Out of the Darkness Walk

As part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Central College is sponsoring an "Out of the Darkness" campus walk to gain awareness, provide outreach, involvement, and support.  This event has been organized by a Central College student, Cheyanne Scholl, who when a loved one's suicide affected her, she wanted to do something.  Often those left behind feel helpless.  Being a part of something that can work to break the stigma, advocate for support, or prevent suicide feels helpful.  

We are working to get the word out to local high school counselors and staff and other organizations to join us on this walk Sunday, March 31st.  Registration table is open at 12:00 noon and the walk begins at 1:30.    Individuals and teams can register to participate.  It does not cost anything to register but you may choose to donate or form a team. Teams can decide how to donate.   We already have a Pleasantville team of 10 and they have set a goal to raise $1,000.00.  

Attached is a flyer about the event and information for ordering T-Shirts if you wish.

New Position!!

Another position!! ADM School - DeSoto Intermediary is looking for a school counselor!! Check out TeachIowa.gov for more information. This is a new position--they are ADDING A COUNSELOR!!!

New Position!!

Glidden-Ralston Community School is looking for a K-12 School Counselor.  Anyone interested should contact Kreg Lensch at klensch@glidden-ralston.k12.ia.us or PO Box 488, Glidden, IA 51443 or 712-659-3411.

New CCR Courses start in March!!

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New college & career readiness courses start in March

Registration is open for the next round of Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy courses, beginning March 11 and running through early May. These courses allow college access professionals—including high school counselors and administrators—to earn continuing education credit and/or professional certification. Course offerings:

101: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN IOWA

• Register here

201: CREATING IOWA'S COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS CULTURE

• Prerequisite: 101
• Register here

301: SYSTEMS AND OPTIMIZATION

• Prerequisites: 101 and 201
• Register here

401: PLANNING AND THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S ROLE IN ICAP ADVISING

• Prerequisite: 101
• Register here

Note that 301 and 401 are being offered for the first time this spring.

Iowa College Aid offers this continuing education program in partnership with AEA Iowa, the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa School Counselor Association.

Find more information about the Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy, including detailed course descriptions, here.

Register Now - Visit the Hill

Visit the Hill is 28 days from today! Please join us in Des Moines to advocate for Iowa’s school counselors and students. Register at https://www.iowaacac.org/visit-the-hill. Download the schedule of events, which are also listed below. Visit the Hill – February 28, 2019  9 a.m.:  Registration       9:10 a.m.:  Welcome & Introductions  9:15 a.m.:  Pedal to the Metal: The Fast Pace of Dual Enrollment in Iowa LaDrina Wilson, Dean of Students Scott Community College 9:40 a.m.:  The Condition of Higher Education in Iowa Mark Wiederspan, Executive Research Officer Iowa College Student Aid Commission 10:05 a.m.:  How America Values College Heather Gaumer; Director Sallie Mae 10:30 a.m.:  Your Course to College Elizabeth Sedrel; Communications Coordinator Iowa College Student Aid Commission 10:55 a.m.:  School Counselor to Student Ratio: It’s Personal School Counseling Graduate Students University of Northern Iowa  11:20 a.m.:  Advocacy Training Lana Shope; Executive Director Iowa Community Action Association  12 p.m.:  Lunch 12:30 p.m.:  Guest Speaker Ryan Wise; Director Iowa Department of Education 1 p.m.:  Depart for the State Capitol/Meet with Legislators