ESC 18 Counselor Updates
December 8, 2022
Dear Counselors and Counselor Leaders,
Wishing you a fun-filled holiday season. May your holiday celebrations sparkle with precious moments of laughter, love, and goodwill.
Thank you for all that you do!
Please reach out if I can help you find resources or if I can help support you!
Mary

Self-Care



Upcoming Events

The Rural Route: 2023 Virtual Conference, Saturday, February 04, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Location: Virtual
Review the Presentations from the 6th ABC Summit.
February 12-14, 2023

Counselor's Corner, Guidance
Positive Reinforcement Winter Themed Charts for Elementary
Healthy Coping Skills Scoot Game for Elementary

Social Emotional Resources

Mental Health Resources
Emoji Drug Codes PDF This reference guide is intended to give parents, caregivers, and educators a better understanding of how emojis are being used to communicate about illegal drugs. | The Truth about E-Cigarettes Use this one pager to talk with teens about the dangers of E-Cigarettes | A Tip Sheet for Parents Know the risks.E-Cigarettes and young people. A tip sheet for parents on how to talk to their teen. |
Emoji Drug Codes PDF
The Truth about E-Cigarettes

School Safety
Please forward this newsletter on to anyone at your district/campus that has need of school safety, wellness, and/or mental health related topics.
TEA News
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Stephanie Learner, TEA Counselor Support Program Manager
My Role:
▪ Serve as primary point of contact for Texas school counselors
▪ Develop school counseling resources and conduct trainings
▪ Support the strong implementation of a comprehensive counseling program
Contact Information:
▪ Contact: Stephanie.Lerner@tea.texas.gov

College, Career, Military - Are You Ready?
College application season is upon us and TxCAN shares resources to make this season a little bit easier. Make sure to share, save, and bookmark!
MapMyGrad
PK-5th Grade: When I Grow Up Curriculum
9th - 12th Grade What’s an Endorsement? An endorsement is a set of classes that allows a student to dig into an area of interest to them. | 6th - 8th Grade Resources Starting high school and picking classes can be totally overwhelming and confusing. Right?! But don’t freak out! Middle School: The Perfect time to Start! | Save Money Looking for scholarships can be very time-consuming and frustrating,. Create a profile and check out this list of scholarships that are updated weekly. |
9th - 12th Grade
6th - 8th Grade Resources


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Mary Groomer
Counselor Consultant
Mental Health Behavioral Health
Transition Consultant
T: 432-567-3209
E: mgroomer@esc18.net
