Christmas Assistance Programs can be set up in multiple ways depending on your preferences and your community. We are blessed to have such a supportive and generous community. It truly makes it easier to have a program like this if you know you will be supported. In the Past We have operated our … [Read more...]

Let's talk all things attendance! I am quietly loving the idea of not giving away attendance incentive prizes at the moment… ahhhh, did I really just say that?  If you are in elementary like me, you probably see the majority of attendance issues are not because of the kids. In high school, I can see … [Read more...]

I get a lot of questions about how to handle school counseling referrals. Referrals are a necessary part of the counseling program, but finding the right way to do it can depend a lot on your building and your personality. In this article,  I'm going to walk you through several different ways to … [Read more...]

Why Digital Forms? Digital counseling forms are such a huge time saver for me. They are easy to use and I'm able to get a quick summary of results and data versus trying to calculate things up. Another reason I am for Digital Forms is because I can see my information on any device. For example, if … [Read more...]

The principal/counselor relationship is one of the most important relationships when it comes to effectively producing change within the school environment. This relationship, if strong, can contribute to student achievement and overall success. There are many things counselors and principals can do … [Read more...]

Using a rating scale to track school counseling progress can help quickly identify areas of concern and help students get back on track. What is a Rating Scale? A rating scale in counseling is some kind of numerical or ordinal number system that allows students to track their feelings, thoughts, … [Read more...]