The purpose of AutoCTG is to accomplish much of the “leg work” for you when creating a closing the achievement gap (CTG) report. After using AutoCTG, you will have a PowerPoint file that you can customize and narrate. The narrated file, briefly (2-3 minutes), tells a digital story about the impact that you and your school counseling program have had on students.

First, read or watch the directions:

• Click here to open a PDF document with further directions and explanation.
• Click here or the Watch button to view a video demonstration.

Then, get the files:

• Click here to get a ZIP file that includes the Excel data file and PowerPoint report file.

Attention Macintosh Users: The PDF document and video directions both focus on how to use AutoCTG on a Windows computer. MAC users may download the file and place them in a folder of your choosing (unlike Windows users, you must put the folder in the C: drive, as explained in the directions). MAC users, your PowerPoint file will not update automatically although the charts inside Microsoft Excel will. So, for you, simply update your data and then copy the desired charts from Excel and paste them into the PowerPoint, manually.

Resources:

My Data Boot Camp 2.0
This tutorial is designed to provide you with step-by-step instructions for learning tips, tricks, and shortcuts when dealing with data in your work as a school counselor, administrator, or other educator. Particular attention is given to using a popular spreadsheet program, Microsoft Excel™, which is designed to analyze, share, and manage information so that you can make more informed decisions in your work. As a result of learning more about data, you will also be better able to monitor student progress and communicate to other stake holders about how your school counseling program is making a positive difference in the lives of students.
https://www.mydatabootcamp.com/

SCALE – The School Counseling Analysis, Leadership and Evaluation Research Center
The School Counseling Analysis, Leadership and Evaluation (SCALE) Research Center is an interactive tool focusing on the facilitation and dissemination of school counseling research evidence-based practices demonstrating the connection between comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs and student success. The SCALE Research Center is developed and maintained by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). ASCA empowers school counselors with the knowledge, skills, linkages and resources to promote student success in the school, the home, the community and the world.
https://scale-research.org/

Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) | American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Drive your school counseling program to the next level. Show your administrators, school board and the community at large that you’re committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program. Apply for the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation from the American School Counselor Association.
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/recognized-asca-model-program-(ramp)

Kick it Up a Notch
Sabella, R.A. (2018). Kick it up a notch. ASCA School Counselor. May/June 2018
Use multimedia tools to create results reports that are fun to make, entertaining to watch and able to convey a large amount of information in a short amount of time.
Click here to access article online.

Record a slide show with narration and slide timings (Online Tutorial)
http://bit.ly/narrateppt

Webinar: (Manually) Develop a Narrated, Self-Advancing, Multimedia Closing the Gap Report
Picture your superintendent, school board members, parents, teachers and other stakeholders receiving an e-mail from you with an attachment. They click on the attachment and within seconds begin to listening and watching a digital story describing how you systematically and collaboratively had an impact growth and achievement among your students. They enjoy the show better than reading about it on paper, and you love it because it takes less time and is more fun to create.
https://videos.schoolcounselor.org/develop-a-narrated-self-advancing-multimedia-closing-the-gap-report

Russ’s ASCA 2018 Conference Presentation Files/Links
https://schoolcounselor.com/asca18

Professional Development by Russ Sabella, Ph.D.
Dr. Russell Sabella offers workshops, presentations, webinars, keynotes, and other speaking engagements. Professional development may last from one hour to the span of a course or institute. Download a catalog that details various topics.
https://schoolcounselor.com/professional-development/