New Jersey School Counselor News 

United States Senators Robert Menendez & Cory Booker invite you to attend Service Academy Information Day. Open to all New Jersey residents interested in applying to a military service academy, as well as their parents and school counselors.

Click here for more information.

The New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce its participation in the 57th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) sponsored by the United States Senate and the Hearst Foundations. Principals of public or nonpublic schools in New Jersey may nominate one outstanding junior or senior to be considered for this highly competitive, merit-based program.

Read the memo from the NJ DOE to Schools.

2018-2019 New Jersey Application Form

The 20th Annual Malcolm Bernard Historically Black Colleges & University Week
November 10 - 16, 2018

Link to Flyer

Register Today! www.hbcu-cfnj.com

Counselor News is the official publication of the New Jersey School Counselor Association. Read the latest news and find current information on topics related to school counseling in New Jersey and nationwide.

After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools assists schools in implementing a coordinated response to the suicide death of a student. Originally developed in 2011, the second edition includes new information and tools that middle and high schools can use to help the school community cope and reduce suicide risk. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and in consultation with national experts, including school-based administrators and staff, clinicians, researchers, and crisis response professionals. It is designed primarily for administrators and staff but can also be useful for parents and communities. 

Why Belong to NJSCA?

School reform, workplace demands, the changing economy, and work force demographics dictate new expectations for school counselors. School counselors are expected to take the lead in assisting our nation's young people to become healthy, happy, productive citizens. NJSCA provides support, training, networking and a watch on legislative issues, all important in meeting the needs of school counselors in New Jersey. NJSCA was instrumental in having the New Jersey School Counseling Initiative funded and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs written into the New Jersey Department of Education Administrative Code; ensuring that all districts shall provide a comprehensive developmental school counseling program in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Registration is open for NJSCA 2018!  Calling All Presenters!!!  Mark your calendars, start the process to get board approval to attend (if necessary) and register!  The Board and officers of the association are working hard to create an exciting conference, featuring Dan St. Romain!  Dan will be leading a Pre-Conference Session on Positive Behavioral Principles starting at 5pm on Thursday, October 11.

Here are a few things to keep in mind and consider as you make plans to attend in October:

1. Mark your calendars for October 11-12 at the Pines Manor in Edison!

2. Submit for board approval early to attend! This way you can take advantage of the Early Bird Discount!

3. The Purchase Orders will need to be made to the National Center for Youth Issues (W-9 can be found on conference website)

4. Dan St. Romain is coming to provide a Pre-Conference Session, the Opening Keynote Session and a Breakout Session!!! Dan will leave you with highly applicable takeaways as well as some great laughter!

Calling all Presenters!!! The New Jersey School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and social/emotional development or highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Please note that the deadline to submit for a proposal is May 15.  Please click here to find out more: Call for Presenters.  Presenters will be offered a greatly discounted rate to attend the conference. 

Link to 2018 NJSCA Conference information

Need a helpful resource for back-to-school planning? The 2018-2019 Awareness Calendar is now available. Download your copy here: http://ow.ly/GUhv30kGOw8

What is the role of the school counselor? View ASCA’s latest infographic to learn more.