I really can say that I feel more informed about counselors. I did not realize how much work and detail makes up their job description. I did know counselors work very hard, but I did not know to what extent. Their were a few interesting pieces of information; I discovered, while reading the websites.
Counselors are really just as important as teachers in the education of a child. The counselors are responsible for testing, collecting data, providing information for students,parents,teachers,administrators,etc. The job seems like it never ends. They are expected to counsel students, complete paperwork for local and state tests, and the largest responsibility is making sure the student is placed in the correct grade/level. Not to mention, counselors are vital in a student's decision to go to college or continue secondary education.
CHEF BCY COMMENT ON TAMARAH CHANGED IMPRESSIONS
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tamarah's comments on Changed Impressions, especially on her comment that counselors work very hard. I agree that they have just as heavy work loads as teachers and have to strive daily to manage their time - because of the large ratio of students versus counselors. As Tamara said I to discovered a great deal of information that I was not aware of while reading the websites connected to this module. For instance I learned that in the 1950's the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) was formed - this organization helped develop the porofessional identity of counselors.
I agree 100%with Tamara that counselors are vital in preparing students for college - getting them the needed funding/scholarships and meeting all their personal and social needs to get them accepted into the colleges of their choice.