High school counseling

For High School Counselors: The Ultimate List of School Counselor Forms!

What if we, as high school counselors, used the time around an IEP table to offer our expertise around the 3 main realms that we serve students in: social/emotional wellness, academics, and college and career (and general post-secondary) readiness? Let’s break down those three main categories of our school counseling services and think through what types of things a high school counselor may be able to offer students and parents at the special education conference.

People are always asking... what does a day in the life of a high school counselor look like? Here are some things to expect for new counselors, interns,

Do you have a bucket list? It wasn't until I got older that I really thought about all the things I wanted to do, but hadn't ha...

Here is a summary of questions and answers to/from a high school counselor from other school counselors. This post covers a range of topics like college and career readiness, 504 plan organization, and the management of tough parents. #counselorclique

We don’t have time as high school counselors to waste on irrelevant school counseling professional development. It’s often hard to find relevant PD that we’re excited about and that we feel will actually benefit us in the way we do our jobs. We want practical trainings that put us in positions to impact our students and our school counseling programs. #counselorclique

Not only will they be way more likely to enforce it, but then they also begin to see you as someone that helps them. And honestly, that's the first way to get

Your School Counseling Office Must Haves! Here is the ultimate list of school counseling office decor, posts, games, supplies and more to have your totally outfitted to support students.

There is some uniqueness between what I talk about as a high school counselor with seniors compared to all other grades. When we get into talking about these

One of my biggest strengths (and weaknesses) is that I'm outspoken. There's not much in the realm of school counseling that I don't have a strong opinion

Even if you didn’t have a Department Planning Day for your school counseling team before this school year started, did you ever sit down and decide who was going to do what this year? How do you do this when you have a big team? Here are 3 simple ways to decide who does what in your high school counseling program. #counselorclique

There are many topics to tackle surrounding data collection in high school counseling. When and where should I collect data? How should I use it? Where and with whom should I share it all when I’m done with it? Consider these topics as you’re digging for everything high school counselors need to know about this important and impactful topic. #counselorclique

School Counseling resources I can't live without! There are so many good resources out there and this is a few of mine... Check it out here.

Your job as a high school counselor is a juggling act as you try to manage caring for all of the many groups of your high school students. You have the students who come to see you on their own when they need help. You’ve got students who you have to chase down to offer them help. Here are 5 groups of high school students to look out for and some examples of school counseling services you could provide for them! #counselorclique

Quick, fun, no-prep SEL lesson activities that are perfect for before and after breaks or any time you need an extra fun guidance lesson

I am convinced a big part of my school’s student success is because of the effort put towards tier 1 academic interventions with our students. We have always had a notably high graduation rate, and I think it was became of these intentional tier 1 academic intervention efforts! With a tier 1 intervention, we were aiming to reach ALL students, something universally implemented in the school.

Most of the time when there is a day week named after your profession, people shower you with gifts and tell you that you’re the greatest, right? While we certainly hope that’s the case at your school, you may be among the majority who aren’t that fortunate. My very favorite professor in my school counseling

Someone on Instagram recently asked me for any advice I had on setting up her very first school counseling office. This has all been super fresh in my mind as

This mental health chart should be in every classroom, without question.