tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71522743369267079642024-03-27T02:28:35.476-07:00School Counselors in TrainingShelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-65673007484645330172011-03-10T18:05:00.001-08:002011-03-10T18:06:28.252-08:00Pathways to ProsperityNew document from Harvard's School of Education about how to prepare young American's for the 21st century: <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf">http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf</a></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-80611541075382540192011-03-04T07:35:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:36:50.223-08:00Social and Emotional Learning ResourcesProject ExSEL <a href="http://pd.ilt.columbia.edu/projects/exsel/teachers/teacherslessons.htm">http://pd.ilt.columbia.edu/projects/exsel/teachers/teacherslessons.htm</a><br /><br />Do 2 Learn: <a href="http://www.dotolearn.com/">http://www.dotolearn.com/</a><br /><br />Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) <a href="http://www.casel.org/programs/activities.php">http://www.casel.org/programs/activities.php</a>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-61910420654035929472011-03-04T07:29:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:30:12.601-08:00Cyberbullying Resources!Education.Com’s Bullying at School and Online: <a href="http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/">http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/</a><br />Bullying affects ALL children — those who bully, those who are victimized, and those who are witnesses or assistants to interpersonal violence. This website through education.com provides many resources for professionals and parents about bullying and cyberbullying.<br /><br />Beat Bullying: <a href="http://www.beatbullying.org/dox/resources/lesson-plans.html">http://www.beatbullying.org/dox/resources/lesson-plans.html</a><br />Includes lesson plans on cyberbullying<br /><br />I Keep Safe: <a href="http://ikeepsafe.org/">http://ikeepsafe.org/</a><br />Internet Safety<br /><br />Cyberbullying Research Center: <a href="http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php">http://www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php</a><br /><br />Stop Cyberbullying: <a href="http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html">http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html</a><br /><br />National Crime Prevention Council: Cyberbullying <a href="http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying">http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying</a><br /><br />Stop Bullying Now!: Cyberbullying: <a href="http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/cyber-bullying.aspx">http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/cyber-bullying.aspx</a><br /><br />Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use: <a href="http://www.cyberbully.org/">http://www.cyberbully.org/</a><br /><br />Cyberbully 411: <a href="http://www.cyberbully411.com/">http://www.cyberbully411.com/</a><br />Cyberbully411 is an effort to provide resources for youth who have questions about or have been targeted by online harassment.<br /><br />Cyberbully Help: <a href="http://www.cyberbullyhelp.com/">http://www.cyberbullyhelp.com/</a><br /><br />Pew Internet & American Life Project: Cyberbullying 2010 What the Research is Telling Us: <a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2010/May/Cyberbullying-2010.aspx">http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2010/May/Cyberbullying-2010.aspx</a><br />An updated look at the research and definitions around bullying and cyberbullying, this talk was presented to the Youth Online Safety Working Group assembled by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Amanda's talk draws upon the work of the Pew Internet Project, UNH's Crimes Against Children Research Center, the work of Internet Solutions for Kids as well as research by professors Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin. Amanda unpacks both what current research can tell us about cyberbullying as well as where the gaps in our understanding of this issue lie<br /><br />U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Cyberbullying Tools and Tips for Prevention and Intervention <a href="http://webcast.hrsa.gov/postevents/archivedWebcastDetail.asp?aeid=497">http://webcast.hrsa.gov/postevents/archivedWebcastDetail.asp?aeid=497</a><br /><br />Internet Solutions For Kids: <a href="http://is4k.com/">http://is4k.com/</a><br />Information about kids and their interactions with technology. A variety of resources and research.<br /><br />The Cyber Citizen Partnership: <a href="http://www.cybercitizenship.org/">http://www.cybercitizenship.org/</a><br />The Cybercitizen Awareness Program educates children and young adults on the danger and consequences of cyber crime. By reaching out to parents and teachers, the program is designed to establish a broad sense of responsibility and community in an effort to develop smart, ethical and socially conscious online behavior in young people.<br /><br />Get Net Wise: <a href="http://www.getnetwise.com/">http://www.getnetwise.com/</a><br /><br />NetSmartz: <a href="http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents">http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents</a><br />The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the internet.<br /><br />NetSmartz: Cyberbullying <a href="http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying">http://www.netsmartz.org/Cyberbullying</a><br /><br />On Guard Online: <a href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/default.aspx">http://www.onguardonline.gov/default.aspx</a><br />OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.<br /><br />On Guard Online: NetCetera Chatting to Kids About Being Online: <a href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx">http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/net-cetera.aspx</a><br />The internet offers a world of opportunities to socialize and communicate. But they come with risks. OnGuardOnline.gov's Net Cetera campaign provides information and resources about helping kids make safe, responsible decisions when they're online. View NetCetera PDF here: <a href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/pdf/tec04.pdf">http://www.onguardonline.gov/pdf/tec04.pdf</a><br /><br />Pew Internet: Trends in Teen Communication and Social Media Use: <a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Feb/PIP-Girl-Scout-Webinar.aspx">http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Feb/PIP-Girl-Scout-Webinar.aspx</a>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-27070118578150641722011-03-04T07:26:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:28:32.677-08:00Additional Autism Resources<p>Autism Society of America: Promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families through advocacy, public awareness, education and research programs.<a href="http://www.autism-society.org/">www.autism-society.org</a></p><p><br />Autism Network International: An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for people with autism.<a href="http://www.autreat.com/">www.autreat.com</a></p><p><br />Autism Research Institute: Conducts research and disseminates research-based information on the cause, prevention and treatment of autism and related disorders.<a href="http://www.autism.com/">www.autism.com</a></p><p><br />Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation: This foundation provides grants to programs that enrich the lives of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Grants are also provided to programs addressing these challenges as they relate to adolescents and adults with ASD. <a href="http://www.djfiddlefoundation.org/">www.djfiddlefoundation.org</a></p><p><br />The Help Group: A nonprofit organization serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.<a href="http://www.thehelpgroup.com/">www.thehelpgroup.com</a></p><p><br />Internet Special Education Resources: An online directory of professionals, organizations and schools that provide information and support for educators, counselors and parents in dealing with children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.<a href="http://www.iser.com/">www.iser.com</a> </p><p>National Autism Association: Educates and empowers families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.<a href="http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/">www.nationalautismassociation.org</a></p><p><br /><a href="mailto:OASIS@MAAPA">OASIS@MAAPA</a>: single resource for families, individuals and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger’s syndrome and autism, providing articles; educational resources; links to local, national and international support groups.<a href="http://www.aspergersymdrome.org/">www.aspergersymdrome.org</a></p><p><br />US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA): A nonprofit organization for autism and Asperger education, support and solutions with a goal to provide the opportunity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential.<a href="http://www.usautism.org/">www.usautism.org</a></p><p><br />US Asperger’s Association: A nonprofit organization focused on helping raise awareness and funds to help in the diagnosis and treatment of Asperger’s.