 Heather Bushelman
Heather Bushelman Named New Comprehensive Counseling Program Coordinator
I am excited to officially introduce myself to you as the new program coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling. It is hard to contain my excitement starting this role in order to collaborate with each of you.
I have been an educator for 19 years and a school counselor for 14 of those. My passion is helping develop the whole child. School counselors are a vital part of our educational system and together we will continue to ensure Kentucky's school counseling programs are a model for our nation!
 Infinite Campus Mid-Year Training for High School Counselors
On Jan. 14, high school counselors are invited to the afternoon session of the Infinite Campus mid-year training, scheduled for 12:30-2 p.m. ET. The topics will include college going and transcripts from a high school and university perspective.
Session details are available online. Effective Instructional Leadership Act credit is available. Register online to attend the Infinite Campus training session.
KDE Partners with Advance CTE to Host Two-day Virtual Workshop
The Office of Career and Technical Education is partnering with Advance CTE to host a free, two-day virtual workshop on Feb. 15 and 22 from 1-4 p.m. ET.
The Empowering Student Success Through Career Advising and Career Technical Education workshop, delivered in two half-day sessions, will provide school counselors and other advising professionals with the information and resources they need to connect students with opportunities aligned with their career passions. Participants will learn about the full range of education and career options, with a specific focus on career and technical education (CTE) and in-demand occupations, to help students navigate their path to career and college success and expand their existing strategies for effective career advisement.
All participants are required to complete a pre- and post-workshop survey, and a final survey two months after the completion of the workshop.
Participants enrolling in this workshop must be committed to developing actionable steps that can be implemented within two months after the workshop.
Registration for the Advance CTE Workshop is open until Feb. 4 and is limited to 30 participants.
January Awareness Dates
- Jan. 16: World Religion Day
- Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- Jan. 24-28: GLSEN Freedom Seeds
- Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action
January is …
- Get Organized Month
- National Mentoring Month
- National Thank You Month
Shout Outs!
A special shout out to all the school counselors and mental health professionals who are ensuring our students, staff and families are taken care of through this difficult time in southern and western Kentucky. You are valued!
Mindful Moments: Transitions
Our days are full of transitions. We transition from our car to school, from student to student and from class to meeting. Between the stress and busy-ness between each transition, it is easy to lose sight of small moments to be mindful.
Pick one transition you have daily to begin this practice. Concentrate on your senses both internal and external, such as sound, feeling, thought, smell or any sensations you notice during this moment. Then, deep breathe and smile.
Once you have one mindful transition, now try another. This will bring some comfort, joy and peace to your days.
(Adapted from Chill Chief)
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