
Here's What to Expect In This Episode:
As high school counselors, we hope to prepare students for whatever their post secondary plans areโฆ from work, military, or college. Elementary and middle school counselors are laying the foundation for college and career-ready standardsโฆ but, as high school counselors, weโre meeting students where things are getting real.
Listen to Episode 40 to learn about the importance of sharing all of their post secondary options, advocating for all different types of students, and including everyone in the post secondary celebrations!
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why high school counselorsโ role differs a bit in post secondary plans compared to elementary and middle school counselorsโ role
- 4 big categories of post secondary plans
- Why you have to be a broken record around this topic
- Consider sharing post secondary plans in all three counseling settings: individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom lessons
- Using individual meetings to share the same information with all of your students
- Why a career exploration small group can help students on whatever their post-high school pathway may be
- Some topics you may be able to leverage for college and career readiness during classroom lessons
- Why itโs important to see, recognize, and know students who need a bit more advocacy in the post secondary planning process
- How you can keep your eyes open to more niche groups of students who need a voice (especially from you as a high school counselor)
- How to include everyone in the post secondary plans celebration in the way your events are worded and shared with others
- 3 memorable ways to share your seniorsโ post secondary plans with your school community
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Podcast: Episode 39- Running Senior Meetings Like a Boss
- 3 Important Things High School Counselors Can Talk About in Senior Meetings
- Resource: Career Exploration High School Counseling Small Group
- Resource: First Generation High School Counseling Small Group
- Podcast: Episode 14- 3 Ways to Build Your Confidence with High School Counseling Classroom Lessons
- Resource: Goal Setting and Soft Skills Classroom Lesson
- Resource: Financial Literacy and Budgeting Bundle
- Free Resource: Starter Scholarship Spreadsheet
- Blog: 5 Niche Groups of High School Students to Look Out For as a Supportive High School Counselor
- Blog: 3 Fun and Exciting Ways to Celebrate Studentsโ Post-Secondary Plans
- Resource: College Application Day Pennant Bulletin Board
- Apps for Editing Slideshows: iMovie, VLLO, InShot
Other Blog Posts + Podcast Episodes You Might Like:
- Blog: 3 Reasons You Need to Start a Devoted School Counseling Advisory Council
- Podcast: Episode 16- 3 Ideas to Consider Before Starting a School Counseling Advisory Council
- Blog: 4 Easy Ways to Make College Accessible to Your High School Students
- Blog: 3 Ways to Use College Application day to Increase Student Confidence Around College Applications
Connect with Lauren:
- Get a free resource: Starter Scholarship Spreadsheet Template
- Visit my TpT store
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
- Follow me on Facebook
- Send me an email
- Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative
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