Counseling I CAN (Revised 2023-2024)

I Can Statements for Kindergarten:

Social/Emotional Development

• 1.1  I can identify basic feelings and healthy ways to handle them.
• 1.2  I can identify personal roles in the family.
• 1.3  I can identify character traits needed for different situations.
• 1.4  I can demonstrate how to be a friend.
• 1.5  I can identify similarities and differences between self and others.
• 1.6  I can identify the feelings of others.
• 1.7  I can identify safe and healthy choices at home and school.
• 1.8  I can identify safe and unsafe situations, including strategies to use to keep myself and others safe.
• 1.9  I can identify different life changes or events.

Academic Development

• 2.1  I can identify and follow classroom and school routines.
• 2.2  I can identify work habits necessary for school success.
• 2.3  I can identify how school expectations are different from home, day-care, or pre-school.
• 2.4  I can identify the skills needed to be a successful learner.

Career Development

• 3.1  I can identify likes and dislikes at home and school.
• 3.2  I can identify workers in the school and in families related to the six career paths.
• 3.3  I can recognize that all work is important.
• 3.4  I can identify roles and responsibilities of family members in the world of work.
• 3.5  I can identify the skills family members use in their work.
• 3.6  I can identify personal and ethical skills needed to work cooperatively with others in a group at school.
• 3.7 I can identify helper jobs that are available in the classroom.

First Grade I Can Statements for 2018-2019

Social/Emotional Development I Can Statements:

1. 1. I can identify a variety of feelings.
   2. I can identify personal roles in the school.
   3. I can recognize personal character traits.
   4. I can demonstrate the ability to be a friend.
   5. I can identify similarities and differences among students within the school community.
   6. I can express feelings effectively both verbally and non-verbally and healthy ways to address those feelings.
   7. I can identify steps of problem solving and decision making for personal safety.
   8. I can identify personal safety strategies.
   9. I can recognize the effects of life changes or events related to self.

Academic Development I Can Statements:

2.1 I can identify and practice the steps for completing classroom assignments and activities.

2.2 I can develop and practice work habits necessary for school success.

2.3 I can identify increased school expectations.

2.4 I can demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful learner.

Career Development I Can Statements:

3.1 I can identify strengths and interests at home and school.

3.2 I can identify workers in the local community related to the six career paths.

3.3 I can explain the importance of jobs in the family and school.

3.4 I can identify and compare roles and responsibilities of workers within the school.

3.5 I can identify the skills needed by workers in the school.

3.6 I can identify and develop personal ethical and work habit skills needed for school success.

3.7 I can understand how helper jobs are assigned in the classroom.

2^nd Grade “I Can” Statements

• I can express a variety of basic feelings.
• I can identify personal roles in the community.
• I can compare and contrast character traits needed for different situations.
• I can identify and demonstrate the interpersonal skills needed to make and keep a friend.
• I can identify similarities and differences among families and their traditions.
• I can identify the steps of solving problems and conflicts with others.
• I can practice the steps of problem solving and decision making for personal safety.
• I can apply personal safety strategies as they relate to different situations.
• I can recognize the effects of life changes or events related to self and others.
• I can demonstrate skills needed to complete classroom tasks independently.
• I can build individual work habits and study skills that apply to a variety of learning situations.
• I can develop strategies to meet increased school expectations.
• I can identify goals that lead to learner success.
• I can identify new activities and interests to explore.
• I can identify the academic skills necessary for workers in the six career paths.
• I can explain the importance of jobs and workers in the community.
• I can identify and compare roles and responsibilities of workers within the community.
• I can identify the skills needed by workers in the community.
• I can identify personal, ethical, and work habit skills needed for workers in the community.
• I can identify and apply the steps to obtain helper jobs within the classroom.

