News for School Counselors
Veronica Herrera, college and career counselor
Veronica Herrera supports students making their postsecondary plans at Hillcrest HS in Jamaica. "High school students are discovering who they are, and it’s wonderful to be a part of that conversation," she said.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - October 2025
Information about a chapter survey, IPRs and student services managers.
Student Services Managers for the 2025-26 School Year
You may find a list of student services managers arranged by district and superintendent here.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - May 2025
Information about IPRs, excessing, performance reviews and probation extensions.
School Counselors Conference
School counselors focused on the work of helping children, even in challenging times, during the union's 21st annual School Counselors Conference on March 22. “Our students need us,” said School Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.
A ‘social’ experiment
A school counselor and social worker at IS 206 in the Bronx developed an innovative way to address their students' social-emotional needs following the pandemic: a student lounge complete with music, games and items meant to encourage socialization and teamwork.