School Counselor Flashcards

A student discloses abuse to a school counselor. What should the counselor do regarding the student's parent who is the alleged abuser?

Answer: Report directly to DCFS without notifying the alleged abuser

When a parent is the alleged abuser, the counselor must report directly to DCFS without contacting the alleged abuser, to protect the student.

Which ethical standard should guide a school counselor when facing a conflict between a student's right to confidentiality and a parent's right to information?

Answer: Use professional judgment guided by ASCA ethics, state law, and the student's best interest

School counselors must balance competing interests using professional judgment informed by ASCA ethical standards, Illinois law, and the student's best interest.

What does 'data-driven school counseling' require counselors to do?

Answer: Collect, analyze, and use student outcome data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness

Data-driven counseling requires collecting and analyzing student outcome data to demonstrate program impact and guide continuous improvement.

A school counselor creates a classroom lesson on growth mindset. This falls under which component of the ASCA National Model?

Answer: School Counseling Core Curriculum

Classroom lessons delivered to all students as part of a planned curriculum are part of the School Counseling Core Curriculum delivery component.

When conducting a group counseling session for students experiencing grief, which group stage is characterized by conflict and competition for roles?

Answer: Storming

Tuckman's Storming stage is marked by interpersonal conflict, competition, and testing of boundaries as group members jockey for position.

Illinois school counselors must complete how many semester hours of supervised school counseling practicum or internship as part of licensure requirements?

Answer: 400 hours minimum (including 240 hours of direct service)

Illinois requires school counselor candidates to complete a minimum of 400 supervised hours, including at least 240 hours of direct service with students.