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Fearless Conversations: The Principal/Counselor Agreement
Dr. Shari SevierDirector of AdvocacyMissouri School Counselor Associationdrsharisevier@gmail.comSlide2
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Does Your Principal Really Know What You Do…or SHOULD Be Doing??Slide3
The Principal-Counselor Agreement supports and develops the professional partnership between the principal and the school counselor.
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Talking PointsSlide4
Set the Right Tone
Request a meeting with your administrator.
Be specific about why you want to meet…don’t be vague.Be positive.
Be professional.
Be prepared.
Be friendly.
Be a good listener.
Ask for your administrator’s feedback and/or help.Slide5
Section 1: Mission Statement
Discuss how the school counseling program impacts the school’s mission statement.Does your program have a mission statement? If not, think about writing one based upon the school’s mission statement.Slide6
Section 2: Program Goals
Share program goals. Discuss how the goals support the district CSIP Plan.Discuss program goals with the principal detailing the activities that promote the goals.Slide7
Section 3: Use of Time
Present the state recommended and actual time percentages and activities related to direct and indirect services.Ensure that the administrator understands the
program components.Explain full implementation of the program.
Discuss “Barriers to Implementation” and brainstorm strategies with the administrator to minimize the impact.
Don’t whine.Slide8
Section 4: Professional Development
Discuss selected areas of growth and professional development plan. Share professional affiliations and memberships which enhance professionalism and the program.Slide9
Section 5: Professional Collaboration
Discuss committees on which the counselor serves and faculty/staff shared responsibilities.
Discuss how these assignments/memberships support school, district and program goals.Slide10
Section 6: Budget and Resources
Discuss current school counseling budget and how the budget impacts student services. Discuss any needed resources (i.e. personnel/materials). Discuss the school counselor’s schedule and time availability.
Discuss facility accommodations for the school counseling program.Slide11
General Information
This plan can be modified to meet the school counselor’s needs. Additional information can be added to the agreement at the end of the discussion.
This agreement should be reviewed annually or more frequently, if needed. Slide12
After the Conversation…
Always be positive.Thank your administrator for taking the time to allow you to share the information.Let them know you would be happy to talk about the program any time.
File the document where you won’t lose it.If there is no signature, note that, date it, time it. Stay in regular communication with your administrator about what’s going on in your program.Slide13
FEARLESS doesn’t mean being complaining, whining, bitchy.Slide14
It’s About Honesty, Openness, Collaboration and Trust!Slide15
BE FEARLESS!!!!