National School Counseling Week Set for Feb. 7-11
It is time to celebrate school counselors! The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) has planned a full slate of activities to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2022. This year's theme, “School Counseling: Better Together," brings attention to school counselors' collaborative role in schools and communities to support student success.
Daily Themes:
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Monday, Feb. 7: School counselors and other school-based mental health professionals are better together because ...
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Tuesday, Feb. 8: School counselors and administrators are better together because …
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Wednesday, Feb. 9: School counselors and teachers are better together because …
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Thursday, Feb. 10: School counselors and the community are better together because …
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Friday, Feb. 11: School counselors are better together because ...
This annual week of recognition highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Be sure to join the 2022 photo/video challenge, check out daily webinars, plan celebrations at your school and much more. Follow and tag #NSCW22 throughout National School Counseling Week.
Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb. 13-19
How do we change the world? We change the world with one act of random kindness at a time.
Take this week to plan activities, showcase your school, and promote kindness among all stakeholders. There are daily ideas, lessons and social media promotions for all levels at the Random Acts of Kindness website.
#MakeKindnesstheNorm
 Seal of Arts Excellence Guidance Now Available
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is pleased to announce new guidance for establishing a local Seal of Arts Excellence to recognize high school graduates who demonstrate an advanced level of specialization in one or more areas of visual and performing arts. The guidance can be found on the Seal of Arts Excellence webpage.
A new feature for creating a Seal of Arts Excellence on a student’s transcript will be available in Infinite Campus for the 2022-2023 school year. Districts will have the option of adding a Seal of Arts Excellence to a student’s transcript through the Graduation Tab that will include the date of completion and the area of specialization.
For more information, email kdearts@education.ky.gov.
Trauma-Informed Training Series
A 3-part Trauma Informed Care training series for parents and providers called "Adverse Childhood Experiences and Building Resilience in Children and Families." The training was created by Bounce and presented by Dawn Burke, with Aetna Better Health of Kentucky.
The sessions will be noon-1:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 2.
To register, email Dawn Burke.
February Awareness Dates
- Feb. 7-11: National School Counseling Week
- Feb. 13-19: Random Acts of Kindness Week
- Feb. 22: World Thinking Day
- Feb. 28-March 7: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February is …
- African American History Month
- Career and Technical Education Month
- Gap Year Awareness Month
- International Boost Self-Esteem Month
- National Children’s Dental Health Month
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Shout Outs!
Let's celebrate all the successes school counselors have had this year!
With unprecedented challenges, crises and situations occurring, our school counselors continue to be the heart and backbone of our schools and ensure our students, staff and communities' needs are met!
Mindful Moments: Positive Self-Talk
With so many of us feeling pressure, stress, anxiety and uncertainty, positive self-talk and affirmations are key to focusing on ourselves one day at a time. Below is a quick affirmation you can use for yourself and share with fellow educators!
No matter the mindset you woke up with today, repeat after me:
I am here. I honor how I feel right now. (Deep breath). I choose to lean into my purpose today. I set my heart and mind forward. No matter the obstacle, I will take a step. I know who I am, and I am worth it!
(Tweeted by Mental Wellness)
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