School Counseling
Teaching Ideas & Strategies — Ideas for counselors and classroom teachers working together.
8 articles
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Understanding School Crisis Response and Student Safety Planning
Who does what when a student may be at risk: crisis protocols, 911 and 988, counselor and clinician roles, safety planning, re-entry and recovery.
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Using School Counseling Data to Identify Student Needs
How school counselors can use attendance, grades, behavior and survey data to spot needs early, set goals, target supports and measure results responsibly.
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Supporting Students Experiencing Grief and Loss at School
How school staff can support grieving students with honest language, flexible plans and ongoing check-ins, and when to refer for more help.
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Helping Students Manage Anger and Frustration
Practical counseling strategies to help students notice anger early, calm down, solve problems and repair relationships, with an anger iceberg activity.
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Supporting Students Experiencing Anxiety at School
School-based ways to help anxious students cope, stay in class and build confidence, and when to refer families to mental-health professionals.
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Teaching Social Skills Through Individual and Small-Group Counseling
How to screen, plan and run social skills groups and short-term individual sessions, with a six-session outline and tips for carryover to class.
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Developing a Comprehensive School Counseling Program: A Practical Planning Guide
How school counselors can move from reactive days to a planned, data-informed program using the ASCA National Model, with a sample annual calendar.
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Partnering with Your School Counselor: A Teacher's Practical Guide
How teachers and school counselors can work together on referrals, tiered supports, classroom lessons and confidentiality to help every student.
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