Office of School Counseling
Friday Sendoff - September 4, 2020
Navigating the Seas of Change
Announcements
**MUST DO** 2020-2021 Counselor Questionnaire
Welcome back and Thank you!
If you haven't already, please be sure to complete the following mandatory asynchronous components in the Schoology Course:
- View the Welcome Back Message from DSCS Leadership
- Watch both videos and complete all of the components of the Behavior Threat Management Procedures folder. **The Smartsheet can be submitted as a team**
- View all components of the Child Abuse and Neglect Compliance Training folder
*If you haven't joined the Schoology COURSE yet, the join code is: DZH2-RMX9-78J8G
*The folders don't always show as "complete" but if you complete all the components within the folder, it will show as "complete" on our end.
*The error in the Knowledge Check (quiz) for Behavior Threat Assessment updates was corrected overnight.
*The document to upload to the Smartsheet has been updated. If you already submitted, no need to send again,
*If you were not present at the 10:00 session (elementary and secondary updates), please be sure to reach out to your specialist to get updates.
*Be sure to complete the breakout session knowledge check that was provided to participants in the 1:00 sessions. These must be completed in order to earn CEUs.
*Recordings will be available in the Schoology Course in their corresponding folder. Once all are available, they will be copied into your Schoology Groups for future viewing as well.
*The PowerPoint of the Best Practices and Ethical Considerations for Virtual Group Counseling presentation is attached below. The link to view the recording is here, in the Schoology Course, as well as both the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling groups. A folder called "Virtual Group Counseling" was added to both groups and includes this presentation as well as the Informed Consent for Group Teletherapy form.
Recent TABCO MOU
Annual Homeless Training for Staff
Consent for Release of Records
Family & Kinship Services
- Family Navigator services are available to provide support to the parents, guardians, or other family members of Baltimore County youth with serious behavioral health concerns who need assistance with accessing information, systems, and support services to effectively address those concerns. *please note: the former criteria of parental incarceration is no longer in effect.
- Kinship Navigator services are available to provide support to families living in Baltimore County who are raising a relative’s child/children (i.e., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings). *please note: Kinship families do not need to be caring for youth with behavioral health concerns
A Family and Kinship Navigator can:
- Identify the family strengths
- Clarify the concerns and challenges
- Provide emotional support
- Identify resources
- Make phone calls to service providers
- Provide guidance in completing forms and applications
- Discuss strategies for addressing school issues
- Empower families to speak up and articulate their concerns and needs
- Follow-up with families and assist with problems that may arise after initial linkages have been made
Resources for Free Cell Phones and Internet Capable Devices
Below are two service providers who offer the Maryland Lifeline Program for eligible Maryland residents. This is a federally funded program for individuals who meet income eligibility guidelines or receive SNAP, Medical Assistance or other income based assistance. The application process is relatively simple and there is an option to get a free cell phone or you can bring your own phone and keep your phone number.
Assurance Wireless
SafeLink Wireless
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Web/www/default/index.html#!/newHome
2020-2021 DSS Family Services Roster and Reporting Form
Elementary Counselors
9/3 Presentation and Curriculum Updates
All components of the curriculum have been uploaded to Schoology. As we mentioned yesterday, we are working out the glitches with YouTube/Viewpure/Voice Thread. Once we are able to find a work around, we will post an update in your Schoology group. The curriculum writers' PowerPoint and a One Pager about the changes are attached below.
Free Tutoring
Secondary Counselors
Curriculum Updates
If you did not attend the live presentation at 10:00 yesterday, please reach out to your specialist for updates.
Naviance Updates
RepVisits is a tool in Naviance that you already have and is absolutely free. RepVisits help high schools publish availability so college admissions counselors and military recruiters can schedule visits in real-time. This allows flexibility for counselors to easily organize and notify students of visits. RepVisits gives all students equal access to connect with colleges and discover opportunities not previously thought available to them. Remember, there is a direct positive correlation between increased Naviance access and college application rates according to the Journal of College Access.