<a href="http://www.aspiehelp.org/">www.aspiehelp.org</a></p>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-87127650214884135252011-03-04T07:08:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:25:07.586-08:00Autism ResourcesFor those of you working with students with on the autism spectrum, take a look at these helpful resources:<br /><br />Autism Speaks General Strategies: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/General_Strategies.pdf">http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/General_Strategies.pdf</a><br /><br />Autism Speaks Resources: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Resources.pdf#page=10">http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Resources.pdf#page=10</a><br /><br />Autism Speaks Appendix: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Appendix.pdf">http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Appendix.pdf</a><br /><br />Social Narrative Bank: <a href="http://kansasasd.com/node/9">http://kansasasd.com/node/9</a><br /><br />Do 2 Learn: <a href="http://www.do2learn.com/">http://www.do2learn.com/</a><br /><br />Social Skills Tool Box: <a href="http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/index.htm">http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/index.htm</a><br /><br />Young Adults with Autism: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/resources/adults.php">http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/resources/adults.php</a><br /><br />Model Me Kids Videos: <a href="http://www.modelmekids.com/">http://www.modelmekids.com/</a><br /><br />Autism Speaks: <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">http://www.autismspeaks.org/</a>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-80894586648144480242011-03-04T07:04:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:07:33.042-08:00Excellent Site for High School Counselors<a href="http://ectutoring.com/resources/articles/">Educational Connections</a> offers awesome <a href="http://ectutoring.com/resources/articles/">articles </a>and newsletters on how to help high school adolescents cope and their parents cope with common problems such as homework, remembering what you read, math work, etc. Check it out!<br /><br />For example, see: <a href="http://ectutoring.com/resources/articles/6-ways-to-cope-when-your-teen-says-no-to-homework/">6 Ways to Cope When Your Teen Says "NO" to Homework</a>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-68412551847908201042010-12-12T16:26:00.000-08:002010-12-12T16:31:40.207-08:00Site You Should Know About: Alliance for Excellent EducationThe <a href="http://www.all4ed.org/">Alliance for Excellent Education</a> is this awesome site that has all this information about what is going on currently in the world of education. For instance, want to know where the US stacks up against other countries for education? The PISA 2009 results are right on their website, right now. Or go check out the actual stats <a href="http://www.oecd.org/document/61/0,3343,en_32252351_32235731_46567613_1_1_1_1,00.html">here</a>. <div><br /></div><div>Want to know more about College Access? Visit <a href="http://www.all4ed.org/about_the_crisis/students/college_access">here</a>. They have issues briefs, facts sheets, reports, press releases, and more! Everything you could want to know about what's going on in American ed. </div><div><br /></div><div>Need to know about the achievement gap? Try <a href="http://www.all4ed.org/about_the_crisis/students/students_of_color">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>They also have information on many other important topics, so go visit NOW! </div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-36447294421469143482010-12-12T16:23:00.000-08:002010-12-12T16:25:47.776-08:00Great Workshop Website: Regulation of Unpaid Internships The Uncertain FutureSo, GWU hosted this amazing workshop on Unpaid Internship back in October entitled The Regulation fo Unpaid Internships: The Uncertain Future which basically discussed how the Fair Labor Standards Act is applicable today to internships and whether or not unpaid internships, in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors, are legal. The weigh in? Probably not. Still, doesn't mean school counselors are going to be paid for their Master's internships any time soon! <div><br /></div><div>To learn more about the conference, see YouTube videos of the panel discussions, and generally get all the awesome dish, visit this website: <a href="http://www.gwu.edu/explore/campuslife/studentinvolvement/serviceengagement/publicservicecareers/regulationofunpaidinternships">Regulation of Unpaid Internships</a></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-69713468041187444382010-12-05T16:19:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:27:42.989-08:00Site You Should Know About<span class="Apple-style-span" >New Site You Should Know About: <a href="http://www.tolerance.org/">Teaching Tolerance</a>, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, is a wonderful site that includes a variety of <a href="http://www.tolerance.org/activities">classroom activities </a> and <a href="http://www.tolerance.org/teaching-kits">teaching kits</a> that can be used to help teach students about tolerance. Included in the website is the DVD </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 31px; ">Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History. For any school counselors who have not seen this DVD, I implore you, GO SEE IT NOW. Order your free copy from this website! It truly is an important message about tolerance that we all need to remember. You can order your free copy and learn more about the DVD here: <a href="http://www.tolerance.org/bullied">http://www.tolerance.org/bullied</a>. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 31px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 31px; ">In addition, take some time to learn more about the amazing organization that is the <a href="http://www.splcenter.org/?ref=logo">Southern Poverty Law Center</a>. They have some amazing resources that can be helpful to school counselors that can be located here: <a href="http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications">http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications</a>, including: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 31px;"><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; "><div class="node-body-top" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><h3 class="node-title" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25em; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); "><a href="http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/reducing-student-and-teacher-dropout-rates-in-louisiana" style="line-height: 1.25em; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">Reducing Student and Teacher Dropout Rates in Louisiana</a></h3><div class="field field-type-date field-field-date-publication field-label-display-hidden" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; "><div class="field-items" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><div class="field-item odd" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><span class="date-display-single" style="line-height: 1.25em; ">05/2009</span></div></div></div></div><div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser field-label-display-hidden" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; font-size: 13px; "><div class="field-items" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><div class="field-item odd" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; ">This report outlines a research-based approach to school discipline that reduces student and teacher dropout rates while improving academic performance and the overall climate in Louisiana schools.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153); line-height: 18px; font-size: 15px; "><a href="http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/reducing-student-and-teacher-dropout-in-alabama" style="line-height: 1.25em; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">Reducing Student and Teacher Dropout in Alabama</a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153); line-height: 18px; font-size: 15px; "><a href="http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/reducing-student-and-teacher-dropout-in-alabama" style="line-height: 1.25em; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); "></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px; font-size: 11px; ">07/2008</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px; font-size: 11px; "></span>This report outlines a research-based approach to school discipline that reduces student and teacher dropout rates while improving academic performance and the overall climate in Alabama schools.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; ">and more. Check it out! </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: 12px; "></span></p><div class="node-body" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; zoom: 1; "><div class="field field-type-text field-field-teaser field-label-display-hidden" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; font-size: 13px; "><div class="field-items" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><div class="field-item odd" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; "><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><p></p></div></div></div></span>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-23659934708104833302010-12-05T15:57:00.000-08:002010-12-05T16:13:54.560-08:00Best Blogs for School Counselors!Masters Degree has made our lives easier! They have named the 50 top blogs for school counselors! Visit the following site to find out more: <a href="http://www.mastersdegree.net/blog/2010/50-best-blogs-for-school-counselors/">http://www.mastersdegree.net/blog/2010/50-best-blogs-for-school-counselors/</a><div><br /></div><div>Or read here: </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Skimming news stories and headlines related to your industry is easier if you visit these blogs.