Lesson Plan

School Counselor: Gabriel Villanueva

Lesson Plan Title:

Purpose of Group, Circle Introduction, and Shared Agreements

□ Single Classroom Lesson

□ Unit of Classroom Lessons: Lesson _____ of _____
□ Small-Group Session Lessons: Lesson ___1___ of __6___
Target Audience:

Evidence Base:
⬜ Best Practice
⬜
⬜ Action Research
(commonly used and believed to be of high quality)
(individual investigates own practice to improve content/delivery)

⬜ Research-Informed
Evidence-Based
(a review of research provides foundation for content/delivery)
(highest level of evidence, results published in peer-reviewed journal)

ASCA Student Standards Targeted: Student Learning Objectives:

Identify 1–2 student standards relevant for this For each of the selected student standards, write or
targeted group and goal: select 1–2 learning objectives
(Best practice = select one)
M&B# Mindsets & Behaviors Statement Student Learning Objectives
M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, Student(s) will:
support and inclusion for self and others
in the school environment -Learn the purpose of the group and how it will be
run.
B-LS 10. Participation in enrichment and
extracurricular activities -Learn group basics (i.e., sitting in circle, role of circle
keeper, center piece, talking pieces, and shared
B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and agreements).
actions
-Learn to develop shared values for the group from
B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions their personal values.
and adapt to change
-Learn to respect the needs of all group participants.
B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and
supportive relationships with students

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 who are similar to and different from
them

B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and

cooperation skills

Materials:

□ Large Post-it paper/easel/chalkboard/whiteboard

□ Markers/chalk
□ 1⁄2 sheet of construction paper
□ 1⁄2 or full sheet scrap paper per person
□ Shared agreements blank page to write agreements on for all future sessions

Describe how you will:

Introduce Lesson The counselor will open with the purpose of this lesson: The purpose of
Topic/Focus: this group is to create a space where all participants/students can teach,
learn, and support one another as we discuss how to support our own
self-care.

Communicate the The lesson objective of this small group is to learn the basics of this
Lesson Objective: group and create shared agreements for how we will treat each other in
this group.

Teach Content: 1.Define value

2. Define Confidentiality

Practice Content:
1. Write 3 values/principles that you have and circle the one that you
believe is needed most in order for us to be in a good way with each
other.

2.Write the name of a person who influenced you to have those values.

3.Develop our group shared agreements based on our values.

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Summarize/Close: Is there one thing that either the group could do to support each other
between now and the next group meeting?

Data Collection Plan – For multiple lessons in a unit, complete this section only once for the unit.
Participation Data Plan: 
Anticipated number 5-10 students
of students:
Planned length of 45 mins
lesson(s):
ASCA Student Standards Data Plan:
For each lesson/unit/small group, school counselors will administer pre-/post-assessment aligned with the selected
ASCA Student Standards and student learning objectives.
Pre-/Post-Assessment items are:
1. I feel confident in managing my stress levels during stressful situations.
2. I have healthy coping skills that will help me manage my stress.
3. If I need support, I know who to reach out to.
4. Name two techniques used for stress management.
Outcome Data Plan: (choose one and describe specific data point to compare)
⬜ Achievement (describe): School counselor will compare Academic performance before and
after delivery of lesson.

⬜ Attendance (describe):
⬜ Discipline (describe):

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