Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Scoring Rubric - October 2013 Edition

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Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Scoring Rubric provides criteria for evaluating school counseling program components within the ASCA National Model third edition. It defines how to assess the vision and mission statements, including required alignment, student-focused wording, equity advocacy, and the rationale captured in narrative descriptions. The rubric further outlines program goal expectations, including the use of school data and SMART requirements, with performance levels ranging from exemplary to poor for each section.

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Vision Statement

Narrative

Mission Statement

Narrative

School Counseling Program Goals

Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) Scoring Rubric This scoring rubric is based on the third edition of the ASCA National Model and is in effect for the October 2013 application process and beyond. 1. Vision Statement The school counseling vision statement communicates what school counselors want to see in the future for the school community related to student achievement and other outcomes. It aligns with the school and district vision statements and is informed by the school counseling program’s beliefs. The school counseling vision statement: 1. Describes a future world where the school counseling goals and strategies are being successfully achieved 2. Outlines a rich and textual picture of what success looks and feels like 3. Is bold and inspiring 4. States the best possible student outcomes that are five to 15 years away 5. Is believable and achievable Include: • A list of the school counseling program’s beliefs. • A copy of the school and district vision statements (if available) . Note: If your school/district does not have a vision statement, please indicate in the narrative. See pages 23–24 of “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs (third edition)” for more information. Narrative: The narrative discusses how the school counselors’ beliefs influenced the vision statement. It addresses how the vision statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded. Note: If your school or district does not have a vision statement, please inform us. 5 Exemplary: • The vision statement creates a vision of learning for all students that fulfills all five criteria to the highest extent. • The narrative includes a highly detailed summary of the process for developing the belief statements and a highly detailed explanation of how the beliefs influenced the development of the vision statement. • The narrative explains why components were included or excluded. 4 Strong: • The vision statement creates a vision of learning for all students clearly addressing all five criteria. • The narrative provides a detailed explanation of how the beliefs influenced the vision statement, how it was developed and why certain rubric components were included or excluded. 3 Satisfactory: • The vision statement creates a vision of learning for all students that includes all five criteria. • The narrative provides an explanation of how the vision statement was developed and why certain rubric components were included or excluded. 2 Weak: • The vision statement lacks focus or does not include all five criteria. • The narrative lacks an explanation of how the vision statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded. 1 Poor: • The vision statement lacks focus and includes only one or two of the five criteria. • The narrative provides little or no explanation for how the vision statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded. 2. Mission Statement The school counseling mission statement provides the focus and direction to reach the vision, creating one focus in the implementation of the comprehensive school counseling program. The school counseling mission statement: 1. Aligns with the school’s mission statement and may show linkages to district and state department of education mission statements 2. Is written with students as the primary focus 3. Advocates for equity, access and success of every student 4. Indicates the long-range results desired for all students See pages 24–25 of “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs (third edition)” for more information. Narrative: The narrative addresses how the mission statement was developed and why certain components were included or excluded. 5 Exemplary: • The mission statement creates one focus and direction to reach the vision and fulfills all four criteria to the highest extent. • T

FAQs

What is the purpose of the RAMP scoring rubric?

It provides criteria to evaluate how a school counseling program’s vision, mission, and goals are structured and justified in line with the ASCA National Model third edition.

What should the vision statement include?

The vision statement should present a future learning vision meeting five criteria, describe success clearly, be bold and inspiring, specify student outcomes five to 15 years away, and be believable and achievable.

How is the narrative for the mission statement assessed?

The narrative explains how the mission statement was developed and why specific components were included or excluded, and exemplary levels also require including a copy of the school’s mission statement.

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