The Vermont School Counselor Association (VTSCA) expands the image and influence of professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic change. VTSCA empowers professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to promote student success in the school, the home, the community, and the world. VTSCA is the chartered state division of the American School Counselor Association.

CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS!

VTSCA is forming an Elementary School Counselor Special Interest Group (SIG)!

This group will offer a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to creating a positive, nurturing environment for children.

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PROGRAM EVALUATION TEAM

We are looking for members to join our Program Evaluation Team! The Program Evaluation Team collaborates with other VTSCA members to conduct holistic assessments of Vermont school counseling departments and to provide recommendations for more fully implementing the VT Model.

JANUARY SPOTLIGHT:
ANDREA HOGAN

Andrea is a school counselor at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, VT. Learn more about Andrea in our January Spotlight!

MEMBERS ONLY RESOURCE: ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRESENTATION

VTSCA designed a slide deck to help you educate your school community about the role of the school counselor. You must be a member logged into your account to view this resource.

CROSSWALK OF ASCA'S MINDSETS AND BEHAVIORS
AND CASEL'S FIVE COMPETENCIES

VTSCA designed a crosswalk that includes VT SEL competencies tied to learning targets, grouped by grade level (PreK - 12). Rather than create your own, feel free to use this document to help your school district use these standards along with the learning targets to support your students with SEL needs. 

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VTSCA MENTOR PROGRAM!

In response to the need for school counselors to receive high quality mentoring, we have established the VTSCA mentoring program to offer additional support to new school counselors or current school counselors moving to a different grade level of service. 

VTSCA currently seeks applicants for both mentors and mentees.

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