Data Information
Scenario: You are a new school counselor in a school that has not been using data to drive the school counseling program. The veteran counselor at the school said that collecting data is a waste of time.
What would you say to this veteran counselor? Support your thoughts with research from your readings.
- Examine the school data profile on page 236 of your Exploring School Counseling text and discuss the following:
- What patterns, trends, and gaps do you see?
- Determine what programs and services should be put in place to help.
- Explore to see if there are results that can be addressed through the counseling curriculum, small group, or closing the gap activities.