- What is the year over year impact of using this free Naviance tool?
- 24% decrease in the gap between private and public high school visits
- 42% decrease in the gap between higher income and lower income school visits
- 10% decrease in the gap between schools with high racial diversity versus schools with low racial diversity
The third item is the new Naviance Counselor Handbook. Having a step by step guide available to all users can only positively impact implementing Naviance in a virtual landscape. It is additionally imperative for new staff and serves as a reference for all users.
Naviance Scholarship Updates:
- Students have access to a new scholarship list with options that include the ability to filter for matched scholarships, hide past-due scholarships as well as search the list by keyword, category, grade-level eligibility, requirements and type
- Scholarship categories are now displayed for students when viewing the scholarship list
- The scholarship list now consistently displays a dash instead of N/A when no amount, category or deadline has been entered for a scholarship
- After clicking on a scholarship from the list, the scholarship details page now opens in a new tab and hides empty fields, allowing students to quickly focus on the important details
- Scholarship application documents that have been uploaded to a scholarship are now hidden for students if the related scholarship has been made inactive
They have updated their Help Library article to reflect the changes, Scholarships. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any additional questions or concerns—they are there to support you!
High School Counselors
Student Voter Registration Initiative
Please send out a message via Schoology messenger or Naviance to eligible juniors and seniors with the following link: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fweall.vote%2faka&c=E,1,xOjpg2CTm9XLfbVxAn1OKjA7mNJTpN3kflInZFwI3KXU7zNgqSLjfMqy5nGr3Dp6jc1zPtJWCl0YyEG7xfRDdD4AA3t3sDhcZOpfjseF7MD4HA,,&typo=1
College Counselors
Signup Genius Tutorial
You can expect an invitation to a Naviance tutorial (on college planning tools and scheduling college visits) in the near future.
MPT's annual Ways to Pay for College
MPT's annual Ways to Pay for College program will be on Thursday, Sept. 24.
The attached news release provides details. Visit mpt.org/programs/waystopayforcollege/ for more information.
2020 Virtual Student Financial Empowerment Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern time
You are invited to join the U.S. Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 as they launch the Student Financial Empowerment (SFE) Initiative with a virtual summit. This event will bring together students, parents, educators, community-based organizations, businesses, and others to share innovative solutions to help students make informed decisions about their educational journey.
ACT Educator and Leader Newsletter
New National ACT® Test Dates Added for Fall 2020
Your students now have more opportunities to take the ACT test this fall. These additions will help meet the demand for testing caused by COVID-19-related cancellations and social distancing requirements that limited test centers’ capacities this spring and summer. A total of eight test dates will be available for students for fall 2020 national testing.
- Saturday, September 19
- Saturday, October 10
- Saturday, October 17
Success Story: Helping Students GEAR UP for Success
When Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received a GEAR UP grant, program coordinator Laurie Mead knew it was an opportunity to help the 475 students in the program prepare for college and career success. She used a suite of ACT products and services to assist her in achieving this goal. Find out how Kennedy helped students achieve college readiness, including many whose plans didn’t include postsecondary study.
Learn More
Top Misconceptions about Social and Emotional Learning
Each post in this #ResearchWednesday blog series from Mawi Learning covers and clarifies a common misconception about social and emotional learning (SEL). Discover the research and insights that counter these misconceptions, including:
- “You can’t measure SEL”
- “SEL can’t be taught in schools”
- “You can’t have too much grit”
The blog is updated every Wednesday with SEL insights from ACT and Mawi Learning experts.
Baseline Data Can Help Close Achievement Gaps
For years, ACT data has underlined the achievement gaps among K-12 learners, and recent articles have opined that the COVID-19 crisis will only widen this gap. Meanwhile, attendees of a recent ACT webinar weighed in on the challenges K-12 educators are facing in planning the upcoming school year:
- 74.8% said that the current crisis has caused gaps in the critical data needed to plan the upcoming school year
- An additional 21.1% were unsure, since a baseline hasn’t been established
- 63.9% didn’t have a plan yet
How is your school planning for the year, and what are you doing to help close these learning gaps among your learners? Acquiring baseline data about your students’ readiness can be a lifeline to help your school or district’s plan to tackle the 2020-21 school year.
