DACA Scholarship!!

Simpson College has created a scholarship grant for DACA/undocumented students called the Access Grant. The grant would provide one first year students with a full tuition scholarship (meaning we would cover everything except room and board) and additional $$$ for some smaller scholarships ranging from $10,000-$15,000.

Eligibility Requirements:

·         Be admitted to Simpson College

·         Be a first-year student

·         Identify as a DACA recipient or undocumented status

·         3.25 cumulative GPA

·         Complete essay prompt

The application can be found on our website. Here is the direct link to the application.

Please feel free to share this with high school counselors or colleagues who work with these communities. Folks can reach out to Madeline Cano directly with any questions at madeline.cano@simpson.edu. Students may apply for the scholarship if they are considering Simpson. Only students who have been fully admitted to Simpson will be considered for an award. Deadline is February 1^st.

ACTE Work Based Learning Conference

Mark your Calendars!!!

ACTE’s National & Iowa’s Annual Work-Based Learning Conference 2020
April 22-23 - DMACC FFA Enrichment Center

Learn more and register at acteonline.org/wbl-conference

IA CCR Academy

Registration Is Open:
Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy November 2019

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Starting November 11

101: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN IOWA Register
201: CREATING IOWA’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CULTURE Register
401: PLANNING AND THE DISTRICT’S ROLE IN CREATING A STUDENT-CENTERED CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLAN Register
501: AN INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING, ACCESSING, AND FINANCING POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES Register

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How to register

Log into the AEA website through the links above. You will then be able to select and register for the session you want.
Your login information is the same email/password you use when logging into the AEA Learning System (Mandatory Reporter, self-paced classes, etc.). Participants creating a new account will not be able to view courses until the next business day. If you experience issues with the login process, please contact bjones@heartlandaea.org or schristensen@heartlandaea.org.

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Course descriptions

101: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN IOWA
Provides an overview of the current state of college and career readiness in Iowa for all participants; prerequisite for all other College & Career Readiness Academy courses. (2 credits)
201: CREATING IOWA’S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CULTURE
Focuses on the distinct yet interrelated roles of teachers, school counselors and administrators in creating the systems that support a college and career readiness culture; includes emphases on equity and utilizing district plans. (3 credits)
401: PLANNING AND THE DISTRICT’S ROLE IN CREATING A STUDENT-CENTERED CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLAN
Targets the roles of district staff and administration in ICAP processes, including counseling, career planning, transitions, postsecondary opportunities, and issues of equity relative to special populations. (2 credits)
501: AN INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING, ACCESSING, AND FINANCING POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES
Provides an introductory overview of the college application and financial aid processes. The purpose is to better prepare school counselors and other college access professionals in supporting students and families as they navigate the complexities of applying to postsecondary institutions and financing various options. (3 credits) 

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Complete 101 through 401 and earn a College Access Professional Certificate.

Complete 101 through 501 and earn a College Access Specialist Certificate.

Complete 101 through 601 and earn an Equity Badge.

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Learn more at IowaCollegeAid.gov/Academy

                                                   

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More FREE Webinars!

In partnership with the American School Counselor Association, Advance CTE is hosting a four-part webinar series on on career advising strategies for school counselors and related professionals. Register for the webinars below and feel free to share with your networks. Use Labor Market Information in Career Advising Oct. 22, 2019, 1–2 p.m. Eastern Workforce needs have changed dramatically over the past few decades, and a high school diploma isn’t sufficient for most careers providing family-sustaining wages. This is rooted in the global shift from an industrial to knowledge-based economy. Many communities are facing a misalignment between college degrees and labor market needs, so students aren’t prepared for careers that are high-wage, in-demand and high-skill, and employers cannot find qualified employees. School counselors need to understand how to share information about the economy as well as labor market information to guide students and their families in exploring career options. Explore the current and emerging labor market, and describe how to use labor market information with students and their families. Additionally, learn how Career Technical Education (CTE) can be a tool in connecting students with programs leading to meaningful credentials and in-demand careers. Register!

CTE Opportunities and Ecosystem Oct. 29, 2019, 1-2 p.m. Eastern School counselors are the most trusted sources of information for students and their families when considering education and career options. As such, it is important to understand all the educational pathways available to students, including CTE. CTE can help set up students on a path to a successful high-demand, high-skill career. However, families do not have a full understanding of the various components and benefits of a high-quality CTE program of study along with CTE’s intersection with workforce demands and labor market information. Walk away with information and examples of elements of high-quality CTE programs of study, the benefit and value of CTE and the various types of CTE delivery systems and models in existence throughout the nation. Register!

Career Exploration and Development with a Focus on Implicit Bias Nov. 19, 2019, 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern A successful career advising and development system must respond to learners’ interests and provide career awareness and exploration for all – not just those enrolled in CTE. Such a system must seamlessly span the full career advising and development continuum from elementary through postsecondary and include wraparound services, accelerated learning strategies and connections with local employers to ensure smooth transitions into the labor market. Register!

