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Grad Student: Project vs. Comp. Exam

by Sheng

Sep 5, 2011

I was wondering if it was better to just go ahead and take the school counseling comp. exams to fulfill the M.A. requirements or to start on a project?

Does anyone know how the exams are? (Cal State Counseling Grad Program)

Thanks.

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NCC Continuing Clock Hours

by CUTiger

Sep 8, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I earned an NCC before joining the military and I'm looking for ways to earn my 100 CE clock hours before my NCC expires next year in Oct. I know that I could take a class and earn 45 clock hours, but I'd hate to pay $1500 for a class I've probably already taken. I'm sure there are cheaper ways of earning the credits (and chea...See More

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CUTiger FYI,

A local counselor sent me a link to a website called HealthForumOnline.com. It seems to be pretty good, but I'd basically have to pay $25 per CE credit.

On 9/08/11, CUTiger wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I earned an NCC before joining the military and I'm looking > for ways to earn my 100 CE clock hours before my NCC &...See More

Sep 8, 2011

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PTSD in children

by Leah

Sep 11, 2011

Click below for the following, timely article. Click on Teacher/counselor articles for "Helping Children Cope after a Natural Disaster.

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Must you teach before being a Public School Counselor?

by Ashley

Sep 24, 2011

Must you teach before being a Public School Counselor?

I plan on starting my Masters this Spring, but want to make sure that I do not have to teach for a certain amount of time before getting a job at a school.

I plan to work at a Public Elementary School. Does anyone know what the salary is like for this job in Oklahoma?

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Leah Some states require two years of teaching experience. What does Oklahoma require? There is a chatboard for each state so you might post there.

On 9/24/11, Ashley wrote: > Must you teach before being a Public School Counselor? > > I plan on starting my Masters this Spring, but want to make > sure that I do not have to teach fo...See More

Sep 24, 2011

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school counselor On 9/24/11, Leah wrote: > Some states require two years of teaching experience. What > does Oklahoma require? There is a chatboard for each state so > you might post there. > > On 9/24/11, Ashley wrote: >> Must you teach before being a Public School Counselor? >> >> I plan on starting my Masters this Spring, but wa...See More

Sep 25, 2011

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Missing Child

by JAR

Sep 25, 2011

I found out this morning that a 7-year old autistic child from my school went missing last night. Crews searched all night and all day, but he still has not been found. What are some suggestions for dealing with this at school tomorrow? He is in a special needs classroom most of the day, but in a regular first grade classroom for part of the day.

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JAR Today went much more smoothly than I had anticipated. Each homeroom teacher was asked to talk to his/her individual class. I only had one child that I had to talk with individually. This was another special needs child who was with the missing child almost all day long.

Fortunately about 30 minutes before dismissal we got word that the chi...See More

Sep 26, 2011

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Leah I like happy endings

Sep 27, 2011

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Need advise for my Son

by Kish

Sep 30, 2011

Hi Every one, I need advise for my Son who finished grade 9th in June this year however as we are in the middle of international relocation, he has not attended his 10th grade this year. We will be moving to Houston by 15th of Sept and by that he would have mised almost 7 weeks of 10 grade school. He has been always ahead of his grade level in Math...See More

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Sara On 10/02/11, Kish wrote:

I really don't think any school would balk at taking him into 10th grade if he finished 9th grade last year. Do you have a transcript that shows he finished 9th grade? Tell them he's been privately tutored these past six weeks because you knew you were moving home.

Especially if you'd find out what books ...See MoreOn 10/02/11, Kish wrote:

I really don't think any school would balk at taking him into 10th grade if he finished 9th grade last year. Do you have a transcript that shows he finished 9th grade? Tell them he's been privately tutored these past six weeks because you knew you were moving home.

Especially if you'd find out what books they're using in his new school for literature class and have him read that book(s). Find out what reading was required over the summer - many high schools do require summer reading - and have him read those books. Some of this can be looked up online or it's information that can be gotten through e-mail. Some books are available to be read online - you wouldn't even have to buy them. Check out theGutenbergproject.org.

