CO545 Counselors and Tests/Assessments Paper
Instructions and Grading
Students are required to prepare a paper about the role Counselors have in the test/assessment process including their role in identifying and making accommodations for individuals with disabilities and their role in the test/assessment outcomes. This paper will consist of publication reviews and information from an interview of a practicing Counselor.
1.Section E (Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation) from:
The American Counseling Association. (2014). Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation. In
2014 ACA code of ethics (pp. 11-12). Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved from https://www,counseling.org/Resources/aca–code–of–ethics.pdf 2. Chapter 1 (The Role of Assessment in Counseling) from:
Balkin, R.S. & Juhnke, G.A. (2014). The Role of Assessment in Counseling. In The theory and practice of assessment in counseling (pp. 1-12). NY: Pearson Education. Retrieved fromhttp://wwwfp.pearsonhighered.com/assets/hip/us/hip_us_pearsonhighered/samplechapter/0137017510.pdf 3. The University of the State of New York, The State Education Department, & Office of Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities. (2006). Test access & accommodations for students with disabilities: Policy and tools to guide decision-making and implementation. Albany, NY: Author. Retrieved from
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/testaccess/manual506.pdf
The American Counseling Association. (2004). The American Counseling Association (ACA) position statement on high stakes testing. Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved fromhttp://aarc–counseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/High_Stakes.pdf
Joint Committee on Testing Practices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. Washington DC: Authors. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/codefair.pdf
Nester, M.A., Bruyere, S., & Wall, J. (2003). Pre-employment testing and the ADA. The
The Association for Assessment in Counseling. (2003). Responsibilities of users of standardized tests (RUST) (3rd Edition). Author. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/rust.pdf
The American Counseling Association. (2003). Standards for qualifications of test users. Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/standards.pdf
Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education and the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/employ(1).pdf
pages of content (which does not include the title page or Reference page). write a 20-page Paper (at least 20 full pages of content which does not include the title page or Reference page) which complies with all of the following requirements:
FORMAT
ORGANIZATION AND THOROUGHNESS
SENTENCE STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR, MECHANICS AND SPELLING
LEVEL OF CONTENT
Following are details about each requirement area and the Grading Criteria.Please review it carefully, and make sure your Paper meets all of these requirements.
FORMAT
APA format must be used throughout the Paper including the citations in-text and on the Reference page
Times New Roman font style throughout the Paper
Size 12 font throughout the Paper
Black lettering on white background throughout the Paper
Double-spaced (which is 2.0) throughout the Paper including the running headings.
1 inch margins on all 4 sides of each page
Microsoft Word must be used
The Paper must be saved as a Microsoft Word document and attached into its designated submission space in Bb (under the Assignments button) and LiveText.
The Paper must NOT be embedded into the textbox.If it is embedded into the textbox, it will not be graded and will earn the score of 0 for the entire Paper.
ORGANIZATION AND THOROUGHNESS
The Paper must be at least 20 full
The Paper must include a title page (which is located before the Introduction section) and a Reference page (which is the last page of the Paper).
The following headings and subheadings (exactly as given in these Instructions AND in the exact order as given in these Instructions) must be used.A description is provided under each heading and subheading to assist you in your development of this Paper.
There is also an Example Paper in this assignmentâ€s submission space under the Assignment button in class.Please thoroughly review the Example Paper.
Introduction
Note:Under this heading provide an introduction to this Paper.This must be at least ½ page of content.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #1
The American Counseling Association. (2014). Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation. In 2014 ACA code of ethics (pp. 11-12). Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/Resources/aca–code–of–ethics.pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #2
Balkin, R.S. & Juhnke, G.A. (2014). The Role of Assessment in Counseling. In The theory and practice of assessment in counseling (pp. 1-12). NY: Pearson Education. Retrieved fromhttp://wwwfp.pearsonhighered.com/assets/hip/us/hip_us_pearsonhighered/samplechapter/0137017510. pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #3
The University of the State of New York, The State Education Department, & Office of Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities. (2006). Test access & accommodations for students with disabilities: Policy and tools to guide decision-making and implementation. Albany, NY: Author. Retrieved from
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/po… Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in
Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #4
The American Counseling Association. (2004). The American Counseling Association (ACA) position statement on high stakes testing. Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved fromhttp://aarc–counseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/High_Stakes.pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #5
Joint Committee on Testing Practices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. Washington DC: Authors. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/codefair.pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #6
Nester, M.A., Bruyere, S., & Wall, J. (2003). Pre-employment testing and the ADA. The
Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education and the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/employ(1).pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #7
The Association for Assessment in Counseling. (2003). Responsibilities of users of standardized tests (RUST) (3rd Edition). Author. Retrieved from http://aarc–
counseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/rust.pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication #8
The American Counseling Association. (2003). Standards for qualifications of test users.
Alexandria, VA.: Author. Retrieved from http://aarccounseling.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/standards.pdf
Note:The citation MUST appear under this heading.Publications MUST follow the sequence found in these Instructions.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Publication Summary
Note:This MUST be a thorough summary of this publication.At least 1 full page of content is required. Do not use 1st person.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How This Publication Enhanced An Understanding of the Counselorâ€s Role in Tests/Assessments
Note:This MUST be a thorough explanation about how the information in this publication enhanced an understanding of the Counselorâ€s role in tests/assessments and indicate synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence original thought and support for the topic.This must be at least ½ page of content.Do not use 1st person.Immediately following this section of the Paper, the next section must start.No gaps between sections.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Counselor Interview
Note:Under this heading provide at least ½ page of content that introduces this section of the Paper.The heading shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Counselor’s Role in the Test/Assessment Process
Question #1 – What is his/her role in the test/assessment process?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Counselor’s Role in the Test/Assessment Outcomes of Students/Clients
Question #2 – What is his/her role in the test/assessment outcomes of students/clients (i.e., does s/he conduct sessions on preparing to take a test, overcoming test anxiety, good study habits, etc)?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Tests/Assessments Administration
Question #3 – Are tests/assessments administered in his/her counseling work?If yes, what are these?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Administrating Process and Details
Question #4 – What is the test/assessment administrating process and details?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Scoring Process of Tests/Assessments
Question #5 – What is the scoring process of tests/assessments?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Summary of the Tests/Assessments Results
Question #6 – What does the summary of the results of tests/assessments contain?Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How Test/Assessment Results Are Recorded in Student/Client Record
Question #7 – How are these test/assessment results recorded in the student’s/clientâ€s record?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
How Test/Assessment Results Are Communicated to Parents
Question #8 – How are these test/assessment results communicated to parents (if applicable)?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Counselor’s Role in Making Accommodations in Testing/Assessing for Students/Clients with Disabilities
Question #9 – What is his/her role in making accommodations in testing/assessing for students/clients with disabilities?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Code of Ethics
Question #10 – What steps does s/he take in complying with the Code of Ethics as it relates to tests/assessments?
Answer – Note:This must be at least ½ page of content.If the Counselor interviewed does not have a full answer which fills at least ½ page in this Paper, the student is required to research this topic and include information from that research under this Answer heading using APA formatting.The heading and sub-headings shown in bold letters MUST be used exactly as shown.Be sure to include personal communication citations in-text in APA format.Do not include this note with Instructions in your Paper.
Closing
Note
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