Student and Families’ Attitudes about Career Technical Education Nov. 26, 2019, 1-2 p.m. Eastern School counselors have a vital role in helping students and their families understand the options CTE offers. Increase your awareness of CTE with key audiences including students and parents. Learn about a national research study on students and parent perceptions of CTE, what students and parents what to hear about CTE programs of study and how to incorporate the findings into career advisement activities. Register!

Last chance for Counselor Academy!

If you are thinking about attending counselor academy for this year, please register!!! This is the last year for the statewide Counselor Academy, and we have a new edition of the ASCA Model!!!! If you are attending in Heartland, the course number is #180418 and the section number is #271345. The dates are:
October 22, December 3, February 3, and April 6 at Heartland.

Hope to see you there!!!

FREE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING!!!

For those of you that missed Trish Hatch's webinar, here is the info:
Data-Driven School Counseling in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with Trish Hatch. The webinar recording, slides, and Q&A answers are now available for you to review and share with your colleagues.

More Free Webinars

NPSI October Webinars

Please join us for two webinars in October. October 17th, 2019 at 1:00 - 2:00 CT,  School Counselor Leadership Lessons from Riverside County, CA. Guest Presenter: Catalina Cifuentes, Executive Director College and Career Readiness Education Services, Riverside County Office of Education To register for the webinar, go here. October 30th at 1:00 - 2:00 CT, FAFSA Completion Strategies. To Register for the webinar, go here. Presenters: Dr. Joyce Brown and Kelly Sparks, NPSI About NPSI NPSI helps school districts develop their internal capacity to support every student toward attaining a successful postsecondary pathway.  Our holistic approach is based on the integration of three critical components: A district postsecondary framework & strategy A data strategy Engagement of counselors as leaders Questions? Contact us at info@npsi.org or (224) 288-9934

Free Webinar - MTMDSS

CORWIN WEBINAR FEATURING DR. TRISH HATCH We are excited to announce that Trish Hatch, PhD, CEO of Hatching Results, has been asked by Corwin (a SAGE Publishing Company) to join their Monday afternoon webinar series. The next best thing to an on-site workshop, Corwin’s bi-monthly webinars offer you the opportunity to interact directly with the field’s most influential thought leaders on a range of critical issues. Even better, they’re free! Invite your entire team for a start-to-finish professional learning experience. “Data-Driven School Counseling in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)” will be presented by Dr. Hatch on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. PDT. Click here to register. Hear firsthand from Dr. Hatch, a nationally renowned school counseling expert and author of multiple best-selling books, including: "The Use of Data in School Counseling," "Hatching Results for Elementary School Counseling," "Hatching Results for Secondary School Counseling," and "Hatching Tier Two and Three Interventions in Your Elementary School Counseling Program," all which describe the school counselor's role in a multi-tiered system of supports aligned with the ASCA National Model. Corwin is the publisher of this best-selling series. School counselors are charged with implementing a comprehensive, data-driven program to promote the development and achievement of ALL students. This means developing school counseling core curriculum, connecting with students and families, helping teachers manage classroom behaviors, analyzing data, sharing the results with stakeholders, and delivering responsive services and supports as needed to individual students. This webinar focuses on a multi-tiered school counseling system of supports and offers examples, step-by-step guidance, and plenty of tools, so school counselors and those who support them don't have to do it alone! Attendees will gain insight into: • New ways to support students and teachers toward college and career readiness • A tried and true framework for supporting students that is aligned with the ASCA National Model • The school counselor’s unique role in a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports (MTMDSS) • Guidelines and strategies to help with the design, implementation, and evaluation of a tiered model of supports • Management tools and helpful templates Special webinar offer! 20% off on our textbooks for a limited time at corwin.com until December 31, 2019 using code N196A7 at checkout.

Counseling Sub

Beth Streit from Waukee HS is searching for a long term sub for her upcoming maternity leave. The leave dates are approximately 10/21-12/9.  If you know of someone, please contact Beth directly at: astreit@waukeeschools.org

Vaping Resources

Check out this curriculum on vaping from the University of Stanford's Tobacco Prevention Toolkit.  There are powerpoints and kahoots included. 

https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit/E-Cigs.html

Also, here is a link to an excellent guide for parents on How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping (guide must be downloaded) published in November of 2018. In case you'd like to send the link out to parents:

https://drugfree.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-vaping/

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to another year of greatness!! I have started a list of the many opportunities for you and your learning as well as some basic updates below - as always, please let me know if you have questions! Sue Schirmer - sschirmer@heartlandaea.org

Heartland Classes

1. Counselor Academy 4.0 - With the new ASCA Model, we have updated the Counselor Academy materials and are offering the last statewide Counselor Academy. The dates are: October 22, December 3, February 3 and April 6. To register, use the course number #180418
2. We are also offering a 4th Edition Workshop (one day) to learn about and work on some of the updates. That will be held October 23. To register, use the course number #181108
3. We are again offering Mental Health Response and Referral on October 24. This is a course for you to approach Mental Health tier 2 and 3 responses in a systemic manner and in best practice. The registration number is #271992.
4. Of course, there are countless courses on the registration system for you to grow, stretch and learn!