3^rd Grade “I Can” Statements

• I can identify positive characteristics and areas for personal growth.
• I can reflect on personal roles at home and at school and identify responsibilities.
• I can identify the personal characteristics needed to contribute to the classroom.
• I can identify the interpersonal skills necessary to build quality relationships.
• I can recognize and respect the differences between personal culture and other cultures.
• I can apply the steps of solving problems and conflicts with others.
• I can apply effective problem-solving, decision-making, and refusal skills to make safe and healthy life choices at school.
• I can identify issues that impact personal safety.
• I can identify coping skills for managing life changes or events.
• I can identify and practice study skills and test-taking strategies.
• I can recognize and practice basic time-management and organizational skills for assignments and/or task completion.
• I can revise and practice strategies to meet increased school activities.
• I can identify educational goal-setting and self-assessment skills.
• I can identify and apply the steps to setting short-term and long-term, personal, and educational goals.
• I can compare and contrast the academic skills required of workers in the six career paths.
• I can recognize the contributions made by all workers to the school and community.
• I can explain what workers do and need to know in various careers.
• I can gather information regarding training and education for a variety of careers.
• I can compare personal, ethical and work habits, and skills needed for school success with those of workers in the community.
• I can identify and apply the steps to obtain helper jobs within the school.

4^th Grade I CAN Statements

I can identify and use positive self-talk and express my personal thoughts and feelings (communication skills)

I can demonstrate respect for others personal opinions and ideas (diversity)

I can recognize and respect diverse groups within my school and community (diversity)

I can work with and treat all types of people with respect (diversity & cooperation & teamwork)

I can cooperate and work well with others (cooperation and teamwork)

I can communicate clearly with others to be a problem solver (tattling vs. telling)

I can make safe and healthy choices in various life situations (bullying)

I can identify bullying and violence and use intervention strategies to help the victim (bullying)

I can use coping skills when life changes occur (coping skills)

I can use study skills and test-taking strategies to improve my grades (test taking)

I can take responsibility for my learning (goal setting & work ethics)

I can set goals and assess steps necessary to achieve them (goal setting)

I can compare my interests and strengths with jobs in my community (career exploration & community resources)

I can identify school and community resources for exploration of the six career paths (career exploration and community resources)

I can recognize the contributions of all jobs to the community (community resources)

I can relate to what I’m learning in school to each of the career paths (career exploration and career paths)

5^th Grade I CAN Statements

I can develop strategies to balance family, school, and community roles (anxiety & suicide prevention)

I can demonstrate respect for all individuals (diversity)

I can maintain relationships through mutual respect and compromise (diversity)

I can identify bullying and violence and use intervention strategies to safely help the victim (bullying)

I can solve problems and conflicts on my own (conflict resolution)

I can determine how peer influence affects my problem solving and decision-making skills (conflict resolution & peer pressure)

I can use coping skills when life changes occur (coping skills)

I can complete my assignments on time (work completion)

I can use study skills and test-taking strategies to improve my grade (work completion)

I can prepare myself for transitioning to 6^th grade (transition)

I can recognize the importance of an educational plan (work ethics & worker roles & responsibilities)

I can compare my interests and strengths with those workers in the world (interest inventory)

I can describe changes that are taking place in occupations (career paths & worker roles & responsibilities)

I can describe the contributions of different jobs in the community (worker roles & responsibilities)

I can compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of workers within the 6 career paths (career paths)

I can apply my personal, ethical, and work habits to be successful in school or at a job (work completion & work ethics)

6^th Grade I CAN Statements

I can recognize the importance of physical safety and identify threats to my personal safety (sexual abuse)

I can balance individual, family, and school responsibilities (stress management)

I can use strategies for promoting acceptance and respect in the school and community (diversity)

I can learn interpersonal skills so that I can maintain my relationships (diversity)

I can understand and share the feelings of others (empathy)

I can use coping skills to overcome troublesome situations (anxiety)

I can identify what rumors and gossip are and reflect on ways I can respond when I hear information that is untrue or unkind (rumors & gossip)

I can identify bullying and violence and use intervention strategies to safely help the victim (bullying)

I will apply problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to new challenges (suicide prevention & coping skills)

I can avoid behaviors that compromise safety of self and others (suicide prevention & coping skills)

I can use coping strategies for life changing events (suicide prevention & coping skills)

I can identify study skills, test-taking strategies, and resources to make good grades in all

