School Counselors as Leaders The Transformed School Counselor Chapter ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws Collaborative Leadership  Builds and sustains relationships for the development, acceptance, and achievement of goals leading to academic success for all students  Facilitates collaboration among multiple parties such as community members, parents, teachers, administrators, and school counselors  Places the principal at the hub, but extends to other players  The new ASCA model emphasizes leadership with the ultimate purpose of casting a wider net and impacting greater numbers of students ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors as Collaborative Leaders  Leadership is full participation as an integral part of the mission and function of schools, in supporting each student and impacting the system to enable student success  Leadership is carried out through collaboration with the significant people in the lives of students, including teachers, administrators, family, and community members ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws Leadership as a Mindset A school counselor identifies environmental and institutional barriers that stratify opportunities for student success  A school counselor supports indicators of student success such as grades, attendance, discipline referrals, test scores, dropout rates, and student retention  ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws Personal/Social Consciousness Skills and Leadership Leadership requires: Vision  The ability to develop others  Collaboration skills  The willingness to be accountable  The ability to see the big picture  Moral purpose and a mindset for action  ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws Principals as Partners  School counselors work in partnership with the principal and other critical stakeholders toward common goals  Principals have a very difficult job and frequently seek collaboration with a leadership team  The principal and school counselor in a leadership partnership will gain support for the school’s counseling program, enhance the school counselor’s effort to be viewed as a critical player, and make a difference for students in the school ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Growth toward leadership can be facilitated by the exercise of Power Types of power behind leadership roles:        Position or legitimate power Referent or relationship power Caring power Transformational or developmental power Connection power Reward power Technical, information, or expert power ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Position or legitimate power – power that comes from the authority invested in the job or position  Derived from being in charge of committees or having positions within professional organizations ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Referent or relationship power – power that comes from positive relationships with others  Involves community building, working with others, facilitating, exercising good listening skills, and persuasion  Facilitates work as consultants, change agents, and systemic reformers ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Caring power – derives from one’s compassion and the ability to translate it into furthering one’s mission and goals  Has more potential than any other type of leadership power  Centers around motivating students, supporting teachers, and assisting administration ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Connection power – derives from connection with people of power or influence  Is especially useful when it involves people (such as school board members, central administration staff and parent organization members) who are in a position to positively influence the future ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Reward power –the ability to effect results through material or psychological rewards  Can be in the form of praise, support, recognition, promotions, and monetary rewards  Can influence or shape the behaviors of others ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors and Power Continued…  Technical, information, or expert power – possession of specialized knowledge, information, or expertise  Can lead to bestowal of leadership when other members of a group have less knowledge, information or expertise  Is embodied to a high degree in counselors’ specialized training in areas such as consultation, counseling, data analysis, and collaboration ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills School counselors who are effective leaders developed their leadership skills through: Self-awareness Facilitative communication Team development Staff development ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills, continued… Self-Awareness  Developing leadership skills starts with a personal analysis of your strengths and weaknesses  Techniques to help you understand your leadership strengths are:  Examining your behavior in prior leadership roles  Using feedback from colleagues and friends ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills, continued… Facilitative Communication      Interactions are enhanced by sending a message that you are listening and understanding what is being said to you Reflecting – responding by expressing the meaning beyond the words spoken Paraphrasing – repeating in different words what was communicated Clarifying –bringing ambiguous meaning into focus Questioning – gathering information through open-ended questions, allowing the speaker to convey information, feelings, and understanding ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills, continued… Team Development Use Hackman’s five principles and consider:      Is the team a real team or a team in name only? Does the team have a compelling direction for its work? Is the structure of the team designed to enable rather than impede teamwork? Does the team operate within a supportive environment? Does the team have expert coaching? ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills, continued… Team Development, cont’d…  Group leaders need to foster the evolution of individual group skills through grooming and attention  Start with a small project and carefully cultivate your skills and increase your leadership ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws School Counselors Developing Leadership Skills, continued… Staff Development  School counselors who deliver presentations to faculty, parents, students, and community stakeholders are exercising a powerful leadership role ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws The Impact of the School Counselor as Leader Improving School Climates  Successful Instructional Program  Developing High Aspirations in Students  Course Enrollment and Tracking Patterns  ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws The Impact of the School Counselor as Leader Improving School Climates  Promoting a safe environment that supports opportunities for all students to get a good education ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws The Impact of the School Counselor as Leader Successful Instructional Program  Through collaborative efforts with the principal and other key stakeholders  Conducting staff development for teachers and parents in educational planning, motivation, student appraisal, and diversity issues  Helping teachers understand and use tests to maximize learning for students  Meet Robert (Bob) Turba, who improved an Instructional Program ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws The Impact of the School Counselor as Leader Developing High Aspirations in Students  Working with other key stakeholders to help students develop high aspirations  Improving student motivation and helping students understand their choices  Helping students understand the relationship between academic preparation and career development  Meet the High-School Counselors of Jacksonville, FL, who are Developing High Student Aspirations ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws The Impact of the School Counselor as Leader Course Enrollment and Tracking Patterns    School counselors can operate professionally as “door openers” when they understand how tracking and course-taking affect opportunities for students Course selection contributes to furthering or hindering educational opportunity School counselors can influence enrollment patterns and implement academic safety nets for students who are willing to attempt academic rigor ©2012 Cengage Learning These materials are designed for classroom use and can be used for educational purposes only Reproduction for commercial use is in violation of copyright laws Leadership: Rewarding But Challenging    Leadership is not easy Hold steady and move carefully toward the goals of the school’s mission and the school counseling program with a clear eye on what you are trying to accomplish Seize the challenge and embrace it as an opportunity to grow 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