ASCA National Model
Phased Implementation Plan
The ASCA National Model is comprised of the Define, Manage, Deliver and Assess components.
This phased implementation plan guides school counselors in creating an ASCA National Model
program. The length of time to complete each phase varies from school to school. Time frames
may be influenced by a variety of factors including knowledge and understanding of the ASCA
National Model, priorities, persistence, and peer and district support.
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Assess
Program Assessment
School Counselor Assessment
and Appraisal
Define
Student Standards
Professional Standards
Manage
Program Focus
Program Planning
Deliver
Direct Student Services
Indirect Student Services
ASCA National Model
Phased Implementation Plan
PHASE 1 – START HERE
1. Read the following:
“The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School
Counseling Programs”
ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student
Success
ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
2. Complete:
School Counseling Program Assessment
School Counselor Standards & Competencies Checklist
Use-of-Time 5-Day Calculator
All ASCA National Model documents are available at Templates.
3. Develop:
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Classroom and Group Mindsets & Behaviors Action Plan
Annual Calendar
Weekly calendars
Lesson Plans
When all components are completed in this section, move to phase 2.
Define
Student Standards
Professional Standards
Assess
Program Assessment
School Counselor Assessment
and Appraisal
Manage
Program Focus
Program Planning
PHASE 2 – USING DATA
1. Develop:
School Data Summary
Closing-the-Gap Action Plan(s) – use the Annual Student
Outcome Goal Plan worksheet as guide
2. Implement:
Closing-the-Gap Action Plan
Classroom lessons
Small-group lessons
3. Collect data and analyze:
Three classroom lessons on Classroom and Group Results
Report
One small group on Classroom and Group Results Report
Closing-the-Gap Results Report
When all components are completed in this section, move to phase 3.
ASCA National Model
Phased Implementation Plan
Assess
Program Assessment
School Counselor Assessment
and Appraisal
Deliver
Direct Student Services
Indirect Student Services
Manage
Program Focus
Program Planning
ASCA National Model
Phased Implementation Plan
PHASE 3 – INFORM AND ADVOCATE
1. Develop:
Annual Administrative Conference template
Advisory Council Membership, Dates, Agenda, Presentations
2. Implement:
Annual Administrative Conference
Advisory Council Meetings utilizing Advisory Council Minutes
When all components are completed in this section, move to phase 4.
Manage
Program Focus
Program Planning
Deliver
Direct Student Services
Indirect Student Services
ASCA National Model
Phased Implementation Plan
PHASE 4 – YOUR ASCA NATIONAL MODEL PROGRAM
Review:
• Vision statement
• Mission statement
Update:
• School Counseling Program Assessment
• Classroom and Group Mindsets & Behaviors Action
Plan
• Annual Calendar
Complete annually:
• School Data Summary
• Closing-the-Gap Action Plan(s) utilizing Annual
Student Outcome Goal Plan worksheet as guide
• Use-of-Time 5-Day Calculator
• Annual Administrative Conference
• Weekly calendars
• School Counseling Advisory Council
• Lesson Plan library
• Classroom and Group Results Report(s)
• Closing-the-Gap Results Report(s)
Always reference the ASCA website and resources to learn of new developments in the ASCA
National Model.
®
Assess
Program Assessment
School Counselor Assessment
and Appraisal
Define
Student Standards
Professional Standards
Manage
Program Focus
Program Planning
Deliver
Direct Student Services
Indirect Student Services