Subjects (study skills & test taking)

I can develop and practice a self-management system to be successful (study skills, goal setting, & academic success)

I can use goal-setting skills to assess academic achievement on an educational plan (goal setting & academic success)

I can use my interests, strengths, and limitations to guide individual career expectations (interest inventory)

I can use the career path for exploring and preparing for careers now and in the future (career paths)

I can recognize traditional and non-traditional work roles (worker roles & responsibilities)

I can evaluate career and educational information resources (career paths)

I can compare different types of training and education in relation to career choices (career paths)

I can assess my skills in relation to my success as a student (work ethic)

Junior High 2018-19

Social/Emotional I Can Statements

7^th Grade

I can demonstrate and refine study skills and test-taking strategies utilizing available academic resources.

I can demonstrate and refine a self-management system to promote academic success.

I can recognize ongoing academic expectations and develop strategies to meet increased demands.

I can assess academic achievement to refine education goals for life-long learning.

8^th Grade

I can consistently apply a system of study skills and test-taking strategies to promote academic success.

I can consistently apply a self-management system to promote academic success.

I can identify the information and skills necessary to transition to high school.

I can design a personal plan of study.

Career Development I Can Statements

Grade 7:

I can use current interests, strengths, and limitations to guide career exploration and educational planning.

I can recognize occupations and careers as they relate to career paths, personal interests, and aptitudes.

I can recognize the relevance of all work and workers, and their existence in a global society.

I can utilize career and educational information to explore career paths of interest.

I can utilize a variety of resources to obtain information about the levels of training and education required of various occupations.

I can utilize information about personal, ethical, and work habit skills to enhance individual student success.

I can identify and demonstrate basic job seeking skills of interviewing and completing applications.

Grade 8:

I can develop an educational and career plan based on current interests, strengths, and limitations.

I can identify and explore a variety of resources to aid in career exploration and planning now and in the future.

I can recognize the relevance of personal contributions made to school and community.

I can compare personal interests with information about careers and education.

I can identify the training and education required for occupations in career paths of interest.

I can evaluate personal, ethical, and work habit skills as they relate to achieving the student’s educational career plan.

I can utilize a portfolio of middle school/Jr. high school academic and work experience.

Academic Development I Can Statements

Grade 9:

I can review and build upon educational skills necessary to progress toward life-long learning goals.

I can review and build upon self-management system and adjust to increased academic demands.

I can apply information and skills necessary to transition into high school.

I can monitor and revise a Personal Plan of Study.

Grade 10:

I can assess and apply educational skills necessary to progress toward individual life- long learning goals.

I can assess and apply self- management system to meet increased academic demands.

I can self-assess and apply information to expand awareness of the relationship between high school options and post-secondary options.

I can explore options and resources available to further develop a Personal Plan of Study for life-long learning.

Grade 11:

I can consistently utilize educational skills necessary to progress toward individual life- long learning goals.

I can consistently utilize self- management system and adjust to increased academic demands.

I can increase knowledge and refine skills in preparation for the senior year and post- secondary options.

I can evaluate and revise a Personal Plan of Study for life-long learning

Grade 12:

I can achieve educational levels necessary to reach, maintain, and continue with individual life-long learning goals.

I can exhibit self-management skills necessary for educational achievement.

I can utilize the achievement and performance skills necessary to transition to post-secondary options.

I can apply information to revise and implement a Personal Plan of Study necessary for life-long learning.

Career Development I Can Statements

Grade 9:

I can compare current strengths and limitations with the individual’s career and educational plan and adjust the plan as necessary

I can recognize the sixteen (16) career clusters within the six (6) career paths for exploring and preparing for careers now and in the future.

I can analyze and evaluate school and community contributions as they relate to one’s career and educational plan.               

I can compare current strengths and limitations with the individual’s career and educational plan and adjust the plan as necessary

I can recognize the sixteen (16) career clusters within the six (6) career paths for exploring and preparing for careers now and in the future.

I can analyze and evaluate school and community contributions as they relate to one’s career and educational plan.               

I can identify situations which would compromise ethical habits in school or work situations.

