MTTC School Counselor (051) case studies
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School Counselor (051) is one of the subject tests listed in the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) program, which is administered for the Michigan Department of Education through Pearson. The test code 051 appears in the official MTTC test table alongside other endorsement-area tests, so candidates can find it in the test list, the registration flow, and the score-reporting system. The MTTC School Counselor (051) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,433 words.
1The Counselor Who Is Also the Therapist
Ruiz is the only school counselor in a rural district of 320 students and also maintains a small private practice as a licensed professional counselor. Since spring, she has seen Maya, a 15-year-old sophomore, in private practice for panic attacks.
773 words, about 4 min2Reading, Refusal, and the 'Defiant' Sixth Grader
Devon is a sixth grader at a suburban middle school. His cumulative folder shows reading scores two grade levels below benchmark since third grade, but he has never been evaluated for special education.
737 words, about 4 min3Ninth-Grade Failure Data and a Request for an Assembly
At a high school of 1,350 students, two full-time counselors and one part-time counselor spend roughly 60% of their time on scheduling, transcripts, and statewide testing. The principal wants to add a 'resiliency assembly' after first-quarter data showed 18% of ninth graders earned at least one F.
666 words, about 3 min4The Break Card, the IEP, and the Threat of Due Process
At a middle school, 12-year-old Andre has an IEP for autism and ADHD. His outside therapist gave him a 'break card' that lets him leave class when overwhelmed; the therapist is not on the school team.
638 words, about 3 min5The Friendship Group With Missing Consent and Weak Evidence
An elementary counselor launched an eight-week 'Friendship and Feelings' small group for ten second- and third-grade students identified by teacher referral for frequent peer conflict and office referrals. Sessions meet Tuesdays at 10:00, during core reading.
619 words, about 3 min