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1. What outcomes had you envisioned for this course? Did you achieve those outcomes? Did the actual course outcomes align with those that you envisioned?

I was very interested in learning how to be a career developer and a support for students and I came to realization how detailed and important this role is for a school counselor.  I did not realize the involvement it took or the resources to be used.  The articles were very helpful and the Zunker book is something I now wish I had a hard copy to keep in my resources.




2. To the extent that you achieved the outcomes, are they still relevant to the work that you do in your school? Why or why not?

This is something that is a conscious effort and in the forefront of my mind with planning and organizing.



3. What outcomes did you not achieve? What prevented you from achieving them?

I am interested in the other grades since we did talk and read about them yet I was more focused on the subject matter more directly with elementary.  This is something I will seek out with my district, such as examples of activities.



4. Were you successful in completing the course assignments? If not, what prevented or discouraged you?

I did not have any issues with completing the assignments but since this is my third class I have realized that the fourth week is the hardest for me to be motivated to complete. 



5. What did you learn from this course: about yourself, your technology and leadership skills, and your attitudes?

I really have enjoyed the online component and I was hoping we would use each other’s blog more often.  I am a computer geek and I like knowing that they are good resources.


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School Improvement Goal


Connecting with children is the most important goal when looking at pathways to school improvement. The most effective teachers are effective by the connections they have made with their students.  This can be done through creating a strong connection by developing a school family.  The school family gives the children a sense of belonging, it encourages impulse control and teaches self-regulation, and reduces stress while creating an atmosphere of caring (Bailey, 2000). When a true connection with a child is made this allows the barriers hindering their success to dissipate. Counselors are held accountable and should focus on achievement, collaboration, data, issues and how to remove barriers hindering student success (Dahir & Stone, 2003). Removing the barriers that hinder their success allows the growth to occur and for each child to become individually successful.


References
Bailey, Becky (2000). Conscious Discipline. Oviedo, Florida: Loving Guidance, Inc.

Dahir, C., & Stone, C. (2003). Accountability: A M.E.A.S.U.R.E. of the impact school counselors have on student achievement. Professional School Counseling, 6, 214–221.

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