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September 15, 2019

by Paws-itive School Counselor

Interactive School Counseling Bulletin Boards

Are you in charge of bulletin boards at your school? Me too! School counseling bulletin boards can be a great tool to share information with teachers, students, and parents. This year I wanted them to make them more engaging than just the “walk by and look.” Adding QR codes was a simple way to engage stakeholders […]

August 22, 2019

How do you balance working at multiple schools?

Being a school counselor is a difficult job. Add in being split between different buildings and we really will need that fairy dust everyone thinks we have. It takes some clear communication, organization, and simplicity. Check out these tips from Counselor Keri and CounselorChelsey.Clear Communication & ExpectationsWhen I first moved to Hawaii, I was assigned […]

August 16, 2019

by EduKate & Inspire

Top 5 Digital Organization Tools for School Counselors

Looking for new ways to organize your school counseling program? Kick your organization skills up a notch and go digital this year! Going digital helps you keep your resources “in the cloud” and allows you to access them both at school and at home. The following organization tools for school counselors will help you go […]

August 13, 2019

by Confident Counselors

How do you know what to buy (and not buy) during Back to School?

When the Back to School season arrives, it really arrives. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned school counselor, the allure of new counseling resources is difficult to resist. So what should you buy and when should you be audibly telling yourself to put something down in Target? Just us?Check out some tips from […]

December 12, 2018

by Confident Counselors

Time Savers for School Counselors

Save time as a school counselor by standardizing repeated tasks, batching, and maintaining your schedule. Check out these time savers for school counselors.

School counselors are pulled in lots of different directions. There is always a crisis on a Friday afternoon. How do you maximize your time with students and minimize time spent on less necessary tasks? Check out ways to create routines, prepare ahead of time, and stick to your schedule. Create Routines and Batch TasksMy biggest time […]

September 21, 2018

by Confident Counselors

Creative School Counseling Bulletin Boards

Do you put up school counseling bulletin boards? Do you have boards on growth mindset, friendship, or your school motto? Let's share ideas for bulletin boards!

I love seeing creative, engaging, and interactive school counseling bulletin boards. There are so many great ideas. Check out some Confident Counselors favorites and share your favorite school counseling bulletin boards on Instagram using the hashtag #confidentcounselorsbulletinboards. Interactive and All YearI think the best bulletin boards are the ones you can leave up all year […]

September 14, 2018

by Confident Counselors

School Counselor Organization: Tracking emails, phone calls, and conversations

How do you track all the conversations and phone calls in school? School counselors receive a ton of communication throughout the day and they need to act on a lot of it. What system do you use to track conversations and phone calls?

School counselors interact with so many different people during the day it is easy to forget a quick conversation in the hallway or a parent stopping you at dismissal. Developing a school counselor organization system that will work for you and your school is so necessary. Check out what three Confident Counselors do to manage […]

September 4, 2018

by Social Emotional Workshop

Creating a Calm Corner In Your Counseling Office

creating a calming corner in your counseling office

If you have space, a calm corner is a great addition to your counseling office. It provides a safe place where students can practice calming strategies and improve self-regulation. You also get to provide more support and instruction than might be possible in a classroom.Make It CozyThe calm corner should be comfortable and soothing. Pillows, […]

August 15, 2018

10 Tips for School Counseling Office Organization

Whether you have an office the size of a closet, a whole classroom or even a traveling cart, school counseling office organization can be daunting. Do you prioritize having a Pinterest perfect space or functionality? Can you have both? These 10 steps will help you get that school counseling space organized regardless of the size. […]

July 16, 2018

School Counselor Planners for Staying Organized

As a school counselor, being organized and efficient can make your days run smoothly and your program run stronger. School counselor planners designed specifically for you will make it easier to maintain a comprehensive school counseling program. We asked a few of our Confident Counselors to share their planning tips and planner recommendations. Check out […]

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