2010 Conference Session Proposals Due Sept. 4
Have an idea for a breakout session at the 2010 ASCA conference, July 3-6 in Boston? Submit your session proposals online by Sept. 4 to be considered. Speakers will be notified in late October if their sessions were selected. |
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Greetings!
Welcome to ASCA Aspects, published monthly by the American School Counselor Association, the school counseling division of the American Counseling Association. Each issue includes information about new projects, events, resources and more from ASCA and helps members take full advantage of all ASCA membership has to offer. We hope you enjoy these monthly newsletters; however, if you'd like to be removed from the mailing list, simply click on the "safe unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this e-mail.
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RAMPed Up Schools
Planning to apply for the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation? Check out the application guidelines online for changes to the requirements and deadline dates. The next application deadline is Feb. 1, 2010. Those applying by Feb. 1 should use the current scoring rubric. After that date, applications will be due Oct. 15 of each year, and applicants should use the revised scoring rubric. Learn more. |
Free Webinar on Bullying
Join ASCA and the National School Boards Association for a free webinar, "Bullying: A Decade After Columbine, What Has Changed?" on Sept. 10, 2009, from 2-3 p.m. EDT. You'll learn about the effects of bullying on student achievement and school climate in this one-hour webinar and hear about cutting-edge methods currently used to prevent bullying from becoming a threat to school security, climate and student achievement. Guest panelists include author Rosalind Wiseman ("Queen Bees and Wannabees"); Eliza Byard, executive director of GLSEN; and school counselors and a school board member.
Register now.
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Back-to-School Tips
Summer is already just a memory in many parts of the country as school starts back up again. Back-to-school season is the perfect time to educate parents and other stakeholders about what school counselors do and how you help students achieve. Check out the following resources, all of which you're welcome to use in your newsletters, on your Web site, at back-to-school night or via other communication vehicles. - Back-to-School Tips for Parents: Share these tips with parents for how they can connect with you for a successful year.
- Articles for Parents: Do you publish a "Counselor's Corner" in your school newsletter? Feel free to use these articles.
- The Role of the Professional School Counselor: Newly revised, this role statement is perfect for sharing with parents, school boards, administrators and other stakeholders.
- Management Agreements: Start the year off on the right foot. Make sure you and your principal are both on the same page about your duties. See sample management agreements, job descriptions and evaluation forms in the online Resource Center.
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In the Industry
Support Military Kids: MHN Government Services is seeking licensed clinicians to fill 10-plus week assignments for military and family life consultants (MFLC) for Department of Defense Education Activity schools. MFLCs work in school settings with miliatry kids, teachers and staff. Work week is 40 hours, during school hours and may include after-hours activities. MFLCs are independent contractors ($50/hour contract rate). Candidates must be licensed for independent practices and must have school counseling experience. Learn more or apply via e-mail. Addressing Cancer: The award-winning children's show "Arthur" and the Lance Armstrong Foundation offer free resources to help school professionals and parents talk to kids about cancer. Find K-2 lessons and a Family Activity Booklet online this September. A special episode of Arthur, "The Great MacGrady," featuring Lance Armstrong, premieres the week of Oct. 19 on PBS. Webinar on Best-Fit Colleges: Join CampusCompare for an online tutorial exclusively for ASCA members. This 30-minute webinar, on Monday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. EDT, will show you a free, online resource that truly engages teens in the college-search process. CampusCompare's Web site is easy and fun to use and requires no registration forms or software for your school to buy or install. Sign up.
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