Webinar Archive
The following webinars are available for download.
2018-2019
Trans and Nonbinary Youth
Presented by Amney Harper - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
In this webinar participants will gain an understanding of the identities and experiences of trans and nonbinary youth. We will explore various aspects of trans and nonbinary identity, including labels and language, pronouns, and identity development. Additionally, we will explore experiences of trans and nonbinary youth in school and particular challenges related to coming out, family acceptance, and building a supportive and inclusive environment within the school.
Adding Check & Connect as a Tier 2 Intervention
Presented by Amy Abler - Des Moines Public Schools
Check & Connect is a unique, evidence-based mentoring intervention that combines the systemic, standardize structure of the “Check” with the student-centered flexibility of the “Connect” that truly disrupts the cycle of school disengagement. Learn more about the fundamentals of this intervention, how it can be introduced in your district, ideas for creating data-based decision rules that help identify students for this intervention, and how to train and support mentors to begin serving students and their families.
SEL = Harmony
Presented by Laurel Klaassen, School Counselor - Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools
Social-emotional learning is the root of where we begin with students. Building relationships with students and guiding them in the development of social skills can be a challenging task. Emotional development is an area that, as counselors, we play a huge role in. Sanford Harmony is a SEL program that can help bring unity to a school. This webinar will share how one school has implemented Sanford Harmony using the school counselor as an integral part. Harmony components include: Diversity and Inclusion; Empathy and Critical Thinking; Communication; Problem Solving; and Peer Relationships. This is a program that comes at NO COST to your school district! Join us to see what Harmony is all about!
Having Tough Conversations with Students About Suicide: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Laura Gallo - School Counselor Educator at Boise State University
This webinar will cover the most essential information school counselors need to know when working with children and adolescents who have suicidal ideation. Common myths, the importance of language, and connecting with students will be discussed within this hour long presentation.
Teaching PreK-4th Grade Brain Research
Brain Research" isn't just for adults! Preschool - 4th grade elementary school-age children can understand, too! Through the use of various resources and research, I teach vocabulary and purposes of the parts of our brain, practice mindful moments, and stretch our neurons for growth mindset in my comprehensive school counseling curriculum. "Brain Research" promotes emotional health, self-control, social skill strategies, and motivation to learn to ALL in our school -- students and teachers alike!
Presenter: Liz Koenig - pk-4 School Counselor - Marcus Elementary - MMCRU Schools - liz. koenig@mmcruroyals.org
Resources Recommended in this Webinar:
PDFS:
Whole Brain Child by Dr Siegel -
http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/homeschool-freedownloads/lifesciences-games/documents/Brainhat.pdf
Videos:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2276039939341708&id=1830798057199234
What Happens When We Lose Control of Our Emotions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bKuoH8CkFc&t=301s
Books:
- The Most Magnificent Thing
- The Whole Brain Child
- After the Fall – How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again
- Beautiful Oops
- Giraffes Can’t Dance
Facebook Pages as Resources:
- Children’s Mental Health Rocks - https://www.facebook.com/childrensmentalhealthrocks/
- Conscience Discipline - https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousDiscipline/
- Think: Kids - https://www.facebook.com/ThinkKids/
- Lives in the Balance - https://www.facebook.com/livesinthebalance/
- Trauma Informs Positive Behavior Support - https://www.facebook.com/traumainformedpbs/
Email Subscription - Aces too High - https://acestoohigh.com/
ASCA Model Series: ASCA Position Statements
Have you ever wondered about ASCA Position Statements? What are they? Why are they created? How can they be useful? Join us for this webinar to discuss the variety of ASCA Position Statements and discuss their value in your practice as a School Counselor.
Family Engagement for Student Success
Academic, social, and emotional/behavioral outcomes for students are impacted by connections between parents and schools. Kate Boonstra, Family & Educator Partnership Coordinator with Heartland AEA, will share personal stories alongside findings from the research on family engagement. Tools and tips for establishing and maintaining partnerships with parents will be discussed.
Personal Branding: How to Market Yourself, Your Program, and Your Role as School Counselor
Your work may not always speak for itself, which is why your personal brand is key to helping others understand your value. There’s a lot of talk about the importance of advocating for your students, your program, and your proper role as school counselor. But sometimes it just feels a little too much like bragging or there’s so much happening that the self-value step is skipped. In this session we’ll talk about how to develop your personal brand, establish your identity in the workplace, and use data to advocate to your students, parents, faculty, administrators, and your state and local representatives.
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Chronic Absenteeism and Intervention Ideas for Attendance Issues
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Past Webinars
Suicide at School: How you can help in the time of 13 Reasons Why
Creating Safe Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth
Resilience
Providing Service Opportunities for Students
After the FAFSA - A Counselor Guide to Award Letters
Organizing a Stress Management/Self-Care Awareness Day
Four-Legged Counselors: Bringing Therapy Dogs into Schools
Character is our Superpower
IASFAA High School Counselor Training: Avoiding Common Mistakes Made on the FAFSA
MAP: Free Online Career Information System for Iowa School Districts
Minute Meetings with a Tech Twist
Helping Students and Parents with that Nasty FSA ID
Your Life Iowa: The Future of Youth Interaction with Crisis Services in Iowa
Stepping Outside the Counseling Box and Making a Difference!
Positive Psychology in Schools
RAMP Process: Becoming a Recognized ASCA Model Program
FAFSA Season is Almost Here - Prior Prior in Action
Three Steps to Building a College Going Culture in Your School
Simple Steps for Students' Mental Health
Prior-Prior Year: Financial Aid Changes You Need to Know
Resources for Leveraging the Counselor-Principle Relationship to Impact College & Career Readiness
Advocacy, Advocacy, and More Advocacy!
Iowa's Intermediary Networks
IASFAA's School Counselor Webinar Series: FAFSA on the Web
IASFAA's School Counselor Webinar Series: The Financial Aid Process
IASFAA's School Counselor Webinar Series: State Update
Navigating Mental Health Issues as a School Counselor
Organizing and Collaborating in the World of Google
Stepping Up for School Counselor Advocacy: How to Implement Advocacy in Your Program Every Day
Implementing a Growth Mindset Culture in Your School
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- Academic Self Concept I - ppt
- Academic Self Concept II - ppt
- Academic Self Concept III - ppt
- Academic Self Concept IV - ppt
How Twitter Can Help You in School Counseling
Managing the Aftermath of BMI Measurements in Schools
Paper No More! Using Livebinders!
New Counselor Resources
* To see the PowerPoint presentation of this webinar (without sound), please download the PDF materials.
For more information, e-mail Brittania Morey or call (319) 423-7708.