</p><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="https://schoolcounselor.groupsite.com/login" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">ASCA Scene</a></strong>: You'll have to become a member with the American School Counselor Association website in order to view their blog that fuels discussion about policies, tips, and more. Recommended Posts: From the discussion board:<a href="https://schoolcounselor.groupsite.com/main/summary" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Graduate Student – Tips for Portfolio</a> and <a href="https://schoolcounselor.groupsite.com/main/summary" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Compassion</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/tpoynton/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">SU School Counseling Program Blog</a></strong>: Although this blog is filled with personal stories and news relating to Suffolk University's school counseling program, school counselors at the university level and below will find inspiring testimonials about working in the industry and reaching out to students. Recommended Posts:<a href="http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/tpoynton/2008/05/16/college-counseling_proposal/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Proposal for Graduate Certificate in College Admission Counseling</a> and<a href="http://blogs.cas.suffolk.edu/tpoynton/2010/11/08/remember-the-sats/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Remember the SATs?</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.ohioschoolcounselor.org/Default.aspx?pageId=535030" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Ohio School Counselor Association Blog</a></strong>: There's a lot of Ohio-focused news on this blog, but also good tips and information about school counseling in general. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.ohioschoolcounselor.org/Default.aspx?pageId=535030&mode=PostView&bmi=443229" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Free Cyber-Bullying Resources from Federal Trade Commission</a> and <a href="http://www.ohioschoolcounselor.org/Default.aspx?pageId=535030&mode=PostView&bmi=462121" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Registration Open for 2nd Annual International Conference for Educators to Support LGBTGIA Youth</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/news/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">FSCA Blog</a></strong>: The news blog for the Florida School Counselor Association archives headlines about new initiatives, policy and legislation, and ideas for activities you can bring to your school. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://myfsca.blogspot.com/2010/11/nsch-2007-mental-emotional-well-being.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">NSCH 2007 Mental Emotional Well-Being of Children Chartbook</a> and <a href="http://myfsca.blogspot.com/2010/10/teen-dating-violence-and-abuse-policy.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Policy Requirements</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://my.counseling.org/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">My.Counseling.org</a></strong>: The American Counseling Association Weblog is full of thoughtful, helpful posts from counselors writing to help other counselors. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://my.counseling.org/2010/11/22/one-approach-to-helping-young-girls-today/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">One Approach to Helping Young Girls Today</a> and<a href="http://my.counseling.org/2010/11/23/coaching-and-attention-deficit-disorder/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "> Coaching and Attention Deficit Disorder</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.schoolcounselingguide.org/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">The School Counseling Guide</a></strong>: This blog, organized like a social message feed, tackles school counseling topics in five major categories: academic, career, emotional, personal and social, and is written by school counselors. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.schoolcounselingguide.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90:study-skills-group-agenda&catid=916:study-skills&directory=4" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Study Skills Group Agenda</a> and <a href="http://www.schoolcounselingguide.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104:assessing-threats-of-school-violence-implications-for-counselor&catid=918:school-violence&directory=4" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Assessing Threats of School Violence: Implications for Counselor</a></li></ol><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><a name='more'></a></b></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><strong>Psychology</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Find out what issues are affecting kids and teens from these blogs. You'll also gain insight on how to reach kids from troubled backgrounds, identify behavioral issues and disorders in students, and more.</p><ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://studentsgrow.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Notes from the School Psychologist</a></strong>: This blog is written by Dr. Branstetter, a Bay Area Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist who specializes in psychoeducational assessment and working with children and adolescents. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://studentsgrow.blogspot.com/2007/10/text-anxiety.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Test Anxiety</a> and <a href="http://studentsgrow.blogspot.com/2009/01/strategies-for-visual-motor-integration.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Strategies for Visual-Motor Integration Problems</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://drweisz.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">School Psychology Blog with Dr. Gaston Weisz</a></strong>: Topics here cover special ed, elementary students, developmental psychology, and parenting, and posts are added as video sessions. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://drweisz.blogspot.com/2010/02/teaching-life-skills-to-children-with.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Teaching Life Skills to Children with Emotional Problems</a> and <a href="http://drweisz.blogspot.com/2010/07/play-therapy.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Play therapy</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">School Psychologist Blog Files</a></strong>: Erin N. King, Ed.S. is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who blogs here about relevant, important news stories and procedures regarding special education. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://schoolpsychologistfiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/academic-achievement-assessment-vs.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Academic Achievement Assessment vs. Classroom Assessment </a>and <a href="http://schoolpsychologistfiles.blogspot.com/2009/04/section-504-what-to-know.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Section 504: What to Know</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.mayeuxresearch.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Mayeux</a></strong>: Lara Mayeux is a developmental psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oklahoma. Here she blogs about peer relations, school psychology topics, and more. Recommended Posts:<a href="http://www.mayeuxresearch.com/2010/11/do-we-overuse-the-word-bullying-i-think-we-do/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Do we overuse the word 'bullying'? I think we do</a> and <a href="http://www.mayeuxresearch.com/2009/04/there-must-be-a-lot-of-teens-across-the-ocean-who-are-baffled-by-the-breakfast-club/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">There must be a lot of teens across the ocean who are baffled by 'The Breakfast Club'</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Freedom to Learn</a></strong>: Developmental and evolutionary psychology specialist Peter Gray writes this blog, often devoting posts to ADHD and upsetting school dynamics. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201004/kids-learn-math-easily-when-they-control-their-own-learning" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Kids Learn Math Easily When They Control Their Own Learning</a> and <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201007/adhd-and-school-the-problem-assessing-normalcy-in-abnormal-environment" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">ADHD and School: The Problem of Assessing Normalcy in an Abnormal Environment</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://ed-psy.com/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Educational Psychotherapy Services</a></strong>: Russell Huken, Ph.D. is an educational diagnostician and educational placement specialist who blogs for parents and counselors wanting to learn more about helping kids with special needs — and all children — succeed in school. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://ed-psy.com/2010/09/06/parents-who-bully-their-kids-by-accident/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Parents Who Bully Their Kids . . . by accident! </a>and <a href="http://ed-psy.com/2009/11/22/teen-behavior-postive-risk-taking/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Teen Behavior – Positive Risk Taking</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://drmaryzoglo.com/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Mary Zoglo, Ph.D.</a></strong>: Read up on teen psychology topics on this new blog. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://drmaryzoglo.com/2010/09/ten-things-to-do-if-your-teen-is-talking-about-suicide/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Ten Things to Do If Your Teen is Talking About Suicide</a> and<a href="http://drmaryzoglo.com/2010/11/performance-and-test-anxiety-breathe-just-breathe/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Performance and Test Anxiety?</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://drgiltippy.wordpress.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Dr. Gil Tippy's Child Development Blog</a></strong>: Watch video presentations about child psychology research dealing with mentoring and more. 