Six weeks does not a school year make or break. And what do his last year's teachers say about this? You can certainly ask them if they think he should enter 9th or 10th.

Good luck. Welcome home.

> On 10/01/11, Sara wrote: >> On 9/30/11, Kish wrote: >>> Hi Every one, I need advise for my Son who finished grade >>> 9th in June this year however as we are in the middle of >>> international relocation, he has not attended his 10th >>> grade this year. We will be moving to Houston by 15th of >>> Sept and by that he would have mised almost 7 weeks of 10 >>> grade school. He has been always ahead of his grade level >>> in Maths and Science however we are a bit worried that he >>> has lost out too much and are thinking of placing him in >>> 9th grade again. Can you please advise me if this is a wise >>> move or will it have impact on his colleague admissions as >>> he would have taken a year longer. Thank you very for you >>> help on this. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Kish >> >> >> Missing these few weeks of 10th grade should not be a problem. >> You don't say where you're moving from. It will not impact on >> his college admission if he repeats 9th grade - that can always >> be explained by his move and he will likely have to do some >> work to make up his missed time but if he has always been a >> strong student missing a few weeks of 10th grade shouldn't hurt. >> Why not contact the school district, explain the situation and >> ask them what books he should be reading for his literature >> class so he could make up the reading now? > > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for taking time and responding to me. We are moving from > Dubai, we moved here from Dallas, Texas on international > assignment a couple of years back and now moving back to Texas. > we were really worried that considering the intensity of high > school, will it be too much for him to join school 6 weeks late > and if the schools will be willing to take him in Grade 10, as > after he finished his Grade 9 in Jul here in Dubai, he has not > been going to school and only taking private tuition at home. Any > views will be much appreciated. > > Regards > Kish

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delehla Most schools have a grade placement test for international or home schooled students to see what grade they should be placed in. In our state, missing 7 weeks of school could automatically retain a child. I would see if your new school district has a test to make sure that he is placed appropriately.

On 10/02/11, Kish wrote: > On 10/01/...See MoreMost schools have a grade placement test for international or home schooled students to see what grade they should be placed in. In our state, missing 7 weeks of school could automatically retain a child. I would see if your new school district has a test to make sure that he is placed appropriately.

On 10/02/11, Kish wrote: > On 10/01/11, Sara wrote: >> On 9/30/11, Kish wrote: >>> Hi Every one, I need advise for my Son who finished grade >>> 9th in June this year however as we are in the middle of >>> international relocation, he has not attended his 10th >>> grade this year. We will be moving to Houston by 15th of >>> Sept and by that he would have mised almost 7 weeks of 10 >>> grade school. He has been always ahead of his grade level >>> in Maths and Science however we are a bit worried that he >>> has lost out too much and are thinking of placing him in >>> 9th grade again. Can you please advise me if this is a wise >>> move or will it have impact on his colleague admissions as >>> he would have taken a year longer. Thank you very for you >>> help on this. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Kish >> >> >> Missing these few weeks of 10th grade should not be a problem. >> You don't say where you're moving from. It will not impact on >> his college admission if he repeats 9th grade - that can always >> be explained by his move and he will likely have to do some >> work to make up his missed time but if he has always been a >> strong student missing a few weeks of 10th grade shouldn't hurt. >> Why not contact the school district, explain the situation and >> ask them what books he should be reading for his literature >> class so he could make up the reading now? > > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for taking time and responding to me. We are moving from > Dubai, we moved here from Dallas, Texas on international > assignment a couple of years back and now moving back to Texas. > we were really worried that considering the intensity of high > school, will it be too much for him to join school 6 weeks late > and if the schools will be willing to take him in Grade 10, as > after he finished his Grade 9 in Jul here in Dubai, he has not > been going to school and only taking private tuition at home. Any > views will be much appreciated. > > Regards > Kish

Nov 15, 2011

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MAP PREP for Missouri

by Monica

Oct 5, 2011

I am looking for some fun activites to do with students 3rd- 5th to get them excited and prepared for MAP- I am a counselor who has met with all students and already set their personal MAP goals. Any exciting activites would be helpful.

