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Schedule Changes

by Owens

Dec 7, 2016

How do you deal with schedule changes at a large high school. I have only working in a small setting before, and need some help.

Cal-Kid On 12/07/16, Owens wrote: > How do you deal with schedule changes at a large high > school. I have only working in a small setting before, and > need some help.

What is the school policy in the handbook?

Ask the head counselor

Ask the Principal

Ask the Vice Principal

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Dec 8, 2016

transition to middle school

by elementary students visiting middle school

Dec 1, 2016

I'm looking for ideas for helping ease the transition to middle school. I've been tasked with developing a "6th grader for a day" program in which 5th grade students will come to the middle school for one day. If you've done something like this I would like to know what you did and how it worked.

Cal-Kid On 12/01/16, elementary students visiting middle school wrote: > I'm looking for ideas for helping ease the transition to > middle school. I've been tasked with developing a "6th > grader for a day" program in which 5th grade students > will come to the middle school for one day. If you've > done something like this I would...See More

Dec 8, 2016

Note taking and scheduling

by Jordi Blanco

Oct 29, 2016

Hi there, I'm a school counselor and always struggle with scheduling, resource organization and note taking issues. Do you all struggle with the same thing? If so, what have you done to get around those problems?

Cal-Kid On 10/29/16, Jordi Blanco wrote: > Hi there, I'm a school counselor and always struggle > with scheduling, resource organization and note taking > issues. Do you all struggle with the same thing? If so, > what have you done to get around those problems? >

Yes it could be overwhelming at times trying to keep up with the work...See MoreOn 10/29/16, Jordi Blanco wrote: > Hi there, I'm a school counselor and always struggle > with scheduling, resource organization and note taking > issues. Do you all struggle with the same thing? If so, > what have you done to get around those problems? >

Yes it could be overwhelming at times trying to keep up with the workload. I learned to write things down, even just a quick note, would jog the memory later. Later could be four months down the road.

Tip one. I keep a yellow legal pad next to the phone. I would write the name of the caller, the student involved and what the call was about (grades, problems with teacher, problems with another student) return phone number. Most phone calls did not require any notes and were just quick answers. But others required my attention, hence notes and fact finding by me. When the problem was solved I would put a check in the left margin. Months later I could look up the notes if needed. I did not always put the date but would date each day. I was that busy to not have time for writing the date.

Tip two. I was always enrolling new students as we had more than a 35&37; turn over. I used a composition notebook to enroll new students. First they visited the front office, second, principal, third health assistant (shot records), fourth bilingual office if needed, fifth counseling clerk who entered the information into the computer. Last was me who did any evaluation and testing for English and math placement.

I would write down the date on one line for the day. Then first the student ID number, name including AKA's, grade level, then test score results. Plus any information the parent might have given. Maybe some likes and dislikes for classes as electives subject matter. Then I would schedule the student, give them a copy, walk them around the school and show them rooms, gym, library, lunch room, rest rooms, classrooms. I would walk them to class and enter the teacher's room and introduce the new student to the teacher. Timing was everything about this, I would try to time this between classes if possible.

I also had a list of social services available in the area for parents. Between the IEP meetings, parent conferences, testing, more testing, master schedule development, scheduling, and the retention lists and behavior specialist outreach position I had back up help.

I always kept note books of past retentions, and those who went to summer school who needed to pass to be promoted. Amazing how many phone calls I received in August from other school districts about a new 9th grader who never passed 8th grade, did not attend summer school, and was retained, trying to "sneak" in high school. Much of this was needed as the computer system was not great for this info. Paper and pencil was faster.

Good luck!

Nov 8, 2016

Professional development for teachers

by fitzh

Nov 6, 2016

The teachers at my school would like to have some PD to better understand the emotional and behavioral issues that some students may have in the classroom. I would like our school social worker to tackle that Prof. Dev request. I am interested to know how you may have offered PD to teahers in your school.

Introduction to Guidance and Counseling - gibson and mitchel

by Jhoanna2590

Aug 1, 2016

Hi! anyone here who knows where I can find this book? we don't have it on our country and need to have this book for my report. is there any pree pdf for this book? thanks. :)

jan On 8/01/16, Jhoanna2590 wrote: > Hi! anyone here who knows where I can find this book? we > don't have it on our country and need to have this book > for my report. is there any pree pdf for this book? > thanks. :)

Have you tried google books? Or scholar?

Sep 14, 2016

Counseling Grad Student and Ethics

by Rebecca Maciel Lester

Sep 12, 2016

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping you can help me out. I am currently taking law and ethics and have to do a case analysis. The case involves a high school student who has expressed suicidal ideation. The counselor contacted the mother who claimed the daughter was a drama queen. The student came again with another threat, counselor again notified mo...See More

Advice for One Wishing to Enter This Field.

by Spearson

Aug 4, 2016

Hello, First of all thank you for taking the time to read my post. I joined the site because I am interested in changing my career path from Mental Health to Counseling at the High School level. If anyone could offer advice in terms of what certifications I would need, what I should study when I return to school, as well as any general advice on ho...See More

Cal-Kid On 8/04/16, Spearson wrote: > Hello, > First of all thank you for taking the time to read my > post. I joined the site because I am interested in > changing my career path from Mental Health to Counseling > at the High School level. If anyone could offer advice in > terms of what certifications I would need, what I should > stu...See More

Aug 30, 2016

How to implement culture of consistency for student learning

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 30, 2016

Successful businesses, sports teams, the military, even Broadway shows—they all have a culture of consistency. So why not our schools?

Read the article linked below to see what it looks like and the specific steps you can take to establish a culture of consistency in your classroom.

The Key to Solving Discipline Problems

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 28, 2016

One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)