R10 Counselor Conversations

Welcome to the May Edition of the R10 Counselor Conversations Newsletter!

This month, our theme is "Bloom Where You Are Planted."

As we embrace the beauty of spring and the symbolism of growth, let's remember to bloom wherever life has planted us. To all our dedicated school counselors, as we near the end of May, let's finish with resilience and determination. Your unwavering support and dedication make a significant impact on the lives of students every day. So, let's keep pushing forward, blooming, and thriving in our roles. You're doing amazing work, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

With gratitude,

Amanda and Nickisha

Royse City ISD School Counselors recently engaged in a thought-provoking exercise: selecting their one word. Before delving into an in-depth training on the Texas Comprehensive School Counseling Model, counselors took the time to reflect on a single word that symbolize their aspirations, values, and intentions for their work. This simple yet powerful exercise, led by Ms. Meyers at Herndon in their green space, allowed counselors to delve deeper into their personal and professional motivations, fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and clarity in their roles. By distilling their goals and priorities into one word, counselors gained insight into what truly drives them and how they can best serve their students. This reflective process served as a valuable foundation for the subsequent training, empowering counselors to approach their work with renewed purpose and focus.

Calling all counselors in Region 10! 🌟 We're on a mission to spotlight the incredible initiatives happening across our region. Whether you've orchestrated a stellar program, organized a memorable event, or teamed up with colleagues for a triumph, we want to hear about it! Share your success stories and let's celebrate the fantastic work happening in our schools. Your creativity and dedication deserve the spotlight – spill the details and inspire others in the process. Together, let's showcase the greatness within Region 10!

• Examples of Tiered School Counseling Program Supports

• School Counseling MTSS Planning Guide

If you are interested in more information on free parent or student presentations, please contact:

Tony Newsom

Office Number: 214-671-3354

Email Address: Anthony.Newsom@dallascityhall.com

Presenter - Tony Newsom Biography

Parent & Educators Presentation Summary

Student Presentation Summary

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

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is now available for students to submit electronically! Texas has extended the financial aid priority deadline to April 15, 2024. Students can find more info and submit the online TASFA here: https://hubs.la/Q02mSBB10.

Effective Advising Framework enables students to engage in personalized career and academic planning, while providing educators with the necessary tools to support them effectively. It utilizes internal and external partnerships, along with quality materials and assessments, to ensure comprehensive postsecondary preparation for all students.

Aligned with the Effective Schools Framework and Effective District Framework, the EAF supports districts in systematically enhancing individual planning systems for students. By defining district commitments, levers, essential actions, and key practices, it establishes a common vision and actionable goals to improve system effectiveness and student outcomes.

Please contact amanda.knight@region10.org or nickisha.fowler@region10.org for more information about Effective Advising Framework.

In May, we mark Mental Health Month with pride, honoring Mental Health America's 1949 tradition. Together, we raise awareness, offer crucial resources, and advocate for mental well-being. This year's theme, "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World," addresses the challenges of navigating today's evolving society. The 2024 Mental Health Month toolkit explores how the modern world affects mental health and provides new resources to cope. We encourage action, from expanding coping strategies to advocating for community mental health. Let's prioritize mental well-being together, knowing that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to supportive and understanding communities.

PAXIS and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have partnered to offer free training to those working with children or families in both in-school and out-of-school settings throughout Texas.

The PAX Good Behavior Game® (PAX GBG) is a school-based, classroom preventative intervention used by educators to teach self-regulation. PAX GBG is not a set of lessons or a curriculum but strategies teachers use throughout their day to build students’ behavioral skills and stamina for focused attention and on-task behavior. Training opportunities include live-virtual and online options. All Region 10 LEAs have free access to this resource.

Spring training dates have been posted on the Pax website. Pax is also taking reservations for cohort (20 or more staff to be trained at the same time) training for the end of year and summer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Fabian Hypolite - Fabian.hypolite@region10.org

Dear School Mental Health Leaders,

As we dive back into our routines, we want to ensure that our mental and behavioral health remains a priority for our school community.

Attached, you will find our latest Mental and Behavioral Health Newsletter. In this edition, we've curated a wealth of resources and opportunities to support the well-being of both students and staff alike.

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Refreshed Career and Technical Education programs of study will be implemented beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The current programs of study went into effect in the 2020-2021 school year, allowing Texas to meet the federal program approval requirements within the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The Texas Perkins State Plan included a commitment to reviewing programs of study every four years to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the Texas workforce. As the culmination of that four-year review cycle, the refreshed programs of study are now final.

Resources that support implementation of refreshed programs of study beginning in the 2024-2025 school year are available on the TEA website.

Updated guidance and frequently asked questions on IGCs are now available to provide districts and charter schools with additional support for implementation and documentation of IGCs.

• Individual Graduation Committee Guidance Power Point Presentation

• Individual Graduation Committee Guidance and Documentation

• Individual Graduation Committee Frequently Asked Questions

May is National Foster Care Month. LEA leaders are encouraged to participate in this month and promote awareness about the education of students in foster care during this time. For resources, visit National Foster Care Month Outreach Toolkit.

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!

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

Twitter: @Nicki_Fowler24

Counseling Consultant

Email: amanda.knight@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1216

Twitter: @MsAmandaKnight

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