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emotional abuse

by Leah

Oct 7, 2011

Not only do school counselors need to be aware of child physical and sexual abuse, but emotional abuse, as well.

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Bullying

by Monica

Oct 11, 2011

I just got the book "juice box bully" I love it and also like the Promise. I will be using it with my K-5 students. I am just loooking for some helpful discussion question or ideas anyone has used with this book.

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Leah I have not used that book, but I have several articles that you may find helpful: Educator's Guide to Bullying; Aggressive Girls; Cliques and Put-Downs in Elementary School; Assertiveness Training for Children.

Just click below and on the article of your choice

Nov 1, 2011

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Leah There is a reproducible, short activity on this topic that can be found below

Dec 27, 2011

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miscounduct of a school assistant principal towards a child

by cielo

Oct 23, 2011

my child was taken to the assistant principal's office for "supporting" the bad behavior of two kids against a new student. he was with them in the moment that they told something to the new student. according to the school my child should have told the teacher instead of speaking at all. my child is 8 years old and they consider him a bully, they ...See More

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delehla Is removal of the school shirt part of the discipline policy? Was this also done with the other two boys? Was your son singled out with this type of discipline or is this common? If he was singled out I definitely would talk with the principal.

On 10/30/11, Diana wrote: > Was your son's teacher there to witness what went on. You may wan...See MoreIs removal of the school shirt part of the discipline policy? Was this also done with the other two boys? Was your son singled out with this type of discipline or is this common? If he was singled out I definitely would talk with the principal.

On 10/30/11, Diana wrote: > Was your son's teacher there to witness what went on. You may want > to check in with her. If she concurs with what took place which I > think was very inappropriate for the assistant principal to use > this type of behavior against your son. It appears she bullied him, > some modelshe was. I suggest you go to the principal and discuss > the situation and then have them speak to your son about how both of > them could have handled the situation differiently. > > > On 10/24/11, Cielo wrote: >> No, not al all because the shirt is plain white and all it has on >> it is the school's logo on it. She said that supossely she was >> trying to submit the message that because of his "suppossed" bad >> behavior he did not belong nor was worthy of wearing the school's >> uniform. Of course my son is 8 years old and he did not >> understand that adult like message that was being transmitted. >> The school administrator did not contact usal all, we found out >> of everything when we picked up our son from school by a letter >> that was sent by the assistant principal. But no where on the >> letter did she ever mention the shirt incident. >> Thank you for your assitance on this matter...... >> >> >> On 10/23/11, Betty Ann wrote: >>> This seems strange. Is there any possibility that he was told >>> to take off the shirt because the shirt was inappropriate? For >>> example, gang colors, inappropriate words, etc. >>> >>> Did the school administrator contact you about the incident? >>> >>> On 10/23/11, cielo wrote: >>>> my child was taken to the assistant principal's office >>>> for "supporting" the bad behavior of two kids against a new >>>> student. he was with them in the moment that they told >>>> something to the new student. according to the school my >>>> child should have told the teacher instead of speaking at >>>> all. my child is 8 years old and they consider him a bully, >>>> they are telling him he is a bully of "level 3" in third >>>> grade. because of this the assistant perincipal told imto >>>> take his school shirt off in front of his two friends and >>>> told him toreturn to class with only an undershirt on. he >>>> felt really embarrased annd he has been really depressed >>>> during the weekend. the bullying behavior that the other >>>> two kids had was to tell the new student to not sit with >>>> them. i just want to know if the behavior of the assistant >>>> principal in taking my child's shirt and belittling him in >>>> front of his classmates is ethical.

Nov 15, 2011

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Seriously???? You think that type of discipline is Ok as long as it is in their policy? His behavior was worse than the kids. Who cares if he was singled out IT IS WRONG to do that to a child. Period! This from counselors? Scary.

To the OP call the principal and make an appointment to talk to him Let him know about the shirt incident so he can check int...See More

Apr 26, 2012

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