Learn More About Baseline Data
ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops 2020: Sign Up Now!
You’re invited! Sign up for a 2020 ACT College and Career Readiness Workshop today! During this free, half-day workshop, you’ll discover:
- Strategies for using ACT data to measure student readiness––and plan for the future
- How ACT tools can help prepare your students for college and career readiness
- New ways of empowering students
SAT Waivers
Fee Waiver Codes Will Be Available Starting on August 17. To ensure eligible students have access to fee waivers for the weekend SAT®, fee waiver codes will be available to schools through the College Board K–12 reporting portal starting on August 17.
Here are some reminders about accessing and distributing fee waivers:
Paper fee waiver cards will no longer be mailed to schools.
Fee waiver codes will be available in the K–12 reporting portal download center—you'll need detail or summary level access to get your school's fee waiver codes.
Fee waivers delivered to the K–12 reporting portal can be used starting with the September 26 SAT administration. August SAT 2020 fee waivers were delivered in your 2019-20 allotment. Any unused codes from last year's allotment are still valid and never expire.
As part of our ongoing efforts to support you as you navigate the uncertainties due to the coronavirus and beyond, we're offering these resources to help you access and distribute fee waivers:
SAT Weekend Fee Waivers—What Counselors Need to Know (.pdf/183 KB)
Electronic Fee Waiver Access Overview (.pdf/349 KB)
From the Field: Strategies for Using Electronic Fee Waiver Codes (.pdf/174 KB)
Managing Electronic Fee Waiver Codes for SAT (.docx/92 KB)
Student Fee Waiver Tracking Form (.docx/90 KB)
Community Resources
From our friends in the Office of School Climate
Sheppard Pratt Walk-In Clinic
410-938-5302, 6501 N Charles Street Baltimore MD 21204
Currently taking walk-ins. Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm and Saturday 12pm – 4pm
Treatment Recovery Resource
443-376-5785 in Dundalk (Holabird Ave)
- Individual and group counseling for adolescents and adults, peer recovery, and case management
- Currently accept Medicaid and working to become credentialed with other insurance providers
Self-Care
Mindfulness for Teachers: A Program With Proof
Other Resources
Safe Reporting on Suicide: Media Toolkit
Download the new toolkit to learn how responsible reporting can save lives. This toolkit should be utilized by the entertainment industry, or anyone reporting or posting online content related to suicide. It includes best practices, a safe reporting checklist, and additional resources.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Grant Cycle 2020-2021
AFSP just announced their research grant priority areas; new research priorities are suicide prevention within underrepresented racial and ethnic communities and the evaluation of technological tools for suicide prevention.
Professional Development
Professional Articles
Young Adults’ Pandemic Mental Health Risks
- “In a new C.D.C. survey, 18- to 24-year-olds reported the highest levels of symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a quarter of them said they had seriously considered suicide.”
- The current pandemic is a breeding ground for mental health disaster,” with unprecedented levels of risk factors. “This exposure period is prolonged, longer than anything we’ve seen before,” she said, and the social isolation makes everything worse.”
- This combination of uncertainty about their personal future and worry about the larger future can leave some people without much sense of hope or promise about what is coming next. “Hopelessness is one of the big drivers of suicide,” Dr. Vinson said. “It’s normally not about wanting to be dead; it’s about not wanting to live like this, whatever this is."
What It Means to Center “Healing Justice” in Wellness
Highlight:
“When I think about healing justice, I think about a couple of different things: I think about the transformation of our world, the systems, the institutions, the communities, as well as our relationships to ourselves. What would happen to our world if we understood that healing was deeply connected to the dismantling of racism, of transphobia, misogynoir, and ableism, and chose to center that?”
