Elem SCSW Model

Attention to time allocation of workload allows for preventative practices, targeted service delivery, effective planning, and data-driven practices. The SEL model addresses services provided by SEL staff and provides recommended workload percentages of time spent in each system area. This supports an effective and systemic approach to school and student needs. Recommended distribution of time is illustrated in the chart below.

Recommended Distribution of Time 3

Program Area

Percent of Time

Responsive Services

30 - 40%

Collaborative Classroom Instruction

35 - 45%

Individual Student Planning

5 - 10%

Systemic Program Management non-SEL activities

10 - 15%

Program Areas

Responsive Services Elementary SEL personnel are imperative to the K-12 approach to students being engaged, motivated, and invested which is essential to student dropout prevention. Rooted in the approach is meeting the needs of students collectively and individually. A systemic approach focuses on using a data-driven approach to identify achievement gaps and organizational barriers. Reducing achievement gaps and removing barriers begins in elementary which has great impacts as students move through secondary schools.

Responsive Services practices include, but are not limited to: ● Identifying and removing organizational barriers ● Individual counseling ○ Crisis counseling ○ Personal/Social/Emotional counseling ○ Group counseling ● Goal setting and interventions ● Responsive behavior interventions

● Consultation with parents ● Consultation with school personnel ● Consultation with outside agencies ● Referrals to outside agencies ● Suicide prevention efforts ● RtI approach to prevention and intervention ● Restorative practices ● Crisis response

3 Adapted from Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program Model, (2nd Edition), 2016 6 Amended July, 2019