2022 Kentucky Schools Achieving RAMP
Congratulations to these amazing school counseling programs that achieved the Recognized ASCA Model Programs (RAMP):
- A.J. Lindeman Elementary School (Erlanger-Elsmere Independent);
- Arnett Elementary School (Erlanger-Elsmere Independent);
- Atherton High School (Jefferson County);
- Campbell County Middle School;
- Campbell Ridge Elementary School (Campbell County);
- Crossroads Elementary School (Campbell County);
- Donald E. Cline Elementary School (Campbell County);
- Grant's Lick Elementary School (Campbell County); and
- John W. Reiley Elementary School (Campbell County).
The programs are truly comprehensive, using data-driven best practices and aligning with the ASCA-model framework. These programs are committed to supporting stakeholders to do what is best for students.
Find more information about the RAMP process, including tips and advice from RAMP-achieving school counselors, on KDE's Recognized ASCA Model Program webpage.
 Seeking Statewide Input For SEL Framework
The Kentucky Department of Education, in collaboration with the regional cooperatives, has developed a survey to learn about school- and district-level activity related to social and emotional learning (SEL).
The results of this survey will be used to both craft an overarching SEL framework for Kentucky schools, as well as ensure that KDE is able to respond to SEL needs within schools and districts.
The survey should take five to seven minutes to complete and will work on both desktop and mobile devices. For more information, email Heather Bushelman.
Please complete the survey by Wednesday, May 18.
Statewide School Counselor Cadre Set for June 10
The Statewide School Counselor Cadre is set for 9 a.m.-noon ET on June 10. This will be the final statewide cadre this school year. Each regional cooperative will send registration information soon.
The focus will be on watching the Indieflix movie "Angst," which raises awareness about anxiety. Collaborative time in small groups will be used to help school counselors create a plan of how to use this information within their own setting for the next school year.
This cadre also will create an annual agreement to help drive collaboration with their administrators.
Shout Outs!
- Allen County-Scottsville District (@AllenCoSchools) school counselors, school psychologists and administrators just completed a book study focusing on implementing the ASCA Comprehensive Counseling Model. They have proactive plans in place for implementation next year.
- Kenwood Elementary (Jefferson County) (@KenwoodElementa) has made systemic changes focused on inclusion and belonging. School counselor Dr. Lara Donnelly is given appropriate use of time to see each staff member every six weeks for an uninterrupted 30 minute intentional time for self. Kenwood has seen an increase in teacher mental wellness and decreases in student unexpected behaviors. Dr. Donnelly also uses a data-driven approach to tier 1 counseling classes!
Pictured are, from left, Nicole Jenkins, Derick Marr and Katie Prewitt of Rich Pond Elementary School.
- Rich Pond Elementary (Warren County) (@RichPondElement) is implementing SEL schoolwide using an SEL teacher, Katie Prewitt, in collaboration with the school counselor, Nicole Jenkins, using a model of multi-tiered system of supports. Principal Derick Marr encourages this approach to ensure all students learn lifelong, social-emotional skills.
- Green River Regional Cooperative (@GRRECKY) presented a two-day training for regional counselors focused on how to implement the Kentucky Framework for School Counselors and the ASCA Model. These two days allowed counselors to create plans and takeaways to use within their settings for the upcoming school year.
Brad Johnson (@DrBradJohnson) has many inspiring podcasts for leaders. Celebrate that you have made it through this school year of uncertainty, stress, anxiety and taking care of your staff and students. Take time to focus on yourself!
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