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School Counselor Side Hustle Closed group · 14 members Join Group Practicing or retired, all types of professionals including various counselors, human services practitioners, educators, and similar others will benefit. Enjoy! Broke is no joke. School counselors and educators play a vital role in the success of our students and of our future. And yet, they continue to be financially undervalued and underpaid, struggling to make ends meet on an educator’s salary. Perhaps in our lifetimes, we will see all educators in the United States be treated more respectfully and professionally, especially when it comes to salary, benefits, and working conditions. Other countries do this already. But until that time, many of us need to monetize our unique time and talents beyond the classroom to gain greater financial freedom. This book spotlights several school counselors and educators who are already doing it. Their stories will help inspire you and g...

What are the unique characteristics of Generation Z, or those born from 1995-2010? How should our college and university organizations, environments, policies, and curriculum adapt to best meet the needs of this newest generation to come to campus? What do student affairs educators need to know to best engage and connect with students from Generation Z? Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace, authors of Generation Z Goes to College, write, “Although some characteristics may look similar to the Millennial Generation, Generation Z brings a whole new set of attributes and experiences to higher education.” Source:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=u3DHMlE9LWk

Source: American School Counselor Association Published on Dec 3, 2015 Video used for the nomination process for Katherine Pastor and the 2016 ASCA School Counselor of the year #SCOY

A high school teacher, trainer, and instructional coach, Chase Mielke was a 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year nominee, and is currently a Quantum Learning for Teachers facilitator (qln.com) and creator of an award-winning Positive Psychology program for at-risk 10th graders.  He can be reached to discuss education, teaching, and/or speaking/keynote engagements.  cmielke@plainwellschools.org Original text can be accessed at affectiveliving.wordpress.com

Welcome to  National Bullying Prevention Month ! Here are some initial thoughts and resources: 1.        Plan  a kick-off event  for your bullying prevention program for this year: an assembly, a play, a series of classroom conversations, a school-wide theme for the year, skirts, a poster contest…… a.        Be sure to involve your entire school staff, families and school partners. b.        Announce it in your newsletter. 2.        Have discussion with your students of the basic  Bullying Prevention Rules : a.       We will not bully others. b.       We will try to help students who are bullied. c.        We will include students who are left out. d.       If we know someone is being bullied, we will tell a trusted...