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Recommended Posts: <a href="http://blogs.dctc.edu/dawnbraa/2010/11/21/does-class-size-matter/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Does Class Size Matter?</a> and <a href="http://blogs.dctc.edu/dawnbraa/2010/11/15/lice/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Lice</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://lutherpsych.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Education Psychology, 2010</a></strong>: Written for teachers, this blog is also insightful for counselors wanting to learn about new trends in education and learning. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://lutherpsych.blogspot.com/2010/09/games-and-learning.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Games and Learning</a> and <a href="http://lutherpsych.blogspot.com/2010/02/gender-and-education.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Gender and Education</a></li></ol><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><strong>College Prep</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Let these blogs help you prepare and organize students for the college admission process.</p><ol start="17" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://hscwnewstuff.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">HSCW Sponsor Blog and New and Interesting Stuff</a></strong>: High School Counselor Week shares book reviews, college recruitment news, and resources that are helpful to school counselors and teachers. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://hscwnewstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/college-week-live-texas-style.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">College Week Live — Texas Style</a> and <a href="http://hscwnewstuff.blogspot.com/2009/10/iadmissions-online-college-essay.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Admissions online college essay advising</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">College Admissions Strategies</a></strong>: College counselor Lee Bierer writes for <i>The Charlotte Observer</i> and maintains this blog to help parents, students, teachers, and school counselors strategize for college. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/2010/10/show-colleges-you-care/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Show colleges you care</a> and <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/2010/11/getting-the-best-recommendations/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Getting the best recommendations</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://thecollegesolutionblog.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">The College Solution Blog</a></strong>: Lynn O'Shaughnessy's a known college admissions expert on the web, and on her personal blog, she organizes topics according to academics, college money, SAT/ACT, scholarships, and more. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://thecollegesolutionblog.com/2010/10/06/8-things-high-school-seniors-need-to-be-doing-now/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">8 Things High School Seniors Need to Be Doing Now</a> and <a href="http://thecollegesolutionblog.com/2010/11/16/is-your-smart-child-being-left-behind/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Is Your Smart Child Being Left Behind?</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.uscollegesearch.org/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">U.S. College Search</a></strong>: This blog is a great resource for counselors who want research tips and materials to share with their college-bound students. There's even an entire category just for guidance counselors. Recommended Posts:<a href="http://www.uscollegesearch.org/blog/general-resources/technical-career-training-making-a-comeback/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Technical career training making a comeback</a> and <a href="http://www.uscollegesearch.org/blog/general-resources/using-social-networks-to-boost-your-professional-connections/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Using Social Networks to Boost Your Professional Connections</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">CollgeScholarships.org</a></strong>: Officially called The Financial Aid, this blog on CollegeScholarships.org actually covers topics relevant to high school and college counselors, like distance learning, career planning, college prep, admissions, and more. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/11/07/grockit-get-addicted-to-studying/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Grockit: Get addicted to studying</a> and <a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/11/09/what-is-a-reach-school/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">What is a "reach school?"</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://rethinkingadmissions.blogs.wfu.edu/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Rethinking Admissions</a></strong>: Wake Forest's blog is a fantastic resource for counselors wanting to learn more about how college admissions is changing. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://rethinkingadmissions.blogs.wfu.edu/2010/02/05/closing-the-college-attendance-gap-between-rich-and-poor/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Closing the College Attendance Gap Between Rich and Poor</a> and <a href="http://rethinkingadmissions.blogs.wfu.edu/2009/04/15/evaluating-the-sat/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Evaluating the SAT</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/college/blog.aspx" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">College Admissions Blog</a></strong>: The AdmissionsConsultans blog posts frequently about higher ed headlines, college interviews, appealing to admissions offices, and more, so that you can help your students better. 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Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.theivycoach.com/blog.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Lies, damned lies, statistics, and rankings </a>and <a href="http://www.theivycoach.com/blog.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Senior Slide and its Impact on College Admissions</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">College Planning Blog</a></strong>: This blog will help you answer common student questions about the application process. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/archives/291" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Use the Application to Make Your Case</a> and <a href="http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/archives/298" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Competing on a Crowded Playing Field</a></li></ol><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><strong>School and Education Policy</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">Find out what new laws and proposals may impact your job, school policies, and most importantly, the future of your students.</p><ol start="27" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://educationpolicyblog.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Education Policy Blog</a></strong>: This blog advocates for change brought on my education foundations and special interest groups. 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Recommended Posts: <a href="http://schoolfinance101.wordpress.com/2010/11/06/sweetheartdeals/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">No more "sweetheart deals" for poor schools</a> and <a href="http://schoolfinance101.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/money-and-the-market-for-high-quality-schools/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Money and the Market for High Quality Schools</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.stickwithanose.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">StickWithaNose</a></strong>: Join in the discussion about the fate of the American education system here. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.stickwithanose.com/2010/11/16/school-incarceration/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">School Incarceration</a> and <a href="http://www.stickwithanose.com/2010/09/29/education-policy-without-knowledge/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Education Policy Without Knowledge</a></li></ol><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><strong>Specific Issues</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">From bullying to teen pregnancy to eating disorders, these blogs will prepare you to counsel students on all kinds of issues.</p><ol start="37" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://blogs.psychcentral.com/autism-aspergers/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Autism, Asperger's and Beyond</a></strong>: Read about treatment options, identifying learning and behavior problems, and more. 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Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.cpdusu.org/blog/2010/11/national-epilepsy-awareness-month/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">National Epilepsy Awareness Month</a> and<a href="http://www.cpdusu.org/blog/2010/05/usu-conference-unlocking-your-childs-potential/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">USU Conference-Unlocking Your Child's Potential</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://everywomanhasaneatingdisorder.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?</a></strong>: This blog maintains that most women have some sort of dysfunctional relationship with their bodies, food, and/or dieting, and it could help you influence your female students to approach self-esteem and health in a new way. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://everywomanhasaneatingdisorder.blogspot.com/2010/04/body-education.