I can identify and refine the job-seeking skills needed to apply for volunteer or part-time jobs in the community.

Grade 10:

I can revisit current career and educational plan as it relates to evolving and/or new interests, strengths, and limitations.

I can evaluate a variety of resources to aid in career exploration and planning now and in the future.

I can analyze and evaluate school and community contributions as they relate to life career goals.

I can analyze career and educational information to identify the most relevant resources for specific career options.

I can apply knowledge of self to make informed decisions about post-secondary options.

I can identify the steps which can be used to resolve ethical issues related to school or work situations.   

I can compare and contrast the post- secondary application process to the job application process.

Grade 11:

I can analyze the education, training, and personal characteristics needed to achieve current life career goals and compare those characteristics with one’s own characteristics.

I can utilize a variety of resources to aid in career exploration and planning.

I can identify the value of personal contributions to the world of work as a result of one’s career choices.

I can synthesize career and educational information gathered from a variety of sources.

I can apply research skills to obtain information on training and education requirements for post- secondary choices.

I can demonstrate the steps which can be used to resolve ethical issues related to school or work situations.        

I can refine and utilize a portfolio which may be used for a variety of post-secondary opportunities.

Grade 12:

I can utilize knowledge of the world of work; personal interests; and strengths and limitations to develop short- and long-term post-secondary plans.

I can utilize knowledge of career exploration and planning to adapt to new career and educational opportunities as the world of work and technology changes.        

I can respect all work as important, valuable, and necessary in maintaining a global society.

I can utilize career and educational information in career decision- making.

I can know and understand the levels of training and education required for post-secondary choices and life career goals.

I can apply personal, ethical, and work habit skills that contribute to job success.

I can utilize appropriate job-seeking skills to obtain employment.

Social/Emotional Development I Can Statements

Grade 9:

I can develop skills needed to maintain a positive self-concept.

I can recognize increased roles and responsibilities of the individual student within the family, school, and local community.

I can identify activities the individual student might participate in to become a contributing member of a school community.

I can demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal skills needed to maintain quality relationships.

I can explore cultural identity and world views within the community.

I can identify personal responsibility in conflict situations, while continuing to apply problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

I can identify problem-solving, decision- making, and refusal skills needed to make safe and healthy life choices.

I can identify and utilize resources available that address personal safety issues.

I can identify resources that can help manage life changes or events.

Grade 10:

I can implement skills necessary to exhibit and maintain a positive self-concept.

I can prioritize roles and responsibilities and implement strategies in order to balance family, school, work, and local communities.   

I can identify and participate in activities that help the individual student become a contributing member of a global community.

I can practice interpersonal skills in order to help maintain quality relationships.

I can promote acceptance and respect for cultural differences within the global community.

I can self-assess personal problem- solving and conflict-resolution skills to enhance relationships with others.

I can utilize decision-making skills to evaluate risk-taking behavior.

I can evaluate and review resources that address personal safety issues.

I can analyze and refine individual coping skills to manage life- changing events.

Grade 11:

I can practice and modify the skills necessary to exhibit and maintain a positive self-concept.       

I can identify and utilize resources to help balance family, school, work, and local community roles.

I can build upon activities and experiences that help the individual student become a contributing member of a global community.

I can apply interpersonal skills needed to maintain quality relationships.

I can exhibit respect for different cultures and points of view.

I can accept personal responsibility in conflict situations.

I can analyze the impact of personal decisions on the safety and health of self and others.

I can demonstrate skills that reinforce a safe environment for all students.

I can apply individual coping skills to manage life-changing events.

Grade 12:

I can utilize the skills necessary to exhibit and maintain a life- long positive self-concept.

I can exhibit the ability to balance personal, family, school, community, and work roles.

I can exhibit the personal characteristics of a contributing member of a diverse community.

I can exhibit the interpersonal skills to maintain quality relationships.

I can advocate respect for individuals and groups.

I can utilize and accept personal responsibility in relationships with others.

I can utilize decision-making skills to make safe and healthy life choices.

I can advocate for the personal safety of self and others.

I can exhibit coping skills to manage life-changing events.