Have You Voted?
Voting members have until 5 p.m. PST on Nov. 20, 2009, to cast their vote for president-elect, elementary level vice president, secondary level vice president and Western or North Atlantic regional vice president (depeding on where you live). Don't miss this opportunity to play a role in the future of your associatiion.
And, for those interested in running in the 2011 Governing Board election, learn more about running for president-elect, Southern regional vice president, Midwestern regionatl vice president or counseling coordinator/director vice president.
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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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Conference Keynote Speakers: "Maria" from Sesame Street & Rosalind Wiseman
If you had a chance to visit Google in the past few weeks, you're probably well aware that Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In those 40 years, Sesame Street has been instrumental in helping children navigate through various emotional issues. And one person who's been constant through all that is the beloved character of Maria. Sonia Manzano, who's played Maria since the 1970s, opens ASCA's 2010 conference in Boston, July 3-6, and shares her experiences working on one of the best-loved -- and longest-lasting -- children's shows around. The conference ends with a keynote address from Rosalind Wiseman, author of "Queen Bees and Wannabees." In her keynote, you'll learn concrete strategies for responding effectively to perpetrators, targets and bystanders of kids' social conflicts. Wiseman empowers educators to create a climate of safety, respect and dignity in their schools. Get more details about the keynote speakers, the schedule at a glance and the pre-conference workshops. Online registration opens Jan. 2, 2010. |
ASCA School Counselor Online
The November/December issue of ASCA School Counselor magazine focuses on how school counselors can use technology in their jobs. And, because we like to practice what we preach, we've developed a special digital section of this issue of the magazine. This special digital section, available exclusively to members, contains the cover story, "High Tech=High-Touch," streaming video, a Twitter tutorial, numerous hellpful links and more. Check it out today, and watch for the print issue to arrive in your mailboxes later this month with more exciting content about how school counselors are staying "cyberwise." We may not rival Esquire with it's "augmented reality" issue this month, but we're trying! |
National School Counseling Week 2010
It's never too early to start thinking about National School Counseling Week, which is Feb. 1-5, 2010. With as much as you have on your plate, if you don't start making plans early, the week will sneak up on you. Take a look at what some ASCA members have done in past years to promote the week or order your 2010 National School Counseling Week kit and get all the materials and plans developed for you.
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New ASCAway Podcasts
Learn about how to keep kids safe online. Listen to an ASCAway podcast with Nancy McBride, national safety director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Hear from one of school counseling's gurus, Bob Myrick, Ph.D., as he shares his thoughts on school counseling's proud past and bright future.
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In the Industry
Saving School Counseling Jobs: Have school counseling jobs been saved or restored in your district because of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act? If so, ASCA wants to hear from you.
S$4.5 Million Available in Co-op Scholarships: The National Commission for Cooperative Education, dedicated to the advancement of high-quality, college-level, cooperative education announces its eighth annual national co-op scholarship program. The program, for high school seniors and community college transfer students, will award 100 $6,000 merit co-op scholarships, most of which are renewable for up to $20,000-$25,000. Application deadline is Feb. 15, 2010. Learn more.
Webinar: Using Data to Improve Student Achievement: Join the What Works Clearinghouse for a webinar on Dec. 17, 3-4 p.m. (EST) to discuss its latest practice guide, "Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional Decision Making. Register by Dec. 11.
Career and College Program Available Online: Education nonprofit Roads to Success is offering all its program materials online at no charge for educators. Materials include facilitator's guides, student materials and parent newsletters. More than 180 lessons in all, developed over a five-year period and field-tested in low-income schools.
Strategies Addressing Youth Violence: The Enough is Enough campaign to stem societal violence seeks to provide model strategies for broad-based interventions addressing youth violence at the nation's schools and campuses through innovative partnerships between secondary and post-secondary students, parents, administrators and community partners. Learn more and download resource kits.
Student Athlete Awards Program: The National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign, in partnership with USA TODAY, announces the 13th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program, which recognizes 25 outstanding high school senior student athletes. Winners receive a $7,500 college scholarship, attend an awards ceremony in June 2010 and have an opportunity to be pictured in a special Milk Mustache ad. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET Friday, March 5, 2010. More information.
Careers in the Seed Industry: Get the tools you need to talk to your students about careers in the seed industry by ordering your free First the Seed Career Kit from the First the Seed Foundation today. Each kit includes a counselor handbook containing parent and student handouts and detailed career profiles showcasing real people in real jobs. Request your copy today.
Career Program Awards: The ABC's of Career Awareness and Exploration Awards Recognition Program was developed by the National Consortium for State Guidance Leadership to recognize Exemplary Career Awareness and Exploration Programs for students at the elementary and middle grade levels. More information.
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Upcoming Deadlines
Oct. 19-Nov. 20: Govering Board Election Jan. 2, 2010: Online conference registration opens Feb. 1, 2010, 5 p.m. ET: RAMP application deadline March 1, 2010: Early-bird conference registration deadline March 1, 2010: Nominations due for 2011 Govering Board Election Oct. 15, 2010: Next RAMP application deadline. View the new rubric and application process overview
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