BRIEF SUMMARY Every week, the Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, publishes an email newsletter. Find the latest edition below. Dear Educators, As schools across the state prepare for registration, plan for opening activities, and look forward to welcoming students, it is important to know the Indiana Department of Education is ready […]
BRIEF SUMMARY The Workforce Ready Grant, through Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Next Level Jobs Initiative, allows students to earn a certificate in Indiana’s highest demand job sectors tuition-free. Additionally, these programs typically count towards an associate degree. The Workforce Ready Grant pays for many high-demand certificate programs, including practical nursing, dental assisting, welding, and automotive service […]
BRIEF SUMMARY The topic of suicide, whether considered, attempted, or completed, has been stigmatized by society for many years. Fortunately, increased awareness and support is becoming available as the reality of mental illness as a precursor is more accepted. School counselors should be at the forefront of being knowledgeable about the myths and facts concerning […]
BRIEF SUMMARY School counseling core curriculum consists of structured lessons designed to help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The school counseling core curriculum is delivered throughout the school’s overall curriculum and is systematically presented by school counselors in collaboration […]
BRIEF SUMMARY Many scholarships are merit-based, while others are awarded on a basis of financial need. Some are a combination of the two. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM What I have learned What I have learned RESOURCES Venture Scholarship Info America’s Homecoming Queen Scholarship Governor’s STEM Team Awards Scholarship websites: Fast Web […]
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 Resources for teaching social skills in elementary school: TeachTown Social Skills Superflex Curriculum We Thinkers Series for PreK/Kdg. age Wedolisten Wondergrove (fee) Apps: Social Express […]
BRIEF SUMMARY The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years. KEY POINTS The application for this scholarship opened September 1, 2017. Students must apply […]
BRIEF SUMMARY Use this section to briefly describe or define this topic area. KEY POINTS Bullet 1 Bullet 2 SHARED WISDOM What equipment, supplies, etc. do you have in your sensory rooms that have been the most beneficial for your students? (from Counselor Talk, November 2017): Contact Dawna Clawson at New Haven Primary. She is […]
BRIEF SUMMARY RaiseMe is a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low income and first generation students. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to earn scholarships, RaiseMe enables students to earn scholarships throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that […]
BRIEF SUMMARY The SHAPE System (School Health Assessment and Performance Evaluation System) is hosted by the national Center for School Mental Health (CSMH) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The CSMH is committed to enhancing understanding and supporting implementation of comprehensive school mental health policies and programs that are innovative, effective, and culturally […]
