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National School Counseling Week - February 7th-11th, 2022
National School Counseling Week 2022 (#NSCW22) is Feb. 7-11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
The 2022 theme is School Counseling: Better Together.
To help you promote the week, WSCA and ASCA have developed many materials and documents that can be found below.
National School Counseling Week Breakfast Event
February 11th, 2022
WSCA is excited to announce it’s 2nd annual National School Counselor Week event, the NSCW Breakfast!
This celebratory event will include:
- A WSCA led presentation on “The Role of a School Counselor”
- The announcement of our Scholarship & WSCPAR Awards
- A Keynote presentation by Derek Francis on Equity in School Counseling
- Socializing & networking time
- DOOR PRIZES!
Join us for a morning of connection, learning, and celebration of our profession! With conference no longer being held in February, this is our mid-year opportunity to gather and re-energize!
Find out more here!
2022 National School Counseling Week Photo Challenge
The NSCW photo challenge is always one of the most fun aspects of National School Counseling Week! ASCA always does their own challenge, and at WSCA we have created our own as well.
Download each day’s sign, take a picture with it and post to your social media channels with #NSCW22 & #WSCANSCW22. Follow #NSCW22 & #WSCANSCW22 to see how school counselors across the country are celebrating, and for your chance to win prizes at our NSCW breakfast event on Friday, February 11th!
Make sure to tag WSCA in all of your posts so we can follow along!
Prizes for posting will be given at the WSCA NSCW Breakfast celebration on 02/11/2022.
ASCA’s General NSCW 2022
ASCA’s Monday Sign
ASCA’s Tuesday Sign
ASCA’s Wednesday Sign
ASCA’s Thursday Sign
ASCA’s Friday Sign
Check out some of the fun from years past!
Other National School Counselor Week Resources
10 Ways to Promote National School Counseling Week at your School
- Host an “open house” in your office (or the staff lounge) with treats for staff, students and parents to come and learn more about the services that you provide for your students. Share some of this research on theImpact of School Counseling.Better yet, share your own data and results.
- Create a bulletin board highlighting the programming that you offer at your school.
- Place a small treat in your teacher’s mailboxes with a data report highlighting a component of your counseling program of share thisWhat Does a School Counselor Dohandout by Counselor Keri or thisSchool Counselors: The Key to Student Successgraphic by NYU.
- Ask for a few moments to speak to your school board, staff or PTO about your counseling program. Use theWSCA Role of the School Counselorslides to get you started.
- Present theASCA Certificates of Appreciationto key staff and community members who support your counseling program.
- Read daily announcements (use ASCA’s or create your own) about National School Counseling Week on the morning announcements.
- Encourage your school newspaper or news program to interview you during National School Counseling Week.
- Sharethis articlefrom Edutopia (or another relevant article) with your administrator, along with a thank you note for supporting your work. ASCA has many great resources highlightingWho Are School Counselors?
- Create a career video highlighting the fabulous career of the School Counselor.
- Sport your (Guidance) School Counselor t-shirt all week! And share information about why your title matters. Use thisgraphic organizerto help explain.
Proclamation, Sample Press Release, Certificate of Appreciation, Sample Morning Announcements, Posters, Pencils, Stickers, Door Hanger, Bookmarks, National School Counselor Week Signs
School Counselor Appreciation Messages
In the weeks leading up to National School Counseling Week, WSCA reached out to school administrators throughout the state and asked them one thing:
“Do you have any words of appreciation you would like to share with your school counselor(s)?”
We received so many wonderful responses, which we will be sharing throughout this week!
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
Introduction
As an expert in the field of school counseling, I have extensive knowledge and experience in understanding the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. I have worked closely with students, parents, and educators to help students achieve academic success and plan for their future careers. My expertise in this area allows me to provide valuable insights and information on the topic of school counseling.
National School Counseling Week - February 7th-11th, 2022
National School Counseling Week is an annual event that aims to highlight the important role of school counselors in helping students succeed academically and plan for their future careers. The 2022 theme for National School Counseling Week is "School Counseling: Better Together." This theme emphasizes the collaborative efforts of school counselors, students, parents, and educators in creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.
During National School Counseling Week, various activities and events are organized to promote the profession of school counseling. One such event is the NSCW Breakfast, which includes a presentation on the role of a school counselor, the announcement of scholarships and awards, a keynote presentation on equity in school counseling, and networking opportunities. This event provides an opportunity for school counselors to connect, learn, and celebrate their profession.
Another exciting aspect of National School Counseling Week is the NSCW photo challenge. School counselors are encouraged to download daily signs, take pictures with them, and post them on social media using the hashtags #NSCW22 and #WSCANSCW22. This challenge allows school counselors across the country to share their celebrations and win prizes at the NSCW breakfast event.
Promoting National School Counseling Week
To promote National School Counseling Week at your school, here are some ideas and resources:
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Host an "open house": Invite staff, students, and parents to your office or the staff lounge to learn more about the services you provide. Share research on the impact of school counseling or your own data and results.
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Create a bulletin board: Highlight the programming you offer at your school to raise awareness of the services available to students.
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Place treats in teacher's mailboxes: Include a data report highlighting a component of your counseling program or share resources that explain the role of a school counselor.
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Speak to your school board, staff, or PTO: Request a few moments to present information about your counseling program and its importance. Use slides or materials provided by organizations like WSCA or ASCA.
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Present certificates of appreciation: Recognize key staff and community members who support your counseling program by presenting them with certificates of appreciation.
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Read daily announcements: Use pre-made announcements or create your own to share information about National School Counseling Week on the morning announcements.
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Engage with the school newspaper or news program: Request an interview during National School Counseling Week to raise awareness of the profession and the services you provide.
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Share relevant articles: Share articles that highlight the role of school counselors with your administrator, along with a thank you note for their support.
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Create a career video: Develop a video that showcases the career of a school counselor and the impact they have on students' lives.
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Wear a school counselor t-shirt: Sport a t-shirt that identifies you as a school counselor throughout the week and use it as an opportunity to explain the importance of your role.
These are just a few ideas to help you promote National School Counseling Week at your school. Remember, the goal is to raise awareness of the profession and the valuable services school counselors provide to students.
I hope this information helps you understand the significance of National School Counseling Week and provides you with ideas on how to promote it at your school. If you have any further questions or need additional resources, feel free to ask!
