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How to become a guidance counselor

by Nancy

Jul 16, 2010

Hello all! My name is Nancy, I'm 27 years old and I recently discovered that I would love to become a high school guidance counselor. I currently have my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and the majority of my work experience centers around Human Resources. I've applied to graduate school and will be working towards my M.A. in Educational Psycholo...See More

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Shari Wolfe Nancy, I am praying for you. Shari Wolfe, x-navy

On 7/16/10, Nancy wrote: > Hello all! My name is Nancy, I'm 27 years old and I recently > discovered that I would love to become a high school > guidance counselor. I currently have my B.S. in > Interdisciplinary Studies and the majority of my work > experience centers around...See More

Jul 16, 2010

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Lacey Check out this site for state specific requirements: [link removed].

You can check out the forums here for great info about school counseling: [link removed].

Don't worry about your BA not being counseling specific, you will learn what you need to know through your MA program and internships. Unless you complete a MA in Teaching, ...See MoreCheck out this site for state specific requirements: [link removed].

You can check out the forums here for great info about school counseling: [link removed].

Don't worry about your BA not being counseling specific, you will learn what you need to know through your MA program and internships. Unless you complete a MA in Teaching, no, you will not be certified to teach. I imagine the Praxis you are required to take for your state is counselor specific and will only grant you counselor certification. Job tips...really look at the job outlook for your area. Talk in depth with counselors in your area for the real scoop. Many areas are not hiring school counselors and unless you are willing/able to relocate, you may be out of luck come graduation. Good luck!

> On 7/16/10, Nancy wrote: >> Hello all! My name is Nancy, I'm 27 years old and I recently >> discovered that I would love to become a high school >> guidance counselor. I currently have my B.S. in >> Interdisciplinary Studies and the majority of my work >> experience centers around Human Resources. I've applied to >> graduate school and will be working towards my M.A. in >> Educational Psychology and Counselor Education. My specific >> area of study will be School Counseling. I live in Tennessee >> and my state requires that I take the Praxis II to be a >> school counselor, so I will tackle that after graduate > school. >> >> So, my question is: after earning my M.A. degree and passing >> my Praxis, is there anything else that I would need to >> become a school counselor? I'm a little worried that since >> my B.S. degree is not in a specific field that is related to >> counseling or education it will end up hurting me in the >> long run. Also, this may be a dumb question, but after >> passing the Praxis, even though I have no teaching >> experience, would that allow me to teach if I also wanted >> to? If anyone has any tips or suggestions as to how I can >> increase my odds of landing a school guidance counselor >> position after graduate school I would greatly appreciate it!

Jul 16, 2010

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Documentation

by MS Counselor

Jul 16, 2010

I just got my 1st counseling job! It's in a 6-8 building and there are 2 of us for 900 kids. As an intern, I documented information using folders b/c I didn't have many kids. Now that I have SO many, does anyone have ideas on a documentation system that's quick and easy? I understand everyone uses what works best for them but I'd love to hear how o...See More

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MS Counselor Thanks so much Lacey! I ordered it. I don't think I can go wrong with 9.99 and it looks great!

On 7/16/10, Lacey wrote: > [link removed]!

Jul 20, 2010

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Lacey You're welcome! So glad I could help. I think you will find the program is very easy to use. Good luck with your first year! It will go VERY fast!

On 7/20/10, MS Counselor wrote: > Thanks so much Lacey! I ordered it. I don't think I can go wrong > with 9.99 and it looks great! > > On 7/16/10, Lacey wrote: >> [link removed...See More

Jul 20, 2010

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Looking for Experienced Guidance Counselor

by grad student

Jul 19, 2010

Hi! I am a grad student doing research on Pre-K-12 matrix/curriculum for a guidance counselor.

Anyone have matrix/overview curriculum with topics to share? Any books to suggest?

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Lacey Let me know if you can't get more experienced counselors to respond. I only just finished my first year and I am still learning a lot about the role of the counselor and my district :)

On 7/20/10, grad student...To Lacey wrote: > Hi Lacey, > Would you mind answering these questions for my research paper? > You can email the answer...See More

Jul 20, 2010

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grad student...To Lacey Any help would be great! I called so many districts and due to budget cuts...counselors are not working.

On 7/20/10, Lacey wrote: > Let me know if you can't get more experienced counselors to > respond. I only just finished my first year and I am still > learning a lot about the role of the counselor and my district :) > > O...See More

Jul 20, 2010

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Need to collect data for research paper...Please HELP!

by grad student

Jul 20, 2010

Would you mind answering these questions for my research paper? You can email the answers if don't want to post.

email: [email removed]

1. Job title and brief description of your role. I noticed that there are other counselors do you know their role?

2. Discuss how the faculty and staff use counselors and others to main...See More

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HS Counselors:Efficient Credit reviews?

by MDcounselor2010

Jul 20, 2010

Hello all, For those who are/have been HS counselors, what is the most time-saving, efficient way to do credit reviews for students? I can't stand using so much paper if I can help it! Thanks!

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"master schedule"-I had this questions on an interview...

by erinb

Jul 21, 2010

Hi-I recently went on a MS guidance interview. The principal asked if I had experience doing the master schedule. I said yes of course that was a large portion of what I did? She looked surprised and said really? You acutally input it? I said well yes! (I did a leave replacement) I said I started right in the middle of add dropp so I had to learn f...See More

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PsyGuy It means creating the schedule for the entire school, its usually done in the summer for the upcoming year.

> On 7/21/10, erinb wrote: >> Hi-I recently went on a MS guidance interview. The >> principal asked if I had experience doing the master >> schedule. I said yes of course that was a large portion of >> wha...See More

Jul 30, 2010

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lynne Rather than scheduling individual students into already-scheduled classes, it means scheduling the classes themselves - which course is offered which period, which teacher will teach it, etc., for the entire school. Ours is made by administration, although the counselors' scheduling of students (which allows us to identify how many sections are nee...See More

Jul 30, 2010

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Are there school counseling jobs in NY?

by Camille

Jul 21, 2010

I just moved back to NY after finishing grad school in another state. I'm trying to figure out if it's even worth it to pay to get certified here? It seems like the openings are very sparse, though I would be willing to relocate to any part of the state. Any advice would be appreciated!

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S Camille, I also just moved to NY too. There are a few positions out there, but from what I am hearing there are over 100 applicants for each position. It seems that there are a number of graduate programs in the area as well as more experienced counselors who are seeking employment as well. Hopefully these budgetary issues won't last too long! Good...See More

Aug 14, 2010

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AUTISM INSIGHTS

by brunyagoldberg

Jul 22, 2010

Check out incredible autism memoir by mom who recounts her 25 years raising a boy with autism. Amazing read especially for teachers. Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from my Silent Son publishedby U of M Press.

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Leah Counselors may also be interested in reading the following short article

Jul 22, 2010

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What does a school counselor do?

by Elden

Jul 29, 2010

I am considering this career but have been told that the position nowadays consists primarily of politics and paperwork, and that you rarely interact with the kids in terms of social development and life counseling. Is this true?

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