COUNSELOR CONNECTION
ESC Region15
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
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Have your students thought of pursuing an ag career?
Educators and administrators like you can help spread the word about a great scholarship opportunity that helps develop the next generation of ag leaders.
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and college students pursuing an ag-related field of study. Students can apply for a $1,500 scholarship now through January 14, 2021.
Spread the word by:
- Promoting this opportunity to students in your school (this is open to non-FFA members too).
- Following the America’s Farmers Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and sharing our posts about the Grow Ag Leaders scholarship program.
- Encouraging farmers in your community to support – each application needs two farmer endorsements by January 21, 2021.
Download Grow Ag Leaders Flyer HERE
Program information is located on the Grow Ag Leaders page at www.americasfarmers.com.
Thank you for helping grow our next generation of ag leaders!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
RESOURCES
T4PA School Safety State Initiative
GRADcafe
Also, please take time to visit Project GRAD Houston. They started GRADCafé and their organization has been around for 27 yrs. They were founded on a vision of equity - that ALL youth deserve access to an education that leads to a rewarding future. When you click you on the hyperlink above, you'll be directed to their website for more information. All counselors are bilingual and can assist with FAFSA and TAFSA, no need to be a Houston resident, this service is open to all students nationwide.
HIGHLY MOBILE & AT-RISK DIVISION WEBSITES
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Prevention: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Schools/Safe_and_Healthy_Schools/Child_Abuse_Prevention/Child_Abuse_Prevention_Overview/
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Schools/Support_for_At-Risk_Schools_and_Students/Texas_Education_for_Homeless_ Children_and_Youth_(TEHCY)_Program/
Human Trafficking Prevention: https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Other_Services/Human_Trafficking_of_School-aged_Children/
Mental and Behavioral Health: https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Other_Services/Mental_He alth/Mental_Health_and_Behavioral_Health/
Pregnancy Related Services: https://tea.texas.gov/texas_schools/safe_and_healthy_schools/pregnancy_related_services/
Military Connected Students: https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Other_Services/Military_Family_Resources/
Hurricane Harvey Recovery Mental Health Resources for Schools: https://tea.texas.gov/Harvey_Recovery_MH/
Foster Care and Student Success: