Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Eating Disorders Coalition of Iowa Needs Your Help
I am contacting you on behalf of the Eating Disorder Coalition of
Iowa! We are trying to get this survey out to AS MANY Iowa Middle
School and High School Counselors as possible!
Please, help me by contacting any school counselors in your area of the state and encourage them to complete the survey. I think they will be able to complete it in about 15 minutes. The data gathered from the survey will assist EDCI in developing educational materials and supplies to help school counselors in their work with students struggling with eating disorders--- AND prioritize where our outreach efforts are focused Next!
Time is of the essence as we are hoping to compile data starting right after Labor Day.
https://docs.google.com/
Please, help me by contacting any school counselors in your area of the state and encourage them to complete the survey. I think they will be able to complete it in about 15 minutes. The data gathered from the survey will assist EDCI in developing educational materials and supplies to help school counselors in their work with students struggling with eating disorders--- AND prioritize where our outreach efforts are focused Next!
Time is of the essence as we are hoping to compile data starting right after Labor Day.
https://docs.google.com/
Monday, August 24, 2015
Webinar-Digital Citizenship Certified School
Monday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time
REGISTER HERE
Presented by Kelly Mendoza, Director of Professional Development, Education Programs at Common Sense Education
Are you teaching students to be safe, responsible, and respectful as they participate in the digital world? Are you engaging parents in helping their kids be good digital citizens? Join the hundreds of schools and educators that have become Digital Citizenship Certified by Common Sense Education. Becoming a Digital Citizenship Certified School is a yearly action-based certification: schools complete steps in their digital citizenship program throughout the year and build a positive culture around media and technology.
In this webinar, Kelly Mendoza, Director of Professional Development for Education at Common Sense, will explain the steps you'll need to take to get certified this year. Learn about the benefits, and how your school can be recognized for helping kids be safe and smart digital citizens! Kelly will field questions after her presentation. Tech coordinators, library/media specialists, curriculum specialists, principals, lead teachers, and teachers teaching digital citizenship will benefit from this live, interactive event.
REGISTER HERE
Presented by Kelly Mendoza, Director of Professional Development, Education Programs at Common Sense Education
Are you teaching students to be safe, responsible, and respectful as they participate in the digital world? Are you engaging parents in helping their kids be good digital citizens? Join the hundreds of schools and educators that have become Digital Citizenship Certified by Common Sense Education. Becoming a Digital Citizenship Certified School is a yearly action-based certification: schools complete steps in their digital citizenship program throughout the year and build a positive culture around media and technology.
In this webinar, Kelly Mendoza, Director of Professional Development for Education at Common Sense, will explain the steps you'll need to take to get certified this year. Learn about the benefits, and how your school can be recognized for helping kids be safe and smart digital citizens! Kelly will field questions after her presentation. Tech coordinators, library/media specialists, curriculum specialists, principals, lead teachers, and teachers teaching digital citizenship will benefit from this live, interactive event.
Webinar -3 Models of Family Support
Coming up soon -- this Wednesday
Dialing in allows for interaction and dialogue. Please ensure that your computer speakers are turned down so that there is no audio feedback.
Note: If you are only able to join the audio portion, then you will not be able to see the webinar presentation.
WEBINAR: An Overview of Three Models of Family Peer Support
When August 26, 2015, 3:00 PM
Registration Link
A
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA )sponsored webinar
presented by the National
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health will take place
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 3pm Eastern Time called "An Overview of
Three Models of Family Peer Support." Description: The world of family peer support is
continuing to expand and the models for providing this support continue to
emerge. As our knowledge of family peer support continues to grow, a variety
of programs, offering unique modalities and characteristics, have been
developed, researched, and found to be effective. This webinar will explore
three nationally known programs and will delve into the nuances of each.
For over 36 years, Parent to Parent (P2P), an
evidence-based practice, has been a provider of emotional and informational
support to families of children with special health care needs, disabilities,
and mental health challenges. Support is provided by matching parents through
a nationwide database that identifies a Support Parent as a resource for the
family.
Founded in 1969, Parents Anonymous, an evidence-based
family strengthening program, offers weekly support groups for parents and
caregivers and separate groups for children and youth. This support is
offered utilizing the theories of mutual support, parent leadership and
shared leadership. Parents also receive support and resource information
through a National Parent Helpline.
For over 25 years, the National Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health (NFFCMH) has provided parent peer support through a
network of over 120 nationwide chapters. In 2012, NFFCMH launched a national
certification for Parent Support Providers to provide standardization of the
practices of family peers. To date, over 250 individuals in 35 states and the
District of Columbia have been nationally certified. Currently, NFFCMH is
collaborating with several states to develop reciprocity guidelines for state
and national certification.
