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ASCAway: 2013 School Counselor of the Year

ascaway — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:35:28 +0000

2013 School Counselor of the Year Mindy Willard chats with Richard Wong, ASCA executive director, about some of her programs and what’s helped her get where she is today.

ASCAway: From Broadway to Books

ascaway — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:33:29 +0000

Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, speaks with new author Tim Federle. Tim’s debut novel, “Better Nate Than Ever,” is about a small-town kid who crashes an audition for “E.T.: The Musical” and is published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. Tim talks about his journey from dancer to author and how his high school counselor helped him out along the way.

ASCAway: Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

ascaway — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:14:57 +0000

Join Carol Krause from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to learn about the prevalence and impact of teen prescription drug abuse and what school counselors can do to address the issue.

ASCAWay: Ethics and Law

ascaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:39:10 +0000

Join ASCA for a conversation with our Ethics Committee chair, Carolyn Stone, Ed.D. Dr. Stone discusses confidentiality issues and how to navigate the process when an administrator asks for confidential information about students, what to do it subpoenaed and how to practice as an ethical school counselor every day.

ASCAWay: Fertile Ground

ascaway — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:25:25 +0000

Manzo Elementary School counselor Moses Thompson shares what it takes to build and maintain a community garden at a school – and how it can be fertile ground for a school counseling program.

ASCAway: Elementary Programs that Work

ascaway — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:49:51 +0000

Join 2012 School Counselor of the Year finalist Anne Ogilvy and Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, for a conversation about Anne’s career as an elementary school counselor and programs that have been successful at her school including the WATCH DOGS program and the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

ASCAway: Beyond the Blackboard

ascaway — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:52:55 +0000

Join ASCA’s executive director Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., for a conversation with Stacey Bess, an ASCA Annual Conference keynote speaker. Bessy offers insights from her experiences teaching homeless children at The School with No Name. By modeling and showing courage, self-worth and love, Stacey discovered that all children are reachable and teachable.

ASCAway: The Great Conversation

ascaway — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:04:01 +0000

Join ASCA’s Executive Director, Dr. Richard Wong, and award-winning education advocate, Jamie Vollmer, as they talk about The Great Conversation, a public engagement strategy that improves the community understanding of the challenges facing students and today’s schools and improves community trust in the educational system to make the necessary changes so all students can be successful. Hear more from Jamie Vollmer at the ASCA Annual Conference, June 23–26, 2012, Minneapolis, Minn.

ASCAway: Innovative Programs

ascaway — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:59:28 +0000

A conversation with Shelley Klaas, a counselor at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Klaas has been a school counselor for 27 years and was a finalist for the 2012 ASCA School Counselor of the Year. Klaas and Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, discuss some of the innovative programs Klaas has been involved in over the years, including Backpacks for Snacks, the community review team and the certified assistance dog program.

ASCAway: From Gang Member to Motivational Leader

ascaway — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:31:00 +0000

Andre Norman is an inspirational speaker specializing in motivation and leadership. His perseverance helped him survive an abusive father, illiteracy, gangs and prison. He now spends his time working with schools, teachers, parents, communities and students and all those who are struggling to overcome challenges. Learn more about his journey, and come participate in his featured pre-conference workshop at the ASCA Annual Conference (www.schoolcounselor.org/minneapolis) on June 23, 2012 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

ASCAway: 2012 School Counselor of the Year

ascaway — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:03:39 +0000

Nicole Pfleger, 2012 School Counselor of the Year, chats with ASCA executive director Kwok-Sze Richard Wong, Ed.D.

ASCAway: 2012 School Counselor of the Year on Education Talk Radio

ascaway — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:40 +0000

The 2012 School Counselor of the Year, Nicole Pfleger, is interviewed on Education Talk Radio.

ASCAway: Helping Students Develop Creativity

ascaway — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:18:22 +0000

ASCA’s Executive Director, Richard Wong, talks to Cheri Sterman the Director of Content and Consumer Relationships at Crayola about the importance of developing creativity and the creative instinct in students so they can be successful in the 21^st century not only in work but in life.

ASCAway: Combatting Cyberbullying

ascaway — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:52:32 +0000

ASCA past president Russ Sabella, Ph.D., is interviewed on Education Talk Radio about cyberbullying and how to combat it.

ASCAway: Volunteering with the Red Cross

ascaway — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:25 +0000

ASCA member Judi Schmitz discusses how she became a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer, the experiences she has had locally and nationally, how it has affecter her both professionally and personally and what school counselors can do if they would like to become a volunteer.

ASCAway: Back to School for School Counselors

ascaway — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:46:01 +0000

Erin Mason, an assistant professor at DePaul University, shares back-to-school tips for school counselors, focusing on organization, leadership and self-care.

ASCAway: You Can Make it Happen

ascaway — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:27:08 +0000

Stedman Graham discusses his empowerment philosophy, outlined in his book “You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success.

ASCAway: Bullying is Not Just Joking Around

ascaway — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:57:11 +0000

ASCA conference keynote speaker Jodee Blanco, author of “Please Stop Laughing at Me,” shares here experiences about being bullied as a student, what she has learned and how she now helps schools confront and deal with bullying issues

ASCAWay: Elementary School Bully Prevention

ascaway — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:21:18 +0000

Brent Burnham, a 2011 School Counselor of the Year finalist, discusses the comprehensive bully prevention program at his school. The program involves students, staff, administrators and the community.

ASCAWay: 2011 School Counselor of the Year

ascaway — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:51 +0000

2011 School Counselor of the Year Randy McPherson shares his thoughts and comments and some of his award-winning programs in an interview with ASCA executive director Richard Wong.