Advisee+Advisor+Discussion

Advisee/Advisor sharing of expertise, discussion and planning
TJ Plourde Essential Question: What do we need to do to create an effective program?


 * There is no “standard” or “right” way to organize, implement and evaluate an advisor/advisee program. Schools are unique and programs should reflect the stakeholders needs within that school.**

Higher drop out rates Misdirected college students Seniors without a plan for post-secondary education More behavior referrals Higher failure rate in 9th grade Lower SAT Scores
 * However**, if we keep doing what we’re doing, we will continue to get what we’ve got.

__**Are teachers qualified to provide guidance?**__ Teachers – Interact with students daily and are in an excellent position to lead, guide and direct students. Effective teachers share many of the same traits as effective guidance counselors: Ability to empathize with students Patience and flexibility Awareness of individual differences Ability to listen to students


 * Purpose of an Advisor/Advisee program at SAHS**


 * High Expectations (students will take an active role in their educational pathway) **

**Skowhegan Area High School Mission** //“Today’s students, tomorrow’s future’”// T he MSAD #54 community values rigorous and relevant academic standards, fosters personal integrity and growth, and promotes self-reliance and social responsibility. We respect and honor the individual talents and differences that strengthen our local and global community. Students will graduate from Skowhegan Area High School with the foundation necessary to further their learning and become productive citizens.
 * Standards** (students will show proof of how the school vision and mission statement is relevant)
 * ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS**
 * //Graduates of SAHS will become lifelong learners by developing the following skills://**
 * 1.) Reading**
 * 2.) Writing**
 * 3.) Listening**
 * 4.) Speaking**
 * 5.) Using technology**
 * 6.) Gathering information**
 * 7.) Mathematics/Solving problems.**
 * SOCIAL AND CIVIC EXPECTATIONS**
 * //SAHS students will be encouraged to become responsible and engaged citizens who//**
 * 1.) Demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior**
 * 2.) Display respect and tolerance toward all**
 * 3.) Become effective collaborators**
 * 4.) Contribute positively to the local and global community**
 * 5.) Develop civic responsibility**


 * E****ngaged Students** (making school relevant to students)


 * Extra Help / Extra Time** ( I see the school interventions working hand-in-hand with the integration piece)


 * Guidance Relationship** (will help make educated decisions towards their future in high school as well as post graduate opportunities)

Meaningful relationship with a caring adult who:
 * 1) Knows the student
 * 2) Values education
 * 3) Understands educational / career development
 * 4) Has knowledge of the educational system
 * 5) Meets regularly with the student for advising

TASKS (these are possible areas that Advisors in the program could choose)

 * 1) ======Guidance lessons======
 * 2) ======Individual advising======
 * 3) ======Goal setting======
 * 4) ======Relationship building======


 * 1) Kuder program (learning styles, interests, job exploration, and many other needed areas for individual life long growth)
 * 2) Preparation and collection of portfolio

Grade 10
 * 1) Continuation of Kuder
 * 2) Community involvement (volunteer work, job shadow, or involvement of the many community associations) determine number of hours
 * 3) Junior and senior year design
 * 4) Continuation (preparation and collection of portfolio)


 * 1) SAT prep
 * 2) Continuation of Community involvement (volunteer work, job shadow, or involvement of the many community associations) determine number of hours
 * 3) Interview techniques
 * 4) Continuation (preparation and collection of portfolio)

Grade 12
 * 1) College essays
 * 2) resume writing
 * 3) Senior portfolio presentation


 * 1) How many students per teacher? (12-15)
 * 2) How often? (1-2 times per week) The other days could be in-school intervention- James Black will discuss in-school intervention possibilities.
 * 3) How much will teacher need to prepare? (undetermined) Ideally the grade coordinator will have it completed prior to meeting with students.
 * 4) Group Make-up (heterogeneous)
 * 5) Grade Levels (single Grade Levels)
 * 6) Looping (yes)
 * 7) Facilitators (teachers, guidance counselors, administrators) yes the administrators must be involved if we are going to show a cultural change. Leadership by example.