Here is a brag sheet template your students can use to keep track of their accomplishments all year long in one document. Completing this will keep their pertinent information for their college applications in one place. This was posted to the HS Counselors Group on FB by Allison Gibbons Tokar, a Counselor in Georgia who Read More

The conference will be held in Houston, Texas – September 22-24, 2022 Here are quick links: Frequently Asked Questions Schedule at a Glance Preconference Education More than 100 education sessions Any questions? You can e-mail them at membership@nacacnet.org.

The Fall issue of LINK for Counselors will be published in October 2022. Here is the list of content scheduled for the issue: The Common Data Set: A comprehensive admission and financial aid tool – By Carolyn Kost The Digital SAT is About More than Mere Technology – By Evan Wessler The Agreement of Creating Read More

In these days of overstimulation from social media, the ongoing pandemic, news broadcasts, working too many hours, taking college prep courses and trying to have an enjoyable home life, student burnout is more prevalent. But what exactly is it, how can we help our students avoid it or at least have tools to lessen its Read More

Here is a very nice Counseling timeline by month that a Counselor (Kay Lee) shared with members of the High School Counselor group on FB. She agreed to share it here and hopefully this is beneficial in helping you as you begin the 2022/2023 school year. August Review and complete schedules: fill holes, manage student Read More

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Need some great slides to show your students in a presentation? Help your students understand their after-high-school options, whether college is worth it, how to pay for college, how to choose a career, how to choose a college, types of college degrees, types of colleges, job interviews, how to ask for a letter of recommendation, Read More

The American School Counselor Association hosts some great webinars for Counselors. Here is the upcoming schedule: The School Counselor’s Role in State Legislation and DEI Advocacy 7/21/2022 1-2 p.m. EDTLearn More College and Career Support for Students with Disabilities 7/26/2022 1-2 p.m. EDTLearn More ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors 2022 8/3/2022 2-3 p.m. EDTLearn Read More

Office Aids are service-minded people, willing to offer assistance where there is a need. Participation as an Office Aid is a privilege available to Seniors at many high schools. Here is a template developed for Samuel Clemens High School that you can adapt for your school. As an Office Aid, you are expected to maintain Read More

As a school counselor, there’s no doubt that you’ve dealt with stressful situations that test your patience. Being a school counselor can be tough, and it’s not for everyone. But those who have chosen the school counselor career path typically stick to it for one profound reason: school counselors can have a lasting positive impact Read More