Learn about solution-oriented counseling techniques and language that will fill your responsive services toolbox at the next ASCA webinar, "Solution-Focused Techniques for Responsive Services." Dec. 16 at 3pm ET Save your seat: ow.ly/GAhC30pYIIu

If you have students dealing w/ issues such as anxiety, motivation, self-esteem or perfectionism, register for this ASCA webinar. "Growth Mindset Small Groups" -- Dec. 18 at 3pm ET Save your seat: ow.ly/V8R530q0KZm

Suicide-Difficult but important topic to discuss. After discussing with one of my classes yesterday, a young lady raised her hand and exclaimed, "Thank you so much for discussing this!" #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #itmatters

Here’s something I love: When central office staff remember what it’s like to work in a school... And principals remember what it’s like to be a teacher... And teachers remember what it’s like to be a student. And we all remember that it’s about the kids.

Are you ready for National School Counseling Week 2020 [#NSCW2020]? Coming soon... Get the details here: schoolcounselor.org/nscw

Recently released data shows the U.S. student-to-school-counselor ratio was 442:1 during the 2017-18 SY -- much higher ASCA’s recommended ratio of 250 students/school counselor. See how the states stack up: ow.ly/hcoG50xyzVb #schoolcounselorsarenecessary

It’s imperative that we make it a priority to increase the number of school counselors in our nation’s schools. #ReachHigher

Advocate for your school counselors if their caseload is much higher than this!!! I promise you that the school benefits when sc have time to become effective leaders and helpers in a school!!! SEMOSCA #schoolcounselorsarenecessary

This year's Take Ten Conference is especially important - featuring a discussion on “BeAlert” – the awareness and prevention strategy of The Stop Trafficking Project. Register today at bit.ly/2H2SWPG

This is awesome, Virginia.

FCC approves three-digit suicide prevention hotline, 988 nydailynews.com/news/national/…

MO School Counselors - DESE has reopened commenting for MSIP 6. Please take a moment to advocate for 250:1. surveymonkey.com/survey-taken/?…

Please lower our caseloads or take away non-counseling duties. facebook.com/10000047421663…

Missouri educators: Please help Missouri school counselors help students by lowering ratios to 1:250. #itmatters

Because there’s nine of us on the MSCA governing board, we’re meeting every week now, and we’re starting to feel like family! #theMSCAbunch #thiswasharderthanitlooked MO School Counselors Tosha Todd Dr. Shari Sevier Matthew Berry 🏳️‍🌈 Lori Kayser Becky Arway Becky McIntyre

Wednesday, April 22 @ 11 am: Secondary Level Sharing with Becky Houtchens and Lori Kayser Wednesday, April 22 @ 1 pm: Elementary Level Sharing with Tosha Todd Register here - tinyurl.com/y9o82wtl

Many schools are looking for creative ways to honor this year’s senior class. Josten’s has a great article with some terrific ideas for celebration. Click here to read: jostensrenaissance.com/vccs-variation…

This could be your lucky day if you have a secondary counseling degree and are looking for a job in a great school system. Jackson High School is looking for a caring and driven counselor for the 20-20-2021 school year. Great benefits, great work environment, and great kids.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to go yet this year.