W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-15
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 126-142-15 - School Counselor Evaluation Standards and Elements15.1. The following elements describe important competencies of effective school counselors based on observable behaviors and artifacts of practice. These elements reflect best practices as illustrated in the West Virginia School Counseling Model (found on the WVDE's website at https://wvde.us/wv-school-counselors).15.2. Standard 1. Program Planning, Design and Management.15.2.a. Element 1.1. The school counselor assumes leadership in planning, designing and advocating for a balanced, comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the state model.15.2.b. Element 1.2. The school counselor manages the school counseling program and documents alignment with the West Virginia School Counseling Model.15.3. Standard 2. Program Delivery. 15.3.a. Element 2.1. The school counselor facilitates a coordinated, integrated approach to the delivery of the W. Va. 126CSR44U, Policy 2520.19, West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Dispositions and Standards for Student Success for Grades K-12.15.3.b. Element 2.2. The school counselor utilizes research-based and best practices as reflected by state school counseling protocols.15.3.c. Element 2.3. The school counselor facilitates the delivery of a continuum of interventions and responsive services.15.3.d. Element 2.4. The school counselor coordinates a seamless, systematic approach to providing student support systems.15.3.e. Element 2.5. The school counselor participates in and/or facilitates a coordinated approach to individual student academic and career planning.15.4. Standard 3. Data Driven Accountability and Program Evaluation.15.4.a. Element 3.1. The school counselor guides continuous program improvement through multiple forms of evaluation.15.5. Standard 4. Leadership and Advocacy. 15.5.a. Element 4.1. The school counselor advocates for the success of all students by promoting equity and access.15.5.b. Element 4.2. The school counselor collaborates with various stakeholders.15.6. Standard 5. Professional Growth and Responsibilities. 15.6.a. Element 5.1. The school counselor seeks ongoing, relevant professional development.15.6.b. Element 5.2. The school counselor demonstrates professional and ethical practices.15.6.c. Element 5.3. The school counselor contributes to the growth of the profession.15.7. Student Impact. School counselors shall be evaluated based on demonstration of their students' success through multiple measures which determines 15 percent of the summative evaluation rating.15.8. Professional Conduct. The Professional Conduct standard allows educators to address areas of concern without necessitating an improvement plan. The Professional Conduct performance standard does not, however, supplant code and policy to which educators remain fully accountable and is not determinative of whether behavior is correctable. Certain violations may be corrected by implementation of an improvement plan; others will require immediate action. The standard addresses the following areas: Adhering to Policy and Procedure; Professional Attendance; Adhering to Schedule; and Respect. An Unsatisfactory rating in any of these areas prompts a standard performance rating of Unsatisfactory.W. Va. Code R. § 126-142-15