s part of a districtwide initiative to address a bullying problem, a middle school counselor was asked to implement a new bully prevention program at the middle school. The counselor was tasked with selecting the “right” program for her school. Part of the program involved teaching group guidance lessons to large groups (20-25), as well as some targeted group counseling interventions with a select population. The school board also asked that data be provided upon completion in order to determine program effectiveness.
- How would you go about choosing a bully prevention program? What specific factors would you look for in a program? Would you utilize consultation in the process and if so, who would you consult with and how would you approach the consultation process?
- What are two important goals of group guidance and group counseling for the participating students? What are some things to consider when selecting members for the targeted group counseling intervention? Describe one developmentally appropriate technique or strategy the counselor could use to achieve each goal you have identified.
- What assessments and assessment procedures (both formal and informal) would you consider using for this project to evaluate program effectiveness? In other words, how will you collect data to determine program effectiveness? How would you communicate the results to the students and staff at your school, the school board and the community?
- What multicultural, developmental and ethical considerations need to be made? Utilize the ASCA and ACA Code of Ethics as well as federal and state laws as needed.
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