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PAWS lessons
Classroom counseling lessons are one of the most crucial parts of a school counseling program, but sometimes it’s not enough! With high ratios in my school(s), sometimes I’m grateful to see my students once a month for 30-45 minutes. It also means I must be intentional with my time, but also I am aware that…
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Selecting Tier 2 Services
Tier 2 services can be very beneficial when targeting specific students and their specific needs. Supports such as small groups, CICO, flexible seating options, and scheduled breaks can be powerful. However, like all interventions, there are many things to consider to make these responsive services the most effective. When I am deciding which strategy or…
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Teaching Personal Safety and Abuse Prevention
Did you know that Erin’s law has been passed in 37 states? Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker and activist Erin Merryn, who is the founder and President of Erin’s Law and mom to a cat named Carrot. What is Erin’s Law? ” ErinsLaw.org requires that all public schools in each state…
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5 Books, 5 Great Activities
📕Is there anything better than a great book? Not for me. Picture books are one of my favorite ways to bring a lesson to life. Today I am sharing out some of the books I’m reading right now and what lessons I am partnering with them. “Stuck” by Oliver Jeffers This story is about a…
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From Tears to Tiers
Do you find that the majority of your “referrals” come from teachers who happen to catch you in the hallway when you’re running to the bathroom? It happens! A comprehensive program is a program that has a tiered system of support so we go from firefighters singing one-hit wonders to counselors making a difference. When…
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Career Exploration Through Career Centers
Before a big career day with speakers or during college and career week, I really enjoy doing different career centers. It’s low prep, fun, and self-paced. I choose my centers based on program goals, developmental age, and class behavior. I teach for 45 minutes so we average 3-4 stations. Here are some of my favorite…
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