials.
·  Date: April 22, 2010 Time 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: Indianapolis
Steering team members attend four workshops during the 2010-11 school year. It is strongly recommended that teams consist of two to six members since more fully represented teams are able to address school counseling from a variety of perspectives. Team members may be counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and/or community members. The maximum number of members is six.
Teams must attend all four sessions on the following dates in Indianapolis (location TBA)
·  October 7, 2010 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (principals are required to also attend this session)
·  November 18, 2010 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
·  January 18, 2011 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
·  March 14, 2011 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Workshop Presenters: / Sue Reynolds, Executive Director, Indiana Student Achievement Institute (former National High School Counselor of the Year as recognized by the American School Counselor Association).
Bruce Ricklin, Director of Operations and Finance, Indiana Student Achievement Institute
CRU’s and Grad Credit: / Up to 45 CRU’s or 90 professional growth plan points for 90 contact hours as indicated by an activity log
3 graduate credits, Workshop in Education – School Reform, Indiana University.
Cost: / No cost (lunch at the October session is “on-your-own”)
Selection Criteria: / Schools will be selected on a first-come, first served basis. Consideration will be given to building level, geographic location, and school size.

OPTION #2 – 2010-11 Indiana Gold Star School Counseling WEBCAST Series

To Register:
Required Introductory Meeting
Steering Team Webcasts:
Dates, Times:
Presenter:
CRU’s and Grad Credit:
Cost: / The contact person for your school should:
1)  Register online at www.asainstitute.org/rsc-training
2)  Fax the RSC Assurances Statement (found under “materials” when you register online) to InSAI.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Your school’s contact person is required to attend an introductory meeting to 1) learn about selecting steering team members, 2) receive materials to introduce Steering Team members to InSAI’s Redesigning School Counseling process, 3) receive a homework assignment for data collection to be completed over the summer, and 4) receiving materials.
Date April 22, 2010 Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: Indianapolis
Steering team members watch monthly webcasts at their convenience and complete tasks each month. The workshop series allows your school the flexibility to complete the Redesigning School Counseling Process (and submit materials for the Gold Star award) without attending workshops.
Dates, times: Schools watch the webcasts and complete activities at a pace set by the school.
Sue Reynolds, Executive Director, Indiana Student Achievement Institute (former National High School Counselor of the Year as recognized by the American School Counselor Association).
Up to 45 CRU’s or 90 professional growth plan points for 90 contact hours as indicated by an activity log
3 graduate credits, Workshop in Education – School Reform, Indiana University.
No cost

Additional Information

What is Indiana Gold Star School Counseling? Indiana Gold Star School Counseling is a collection of initiatives aimed at providing a foundation upon which comprehensive, developmental, and accountable school counseling programs can emerge in Indiana’s schools. These initiatives include new licensing standards for school counselors, student standards for guidance (voluntary), program standards for school counseling (voluntary), new resources for counselors and students, and professional development opportunities for schools wishing to transform their school counseling program. Additional information about these initiatives can be found at www.asainstitute.org/goldstar.html.

Indiana PL 221: Gold Star School Counseling programs are designed to support the academic goals found in the local school improvement plan. In addition, school counseling programs can be designed to help address the strategies required by P.L. 221 including parental participation in the school, safe and disciplined learning environment, and activities to promote the Academic Honors Diploma and Core 40 curriculum (high school).

ASCA National Standards and the ASCA National Model: Indiana Gold Star School Counseling aligns with both the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards and the new ASCA National Model. Schools implementing the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling will meet ASCA’s expectations for both of these ASCA initiatives.

Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award: Schools implementing the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling (addressed in the workshop series) may apply for recognition as an “Indiana Gold Star School Counseling School.” Schools will submit a portfolio and those meeting the Indiana Program Standards for School Counseling will be recognized at various state events. These schools will also receive a special logo to use on their school’s print materials.

Questions? Questions should be addressed to:

Amanda Snobarger Culhan, Indiana Department of Education, or 317-232-0510

Sue Reynolds, Indiana Student Achievement Institute,

Linda Gasner, Indiana Student Achievement Institute,