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Body Education</a> and<a href="http://everywomanhasaneatingdisorder.blogspot.com/2010/02/melissa-broder-poems-on-eds.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Melissa Broder — Poems on E.D.'s</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.teendiariesonline.com/blog/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Teen Diaries</a></strong>: Called "the ultimate life guide for young urban women," this blog — written by teens — dishes on topics like teen pregnancy, young role models, college, abortion, and more. 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Recommended Posts: <a href="http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/first-get-drug-smart-then-think-twice/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">First Get Drug Smart, Then Think Twice</a> and <a href="http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog/cybershoutout-%E2%80%93-help-shatter-the-myths-about-drug-abuse/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Help Shatter the Myths: What Will You Shoutout?</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.centurycouncil.org/blog" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Century Council Blog</a></strong>: Here's another blog about teen drinking that can inspire you to organize advocacy projects and campaigns at your school. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.centurycouncil.org/content/what-does-binge-drinking-do-your-teen" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">What does binge drinking do to your teen?</a> and <a href="http://www.centurycouncil.org/content/drowsy-driving-prevention-week" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Drowsy Driving Prevention Week</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://blog.thenationalcampaign.org/pregnant_pause/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Pregnant Pause</a></strong>: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy blogs here. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://blog.thenationalcampaign.org/pregnant_pause/2010/11/its-not-just-about-getting-ini.php" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">It's Not Just About Getting In: It's About Graduating</a> and <a href="http://blog.thenationalcampaign.org/pregnant_pause/2010/08/brain-imaging-and-adolescent-r.php" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Brain Imaging and Adolescent Risky Behavior</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://bullyinglte.wordpress.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Bullying Stories</a></strong>: This blog is written for adults who want to stop bullies and encourage healthy respectful attitudes in their children and students. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://bullyinglte.wordpress.com/2010/11/19/using-empathy-to-avoid-creating-a-bully/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Using Empathy to Avoid Creating a Bully</a> and <a href="http://bullyinglte.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/bullies-break-boys-arm-over-activity-choice/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Bullies Break Boy's Arm Over Activity Choice</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.overcomebullying.org/bullying-blog.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Overcome Bullying</a></strong>: Discover how you can influence your school and students to stand up against bullying — in schools and the workplace. Recommended Posts:<a href="http://www.overcomebullying.org/need-to-support-parents-whose-kids-are-the-bully-too.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Need to Support Parents Whose Kids ARE the Bully Too…</a> and <a href="http://www.overcomebullying.org/bullying-online-cyber-bullying.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Bullying Online – Cyber Bullying</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://peerabuse.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Bullying is a form of Abuse: Peer Abuse!</a></strong>: This very insightful blog inspires you to look at bullying as a national social problem. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://peerabuse.blogspot.com/2010/07/reality-television-and-peer-abuse.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Reality Television and Peer Abuse</a> and <a href="http://peerabuse.blogspot.com/2010/01/this-world-is-one-that-grows-more-and.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Bystanders are Crucial</a></li></ol><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><strong>Academics and Classroom Topics</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; ">These blogs talk about what's next for special ed, educational technology, and more.</p><ol start="47" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 50px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 50px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(82, 77, 65); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; "><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://www.schcounselor.com/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">School Counselor Blog</a></strong>: Counselors swap lesson plans and other resources here. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://www.schcounselor.com/search/label/respect" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Resources for Respect Lessons</a> and <a href="http://www.schcounselor.com/2010/11/make-connections.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Make Connections!</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://interventioncentral.org/index.php/blog" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">RTI 2.0</a></strong>: Intervention Central's blog helps teachers and counselors evaluate students for reading problems and develop productive classroom management techniques and lesson plans for all students. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://interventioncentral.org/index.php/blog/35-systems-change/234-rti-non-responder-checklist" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Evaluating a Student's "Non-Responder" Status: An RTI Checklist</a> and <a href="http://interventioncentral.org/index.php/blog/35-systems-change/218-rti-tipping-point" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Reaching a Positive "RTI Tipping Point": Tips for Schools</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Dangerously Irrelevant</a></strong>: Posts push the education system to promote educational technology more seriously. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2010/10/what-are-our-excuses-again-for-not-putting-computers-in-the-hands-of-our-children.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">What are our excuses, again, for not putting computers in the hands of our children?</a> and <a href="http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2010/11/if-we-were-really-serious-about-educational-technology.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">If we were really serious about educational technology</a></li><li style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><a href="http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/home/" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Special Education Law Blog</a></strong>: An important blog for all counselors who may find themselves responsible for assessing special needs and placing special education kids. Recommended Posts: <a href="http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/home/2009/10/special-education-a-risk-factor-for-violence-in-chicago-public-schools-model.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Special Education a Risk Factor for Violence in Chicago Public School's Model</a> and <a href="http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/home/2006/04/many_special_ed.html" style="color: rgb(30, 129, 84); text-decoration: underline; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Many Special Education Students Mislabeled</a></li></ol></span></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-50161302265386143902010-10-01T03:38:00.001-07:002010-10-01T03:41:48.129-07:00Release Statement from GLSEN, PFLAG, and the Trevor Project on Recent TragediesIn relation to my last post, I wanted to share this Release Statement emailed last night from LGBTQ organizations on the recent tragedies of several LGBTQ youth due to bullying. Hopefully you will find it inspiring and useful as I did. <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><strong>Note of Caution:</strong> <em>In an effort not to sensationalize these events, GLSEN is refraining from posting this statement to our social networking sites, including Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. We ask that you please take the same caution to reduce the risk of future tragedies.</em><br /><br />Recently, there has been heightened media attention surrounding the suicides in New Jersey,Texas, California, Indiana, and Minnesota of several youth who were known to be bullied relentlessly because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.<br /><br />These horrific stories across the country reflect on school bullying culture and how it can lead to tragedy. Such cases are not new, but actually do reveal an important trend: the public is becoming more informed and in tune to the realities that adversely affect our youth. However, it is now up to the public to not just be aware, but to be active in changing this reality.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />Groups like the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), and The Trevor Project have been working to educate the public on this issue, and, more importantly create ways for us to put an end to these tragedies.