Betty White is coming back to Nebraska and the NSCA Elementary School Counselor Conference due to popular demand.  Her previous presentation at the Elementary School Counselor Conference was energizing, engaging and sent attendees home with practical ideas to implement immediately in their schools.  Her topic will focus on elementary student mental health with special emphasis on Tier 1 supports as a way to prevent mental health challenges.

Jake Willems gives an overview of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and some practical strategies for working with culturally diverse, LGBTQ+, pregnant, and assorted other students as well. This is a brief reworking of his breakout session at the 2022 School Counselor Academy.

Josh MacNeil (CEO InMind Services) began his career as a teacher where he began adopting trauma-informed strategies into his classroom. He realized how important this approach was and saw amazing improvements in his students. Because of Josh’s success, both in his classroom and in communicating trauma-informed educational practices, he began to get many requests to consult and train others, which propelled him to opportunities to train all over the world.

In addition to earning his Masters in Multicultural Education, Josh has completed certifications in both The Child Trauma Academy’s Neurosequential Model of Education and Therapeutics. He has presented at regional, state, national, and international conferences and now offers training and consultation for schools and individuals throughout the United States and abroad. Josh is also an adjunct professor in Eastern University’s Masters of Education program, and he is the CEO of InMind Services, an organization whose mission is to support those who support children.

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Jake Willems speaks with Doug Hauserman, executive director of the Nebraska School Counseling Association about the Day on the Hill and a few bits of legislation that impact school counselors

You may remember that in the fall, Mrs. Hahn was named the Elementary School Counselor of the year for the Nebraska School Counselor Association (NSCA). Along with a plaque and a $200 stipend, this award allowed her to be entered as a candidate for the 2023 overall Nebraska School counselor of the year. At a celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska, last night, Thursday, February 23, 2023, Mrs. Hahn was selected as the 2023 Nebraska School Counselor of The Year.

To say we are elated for Mrs. Hahn is a complete understatement.

Dr. Rhodes describes Mrs. Hahn as an invaluable North Platte Public Schools team member. "Mrs. Hahn exemplifies character with a student-centered approach to educational principals." Rhodes added, "Mrs. Hahn shares a caring attitude with everyone she interacts with. She is never afraid to step in and assist when others are in need."

Mrs. Hahn will serve as the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year until February 2024. Additionally, she will visit Washington, D.C., next February to represent Nebraska nationally.

Enjoy this episode where Kara talks ALL THINGS school counseling including her closing the gap program, experience at the state legislator, and tips for new professionals in school counseling.  

ASCA Position Statements:

The School Counselor and Transgender and Nonbinary Youth:  https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Transgender-Gender-noncon

The School Counselor and LGBTQ+ Youth:  https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-LGBTQ-Youth

How Chadron Schools go about administering Social-Emotional Screeners in Primary, Intermediate, Middle School, and High School and all the logistics that come with.

ASCA Position Statement:  The School Counselor and Social Emotional Development:  https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Social-Emotional-Developm