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I don't know about you, but I am excited about the equity and access strides being made in our county districts for students.
Just last month more than
550
educators, including about 50 counselors, attended our first Equity Symposium.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Pedro Noguera, shared that "relationships are the key to teaching and learning" and specifically called out counselors for their relational and leadership skills.
Dr. Trish Hatch of San Diego State University's CesCAL facilitated a counselor panel during job alike sessions, and Riverside County Office of Education's session on leading the way to college and career readiness gave counselors information to use and implement in their school districts. Counselors are an important part of the conversations and the solutions surrounding equity and access for our students. Y
ou can read what attendees had to say
here
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We're ready to help you continue the work! Planning is underway on the second
School Counselor Leadership Conference
on Feb. 14 at the University of San Diego. We took your feedback on the timing and bumped the event up to Valentine's Day, to really show how much we
care about
you
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In the meantime, check out the New School Counselor Leadership Institute and Counselors and Curriculum series all on the new and improved School Counselor Leadership website, where you can find event details, resources, and opportunities.
Counseling Coordinator, Learning and Leadership Services
858-568-5459
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Fall into Crazy College Applications Time
Every year around this time, high school counselors are
knee-deep in the
college applications process. Plus, this year, there's the
new
FAFSA timeline. Things are crazy! Last year, both CSU and UC campuses
accepted their
highest number of
students in decades.
Below are several
links to resources to support you as you guide your students.
FAFSA
College Planning
- College Board Resources -- Can't get away for professional learning opportunities? The College Board offers webinars to support school counselors on a variety of topics, such as SAT/PSAT, AP, financial aid, and college and career readiness. Webinars are live and generally archived so you can tune in when it's convenient.
- If you missed the College Board workshop, click the link for resources, including handouts and presentations.
- Roadtrip Nation and College Board have phenomenal videos and lessons with discussion and resources to help lead students on their college journey. This is a great resource for after-school lessons or small group pull-outs.
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Technology/Social Media Tips
The College Board's SAT Score Converter is the official tool for comparing old and new SAT scores. It uses a method called concordance to estimate how you might have scored on a different test.
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Upcoming Professional Learning
This series of workshops is designed in partnership with the SDCOE Student Support Services department for school counselors with less than three years of experience. Topics will include restorative practice, group facilitation, mental health first aid, comprehensive school programs, college admissions, and finding students strengths and career interests.
Join school counselors from across the county for breakfast and networking with a focus on curriculum updates beginning Oct. 12. Throughout the year, SDCOE curriculum and instruction specialists will highlight a different topic each month, such as NGSS, mathematics, physical education, LCAP, and SBAC. Come to each one or split up the events among your team members.
Knowing that equity for your students is a priority for you, I wanted to pass along the details of an upcoming event that shines a light on the previously untold story of African-Americans in our country. On Feb. 3, the San Diego County Office of Education is hosting a showcase of The Kinsey African-American Art and History Collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is to be determined. Former Xerox CEO Bernard Kinsey will be there to share how his family's extensive collection documenting the African-American experience from 1595 to the Civil Rights Era can support your goal of eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for your students.
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Give a resource, take a resource!
This is your opportunity to learn about different tools and websites shared by school counselors for school counselors on a new "Resources" web page to be available at
www.sdcoe.net/EquityandAccess
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Your contributions are welcome and encouraged! Please complete the Resource Form to share your resource online and in this newsletter.
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College Articles and Resources
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- My Workforce Connection is an interactive guide that helps you find which community colleges offer programs in each industry sector. View the brochure showing all community colleges in San Diego County and all the programs offered.
- Career Academics helps students explore careers and community college programs.
- Californiacolleges.edu has college information and free career tools that allow students to create an account and save their results.
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Personal, Social, and Mental Health Resources
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General Articles and Resources
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Get up-to-the-minute information about what's happening at SDCOE and in our districts across the County.
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