<br /><br />Through policy efforts to pass legislation like the <a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.glsen.org%2fcgi-bin%2fiowa%2fall%2flibrary%2frecord%2f2505.html&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Safe Schools Improvement Act</a> (HR2262 and S3739), the <a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fcommunity.pflag.org%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1323%26frcrld%3d1&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Claim Your Rights</a> campaign, designed to encourage data collection on incidents that can lead to effective laws, and grassroots programs like suicide helplines such as the Trevor Lifeline - which received more than 29,000 calls from youth looking for help in 2009 alone, safe schools educational opportunities for teachers and school personnel, and support for students themselves in Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) these three groups are offering a 360-degree approach changing the culture of bullying that is connected to many of these youth suicides.<br /><br />The end to bullying and creating a culture of respect for all isn't a one-step or one-sided effort. It is critical that concerned friends, family and community members know they have the power to take action to help at-risk youth right now. Studies show that when a young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) person knows there is an affirming teacher, school nurse, clergy member, or parent they can trust, they are much more likely to turn to them for help when they are bullied or depressed. Similarly, when a school or community has a Gay-Straight Alliance or other affirming and accepting group, young people are less likely to feel isolated and can turn to peers and faculty advisors when they need help. Knowing the warning signs and how to help someone who is suicidal are also key to preventing a suicide crisis.<br /><br />The horrible instances of school bullying that have led young people to take their own lives reflect the growing need for a change in our culture to value the differences of our youth. That cultural shift must begin now, in communities, schools, and at home by recognizing and addressing the needs of LGBTQ youth, and letting them know they are not alone. It is now up to all of us to make sure it happens.<br /><br />The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its free and confidential lifeline, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy. For more information, visit <a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.thetrevorproject.org%2f&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">www.thetrevorproject.org</a>.<br /><br /><strong>RESOURCES </strong><br /><br /><strong>In Crisis</strong><br /><br />If you or someone you know is in crisis and is considering suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386.<br /><br /><strong>Suicide Prevention</strong><br /><br />The<strong> American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</strong> (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.<br /><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.afsp.org%2findex.cfm%3fpage_id%3d0519EC1A-D73A-8D90-7D2E9E2456182D66&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Warning Signs of Suicide</a></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.afsp.org%2findex.cfm%3fpage_id%3d05147440-E24E-E376-BDF4BF8BA6444E76&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Risk factors for suicide - who is most likely to be at risk</a></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.afsp.org%2findex.cfm%3fpage_id%3dF2F25092-7E90-9BD4-C4658F1D2B5D19A0&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">What to do - Know the Facts, Recognize Imminent Dangers, Take it Seriously, Be Willing to Listen, Seek Professional Help, Follow-up</a></li></ul><strong>The Trevor Project</strong> is the national provider of life saving resources to LGBTQ youth and their families.<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.thetrevorproject.org%2fycare&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">How you can help someone who is suicidal</a></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.thetrevorproject.org%2fsuicide-resources%2flocal-resources&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Local and national resources</a></li></ul>Trevor Lifeline - 24 hour hotline for youth in crisis: 1-866-488-7386.<br /><br />The <strong>National Association of School Psychologists</strong> represents school psychology and supports school psychologists to enhance the learning and mental health of all children and youth.<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nasponline.org%2fresources%2fcrisis_safety%2fsuicideprevention.aspx&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents and Educators</a></li></ul><strong>Media and Suicide</strong><br /><br />Research indicates that the way suicide is reported in the media can contribute to additional suicides and suicide attempts. The following resources provide guidelines on how to talk about the issue in an effective and responsible manner.<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px; ">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - <a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.afsp.org%2findex.cfm%3ffuseaction%3dhome.viewPage%26page_id%3d0523D365-A314-431E-A925C03E13E762B1&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Reporting on Suicide</a></li><li style="margin-left: 15px; ">Suicide Prevention Resource Center - <a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sprc.org%2flibrary%2fat_a_glance.pdf&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Safe Reporting on Suicide</a> (PDF)</li></ul><strong>Dealing with Bullying and Harassment</strong><br /><br />GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.<ul><li style="margin-left: 15px; "><a href="https://my.glsen.org//page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.glsen.org%2fcgi-bin%2fiowa%2fall%2flibrary%2frecord%2f2418.html&srcid=5307&srctid=1&erid=1428177" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 107, 123); ">Four Steps Schools Can Take to Address Anti-LGBT Bullying and Harassment</a></li></ul></span></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-32944848050965085662010-09-29T18:55:00.000-07:002010-12-05T16:31:16.831-08:00LGBTQ Teens and SuicideRead a tragic article today. A gay teen at Rutgers University committed suicide after his roommate posted video of him on the internet making out with another male student. The article raised some interesting issues and provided video commentary as well. Take a look:<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/victim-secret-dorm-sex-tape-commits-suicide/story?id=11758716"> http://abcnews.go.com/US/victim-secret-dorm-sex-tape-commits-suicide/story?id=11758716</a><div><br /></div><div>The video mentioned Dan Savage's You Tube project "It Get's Better" located here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject">http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject</a> which is a collection of videos from LGBTQ adults sending messages of hope to LGBTQ youth assuring them that even though they may be experiencing bullying and other discouraging behaviors now, "it will get better." This may be a helpful resource to school counselors working with LGBTQ youth who are feeling discouraged and are looking for a message of hope. </div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-40268448892149650582010-09-20T12:00:00.000-07:002010-09-20T12:20:15.449-07:00Bullying Prevention Week: October 4-10It's coming up folks! While the whole month of October is technically bully prevention month, bully prevention week is usually celebrated during the first week of October-- this year October 4th through 10th. The PACER Center has put together a number of resources that counselors can use to infuse their school with anti-bullying preventative messages. Check it out here: <a href="http://www.pacer.org/bullying/bpam/index.asp">http://www.pacer.org/bullying/bpam/index.asp</a>. <div><br /></div><div>There are obviously many other bullying resources available in publications and online. You may want to take this time to start becoming familiar with them as Bully Prevention week and month come closer. Think about ways that you can start infusing bully prevention into your everyday work with all the students you encounter. We may be just interns, but this is something we can always be considering!</div><div><br /></div><div><a name='more'></a></div><div>Check these websites out for ideas: </div><div>Beat Bullying: <a href="http://www.beatbullying.org/?gclid=CPGd4YHFhqICFZhC5god1CzqWw">http://www.beatbullying.org/?gclid=CPGd4YHFhqICFZhC5god1CzqWw</a></div><div>Bullying at School and Online: <a href="http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/">http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/</a></div><div>Bullying Lesson Plans: <a href="http://www.beatbullying.org/dox/resources/lesson-plans.html">http://www.beatbullying.org/dox/resources/lesson-plans.html</a></div><div>Bullying.org: <a href="http://www.bullying.org/">http://www.bullying.org/</a></div><div>Bully Behavior Lesson Plans: <a href="http://www.angriesout.com/bullylessons.htm">http://www.angriesout.com/bullylessons.htm</a></div><div>No Bully: <a href="http://www.nobully.com/">http://www.nobully.com/</a></div><div>No Bully New Zealand: <a href="http://www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/nobully/">http://www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/nobully/</a></div><div>PBS: Bullies: <a href="http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/index.html">http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/index.html</a></div><div>Stop Bullying Now: <a href="http://stopbullyingnow.com/">http://stopbullyingnow.com/</a></div><div>The ABCs of Bullying: <a href="http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_toc.htm">http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_toc.htm</a></div><div>Kids Against Bullying: <a href="http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/">http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/</a></div><div>Teens Against Bullying: <a href="http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/">http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-90953570365518874382010-09-20T11:51:00.000-07:002010-09-20T11:59:07.635-07:00My New Fave Book: My Mouth is a Volcano!