Assessment Description Becoming familiar with your requirements for your Master of Education in School Counseling program as well as the requirements for your specific state is essential to your succe

Assessment Description Becoming familiar with your requirements for your Master of Education in School Counseling program as well as the requirements for your specific state is essential to your succe 1

School Counseling Orientation Template

Details: Complete Parts 1-3 of the School Counseling Orientation Template.

Part 1: Practicum and Internships

Directions: Write a brief explanation for each question after referring to the Graduate Field Experience Manual.

Practicum and Internships
Question	Explanation
Explain your state certification requirements for becoming a school counselor.
What is the difference between direct and indirect hours? How many of each are there in the practicum and the following internship courses?
What specific documentation do you need to have in place before you begin your practicum and internships?

Part 2: School Counseling Orientation Video and University Policy Handbook

Directions: Write a brief explanation for each question referring to the School Counseling Orientation Video, Counselor in Training Handbook, and the University Policy Handbook.

School Counseling Orientation Video and University Policy Handbook
Question	Explanation
Describe the expectations regarding the academic appeal policies, student retention, remediation, and dismissal from the program. Explain how this supports your progression in the program.
How does GCU’s school counseling program mission statement and objectives located in the University Policy Handbook and Counselor in Training Handbook inform your development as school counselor in training?
According to the orientation video, what is the name of the code of ethics that school counselors in training need to adhere to? Summarize what you feel is most important from the code of ethics.
After reviewing these resources, how do you plan to uphold ASCA Professional and Ethical Standards as a school counselor in training? Watch the individual student assessment video and describe the importance of integrating feedback from the instructor. Next, explain how the video informed your learning and supports your e-Portfolio.	______________________________________________________________________________________

Part 3: e-Portfolio

Directions: Write a brief explanation for each question after referring to the GCU Professional Dispositions of Learners, Counseling Community Connections (CCC) website, and e-Portfolio resources.

School Counseling e-Portfolio
The three main sections of the School Counseling e-Portfolio are: Home, ASCA National Model, and Counselor Identity Development. Explore each section and write a brief overview of each.	Home		ASCA National Model			Counselor Identity Development

Explore each subsection under the ASCA National Model section and the Counselor Identity Development section. Describe what should be included in each category.	ASCA National Model			Counselor Identity Development

You will be required to represent your ongoing development for each of the e-Portfolio components. Provide an example of concrete evidence you may use to represent your skills and competencies as a school counselor in training: Artifact, Reflection, and Experiential Learning.	Artifact: Evidence produced from your KPI/Performance Assessment list and throughout your program of study.	Reflection: Self-development and self-evaluation			Experiential Learning: Materials used in actual practice such as videos

Review the GCU 10 Professional Dispositions of Learners regarding your school counselor identity. Select two dispositional values that may be most challenging to you. Then, briefly explain how you will develop these values in your role as a school counselor in training.