Counselor Connect Newsletter: Suicide Prevention Awareness

September Newsletter Updates

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Central Indiana Educational Service Center

In September, we bring awareness to suicide prevention. Check out the robust list of resources from ASCA, covering awareness, prevention, & response. September also kicks off Learn More Indiana’s College Go! campaign, helping students find the right college fit.

Featured Resources

Suicide Prevention & Response: Resources from ASCA

College Go! kicks off September 15 with Why Apply Day, followed by College Application Week, September 25 - 29, 2023. Visit the College Go! site for resources
Top 10 Legislative Updates for Counselors, a blog written by Samantha Vidal
Newly added Targeted Learning Guides: Trauma-Informed and Counselor Self-Care ~ Great for use in PLCs & professional learning time. Additional guides can be found here! Have an idea for a guide? Let us know!
2023-2024 Calendar for Counselors ~ Several new dates have been added! Send new dates to aculhan@ciesc.org.
Visit the Counselor Connect Playlist on the KInL Youtube Channel to access past CC events, including Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Chronic Stress on the Brain, Learning, and Behavior.

Counselor Mentor Connections Program

New Counselor Cadre

Get Paired with a Mentor

NEW SCHOOL COUNSELORS: If you are a first or second year school counselor who wants to be paired with an experienced counselor mentor and participate in monthly professional learning and networking opportunities, this cadre is for you!
*Note that you will also need to register,
which will be posted soon!

EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS: Interested in mentoring a new counselor during the 2023-2024 school year? Counselor Connect is seeking experienced school counselors who want to share their passion and knowledge with new school counselors through mentorship for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mentor Information

Mentor Application

Let’s Get Social #CounselorConnect!
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities

*Paid Events

2023-2024 Professional Learning with Counselor Connect

Registration Closes September 8th!

*COUNSELOR CONNECTions in Central Indiana

September 28, 2023
State legislative update & networking!
Registration
For additional Counselor Connection opportunities throughout the state, take a look at the regional calendar.

Free Learning!

Creating and Sustaining a Comprehensive School Counseling Program
October 3 via Zoom
Free Registration

Comprehensive School Counseling Virtual Institute / Carrying the Torch (CTT)

Two Cohorts! Bronze/Silver OR Gold! Read about both tracks here!
Bronze/Silver | Free Registration
Gold | Free Registration

Spotlight on Legal Series

February - November
Free Registration
Previous sessions were recorded

Statewide Counselor Calendar: We’ve added new dates, including the CELL Lunch and Learn Series, IDOE Virtual Conferences, INACAC Updates, & ISFAA Counselor Workshops! Check out all of the happenings for counselors and social workers on the 2023-24 calendar!

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