One of the important aspects of being a great school counselor is to continue to develop your skills. One fabulous way to expand your counseling knowledge is by taking part in ongoing staff development. The Northside Counseling Association knows how hard this sometimes is with juggling career and family. Therefore, we strive to offer quality staff development to our members. If there is a topic or speaker that you would like the NCA to provide please leave a comment on the blog.
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One of my successes this year was seeing one of my former students highlighted on KENS TV. He is an amazing violist with amazing Talent. He attended Beard Elementary from 2-5th grade. I love to see my former students achieve successes in Life. This week Jeremy Stopped by school to visit some of our current STrings students and to say "hi" to his former counselor. I look forward to watching him as he achieves many more successes in life! Watch Jeremy Green in Action on the link below.
October often is a busy month for the school counselors.....Respect Pledge Signing Activities and Red Ribbon Week activities tend to dominate a counselors "to do" list for the month of October. Why reinvent the wheel? Share your favorite pledge signing and Red Ribbon week activities here. C'mon let's here your fabulous ideas!!!
Now that we are approaching the 8th week of school and routines and schedules have been established; what have you found to be your biggest challenge? Have you had any "aha" moments? Take a moment to share. We can all learn from others experiences.
We as counselors are innately giving and caring. As a result we instinctively seek ways to give of ourselves and help others. The NCA firmly believes in giving back to the community as well. We are looking for suggestions and recommendations of local non-profit organizations to help and support through our service projects. If you know, hear or would like to recommend organizations please comment below so that we may begin contacting agencies about their upcoming events.
It's here....another school year is off and running. As a counselor, I am sure your mind is swirling with getting to know your students both old and new. It is also the time to start assessing needs for small group services. Remember, you are not alone in this venture. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in our counseling staff here in Northside. Don't reinvent the wheel....call on your colleagues to bounce ideas off, get advice or just to consult. We hope that you will also participate in the wonderful professional development opportunities that the NCA will have to share this year.
The NCA Board wishes you all a successful school year! |
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