National School Counseling Week 2022 - WSCA Resources (2024)

FAQs

What is the hardest part of being a school counselor? ›

While bullying is one of the most common problems counselors face, suicidal threats can be the scariest. One of the most common mistakes counselors make when confronting children who are rumored to have made suicidal threats is accepting their first answer and the truth.

State law also requires school districts to adopt a policy that requires a school counselor to spend at least 80% of the school counselor's total work time on duties that are components of a counseling program and annually assess the district's compliance with the policy.

Since 1965, ASCA has recommended a student-to-school-counselor ratio of 250:1. Several research studies have found that smaller ratios support increases in standardized test performance, attendance, GPA and graduation rates, as well as decreased disciplinary infractions.

Let the school counselor at your child's school know how much you appreciate them. Social Media: Share posts about National School Counselor Week on social media with the hashtag #NSCW or #NSCW24 and add #MyAldine.

You will probably cry at school (not just your first year…but every year) and that's ok. You can cry in your office.

34% of therapists in the United States are in their 30s and 40s, but 52% of therapists are over 40 years old. The average age of a therapist is 41 years old.

The average salary for a school counselor in Texas is around $61,100 per year.

The ASCA recommends that schools maintain a ratio of 250 students per school counselor, and that school counselors spend at least 80 percent of their time working directly with or indirectly for students. Across all schools, the average student-to-school-counselor ratio is 464 to 1.

To receive credit for class, a student is required to attend school for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered Section 25.092, TEC. Students with excessive absences may restore credit as provided by local policy.

The framework of the ASCA National Model consists of four components: define, manage, deliver and assess.

What is the difference between a guidance counselor and a school-counselor? ›

Guidance Counselors focused on vocational guidance. School Counselors focus on academic, career, and social/emotional development. Guidance Counselors worked in isolation within schools. School Counselors work with teachers, parents, administrators, outside counseling agencies, and other stakeholders.

School counselors and school psychologists both work closely with students to provide the support they need. School counselors work on helping students establish goals and prepare for the future, while school psychologists work on managing the social and emotional health of exceptional learners.

National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” celebrated Feb. 5-9, 2024, focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

Thank you for all of your work in helping to build a positive school climate. We recognize all that you do to teach important social emotional skills and model effective conflict resolution and collaboration. Your lessons and leadership have a positive ripple effect throughout the entire school community.

On January 23, the birthday of John Hanco*ck (the guy with the most famous signature ever), America celebrates National Handwriting Day. The notebook company Moleskine encourages social media users to post a handwritten note using the hashtags #handwritingday and #moleskine.

Challenges in the Counseling Field

From long hours to high caseloads to emotionally draining sessions, this is a tough job. For your own emotional, mental and physical health, it's essential that you set boundaries and routines that keep your work and your personal life separate and balanced.

Therapists need to be able to feel their clients' emotions without getting swept away by them. It's a delicate balancing act between being emotionally available for their clients and looking after their own emotional health. This calls for self-awareness, self-care routines, and the ability to set clear boundaries.