Statewide Classes - These are great courses to learn more about College and Career Readiness in Iowa!!

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Registration open for fall 2019 Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy courses

Registration is now open for fall 2019 courses through the Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy. The Academy was developed by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education and AEA Iowa, and has been endorsed by the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA). These Iowa-specific online courses designed for administrators, school counselors and other college access professionals will begin on September 16 and run through November 10. Each of the courses available through the Academy is specifically tailored for Iowa college access professionals to improve effectiveness in preparing all students for education and training beyond high school. Individuals can register as participants for no cost, or they can select an option to earn license renewal or graduate credit through Drake University, Grand View University or Morningside College. More information about the Academy is available on the Iowa College Student Aid Commission's website. Updates Please share this blog address with other counselors in your district!! This is my primary way to communicate!! Transfer in Iowa web portal assists students with college transfers (even high school students Iowa’s Regent universities offer the Transfer in Iowa website to assist students navigate the college transfer process and plan for their academic future. Each year, thousands of students, including high school students taking college-level courses, transfer from Iowa’s community colleges to state public universities. This is a big step, so the website was designed to provide information to answer the question - How will my credits transfer?   Students will discover how their community college courses transfer to the Regents by following links on the website. They can also learn about individual program articulation agreements between various institutions.   In addition to using this online resource, students should discuss their plans with both community college and university advisors. The website provides contact information for transfer advisors at each institution. School districts should encourage the use of Transfer in Iowa by all students interested in attending college, as well as academic counselors. That's all for now!!! Welcome back!!

ASCA 4th Edition Workshop

Did you know there is a new edition of the ASCA National Model?? This workshop will explore the changes and provide resources for aligning to the new model. Come join us on October 23 at 8:30 - Register here -
HL - School Counselor Update-4th Edition - 181108

New Opening!

Indianola Middle School has an opening for a full-time counselor. If you are interested, please complete an application at:
 https://indianola.tedk12.com/hire/

Grant Opportunity!

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

School Climate Transformation Grants

for Local Education Agencies

due by July 22, 2019

We are writing to share a funding opportunity for local education agencies. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications for fiscal year 2019 for the School Climate Transformation Grant Program—Local Educational Agency Grants (SCTG-LEA). Applications are due by July 22, 2019.

VIEW APPLICATION

The SCTG-LEA provides competitive grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop, enhance, or expand systems of support for, and technical assistance to, schools implementing a multi-tiered system of support, for improving school climate. The DOE is prioritizing support to rural LEAs and applications that include projects designed to:

• Protect freedom of speech and encourage respectful interactions in a safe educational environment
• Promote strong relationships among students and school personnel to help prevent bullying, violence, and disruptive actions
• Foster knowledge and promote the development of skills that prepare students to be informed, thoughtful, and productive individuals and citizens
• Improve student academic performance and better prepare students for employment, responsible citizenship, and fulfilling lives
• Help students develop determination, perseverance, self-esteem, problem-solving skills, self-regulation, etc.
• Address opioid abuse prevention and mitigation strategies

Mental Health Response and Referral

The registration is open for the fall section of Mental Health Response and Referral - please go to this site:
HL - Mental Health Response and Referral - 180775

The date is October 24 and it will be held at Heartland AEA -
Thanks!!
Sue

Course to College

High School Counselors - Please see this message from Jamie Covell at Iowa College Aid -

Before you head out for the summer please get your school registered for Course to College. In order to receive materials for your school please register by July 19th.

Course to College is a program for high schools to implement in their buildings that addresses the steps to get to college - preparing, applying, financing, deciding and going. Our website explains the levels of involvement that your school can choose to participate. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Jamie's email adddress is jamie.covell@iowa.gov

We have over 80 schools currently registered and I look forward to adding more :)

Thank you all and enjoy your summer break!

Job opportunity!

New Posting - Great district!!
Gilbert Intermediate School (grades 3-5) has an opening for a school counselor for the 2019-20 school year.  This person has some guidance classes in the morning, time for small groups as part of the building's MTSS, and leads the building's PBIS program.  Interested candidates can apply here.

District of Distinction Applications Open!

  

ISCA is pleased to announce the 2020 District of Distinction Applications are now available on the ISCA website. Applications are due December 15, 2019, and 2020 recipients will be announced during National School Counseling Week in February 2020.

ISCA District of Distinction is recognition for K-12 school districts in Iowa who are implementing comprehensive school counseling programs which address the career, academic, and social-emotional development of all students.

Visit  http://iowaschoolcounselors.org/District-of-Distinction/ to learn more.

Contact Sarah Majoros, Awards and Recognition Chair, at sarah.majoros@dmschools.org with questions regarding the application process.