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R10 Counselor Conversations

🔘 Forty-Fourth Edition: November 2023 🔘

R10 Counselor Conversations 🔘 Forty-Fourth Edition: November 2023 🔘
  • NOVA National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) 11/1-11/3/2023

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid 11/2/2023

  • 2023 School Safety & Mental Health Summit 11/8/2023

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid 11/11/2023

  • CCMR Conference: A World of Opportunities 11/15/2023

  • Foundations of Restorative Practices, Day Two- must attend both days 12/1-12/2/2023
2023-2024 School Counselor Fall Training Calendar
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For Apply Texas access or technical support, please contact Elaine Fackler at elaine.fackler@region10.org

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What You Need to Know: 2024-2025 FAFSA Changes and How to Prepare

Big changes are coming to the FAFSA next year! In this blog, TxCAN highlights some of the FAFSA changes for the 2024-2025 cycle and how practitioners can begin to prepare.

TxCAN Training Updates

Do not wait to Register! Sessions will fill up fast! For questions on these training opportunities, contact Gina Moraida at gmoraida@cftexas.org

Date & Time Training RSVP Link

Wednesday, November 29
11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
FAFSA/TASFA Completion

Register Here

Wednesday, December 6
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FAFSA/TASFA Completion
Register Here

Thursday, February 1
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
FAFSA/TASFA Q&A

Register Here

Tuesday, February 13
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FAFSA/TASFA Q&A
Register Here

2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap
Big changes are coming to the FAFSA next year! Federal Student Aid released the Better FAFSA Implementation Roadmap, which has provided some clarity for the release of the FAFSA application, demos, and resources.
SCHOLAR 📩 School Counselor Handbook Online Resources
The site supports each aspect of implementing the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling, 5th edition. Bookmark and visit the site often for resources, templates, lessons, and more.
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH AWARENESS DATES 2023-2024 CALENDAR
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To All You Warrior Educators: TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF!

Treat Yourself with Kindness: 50 Self-Care Ideas for Teachers & School Counselors

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Using Solution Focused Counseling in Schools with Kids & Teens

Solution-Focused Counseling is a brief and goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and building upon clients’ (or students’) strengths and resources.

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Restorative Practices in Elementary Classrooms

Restorative practices are based on a set of beliefs that value taking responsibility, relationships, second chances, and doing better next time.

🎓Graduation Toolkit🎓
The foundation high school program and endorsements help students focus their interest, select their coursework, and better plan for their postsecondary training and education.
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CCMR with Ms. Thrash Kinder-5th Grade Resources

It's never too soon to start preparing for the future. There are so many different options out there, and the more you learn about them, the easier it will be to make informed decisions about your future.

Don't be afraid to start exploring EARLY!

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University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy

Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students.

The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2025 and spring 2026 freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes. A letter from University President Jay C. Hartzell is attached to this correspondence.

This information should be shared with all high school junior-level students and their parents. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact Miguel Wasielewski, Vice Provost of Admissions at The University of Texas at Austin at (512) 475-6210.

Attachment – Notification Letter from The University of Texas at Austin President Jay C. Hartzell

Mental Health Resource Toolkit
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Accessible Mental Healthcare Services are Now Available to Every Texas Public School

Many children are struggling with mental health concerns and parents often have limited access to mental health assessment and treatment services. The Texas Legislature has ensured that every Texas public school has an opportunity to enroll in Texas Child Health Access through Telehealth (TCHATT). There is no cost to the school or families for services. Search for Texas public schools enrolled in TCHATT to date, reach out to learn more, and equip your school to help here. For questions about TCHATT, please email tcmhcc@utsystem.edu.

R10 SCHOOL SAFETY & MENTAL HEALTH NEWSLETTER
School Behavioral Threat Assessment: 88th Legislative Session Update
How to Recognize and Report Child Abuse or Neglect
A new training course on how to recognize and report child abuse or neglect is now live on the DFPS training site.
Educational Resources on Israeli Conflict for Texas Students
These materials are available for educators and parents to use to help students talk about war and violence and better understand the conflict in Israel.
Texas Legislature Bills About School Counseling
As you know, the 88th Legislation recently ended and there were items passed that will effect all school counseling programs. Check out this resource to help you follow along with all the changes.
Updated TEA Help Desk
The TEA Help Desk has a few new or updated buttons, such as curriculum, CTE, and certification. Find them all here: https://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/

Please contact us for support in the following areas:

Legislative Updates

School Counselor Ethics

Crisis Support

Comprehensive Guidance Planning

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Social and Emotional Learning

Apply Texas Account

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Nickisha Fowler, M.S.

Counseling Consultant

Email: nickisha.fowler@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1208

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