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUeC7CTzIqVTtjbW5KpyAeIDjjNbmS7gsG6R2gGpD7sEr0ELATMS0X-kEf2w2COpuSMAHea3wnS__IEiyc9VT8jVkyfywSD86yz0JGci-5kHMeyI0g60etijZmy8zC3jDEolj2C3MeAs/s1600/book02_volcano_tg.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUeC7CTzIqVTtjbW5KpyAeIDjjNbmS7gsG6R2gGpD7sEr0ELATMS0X-kEf2w2COpuSMAHea3wnS__IEiyc9VT8jVkyfywSD86yz0JGci-5kHMeyI0g60etijZmy8zC3jDEolj2C3MeAs/s200/book02_volcano_tg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519070522712683298" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span">What: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Mouth-Volcano-Julia-Cook/dp/1931636850/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285008783&sr=8-1"><span class="Apple-style-span">My Mouth is a Volcano!</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"> (Book and Activity Book)</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span">By: Julia Cook</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Ages: 4-8</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Year: 2006</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Pages: 32</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Description: (from Amazon) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span">All of Louis' thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others. His mouth is a volcano! My Mouth Is A Volcano takes an empathetic approach to the habit of interrupting and teaches children a witty technique to capture their rambunctious thoughts and words for expression at an appropriate time. Told from Louis' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of respecting others by listening and waiting for their turn to speak.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My thoughts: This is a fantastic book! So fantastic that I sat the other intern at my elementary school down today so that I could read it to her! Together we are in charge of leading a social skills group for five, third grade boys with ADHD/attention difficulties. While last week we did introductions, tomorrow is our first official lesson day with the group. We are going to use this book with them! One, it's super funny. Two, it gets the lesson across in a clear, but not preachy manner. And three, it's told from a boy's perspective which is something we really wanted to find so that it would reach these particular boys in our group. And four, you can purchase the activity book to go along with it! Your work is already done for your fellow school counselors! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">GO BUY IT NOW!</span></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-51495551843360037862010-09-20T11:49:00.000-07:002010-09-20T11:51:22.993-07:00I'm sorry!I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry!<div><br /></div><div>It's just so difficult to keep up a blog when you're trying to do your internship! </div><div><br /></div><div>So- just as an fyi on what I'm up to, have I read the girls yet- No. Why not? Because I went to go buy it at Barnes and Nobles two weekends ago and then didn't have it. Did I order it from Amazon and it's on it's way? Yes. Will I be using it in a girls group at my elementary school in the coming weeks and be updating you with the questions we use in our girls group? Yes. So don't worry your pretty little heads too much. </div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-15783105891239924192010-09-11T11:53:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:57:06.783-07:00What I'll Be Reading this Weekend: The Girls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyl7KZAgvDttmgzhj8A0HLydbgTxqalH_EdxPULKQhSm7hCpU-BW3HxKbKVY04f8DBm_rtdUTSBjYmzQw6FZVZ8YNOWt42SzFTzgJbuHMO3WKjHy98-k0fHEayNa9wluwBVyOU7j3CCbE/s1600/The-Girls-Koss-Amy-Goldman-9780142300336.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyl7KZAgvDttmgzhj8A0HLydbgTxqalH_EdxPULKQhSm7hCpU-BW3HxKbKVY04f8DBm_rtdUTSBjYmzQw6FZVZ8YNOWt42SzFTzgJbuHMO3WKjHy98-k0fHEayNa9wluwBVyOU7j3CCbE/s200/The-Girls-Koss-Amy-Goldman-9780142300336.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515731295860162002" /></a>The Girls, by Amy Goldman Koss, appropriate for grades 5 through 8. After seeing the bibliotherapy seminar a few weeks ago, the other intern and I at our elementary school though it would be interesting to follow in the speaker's footsteps and develop a group curriculum for fifth grade girls based on this novel. The speaker at the seminar could not recommend this book enough and said that her fifth grade girls could NOT put it down! Let's see if I feel the same way :) <div><br /></div><div>Here's a description from Amazon.com: </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">When the other members of Maya's clique decide to ostracize her, the girl is shocked and devastated. She has no clue what she could have done wrong, and neither do Brianna, Renee, or Darcy. However, Candace is their leader, the self-assured one, the one who decides who's in and who's not, and, suddenly, Maya's not. In brief chapters that jump from one girl's perspective to another, a picture emerges of social status and peer pressure among middle schoolers who are struggling to figure out who they are, where they belong, and maybe even what is right.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; ">Middle school cliques, relational aggression, queen bees, what more could a girl ask for, right? </span></span></span></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-24551374767306610722010-09-11T11:46:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:49:20.653-07:00Website You Should Know About: Transition Year!All you school counselors interning in high schools out there! Check this website out: <a href="http://www.transitionyear.org/">Transition Year! </a><div><br /></div><div>According to their website: </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', 'Trebuchet MS', helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(89, 87, 80); line-height: 16px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>" Whether you need help picking a school that is the best fit, are looking for tips on managing stress once on <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>campus, or want guidance in making a smooth transition for a student dealing with an issue like depression, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>this site has the tools and information you need. The Transition Year is an online resource center to help <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>parents and students focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It's common to assume that the major obstacle in adjusting to campus life will be academic. However, <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>research shows that emotional issues are most likely to interfere with success at college. Transition Year <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>helps you <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>prepare." </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Sounds great to me! </span></span></p></span></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-88347676321761263962010-09-11T11:38:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:46:03.501-07:00Sexting!To go along with my previous post about cyberbullying, Sexting (sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, usually via cell phones) is becoming a more and more common phenomenon, and is often included in cyberbullying. For those of you who may be dealing with this issue in your middle or high school, here are some resources you may find useful: <div><br /></div><div>Sexting Fact Sheet:<a href="http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/internet-safety/NCPC-FactSheet1.pdf"> http://www.ncpc.org/resources/files/pdf/internet-safety/NCPC-FactSheet1.pdf</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Lowdown on Sexting: <a href="http://www.greatschools.org/parenting/behavior-discipline/sexting.gs?content=2079&print=true&fromPage=all">http://www.greatschools.org/parenting/behavior-discipline/sexting.gs?content=2079&print=true&fromPage=all</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Talking to Kids and Teens about Social Media and Sexting: <a href="http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/june09socialmedia.htm">http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/june09socialmedia.htm</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens: <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm">http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec14.shtm</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Girl Scouts Cyberbullying (Sexting): <a href="http://lmk.girlscouts.org/">http://lmk.girlscouts.org/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Truth About Teens and Sexting: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=7337547&page=1">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=7337547&page=1</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Rosalind Wiseman "Sext-Ed": <a href="http://rosalindwiseman.com/2010/01/12/sexted/">http://rosalindwiseman.com/2010/01/12/sexted/</a></div><div><br /></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-54487241570620633522010-09-11T11:21:00.000-07:002010-09-11T11:35:04.381-07:00Gosh, time does fly! Let's talk about...Cyberbullying!Well, folks, time certainly does fly when you're learning how to be an intern! As you can see, I haven't been updating as frequently as I suspected might occur. I promise, I will try an do better. <div><br /></div><div>Today I want to talk about Cyberbullying. We all know about bullying and how harmful its effects can be on the bully, the victim, and the bystander. And I'm sure, by now, you've all heard about