2023-2024 ASCA Model Training
School counseling is an integral component of student success. An effective school counseling program helps school counselors ensure that all students have access to a developmental curriculum for academic achievement, career development and social/emotional well-being that will lead to improved student outcomes for college and career readiness.
Training
The ASCA Model training series is designed to lead school counselors through the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of a comprehensive school counseling program built on school-specific data. The four levels of training are based on current comfort and knowledge of the model, as opposed to past training or experience.
The training consists of full-day workshops structured around specific topics. Each session will review information from the previous session and discuss the tasks assigned in the last session. In addition to face-to-face training, participants are given access to an online portal for assignments to receive ongoing feedback and coaching from Master ASCA trainers.
School and district-wide training is also available. Contact Stacy Eslick at stacye@wscaweb.org for details on pricing and terms.
Beginning Model Implementation
You have decided to implement the ASCA National Model, but where do you start? Discover how to align your school counseling program with the mission of the school and district and effectively demonstrate change in student outcomes. In these sessions, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the ASCA National Model and the framework of a comprehensive school counseling program: Define, Manage, Deliver, and Assess.
Beginning Model Implementation provides three full days of training which cover the following topics:
Session 1
- ASCA Model Overview (optional, open to the public) will start the day
- School counseling program assessment
- School data review and analysis based on district’s academic, attendance, and discipline data
- Annual student outcome goals plan
- Closing-the-gap action plan
- Introduction to the WSCA RAMP portal
Session 2
- Beliefs, mission and vision statements
- Student standards
- Student competencies/objectives
- Data types
- Closing-the-gap progress
- Weekly time usage
- Weekly calendars
- Annual calendars
Session 3
- Data collection and analysis
- Results reports
- Action plans
- Progress check (on goal/closing-the-gap results)
- Annual administrative conference
- Wisconsin School Counselor Program Accountability Report (WSCPAR)
Beginning Model Implementation Dates and Locations
*All dates and locations are subject to registration minimums and may be canceled if those minimums are not met. Notification of cancelations will be posted at least one week in advance.
Gillett
CESA 8
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Mon, August 21, 2023*
Day 2: Tues, October 24, 2023
Day 3: Thurs, January 25, 2024
NEW! Verona
Verona Public Library
All Days: 8:30am – 3:30pm Training
Day 1: Tues, January 9, 2024
Day 2: TBD
Day 3: TBD
This location has replaced/combined the Fennimore and Portage locations previously offered
Rock County
Blackhawk Technical College
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Wed, January 3, 2024*
Day 2: Thurs, February 29, 2024
Day 3: Mon, May 20, 2024
NEW! - Intermediate Model Implementation
If you have taken the beginning model implementation but don’t feel quite ready to move into the advanced level yet, this new intermediate tier is for you! Refresh your knowledge of what you previously learned while getting the support you need to move further ahead on your ASCA Model journey.
Intermediate Model Implementation provides three full days of training which cover the following topics:
Session 1
- ASCA Model Overview (optional, open to the public) will start the day
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Session 2
- xxx
Session 3
- xxx
Intermediate Model Implementation Dates and Locations
*All dates and locations are subject to registration minimums and may be canceled if those minimums are not met. Notification of cancelations will be posted at least one week in advance.
Ashland
Northwood Tech
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Mon, September 25, 2023*
Day 2: Tues, December 12, 2023
Day 3: Tues, March 5, 2024
Port Washington
Police Department Community Room
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Fri, September 29, 2023*
Day 2: Mon, January 22, 2024
Day 3: Mon, April 22, 2024
Appleton
Fox Valley Technical College
All Days: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Thurs, January 18, 2024
Day 2: Fri, March 8, 2024
Day 3: Fri, May 3, 2024
Note: Updated Day 1 date as of 11/28/2023
Waukesha
Waukesha County Technical College
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Fri, December 1, 2023*
Day 2: Thurs, February 15, 2024
Day 3: Mon, April 15, 2024
Turtle Lake
CESA 11
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: TBD*
Day 2: Wed, February 21, 2024
Day 3: Tues, April 30, 2024
Note: Postponed day 1 as of 12/06/2023
Chippewa Falls
CVTC - Chippewa Falls Campus
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Thurs, December 14, 2023*
Day 2: Thurs, February 22, 2024
Day 3: Wed, May 1, 2024
Waunakee
WSCA Office
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Fri, January 5, 2024*
Day 2: Fri, February 23, 2024
Day 3: Thurs, May 23, 2024
NEW! Wausau
Northcentral Technical College - Wausau Campus
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Tues, January 16, 2024*
Day 2: Mon, March 4, 2024
Day 3: TBD
West Salem
TBD
*Day 1: 8:00 – 9:30am Overview
10:00am – 4:00pm Training
Days 2 & 3: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: TBD*
Day 2: TBD
Day 3: TBD
Advanced Model Implementation
Advanced Model Implementation provides two full days of training which cover the following topics:
Session 1
- School data review and analysis based on district’s academic, attendance and discipline data,
- Annual student outcome goals plan
- Action plans
- Lesson plans (classroom)
- Effective calendars
- School counseling advisory council
Session 2
- Lesson plans (small group)
- School counseling advisory council meeting
- Reporting program results to stakeholders
- School Counselor Competencies and Professional Development Plan
Advanced Model Implementation Dates and Locations
*All dates and locations are subject to registration minimums and may be canceled if those minimums are not met. Notification of cancelations will be posted at least one week in advance.
