Comparison of School Characteristics among RAMP and Non-RAMP Schools
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| Title: | Comparison of School Characteristics among RAMP and Non-RAMP Schools |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mullen, Patrick R., Chae, Nancy, Backer, Adrienne |
| Source: | Professional Counselor. 2019 9(2):156-170. |
| Availability: | National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates. 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403. Tel: 336-547-0607; Fax: 336-547-0017; e-mail: TCPjournal@nbcc.org; Web site: http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Institutional Characteristics, School Counselors, Professional Associations, Professional Recognition, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, School Location, Eligibility, Lunch Programs, Data Use, School Size, Public Schools, Low Income Students, Asian American Students |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I |
| ISSN: | 2164-3989 |
| Abstract: | The Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program (RAMP) designation aims to acknowledge school counselors who deliver comprehensive data-driven programs. However, there is little research to date that examines RAMP schools and associated factors with this designation. Therefore, we compared the characteristics of schools that earned the RAMP designation with a random sample of schools without this designation to examine if differences exist. Data was accessed using the Elementary/ Secondary Information System through the U.S. Department of Education. The results indicated that non-RAMP schools in this study were more likely to: (a) be eligible for Title I; (b) be located in city, rural, and township communities; and (c) have fewer students and full-time equivalent employees. Furthermore, non-RAMP schools had higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The development of support mechanisms for the RAMP-seeking process for these schools may be beneficial along with further research on this topic. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1221572 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program (RAMP) designation aims to acknowledge school counselors who deliver comprehensive data-driven programs. However, there is little research to date that examines RAMP schools and associated factors with this designation. Therefore, we compared the characteristics of schools that earned the RAMP designation with a random sample of schools without this designation to examine if differences exist. Data was accessed using the Elementary/ Secondary Information System through the U.S. Department of Education. The results indicated that non-RAMP schools in this study were more likely to: (a) be eligible for Title I; (b) be located in city, rural, and township communities; and (c) have fewer students and full-time equivalent employees. Furthermore, non-RAMP schools had higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The development of support mechanisms for the RAMP-seeking process for these schools may be beneficial along with further research on this topic. |
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| ISSN: | 2164-3989 |
