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</v:background></xml><![endif]--><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp; I have had several questions about using the counselor log as you start your school year and work to document your time to help you evaluate how you are spending your time in relation to state requirements/recommendations.&nbsp; As most of you are aware, we developed an electronic (now web-based) log.&nbsp; The instructions for using the log are attached to assist you in getting started if you plan to use the log.&nbsp; The log is currently NOT required by WVDE.&nbsp; However, some counties are requiring use of the log because it helps them see how counselors are utilizing your time in relation to <a href="http://wvde.state.wv.us/policies/p2315.pdf">WVBOE POLICY 2315</a> and helps them identify areas of concern and provide targeted support for schools. This log is designed to help you determine gaps and improve alignment with policy to manage and design a comprehensive school counseling programs that better serves all students. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp; Additionally, the state taskforce that worked diligently to develop WV&#8217;s inaugural school counseling model completed its work this summer including beginning revisions for WV School Counseling Student Standards that are still a work in progress.&nbsp; These revisions include the standards from 2315, but also include incorporation of 21<sup>st</sup> Century skills and career and college readiness standards.&nbsp; We will continue to adapt the standards as we move towards revising Policy 2315 this year.&nbsp; Please let me know of any gaps you see and feel free to send suggestions for revisions to the student standards.&nbsp; The new state model and implementation tools can be found here <a href="http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/WVSchoolCounselorPerformanceStandards.html">http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/WVSchoolCounselorPerformanceStandards.html</a>. The model has been developed as a reference guide, not with the intention of being read in one setting.&nbsp; I recommend you save an electronic copy to your desktop and print a desk copy for your reference. The program audit has been condensed and formatted in a manner to help you better understand how to use it as a compliment to the model. I have also attached the new school counseling brochure that you can use to educate your staff during staff meetings and to share with leadership to help others understand comprehensive school counseling programs in West Virginia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope you will continue to explore and use the school counseling website <a href="http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors">http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors</a> to help enhance delivery of your program throughout the year.&nbsp; Again, best wishes for a successful school year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'>PS&gt; I apologize if you are getting this more than once.&nbsp; We are in the process of revising listservs and are using multiple lists until that conversion has been made.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:#1F497D'>Barb&nbsp;</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Futura Md BT";color:#365F91'>Barb Ashcraft Brady, Ph.D.</span></i><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>School Counseling Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>Division of Teaching and Learning<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>Office of Instruction</span></i><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><img border=0 width=140 height=47 id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image003.png@01CD9009.934720B0" alt="WVDE logo"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>Building 6, Room 617</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>1900 Kanawha Boulevard East</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT";color:#365F91'>Char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