Waupaca
Waupaca Public Library
8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Thurs, December 7, 2023
Day 2: Fri, April 12, 2024
NOTE: UPDATED DATES AS OF 09/12/2023
Waunakee
WSCA Office
8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Wed, October 4, 2023
Day 2: Mon, April 8, 2024
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Technical College
8:30am – 3:30pm
Day 1: Mon, October 9, 2023
Day 2: Wed, April 10, 2024
RAMP/WSCPAR Camp
The final training will provide a one-day RAMP/WSCPAR CAMP to support school counselors in putting all the comprehensive counseling components together.
Ongoing instruction and support for counselors working through their RAMP/WSCPAR applications is also available through our ASCA Model RAMP Cohort! Check out all the details and monthly discussion topics on the RAMP Cohort Webpage.
Session 1
Based on the ASCA National Model, RAMP is a recognition program for individual schools, not districts or school counselors. Applying for RAMP helps schools evaluate their school counseling program, discover areas for improvement and enhance the program’s efforts to contribute to student success.
The RAMP application process is the culmination of the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program, which typically takes three-five years to implement. Once a school has a program in place, it will need at least one entire academic year to collect the data and information needed to fulfill the RAMP application requirements. The trainer will guide participants through the application requirements and process. Tips and suggestions about how to approach the process and collect data and how to submit the school counseling program through the online submission portal.
Learning objectives
- Explain the 12 components of the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) application
- Examine their school counseling program to assess if it’s RAMP-ready
- Communicate the benefits of achieving RAMP status to the school counseling program, the school and/or district
- Break down the RAMP application process into manageable pieces
- Explain the scoring rubric and know what the RAMP reviewers look for in an application.
- Utilize online resources ASCA has available for completing the RAMP application
- Evaluate a sample completed application, and recognize how to apply it to your application
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Technical College
8:30am – 3:30pm
Mon, September 11, 2023
Eau Claire
CVTC - Eau Claire Campus
8:30am – 3:30pm
Mon, September 18, 2023
Waunakee
WSCA Office
8:30am – 3:30pm
Mon, October 2, 2023
There will also be a RAMP/WSCPAR Camp offered at the 2024 Summer Academy on July 31, 2024 (individual registration fees apply).
ASCA Model Overview Presentations
Everyone has an opinion on what a school counselor should do. Join WSCA staff for an overview of what a comprehensive school counseling program should look like, as well as updates on school counselor professional standards, ethics, and student standards. Bring your administrator with you to collaborate on implementing a strong counseling program that supports equitable student success.
WSCA will be facilitating these FREE 90-minute presentations around the state throughout the school year.
To join us for the overview, registration is required. See the full details of each location below and then fill out the brief registration form.
*All dates and locations are subject to registration minimums and may be canceled if those minimums are not met. Notification of cancelations will be posted at least one week in advance.
Ashland – 9/25/2023
Northwood Tech, Room 305, 8:00-9:30 am
Port Washington – 9/29/2023
Port Washington Police Department, Community Room, 8:00-9:30 am
Appleton – 11/29/2023
Fox Valley Technical College, Room A173, 8:00-9:30 am
Waukesha – 12/1/2023
Waukesha County Technical College, RTA Education Center, 8:00-9:30 am
Turtle Lake – TBD (Postponed as of 12/06/2023)
CESA 11 Building, Room TBD, 8:00-9:30 am
Chippewa Falls – 12/14/2023
CVTC – Chippewa Falls Campus, Room TBD, 8:00-9:30 am
Rock County – 1/3/2024
Blackhawk Technical College, Room TBD, 8:00-9:30 am
Waunakee – 1/5/2024
WSMA Building/WSCA Office, Rowland Room, 8:00-9:30 am
Wausau (Previously Rhinelander/Tomahawk) – 1/16/2024
Northcentral Technical College – Wausau Campus, 8:00-9:30 am
ASCA Model Overview Presentation PPT
ASCA National Model Executive Summary
Student Mindset & Behavior Standards
WSCA Member Only Resources (FREE to WSCA Members!)
- On-Demand ASCA Model Implementation Video Series (located under the ethics/leadership/advocacy category)
- Monthly Virtual Collaboration Meetings (any level of model implementation is welcome to participate)
- Coaching & Consultation Requests
- Thinking of applying for RAMP? Join a virtual RAMP cohort that meets monthly.