Please join this call as the leaders of these three, national
organizations discuss the evolution of family peer support, and how these
three models are currently being implemented in communities across the
country.
Presenters: Kathy Brill, MPS, Executive Director, Parent
to Parent USA; Lisa Pion-Berlin, Ph.D., Executive Director, Parents Anonymous;
Renee Mills, BS, RN, Program Supervisor, Parents Anonymous; Lynda Gargan,
Ph.D., Interim Executive Director, National Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health
Here is the registration link for joining the August 26th
webinar:
(Please either right click on the link or copy and paste
the link into a new tab.)
When in the seminar room, the Adobe Connect Log-in screen
appears, select "Enter as a Guest," enter the name and state of the
participant in the "Name" field (Ex. Jane Doe-AK) and click on
"Enter Room."
Once prompted to join the Audio portion of the meeting, please select:
"Dialing-in to the Audio Conference Via Phone." Then dial 1-888-727-2247 and enter the conference ID number 8011237#.
Once prompted to join the Audio portion of the meeting, please select:
"Dialing-in to the Audio Conference Via Phone." Then dial 1-888-727-2247 and enter the conference ID number 8011237#.
Dialing in allows for interaction and dialogue. Please ensure that your computer speakers are turned down so that there is no audio feedback.
Note: If you are only able to join the audio portion, then you will not be able to see the webinar presentation.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact
kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org
or at 703-682-5187.
Kids.gov
Are you aware of the many resources available at kids.gov??? What a resource!!! The following email is from them...
To check out other resources we share every day, you can always follow us on Twitter or Pinterest.
With school back in session, our September calendar
focuses on historic events. We have listed resources, activities, and
lesson plans to help your students learn about Labor Day, Patriot Day,
Constitution Day and more.
To
coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, you’ll find material on how
to address this sensitive topic with teens. There are also steps to preparing
an emergency kit for National Preparedness Month, National Pollution
Prevention Week, and lesson plans for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Plan ahead for the rest of the year and bookmark our calendar page to stay tuned to helpful resources for the subjects you teach.To check out other resources we share every day, you can always follow us on Twitter or Pinterest.
ISCA Awards
Think of a counseling colleague…
someone with whom you work, from whom you find support, whose counseling
program supports the ASCA standards, who goes that extra mile to support
students, who makes a true difference and is a credit to the school counseling
profession. Doesn’t this individual deserve state-wide recognition by
his/her peers?!?
Then take a few minutes and nominate a fellow counselor by submitting an application for an 2015 Iowa School Counselor of the Year Award. Nominating is easy! Please go to the following website and complete a short, one page nomination form:
The nomination form asks for basic
contact information as well as for the SCA (School Counseling Association) –
please just mark “Iowa” in that box! Your nominee will receive an immediate
notification via email and will be asked to complete the on-line application
process. No
nominations will be accepted after August 15, 2015. Applications must be
completed by September 15, 2015. All nominees must be a
member of ISCA as of September 15, 2015.
I encourage you to consider
nominating a great counselor TODAY!The application procedure is also detailed at the ISCA website-www.iowaschoolcounselors.org, under Awards and Grants. Feel free to contact Troy Bergmann with questions regarding the nomination and/or application process.
ISCA
2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
This
recognition is given to an individual who has made major contributions to the
school counseling profession in the state of Iowa. Nominate someone who has made a substantial
and long-term commitment to the school counseling profession.
Go to the following website, click on Other
Awards and download the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Packet that is to be
completed by you and your nominee. It can either be uploaded and submitted as a
PDF on the ASCA Iowa SCOY web site (below) OR you can send it to Troy Bergmann
via email as a PDF. No nominations will be accepted after August 15, 2015. The deadline for
applications is September 15, 2015. All nominees must be a member of ISCA as of
September 15, 2015.
Gary Henrichs Award/Grant
The Iowa School Counselor Association invites K-12 school
counselors to apply for this award. It has been established by the family of
Gary Henrichs to acknowledge outstanding elementary school counselors in Iowa.
This award/grant may be used by the recipient in any way he/she sees fit to
help continue his/her work with the school children of Iowa. This award/grant
will be presented at the annual ISCA Conference.
Go to the following website, click on Other
Awards and download the 2015 Gary Henrichs Award Packet. Complete the packet
with the information requested. You can either upload and submit it as a PDF on
the web site below OR you can send it to Troy Bergmann via email as a PDF. No
applications will be accepted after September 15, 2015. All nominees must be a
member of ISCA as of September 15, 2015.
