209. Back to School Todos for School Counselors
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
Release Date: 08/13/2024
215. Scheduling Class Lessons for the Entire School Year
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
In this episode, I am discussing strategies for scheduling class lessons for the entire school year. I'm breaking down the benefits of batch work and encouraging you all to plan lessons in advance to save time and reduce stress. We are going to dive into some digital tools like Google Sheets and Airtable that can be used to create checklists and track the status of scheduled lessons. Some topics covered: How to schedule class lessons for the entire school year using batch work so you can significantly improve efficiency and organization. Using Google Sheets to create a...
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214. Get Teacher Buy-in for Scheduling Class Lessons
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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today, we're diving into a topic that's crucial for the success of our counseling programs - getting teacher buy-in and support when scheduling those all-important classroom lessons. As we all know, building strong relationships with our teaching staff is key to delivering impactful services to students. And when it comes to those classroom lessons, having the teachers on board can make all the difference. In this episode, I am sharing some incredibly practical strategies to help you navigate this process and ensure your lessons...
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213. Game Changing Tools for Scheduling Class Lessons
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In this episode, host I am sharing game-changing tools for scheduling class lessons as a school counselor. I'm covering three main tech tools - Google Sheets, Calendly, and Google Calendar - that can streamline the scheduling process. The key highlights include: Using Google Sheets to have teachers sign up for available class lesson times, allowing them to take ownership of the scheduling. Utilizing Calendly, a free scheduling app that makes it easy for teachers to book appointments for lessons. Leveraging Google Calendar to create recurring calendar invites with reminders once lesson...
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212. Figure out the Process of Scheduling Class Lessons
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In this episode, I am sharing my 3-step process for effectively scheduling class lessons at your school. Learn how to determine the location, setup, and frequency of your classroom lessons to feel prepared and deliver engaging counseling sessions. I know how overwhelming this can be whether you are brand new or a seasoned veteran, but I have nailed down a process so you don't have to recreate the wheel. This process will help you feel prepared and ready to deliver effective counseling lessons. Some highlights I cover are: Join my FREE TRAINING Engaging Individual Counseling...
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211. What to do your first 90 days of school
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Back to school season is in full swing and I'm popping in today's episode to break down your first 90 days of school. We are going to break down my free 30-60-90 Day plan, so that we can break down that seemingly overwhelming to do list that you have. Tune in and follow along with your freebie in hand! I'm breaking down each month piece by piece so that you can be create the impact you are wanting to this school year, without the overwhlem. Some highlights from this episode: What to do in your first 30 days- like identifying needs through a needs assessment, meeting with new...
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210. 4 Small Groups to Start at the Beginning of the School Year
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In this episode,I am sharing four back-to-school small group ideas to help students transition into the new school year, including groups for new students, friendship skills, self-control, and goal setting. I'll also give you the inside scoop on my IMPACT school counselor membership. Some highlights from this episode: "New Students Friendship Group" to help ease the transition for students new to the school. "Friendship Group" for younger students (K-2) to learn essential social skills and conflict resolution. A "Self-Control Group" can teach impulse control strategies and help...
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209. Back to School Todos for School Counselors
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
In today's episode, I am talking all about the several back-to-school activities and strategies for school counselors to implement at the start of the new school year. So many different ideas you can implement in your program. Some highlights covered are: Create a caseload spreadsheet to stay organized and track students receiving counseling services Maintain a counseling log to document dates, duration, and activities for each student session Conduct needs assessments with teachers and parents to identify key areas of focus for the school year Make referral forms widely available...
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208. School Counseling Office Tour
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Are you ready for the new school year?? In today's episode I dive into starting the year with a "Meet the Counselor" lesson and setting up an effective school counseling office. I'll be sharing tips and resources to help you as the school counselor feel motivated and organized for the upcoming school year. Some Highlights: Free live training on August 13-14 to show how to use a "Meet the Counselor" lesson to engage students and advocate for the counselor's role. Creating a calming "calm down corner" in the counseling office with cozy seating, fidgets, and guided meditation scripts. ...
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207. What you need to know about advisory with Leslie Cuprill
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In today's episode of School Counseling Simplified, I sit down with my friend and fellow counselor, Leslie Cuprill. We talk all things on implementing advisory programs and strategies for effective counseling. Leslie Cuprill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Brooklyn, New York who loves supporting educators and students. For two decades she has worked with court and gang-involved youth, LGBTQ+, teen mothers, special needs populations, and educators. Throughout her career, she has taught, counseled, and ensured support while conducting academic intervention services, supervised,...
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206. How to Use Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counseling with Brandon Gernux
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In today's episode of the School Counseling Simplified podcast I interview Brandon Gernux, a school counselor who advocates for embracing neurodiversity in schools. Brandon discusses practical strategies for creating inclusive and sensory-friendly environments to support all students, including adjusting lighting and sounds, using visual timers, and collaborating with teachers. Brandon I. Gernux (he/they) is an Elementary School Counselor in Santa Ana and serves on the CASC Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee, is a leader of the ASCA Elementary School Counselor Affinity Group,...
info_outlineIn today's episode, I am talking all about the several back-to-school activities and strategies for school counselors to implement at the start of the new school year. So many different ideas you can implement in your program.
Some highlights covered are:
- Create a caseload spreadsheet to stay organized and track students receiving counseling services
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Maintain a counseling log to document dates, duration, and activities for each student session
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Conduct needs assessments with teachers and parents to identify key areas of focus for the school year
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Make referral forms widely available to encourage staff and families to request counseling support
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Host a back-to-school night to introduce yourself, share services, and distribute referral forms
Tune in and get all of my Back to School To Dos.
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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.
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