cyberbullying-- the 21st century, technological version of run-of-the-mill bullying--whether it's on the internet, through social media networks like Facebook or MySpace, through cell phones, wherever! -- If it uses technology and it's bullying, then it's cyberbullying. </div><div><a name='more'></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A great resource I want to direct you all to is <a href="http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx">NetSmartz</a>, created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Basically, the goal of this website is to teach educators, parents, teens, and children alike how to be safer on the web. It has great resources like a downloadable "Back to School" kit for parents as well as things like activity cards for educators. Check it out! </div><div><br /></div><div>Two other great websites to check out (which I may have mentioned before?) include On Guard Online and CyberBullying411. <a href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/">On Guard Online</a> is from the Federal Government and includes information as well on how to be safe online as well as the document "NetCetera"- How to talk to your kids about being online (See my resources to look at it.) </div><div><br /></div><div>Then we have <a href="http://cyberbully411.org/">Cyberbully411.org</a>. This website is targeted more towards the youths themselves who are being targeted by cyberbullies. It includes topics such as What is cyberbullying, who is targeted, and who cyberbullies as well as a discussion forum where youths can share their story and gain support. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, Russell Sabella, a widely known School Counselor educator has a website- GuardingKids.com, where he shares many of his resources regarding cyberbullying. Check them out here: <a href="http://www.guardingkids.com/resources.htm">http://www.guardingkids.com/resources.htm.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope these help! </div><div><br /></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-5038846533123498252010-09-01T17:04:00.001-07:002010-09-01T17:16:30.317-07:00Read Read ReadSomething I keep meaning to do (when I get that oh-so-coveted free time I've always been looking for) is read some more psycho-educational books. We talked about some great ones today that I wanted to share with you, as well as a few more that I've put on the list myself: <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Motivation-Breakthrough-Secrets-Turning-Tuned-Out/dp/0743289617/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1283385966&sr=1-1-fkmr1">The Motivation Breakthroug</a>h by Richard Lavoie</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gifts-Introverted-Child-Extroverted/dp/0761135243/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283386024&sr=1-1">Hidden Gifts of an Introverted Child</a> by Marti Olsen Laney</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Boys-Surprising-Problems-Educators/dp/0307381293/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283386063&sr=1-1">The Trouble with Boys</a> by Peg Tyre</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Cain-Protecting-Emotional-Life/dp/0345434854/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283386063&sr=1-2">Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys</a> by Dan Kindlon</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Queen-Bees-Wannabes-Boyfriends-Realities/dp/0307454444/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283386191&sr=1-2">Queen Bees and Wannabes</a> by Rosalind Wiseman</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Curse-Good-Girl-Authentic-Confidence/dp/014311798X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283386437&sr=1-1-spell">The Curse of the Good Girl</a> by Rachel Simmons </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy reading! </div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-61483097749205562252010-09-01T16:53:00.001-07:002010-09-01T17:01:12.403-07:00And the school year begins!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR4iuHaPXooYuh6CygGAktRIZiBa5Syv2jZRCxKv65hSlxN1ijQvZMYmSf4oBD9lqWX1e8FINjcKdH2yxpRXyylcJp-iHHOxVWEmSLgPEw7MLwTN_DhFMo_1c-y8CMPoKV3YU7KWXERU/s1600/51W4DR0mpTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR4iuHaPXooYuh6CygGAktRIZiBa5Syv2jZRCxKv65hSlxN1ijQvZMYmSf4oBD9lqWX1e8FINjcKdH2yxpRXyylcJp-iHHOxVWEmSLgPEw7MLwTN_DhFMo_1c-y8CMPoKV3YU7KWXERU/s200/51W4DR0mpTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512098431679068098" /></a><br />Welcome back folks! And the school year begins. Some of you may be just beginning your Master's program, others of you may be beginning your second year and that means beginning your internship, getting involved at your on-site internship (whether school or otherwise) and a whole gag of other wonderful things. For my internship site I had the wonderful opportunity of attending a bibliotherapy seminar this morning, and for the next couple of posts I thought I would share some of the books I learned about. Feel free to check them out for yourself!<div><br /></div><div>First, the wonderful seminar was offered by a school counselor by the name of Amy Sauder Lehman who has written the book "That's My Story Too"-- check it out here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thats-Story-Brambrut-Sauder-Lehman/dp/1598500821/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283385367&sr=8-1">http://www.amazon.com/Thats-Story-Brambrut-Sauder-Lehman/dp/1598500821/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283385367&sr=8-1</a>. This is a book for K-5th grade that includes 4 books/grade with lesson plans and reproducibles for each book. She was a great speaker and clearly knew what she was talking about and could get adults, and surely children, engaged in the material. I highly suggest this resource, and I plan on buying it myself! </div><div><br /></div><div><a name='more'></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the next couple of days I will be adding some of the other great books that were talked about in this seminar for you to check out. Feel free to leave comments about your favorite children's books or books you have used in internship already!<br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-10311596397248061002010-08-26T13:40:00.001-07:002010-08-26T13:44:51.130-07:00Wonderful Websites: TWO College WebsitesEducation.Com is my crush website of the week folks, and it has TWO amazing sections on colleges that any of you heading off to work in high schools MUST check out. First, their "College Hub" (<a href="http://www.education.com/special-edition/college-and-beyond/">http://www.education.com/special-edition/college-and-beyond/</a>) is extremely extensive and includes everything a gal (or guy) could want-- choosing a college, college alternatives, planning for financial aid, paying for college, transitioning to college, the list goes on! They also have a nice little section on job preparation, summer jobs, resumes, career development, and more, which of course made made my heart go a-flutter with joy. After you're done perusing through there, head on over (with your students) to the "Find a College" page (<a href="http://www.education.com/colleges/">http://www.education.com/colleges/</a>) where they can search colleges by location, admissions criteria, interest, etc, as well as community colleges and career trainings. Overall great site and easy-to-use.Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-36111951579907744322010-08-26T13:38:00.001-07:002010-08-26T13:39:51.033-07:00Study Skills ResourceNeed a great resource for a study skills group? Or just working one-on-one with a student who just can't seem to get the hang of that math problem? Education.com has a great "<a href="http://www.education.com/topic/study-help/">Study Skills and Practice Problems" </a>webpage that might be able to help you out. Head on over!Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-22276667259734048982010-08-26T13:33:00.000-07:002010-08-26T13:38:06.236-07:00And we're back!Get ready folks! The new school year is upon us and for those of us in our second year at GW we all know what that means: Internship is here. Late nights at the CCSC. Bonding over crazy chores we're required to do. Learning about ourselves as we wile away at our internship sites. And meanwhile trying to fit in oh two, three, maybe four classes while we're at it. Sounds fun, doesn't it?<br /><br />Here's what I promise: I will try to keep up this blog throughout the year.<br />Here's what I ask of you: Please don't be too sad if my posts are more sporadic.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I am going to have to take a break from my work at the American School Counselor Association this year due to my time commitments at internship, but I hope to keep up on this blog the high quality and interesting breadth of information that I have been able to provide thus far.<br /><br />And we're off!Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152274336926707964.post-35792620208688955552010-08-17T09:14:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:16:02.678-07:00Gone fishin'!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVH3V-ZFGF_gOfkPNVoRjeqijPKWBfkDxw4w4lulZqcfA-I_BKCUQN_GNvfr7P8jm9r3nb5fBB1JBzf6M9ycd6gz-xXovMMPluSENWndeUIyXovJDldqrsAxiigFDxmK3sDhn6b0h86Ag/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 89px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506412986306664978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVH3V-ZFGF_gOfkPNVoRjeqijPKWBfkDxw4w4lulZqcfA-I_BKCUQN_GNvfr7P8jm9r3nb5fBB1JBzf6M9ycd6gz-xXovMMPluSENWndeUIyXovJDldqrsAxiigFDxmK3sDhn6b0h86Ag/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><div>I'll be unable to make posts for the next couple of days as I'll be away on vacation, but don't worry, your blog will be back and up and running soon! </div>Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534343368072198388noreply@blogger.com0