John L. Thompson Award/Grant
The Iowa School Counselor Association invites K-12 school
counselors to apply for the John L. Thompson Award for Excellence in School
Counseling. The award program is designed to recognize counselors who have
developed exemplary programs to help students grow in academic and/or life
skills.
Go to the following website, click on Other
Awards and download the 2015 John Thompson Award Packet. Complete the packet
with the information requested. You can either upload and submit it as a PDF on
the web site below OR you can send it to Troy Bergmann via email as a PDF. No
applications will be accepted after September 15, 2015. All nominees must be a
member of ISCA as of September 15, 2015.
Troy Bergmann, M.Ed.
Professional School Counselor
North Cedar Jr./Sr. High School
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
P: (563) 452-3179
F: (563) 452-3972
Pivot Points in College Readiness
High School Counselors - Here is another webinar - Pivot Points in College Readiness: Voices from the Field. To access the webinar, please go to
http://www2.ed.gov/news/av/audio/college-access/index.html
There are a lot of webinars listed on that page -- check them out!!
http://www2.ed.gov/news/av/audio/college-access/index.html
There are a lot of webinars listed on that page -- check them out!!
The Power of the Award Letter
The College Affinity Group (Federal Gov't) hosted a webinar late spring about the power of the award letter. I have heard great things abut this although I haven't watched it in its entirety. High school counselors -- this is for you!!!
To access the presentation please visit the page at http://www2.ed.gov/news/av/
To access the presentation please visit the page at http://www2.ed.gov/news/av/
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
ISCA Conference!!!
We are looking for photos that capture the spirit
of Iowa School Counseling in every facet, from daily work with students,
meetings with colleagues, graduate classes, professional development
and everything in between. We are putting together
a very special conference giveaway and want to shot the full scope. If
you have photos of your daily lives as counselors, please submit them
for the project and be part of the 50th anniversary celebration in November.
BULLIED TO BROADWAY TO BOOKS
At the ASCA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., this summer,
closing speaker Tim Federle blew away the audience with his presentation. Part
humor, part inspiration, part self-deprecation, "From Bullied to Broadway to Books" had a little something for everything.
Watch a five-minute video from his presentation and be inspired to do your best during this back-to-school season – and to take care of yourself at the same time. Watch it here.
Watch a five-minute video from his presentation and be inspired to do your best during this back-to-school season – and to take care of yourself at the same time. Watch it here.
Redesigned SAT and PSAT
The College Board is
launching the new redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments starting in October 2015.
The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are new offerings, and the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT have been
redesigned so all the assessments are aligned to the same skills and knowledge
research indicates are essential for college and career success. Learn about the
key changes to the tests and their unique features in this webinar. Learn more.
Stopping Bullying from the Beginning
The earlier we start, the better the outcomes. Brain scientists,
educators, economists and public health experts agree that the
foundation for healthy relationships begins at birth. The earlier
children can adapt and develop critical social-emotional skills – like
attentiveness, persistence and impulse control – the earlier they can
engage in healthy social interactions with their peers.
Given the tremendous amount of social and cognitive development that occurs from birth through age 5, it is no wonder there is a growing body of research which shows that even very young children can be at risk for bullying. Before characterizing situations among young children as “bullying,” however, it is especially critical to recognize that young children’s experiences with bullying differ greatly from older children. Many young children, whether the aggressor or the victim, don’t see aggressive actions as “bullying.” They may view these actions as hurtful, but they typically are not developmentally able to recognize repetitive behavior or power imbalances until they reach elementary school.
Many adults might also not recognize bullying-like behavior in young children; however, bullying can be prevented early. Parents and early childhood providers both play important roles in laying the foundation for strong social-emotional skills that lead to the development of healthy relationships. Adults at home and in classrooms can prevent bullying if they model positive behaviors, set clear rules, and monitor for warning signs of bullying.
Given the tremendous amount of social and cognitive development that occurs from birth through age 5, it is no wonder there is a growing body of research which shows that even very young children can be at risk for bullying. Before characterizing situations among young children as “bullying,” however, it is especially critical to recognize that young children’s experiences with bullying differ greatly from older children. Many young children, whether the aggressor or the victim, don’t see aggressive actions as “bullying.” They may view these actions as hurtful, but they typically are not developmentally able to recognize repetitive behavior or power imbalances until they reach elementary school.
