DELIVER
The DELIVER component of the ASCA National Model consists of aspects of direct and indirect student services that are provided to ensure that the school counseling program is adequately delivered and developmentally appropriate.
DIRECT SERVICES
Direct services are achieved through interactions between the school counselor and student via instruction, appraisal, advisement, and counseling (individual and group). Through direct services, students can acquire the necessary mindsets and behaviors that promote higher achievement, improved attendance, and desirable behaviors.
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Instruction
By implementing a comprehensive, enterprising, and developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum, school counselors help students gain skills to increase their academic skills and knowledge, career development and readiness, and social/emotional awareness. School counselors positively impact student achievement, attendance, and discipline in classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings.
Appraisal
School counselors help students reflect on their natural gifts and abilities, interests, and achievement potential. With help from tools such as tests, inventories, and other similar resources, counselors can orient students toward individual strengths and deficits to develop short-term and long-term goals.
Advisement
Based on relevant data collected through the appraisal process, school counselors make recommendations to assist students in determining their future plans and to reach attainable goals that are parallel with the student's skills and abilities.
Counseling
School counselors meet with students in small group and individual settings to help students face challenges such as difficulties with transitions, stressful life circumstances, permanent or impending life changes, and other situations that can become barriers to student stability and achievement. School counselors also work with staff to identify students who will benefit from proactive and responsive actions to instill students with options to make better decisions. During crises, school counselors offer support and refer out to resources in the community when student needs extend beyond the scope of the school counselor's role.
INDIRECT SERVICES
Indirect services include interactions school counselors make to advocate for students through collaboration, consultation, and referral. Indirect services provide the means to ensure that all students have access in equitable ways to reach their full potential. School counselors act as change agents to challenge the system and advocate for change when there is an achievement gap or discrepancy.
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Consultation
School counselors consult with students, parents, administrators, support staff, and experts such as the school psychologist or school nurse to provide or gather information, opinions, and recommendations that will benefit students. School counselors are ready to advocate for positive academic, career, and social/emotional development by consulting with stakeholders to offer support and share helpful tools and strategies.
Collaboration
School counselors collaborate with various individuals to achieve collective efficacy and cohesion through opportunities such as:
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Partnering with other educators, families, or local resources
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Serving on school or district committees
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Facilitating parent workshop opportunities
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Working with community members and local businesses to develop new opportunities
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Working with various groups to triage when crisis response is needed
Referrals
School counselors provide services through a short-term, theory-based, and goal-oriented approach. However, it is an ethical responsibility to refer out to school or community resources when student needs surpass what the school counselor can provide. School counselors refer to academic, career, and social/emotional support services when necessary to ensure that students gain the resources or interventions necessary to thrive.
American School Counselor Association (2019). The ASCA national model: A framework for school counseling programs (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.
How to Contact Your Child's School Counselor:
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Email or Call Mrs. Pope
Email or Call Mr. Wicks
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Make an appointment with the front office for an in person meeting.
Joseph Lane Middle School
2153 NE Vine St.
Roseburg, OR 97470
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541-440-5300
How to Contact Your School Counselor as a Student:
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