Feb. 7-11 is National School Counseling Week
The following email was sent from School Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson to all school counselors on Monday, Jan. 31
The week of Feb. 7 is National School Counseling Week, an occasion to celebrate and raise awareness of the work we do. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA), which sponsors National School Counseling Week, says this week of action is meant to "focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems" and "highlight the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve success and plan their careers." The 2022 theme is School Counseling: Better Together. Check out the lineup of events for the week.
Photo challenge
The ASCA invites counselors and our colleagues submit photos via social media for each day's theme throughout the week. Simply download the printable sign with a prompt, print it, write your response and post a picture of you holding the sign on social media. Be sure to tag #ASCA and #NSCW22 in your posts.
- Monday, Feb. 7: School counselors and other school-based mental health professionals are better together because...
- Tuesday, Feb. 8: School counselors and administrators are better together because...
- Wednesday, Feb. 9: School counselors and teachers are better together because...
- Thursday, Feb. 10: School counselors and the community are better together because...
- Friday, Feb. 11: School counselors are better together because...
Promotional materials
You can find National School Counseling Week posters, stickers, bookmarks and door hangers available for purchase on the ASCA website.
Read our chapter member's spotlight
The UFT member newspaper, the New York Teacher, highlighted the work of School Counselor Madeline Velez in its December issue. You can celebrate National School Counseling Week by reading and sharing!
The work that we do behind the scenes to engage, motivate, and promote confidence in our students is integral to their success. Thank you for all that you do in making a difference in their lives and your school community.