6.3 The PSC demonstrates Demonstrates inadequate Demonstrates limited Demonstrates thorough Demonstrates an knowledge of legal and knowledge of federal, state, understanding of federal, understanding and fully understanding of the larger ethical rights and and district regulations and state, and district regulations complies with federal, state, context of public education responsibilities. policies. and policies. and district regulations and policy by staying abreast of policies. Conducts self in a changing laws and ethical professional and ethical standards, through literature, manner when dealing with professional development or students, families and activities. Models the highest colleagues. legal and ethical standards, ensuring that professional practices support the success of all students and supports their individual rights. Standard 6: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice (continued) The Professional School Counselor (PSC) adheres to professional ethical standards, policies and laws in conduct and practices. The PSC assumes responsibilities for his/her professional growth, aimed at improving the school counseling program and professional practices that adhere to ethical standards, school policies, and laws, and the development of the school counseling profession. Guiding Questions Examples Evidence Examples • Is the PSC able to be personable and collaborative with students, parents and • Academy of Teaching and Learning transcript (PDU verification) staff? • Documentation of professional membership (such as ASCA/OSCA) • Does the PSC adhere to professional and ethical standards? • Counselor Website • Does the PSC show or reflect cultural awareness in his/her counseling • Professional growth goals activities? • Documentation of professional conference attendance • Participation in professional development related to cultural competency
6.3 The PSC demonstrates knowledge of legal and ethical rights and responsibilities. Demonstrates inadequate knowledge of federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Demonstrates limited understanding of federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Demonstrates thorough understanding and fully complies with federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Conducts self in a professional and ethical manner when dealing with students, families and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of the larger context of public education policy by staying abreast of changing laws and ethical standards, through literature, professional development or activities. Models the highest legal and ethical standards, ensuring that professional practices support the success of all students and supports their individual rights. Standard 6: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice (continued) The Professional School Counselor (PSC) adheres to professional ethical standards, policies and laws in conduct and practices. The PSC assumes responsibilities for his/her professional growth, aimed at improving the school counseling program and professional practices that adhere to ethical standards, school policies, and laws, and the development of the school counseling profession. Guiding Questions Examples Evidence Examples • Is the PSC able to be personable and collaborative with students, parents and staff? • Does the PSC adhere to professional and ethical standards? • Does the PSC show or reflect cultural awareness in his/her counseling activities? • Academy of Teaching and Learning transcript (PDU verification) • Documentation of professional membership (such as ASCA/OSCA) • Counselor Website • Professional growth goals • Documentation of professional conference attendance • Participation in professional development related to cultural competency
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