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Join the NJSCA Yahoo Group - Membership is free!
The NJSCA Yahoo Group is an ongoing e-group for New Jersey School Counselor Association members. It is a listserv, email group or discussion group that permits members to exchange information, post announcements and generally stay on top of the latest in school counseling. All New Jersey school counselors are encouraged to join and participate. We will use this e-group to keep our members informed of current legislative developments and professional issues and to keep you updated on programs and meeting dates for our organization.
To join, simply send a blank email to
You will receive a subscription confirmation message. When you reply to this message your subscription will be complete. Once you register it's easy to participate. Just send an email to njsca@yahoogroups.com and your message will be shared with school counselors throughout the state.
If you find the e-group is not to your liking, send a blank email and you will be removed from the mailing list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/njsca/
Links
New Jersey Department of Education
http://www.state.nj.us/education/
New Jersey State Board of Education
http://www.state.nj.us/education/sboe/
University of Massachusetts - Center for School Counseling Outcome Research
http://www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/
Radical Involvement Cults, Gangs Hate Crimes and other Symptoms
Download this new resource from Phillipsburg on Gangs (40 page booklet)
N.J.A.C. 6A:7 Managing for Equality and Equity in Education, the Comprehensive Equity Plan, and the Introductory Manual for Affirmative Action Officers. www.state.nj.us/njded/equity/
A Model Policy Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying. www.state.nj.us/njded/parents/bully.htm
The National Women's Law Centers report, Tools of the Trade: Using the Law to Address Sex Segregation in High School Career and Technical Education. New Jerseys Toolkit. www.nwlc.org/pdf/NWLCToolsoftheTrade05.NJToolkit.pdf
Programs and Practices that Work: Preparing Students for Nontraditional Careers Project.
www.nwlc.org/pdf/Report2005_PPTW_Final.pdf
Repository of Internet Resources to Prevent or Reduce Violence and Trauma in Schools
http://www.kean.edu/~jgary/
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)/Partnerships in Program Planning Project for Adolescent Health (PIPPAH) project has launched the "One Teen at a Time Campaign." This web-based public education campaign includes resources and tools to assist teens, parents and professionals in achieving healthy and positive outcomes. The goal of the campaign is to promote positive youth development by focusing on social and emotional skills, as well as offering information about diversity and tolerance. The campaign includes information and resources on adolescent health and practical tools for professionals, families and teens, as well as downloadable posters, bookmarks and stickers. The website for the campaign is
www.socialworkers.org/practice/oneTeen/
National Organizations Release Legal Guide on Student Sexual Orientation:
A consortium of national organizations, under the leadership of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), has issued a resource document to help school leaders address legal issues surrounding students' sexual orientation and gender identity. Aimed at school policy makers and administrators, the guide, "Dealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students' Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity," provides practical guidance on schools' legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, school programs and curriculum.
www.nsba.org/site/docs/34600/34527.pdf
Registered Apprenticeship Website: Meeting the Needs of Business and Workers! Registered apprenticeship is a career path available to anyone interested in a post-secondary employment and training experience. Familiarize yourself with registered apprenticeship so you may suggest it to students as a possible career path.. Contact the local U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training office, located in Iselin, New Jersey (732-750-9191) for additional information/clarification.
www.doleta.gov/atels_bat