Many adults might also not recognize bullying-like behavior in young children; however, bullying can be prevented early. Parents and early childhood providers both play important roles in laying the foundation for strong social-emotional skills that lead to the development of healthy relationships. Adults at home and in classrooms can prevent bullying if they model positive behaviors, set clear rules, and monitor for warning signs of bullying.
View the Webinar: Bullying Prevention and Suicide Prevention for Schools
SAMHSA and the American School Health Association presented a webinar titled "Bullying Prevention and Suicide Prevention for Schools: A Digital Approach From SAMHSA."
The
webinar provided an overview of the risk and impact of bullying and
suicide in school-aged children and highlighted the connection between
these public health issues and the "whole child" concept. The webinar
showcased SAMHSA's mobile applications—KnowBullying and Suicide Safe—and other key resources as tools to promote bullying prevention and suicide prevention in schools.
New resources
New articles or research is out -- check these out!!!
Effects of Homelessness on Children's Health: Children's Health Watch, in partnership with the Center for Housing Policy at the National Housing Conference, recently released a new issue brief “Compounding Stress: The Timing and Duration Effects of Homelessness on Children’s Health.” Learn more.
Supporting Transgender Students: The HRC Foundation has released a new publication, “Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools,” in collaboration with Gender Spectrum, NCLR, ACLU and the National Education Association. The 60+ page guide is geared toward educators, parents and administrators and provides recommendations and best practices for supporting transgender youth in schools. Learn more.
Grief Across Cultures: For more guidance on addressing grief with families from different cultures, check the website of the Coalition to Support Grieving Students. The website’s materials are designed specifically for school professionals. ASCA is a member of the coalition. Learn more.
Effects of Homelessness on Children's Health: Children's Health Watch, in partnership with the Center for Housing Policy at the National Housing Conference, recently released a new issue brief “Compounding Stress: The Timing and Duration Effects of Homelessness on Children’s Health.” Learn more.
Supporting Transgender Students: The HRC Foundation has released a new publication, “Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools,” in collaboration with Gender Spectrum, NCLR, ACLU and the National Education Association. The 60+ page guide is geared toward educators, parents and administrators and provides recommendations and best practices for supporting transgender youth in schools. Learn more.
Grief Across Cultures: For more guidance on addressing grief with families from different cultures, check the website of the Coalition to Support Grieving Students. The website’s materials are designed specifically for school professionals. ASCA is a member of the coalition. Learn more.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Heartland PD Opportunities 2015-16
Good Morning!!
The first of the professional learning opportunities for counselors are up!!! They are listed below with links where available to register.
The first of the professional learning opportunities for counselors are up!!! They are listed below with links where available to register.
Counselor Connection 2015-16
These four days are designed to keep you up
to date with new issues in school counseling and in education. One license
renewal credit is available if you attend at least 15 hours of training.
Specific agendas will be released closer to the day.
Four Days – 8:00-3:30
Daily Outline
8:00 – 9:00 Networking
9:00-11:30 Issues
and Updates in School Counseling
11:30-12:30 Lunch
on your own
12:30-3:30 New
Learning (draft of topics is listed below)
October
– Mindsets and Behaviors
December
– College Access for Special populations
February
– Mental Health
April
– Program Evaluation – Data
Building College and Career Readiness K-12
This is a
repeat of the course offered this summer. Registration will be available soon,
but the dates will be December 11, 2015 and January 13, 2016
Cognitive Coaching Part I
Cognitive Coaching (Level 1) is a
4-day experience during which participants will build their communication and
self-directedness through the process of becoming intentional about mediating
for someone else's effectiveness. Planning and reflecting will be included.
Research, modeling and practice will support learning. Cognitive Coaching is a
process that supports individuals working together to improve their skills in a
variety of situations.
Cognitive
Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
CS002292111602 Begins August 20
Cognitive
Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
CS002292111603
Begins Sept 11
Cognitive
Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
CS002202611601
Begins Sept 22
Cognitive
Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
CS002292111604
Begins Jan 7
Cognitive Coaching Part II
You must have successfully completed Part I.
Cognitive
Coaching: Problem Solving (Level II) CS002300271601
Begins Sept 10
Cognitive
Coaching: Problem Solving (Level II) CS002392111602
Begins Nov 4
Monday, August 3, 2015
New Year, New Process
Greetings!!
Given the many emails we send out, we thought this would be a great way to connect with counselors and share information. This is all a work in progress, so feel free to share your ideas, questions and concerns!!
Happy 2015-16!!!
Sue
Given the many emails we send out, we thought this would be a great way to connect with counselors and share information. This is all a work in progress, so feel free to share your ideas, questions and concerns!!
Happy 2015-16!!!
Sue
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