Counselor Corner

September 2024

Fall is here!

Are you team pumpkin or team anything but pumpkin? I definitely fall into the later category. Pumpkins belong on porches, not in food and beverages :)

Thank you to everyone who came to counselor kick-off. All the work and coordination makes it worth it when we get to see your faces. Without you all, there wouldn't be a need for us so thank you!

Hot off the Press: ESC 14 New Mental Health Website

To access this resource:

1. Go to www.esc14.net

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for the teal colored icon. See image below

A huge shout out to Dina, Jonathan and Rhonda for spending the past year building this amazing resource!

Counselor Kick-Off Slides

Review the slides for all of the great resources and information from our presenters. Also all the slides with upcoming professional development opportunies are inlcuded. Don't forget to register early for your favorite sessions!

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Click here for SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Website

ED Anounces Plans for a 'Phased Rollout' of the Upcoming 2025-2026 FAFSA

Click here for more information

Fall PEIMS Snapshot date: October 25th!!

2024 At-Risk & 110% Chart

Loading your Counselor Toolbox: Sept 11 Deadline

Don't forget to submit the google form to save your spot at one of our Loading Your Counselor Toolbox sessions. If you have additional questions, please email Dina Riggins driggins@esc14.net

Complete the Google Form

https://bit.ly/loadingtoolbox

Remember..............

If you haven't audited transcripts, do it ASAP!

A Message on ApplyTexas:

The Higher Ed Coordinating Board is currently updating all MOUs with districts across the state and this process has been ongoing for a few months. It is expected to continue over the next several weeks. As soon as it gets completed, information about new accounts for all district personnel will be sent out.

Thank you for your patience on this new process and procedure from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

This past June, a Redesigned ApplyTexas launched! As part of this redesign, we introduced a new feature that allows applicants to request their transcript within ApplyTexas. This new feature may require you and your team to change or adopt new processes within the Texas Records Exchange (TREx). The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is here to support you with this!

If you have questions regarding the transcript request feature, please email ApplyTexasMOU@highered.texas.gov. We look forward to partnering with you on the newly redesigned ApplyTexas!

Respectfully,

The ApplyTexas Team

PEIMS or Ascender Questions?

Texas Scholar Website

The website offers a wealth of resources to help implement the 5th edition of the Texas Model for School Counseling, including templates and lessons. Be sure to bookmark and visit frequently.