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R10 Counselor Conversations

πŸ”˜ Thirty-Fifth Edition: January 2023 πŸ”˜

R10 CounselorConversationsπŸ”˜ Thirty-Fifth Edition: January 2023 πŸ”˜

January Opportunities:

Jan 19: NTBH Opioid Roundtable Webinar

Jan 23: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Jan 27: Current Drug Trends: Substance Use and Fentanyl Awareness

Jan 30: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Jan 31: Counseling as a Related Service: Assessment, Goals, Techniques, and Everything Else!

Jan 31: Functions of Behavior


Click on the button below to register for one of these and more

πŸ”΅ R10 Spring 2023 School Counselor Schedule πŸ”΅
January Happiness Calendar
This month, move your body and move forward.

✨R10 Shout Outs Across the Region! ✨ ✨R10 Shout Outs Across the Region! ✨

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Pathway Express

ElIse Robertson Middle School in Lancaster ISD hosted a CTE program of study expo for students to preview some of the career programs at LHS.

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Career Day Rodeo

Ever heard of a Career Day Rodeo?! Community ISD CCMR team created an event geared towards elementary. Pk-5 students explored possible careers and took a step toward being future ready!
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Shoes and Smiles

Arabrian Lewis, Gear Up Site Coordinator at Reed Middle School in Duncanville ISD secured a donation of 500 brand new pair of shoes for not only cohort students but every student in grades 7th and 8th!

NEW YEAR! NEW YOU! NEW YEAR! NEW YOU!

Whether a student struggles with anger management, anxiety, or facing the general ups and downs of life, focusing on what students can control is important. Feel free to use this simple student self-care presentation along with presenter notes or the Healthy Coping Skills Trivia Game below.
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Healthy Coping Skills Scoot Game for Elementary

Students will differentiate between healthy and unhealthy coping skills. The small group will help students learn what a healthy coping skill is and which coping skills will work for them with little to no prep, source Counselor Chelsey.
πŸ“š January School Counseling Books πŸ“š
Using picture books in your school counseling lessons is a simple way to keep your students learning and engaged in meaningful conversation. There are so many great books to choose from that have strong social-emotional themes.
Growth Mindset Books To Help Your Students Succeed
These 15 growth mindset books are a great place to start when helping your students develop a growth mindset. Use them in your small group or classroom school counseling lessons, or when working with students who give up easily.
🌀️ 21-Day Family Gratitude Challenge 🌀️
Choose one prompt a day to practice gratitude together. Color in the section
when you're done.
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Register Today! Register Today!

Event Information

πŸ’Š Current Drug Trends: Substance Use and Fentanyl Awareness

Over the years we have seen an increase in substance use including Fentanyl awareness among today’s youth. Those who work with grades 4-12 and their families will benefit from staying up to date on the latest drug trends. Learn how these trends affect the body physically and mentally, as well as how to recognize the signs of misuse among our children. SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY

When?

Friday, Jan 27, 2023, 09:30 AM

Where?

Region 10 Education Service Center, East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA

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Emoji Drug Codes PDF

This reference guide is intended to give parents, caregivers, and educators a better understanding of how emojis are being used to communicate about illegal drugs.
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The Truth about E-Cigarettes

Use this one pager to talk with teens about the dangers of E-Cigarettes
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A Tip Sheet for Parents

Know the risks.E-Cigarettes and young people. A tip sheet for parents on how to talk to their teen.
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January School Safety Initiative Newsletter
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PK-5th Grade: When I Grow Up Curriculum

As a teacher, you are dedicated to helping prepare the children of our community to have bright futures. Workforce Solutions shares your desire to help students become vital assets to our community as they grow into adulthood.
πŸ“© Application Season: Free Resources for All πŸ“©
College application season is upon us and TxCAN shares resources to make this season a little bit easier. Make sure to share, save, and bookmark!
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9th-12th Grade

What’s an Endorsement? An endorsement is a set of classes that allows a student to dig into an area of interest to them.
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6th-8th Grade Resources

Starting high school and picking classes can be totally overwhelming and confusing. Right?! But don’t freak out! Middle School: The Perfect time to Start!

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Save Money

Scholarships! Scholarships! Looking for scholarships can be very time-consuming and frustrating,. Create a profile and check out THIS LIST of scholarships that are updated weekly.
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Internship, Camps and Info. Sessions for Students and Parents

The "Internships, Camps & Info. Sessions" page is LIVE! There are resources for 6 -12th grade and parent information sessions.
TEA School Counseling Website
See "Related Content" menu on right side.
TEA Health Education FAQs
Health education standards may be found at TEKS for Health Education 19 TAC Chapter 115.

Website includes:
Child Abuse, Dating Violence, Family Violence and Human Trafficking FAQ
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) FAQ
TEA Behavior Supports for Students with Disabilities
Click here to find the TEA Behavior Supports and Guidance for Students with Disabilities technical guide. This is an excellent resource districts can access if they have questions regarding most things related to behavior and special education.
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Stephanie Learner, TEA Counselor Support Program Manager

My Role:

β–ͺ Serve as primary point of contact for Texas school counselors

β–ͺ Develop school counseling resources and conduct trainings

β–ͺ Support the strong implementation of a comprehensive counseling program


Contact Information:

β–ͺ Contact: Stephanie.Lerner@tea.texas.gov

Required Action Steps to Improve School Safety
We took the TAAs and tried to create a user-friendly webpage that outlines the new requirements. We hope it's helpful!
Title IV Part A School Safety State Initiative
We also have the school safety/mental health state training requirements that include the TEC code, TASB policy, and many other items a district needs to be aware of under our District Resources page.
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The School Safety and Security team at the Region 10 Education Service Center provides Superintendents, campus administrators, campus staff, and district law enforcement with relevant training, guidance, information and resources to improve all aspects of school safety and security. Click here for their website.

Region 10 Counseling Consultants Region 10 Counseling Consultants

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Susan Delarosa, M.Ed.

Elementary and Middle School Counseling Consultant

Email: susan.delarosa@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1216

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Nickisha Fowler, M.Ed.

Secondary Counseling Consultant

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

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

Transcripts

and much more!


**For Apply Texas access or technical support, please contact Elaine Fackler at elaine.fackler@region10.org

How Can Region 10 Serve You?
Need Direct Services, Consultation, or Specialized PD? Please fill out this form.
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