New Finds for Counselors
The Latest Resources
These are my latest discoveries! From web sites to resources, or news to downloads, this is where you'll find the newest stuff!
Don't forget all of the files waiting for you on the Files for Everyone page. There you will find guidance lessons, games, groups, and more. Just open the Counselor file to check it all out.
Free Cycle is amazing! One of my goals this year was to build a clothes closet. I searched every where for donations, and then my neighbor told me about Free Cycle. One month later, I have more clothes than I know what to do with. I was also able to assist a family in need with furniture. I have new play therapy toys for my office, arts and craft supplies for groups, and games for guidance and counseling. The best part is: IT WAS ALL FREE!
Go to their site. Find a group near you. Register, and then set your groups on email. Each day I get tons of email of all the free things waiting for me. I respond to the items I want, and pick them up on their porch later. It's that simple.
This is an Excel spreadsheet that allows you to document your time according to the ASCA National Model's delivery system. It is easy, quick, and will graph your time automatically!
These are videos for counselors to use with PTA, Staff, and students. Each month new videos are added!
Behavior modification techniques for children with AD/HD. Several techniques are offered, and the age range is from Pre-K to 12th grade.
This site is designed to help teachers understand and accomodate for disabilities. It is written in a way that teachers can apply and relate to. It is an excellent resouorce when assisting teachers with accomodations.
Nominate the 2009 ASCA Counselor of the year by Sept. 5, 2008. Make your vote count!
This site is an excellent newsletter for the latest news and research for school counselors. There is always new articles and research on this site.
Click Above for a Great Way to Cartoonize Your Photos!
This site is a project created to improve community involvement and parent education. It is by the University of Minnesota and is full of resources and ideas.
The latest research in our profession is available on this site. Several articles are available, including archives. This is a great site for research and discovering the most effective programs.
This is an excellent site put together by school counselors. This site is designed to help families find college funding and make education a priority. Please look at this site, and add a link to your web site as well. They are fighting to keep it going, and it could make all the difference to parents and students!
College Planning Handouts and Sample Letters. Edsouth's Student Outreach Services provides these valuable college planning handouts free of charge. Please feel free to duplicate them for distribution to your students or clients in helping them prepare for college. (Reference ecampustours.com)
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