As school counselors, having the right tools and resources in the office to help students grow and develop academically and socially is important. Some of the most essential things every school counselor should have in their office include a variety of resources for academic planning, career development, social skills building, and more. Here are the…
Many children learn that some dream jobs are out of reach while others lack the functional knowledge to even know that some careers exist. In many cases, children don’t have knowledge of or access to the right preparation pathways to even start planning appropriately. The root problem seems to be that the process of finding a career is largely uninformed by evidence-based principles. Instead, young people’s aspirational pursuits seem to be guided by dreams, knowledge, access, and reactivity to opportunity.
Most high school students have after-school activities that they participate in. These activities can range from athletics to clubs to volunteer work. While these activities are often enjoyable, as school counselors and parents, it’s our job to also ensure these activities are helping our students grow in their future careers. We did some research and…
High school is a time for students to really start exploring their interests and passions. After-school activities are a great way for students to do this while also getting some extra academic or social support. Below are 22 after-school activities that almost any teen will actually enjoy. You no longer need to Google “teenage activity…
Today’s teens and students face many challenges both in and out of the classroom, which is why a great school counselor program is so important. Without counselor programs, students will most likely struggle with issues such as bullying, academic performance, social isolation, and mental health concerns. We did some research and found out what makes…
As a school counselor, you are always looking for ways to help your students grow and develop. Technology can be a great tool to help you achieve your goals! There are many different software programs available that can help you create individualized plans for each student, track their progress, provide support when needed, and more. …
Are you a school counselor looking for the best resources to help your students succeed? Look no further! This guide includes books, tools, templates, software, and more that will be extremely helpful in your job. Top Books for School Counselors Looking for books that will challenge you and provide new perspectives on school counseling? Check…
A gap year is generally defined as a period before the commencement of your college career where you take time off from the hustling and bustling nature of academics and explore the world, work, volunteer, intern, learn languages, etc.
It is often said that being a parent is the hardest job in the world, but raising a teen in the world of tech has made parenting more challenging than ever.