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E-Learning

BRIEF SUMMARY E-learning refers to any type of learning through electronic media, typically the internet. E-learning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material. ( Derek Stockley 2003). E-learning may be the way that […]

Eyeglasses

BRIEF SUMMARY Use this section to briefly describe or define this topic area. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM You probably have an eye doctor who comes to the elementary schools to do vision screenings during a certain time of the year. Ask that person if they would be willing to work with […]

Ethnic Studies

BRIEF SUMMARY The Indiana General Assembly recently passed legislation requiring all school corporations to offer Ethnic Studies and Indiana Studies as a (1) semester elective course in its high school curriculum at least once every school year. The Ethnic Studies and Racial Groups bill (SEA 337) was introduced to provide opportunities to broaden students’ perspectives […]

Epilepsy

BRIEF SUMMARY Use this section to briefly describe or define this topic area. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM Supports for students with epilepsy: [Implement] a 504 for extended time, additional breaks and special consideration for absences. Also…pursue OHI [for] more funding and services. [A student’s] epilepsy being well maintained doesn’t automatically exclude […]

Erin’s Law

BRIEF SUMMARY Erin’s Law is named after childhood sexual assault survivor and activist Erin Merryn, who is the founder of Erin’s Law, a non-profit social welfare organization. After Erin introduced legislation in her home state of Illinois, the bill was named “Erin’s Law” after her by legislators and it has caught on nationwide. Erin’s Law […]

Extracurricular Activities

BRIEF SUMMARY Use this section to briefly describe or define this topic area. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM What I have learned What I have learned RESOURCES Use this section to share links to other resources CONTACT TOPIC MANAGER This is a ‘do it ourselves’ web site. So if you would like […]

Expulsion

BRIEF SUMMARY Use this section to briefly describe or define this topic area. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM Options Charter School will accept students who have been expelled and they have a distance education program. (Counselor Talk, Sept. 2017) The Indiana National Guard’s Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a federally and state […]

Ethics – Laws & Rules

BRIEF SUMMARY There are many laws and rules of interest for Indiana school counselors, ranging from those that apply to testing, enrollment and attendance reporting, child abuse and neglect reporting, the duty to warn, those that apply to annual case conferences, and many more. It is important to know the laws and rules that apply […]

Ethics – Professional Boundaries

BRIEF SUMMARY To cultivate and maintain a healthy counseling relationship, knowing your professional boundaries is essential. Our professional code of ethics helps to guide our professional boundaries as school counselors. KEY POINTS School counselors avoid dual relationships that may cause harm to their students. Function within the boundaries of personal competence. Be aware of personal […]

Ethics

BRIEF SUMMARY Includes common ethical and professional standards, such as informed consent and child abuse reporting. May be considered to mean a “Code of Ethics”, such as that of the American Counseling Association (ACA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), etc. Ethical codes have been developed by mental health associations […]