Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Post

We are #HoodProud of Marissa Wegfahrt, a current grad student in the counseling program who has been recognized by the Maryland School Counselor Association! Learn about her work in school counseling, including what sets it apart from regular counseling, in the latest Student Spotlight article: https://lnkd.in/erpW4iBM #HoodGradSchool #schoolcounseling #graduateschool #counseling

What’s your favorite way to cope when you’re stressed or need a break? Mrs. Alspaugh, school counselor at Mill Creek East, has a March Madness bracket to determine which one is the best school-wide. What I love is that the audience immediately sees 16 ways to cope that they can try and I bet one of them will work for each student. #millcreekccr #socialemotionallearning #employabilityskills #EA3

Such an important concept. Consistent constructive implementation is one key to success

Cultivating Changemakers through Restorative Justice 🌱 This article and interview by Education Week gives insights to the benefits of Restorative Justice practices, including restorative circle, as a teaching tool to support students with resolving conflict. Not only is it a life skill students (and adults) need to have, it also supports outcomes for students academically and socially. In serving the whole child as educators, creating and maintaining spaces for resolving conflicts are essential in building up Changemakers and supporting the being and becoming of our students. Cultivating Changemakers, LLC will continue to support the work restorative circle and other forms of circle have in community building, as research shows its direct, positive impact to learning. #CultivatingChangemakers #RestorativeJustice #RestorativeCircle #ConflictResolution

Referral Process! Keep it comprehensive! Students & teachers need to know how to access the school counselor. Create a system that easily helps Sts “advocate” independently what they need! Elementary! We set the foundation! Let’s go! We can! We will! #scchat #schoolcounseling 💛

Parent: "I would like to speak to my son's counselor." Secretary: "Your son has five counselors. What is your concern today?" School counselors cannot be expected to be experts in all the issues and tasks we must contend with. I speak often about organizing your counseling department by domain. What are the benefits of domains? 🔥 Proactive vs Reactive 🔥 Every student receives lessons and individual counseling in all the ASCA domains. 🔥 Students don't slip through the cracks. 🔥 Counselors can leverage their strengths. 🔥 100% of students have a post-secondary plan. It works! If you would like more information and data to back this up, DM me! #schoolcounseling #collegecounseling

I firmly believe that developing strong partnerships with families and the community is essential for effectively advocating for the diverse needs of the children and families we serve, respectful communication and collaboration with parents/guardians allow us to deeply, understand each child's unique background, culture, strengths, and needs. Attached is my Philosophy of Teaching Statement.

I'd like to know: Did you utilize your school counselor when you were in elementary/middle/highschool? If so, what was the greatest impact your school counselor made for/on you? If not, what were the reasons you opted to steer clear? #schoolcounseling #teenmentalhealth #socialmedia

Restorative practices will fail because you’re making this crucial mistake at your school. 🏫 When I partner with a school, we must start with building community. 💯 Without this, what are you restoring students to? 🤦🏿♂️ Don’t start over next year. Let’s disrupt together. Click the link below‼️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eV9scUwn __ Let’s keep pushing. ✊🏿 #restorativepractices #restorativejustice #school #principal #teacher

G-word terminology, shaming people who use the word guidance, and crossing out (X) guidance on t-shirts, mugs and posters is not a good look for school counseling. Simply put, there would not be school counselors if not for the groundbreaking work of guidance counselors. -------------------------------------------- School Counselor Next Generation Guidance   We come from a long tradition of service. Did you know that guidance was advocating for child employment reform in the early 1900's? Or that guidance was a key component of the National Defense Education Act of 1958 that helped the United States put a man on the moon and was the genesis of many technologies that are commonplace today?   School counselor is now our professional framework and title. We work to implement data-informed comprehensive programs that promote prevention and address multiple challenges that include advancing technology, mental health concerns and access to college and career options.   When you refer to us by our school counselor title, it is a vote of confidence that we appreciate.    Thank you for your continued trust and support as we continue to make contributions and advancements under the banner of school counselor.