Archives Wikis

SAT

The SAT will be transitioning to the digital SAT at international test centers in March of 2023 and at U.S. schools and test centers in spring of 2024. You can get a head start on learning more HERE.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning.

Remediation

Remediation or a remedial program is for students who have average or higher intellectual abilities but who are not performing well in school. Typically, remedial students are not struggling because of their intellectual abilities but instead because they are struggling with one subject area like reading, writing or mathematics.

Relationships

Relationships may be romantic in nature or simply between friends or family members.  Different people define relationships in different ways. But in order for a relationship to be healthy, it needs a few key ingredients, including open, honest and safe communication and setting healthy boundaries.

Rehabilitation Programs

While rehabilitation programs are typically thought of in relation to substance abuse, there are other types of rehab programs as well. Sometimes courts order rehabilitation for some types of offenders, including those who may need assistance in reintegrating into society.

Referrals

A referral is made to the School Counselor (SC) when a concern for a student arises.  Possible sources  of referrals may include self-referral by students experiencing a problem, concerned peers, parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, administrators, and/or other school personnel.

Reciprocity

Reciprocity is an agreement Indiana (or other states) has with other states allowing teachers and school counselors who are certified in their home state to apply for a teaching or school counselor license in a different state.

ISCA

The Indiana School Counselor Association (ISCA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) professional organization serving Indiana school counselors.  Its mission is to support school counselors as they advance the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students.

Pregnancy

Teen pregnancy is a topic that is both potentially legally and ethically challenging for school counselors.  Such challenging subtopics can include, but are not limited to: statutory rape, duty to report, ethics involving around notifying parents, abortion and adoption, child care, etc.  The following resources are intended to support school counselors support students and families.

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS)

The broad purpose of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Response (PBIS) is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of schools and other agencies. PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.