Upcoming Webinars
Listen Up: Ethics and Energy, Understanding the Many Faces of ADHD (Live Webinar) 2 CEUs on 10/6/20
NAMI Maryland’s 38th Annual Conference (Live Webinar) 6 CEUs on October 16th For more information on the conference agenda and workshops, visit their website.
Across the Miles: Effective Strategies and Ethical Considerations in the World of Online Therapy (Live Webinar) 2 CEUs on 11/4/20
Ten Faces Of Trauma (Live Webinar) 1 CEU on 11/9/20
Starting Point: The Importance of Being Culturally Attuned With Children and Families, (Live Webinar) 2 CEUs on 11/16/20
How Trauma Transforms: Nurturing Resilience Through Play Therapy With Clients Impacted by ACEs, (Live Webinar) 2 CEUs on 12/8/20
Work Hard, Play Hard: Understanding the Therapeutic Value and Real Work Within Play Therapy, (Live Webinar) 2 CEUs on 12/21/20
Please remember that if you are planning to attend a professional development during the school day that is not offered by our office, you must get permission from your administration.
Virtual Classrooms
BCPS Counselors Good News & Inspiration
Congratulations to Ashley Cole (Padonia International School) on her recent marriage!
Welcome to the world Peyton Marie Wheeler born 6/19/20 5lbs. 2ozs. Congratulations to mom Julie Wheeler, Dulaney High
We Welcome Our New Counselors !!
Destiny Hilliard-Thomas Deer Park Middle Magnet
My name is Destiny Hilliard-Thomas and I'm am a first year school counselor at Deer Park Middle Magnet School. I am from New Jersey and moved to Maryland 9 years ago. My favorite artist is Beyonce, my favorite color is blue, and I love spending time with my husband and 6 year old son. I graduated from Hampton University with my degree in Elementary Education and then from Johns Hopkins University with a Master's degree in School Counseling. I taught 5th grade at Winand Elementary School and then tutored 6th graders in math at Windsor Mill Middle School after graduating college. After 3 years with BCPS, I began teaching and managing at Job Corps where I have been for the last 6 years. I am thrilled to be back with Baltimore County Public Schools and serving as a 6th grade School Counselor!
Isela Garcia Colgate Elementary
Hello! My name is Isela Garcia. I graduated this past Summer 2020 with a Master of Education in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Towson University in Family and Human services in December 2015. I completed my Practicum at Catonsville High School, my first internship at Franklin Middle School and my last internship at Waterloo Elementary. I have been living in the Baltimore area for 20 years now. I graduated High School in BCPS, at Lansdowne High. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends, outdoor activities (running, swimming, hiking, parks, etc.), traveling and exploring new places and eating yummy food!
Tori Kovelman Crossroads Center
Tori is a graduate of Loyola and alumni of BCPS! She is returning to Crossroads Center as the 7th grade counselor where she interned during the 2019-2020 school year. In addition to counseling, she is a yoga & mindfulness teacher and a passionate Charm City Runner.
Rhonda Drayton Meadowood Education Center
I am entering my 20th year as an educator and my 1st year as a school counselor. I recently completed my M. ED in School Counseling from Loyola University of Maryland in January 2020 and have been hired as a school counselor at the Meadowood Education Center. If I were to describe myself, it would be as a lifelong learner because I enjoy the hopefulness experienced in the academic setting. My focus as an educator is advocating for equitable educational opportunities for African American children.
I am blessed to be the mom of Jasmin, 21 and Jeremiah 13. They are the reason I stay young at heart. I love running and mentoring young ladies in my church.
Stacey Linz Middle River Middle
Hi there! My name is Stacey Linz and I am the 6th grade school counselor at Middle River Middle. I graduated from Loyola University with my Master in School Counseling in May 2020. I feel so thankful to be a part of the Middle River Middle family after completing my internship there this past spring. One fun fact about me is I spent three years working at Johns Hopkins in Child and Adolescent psychiatry in the inpatient unit. Here’s to a great year!
Ethan Muller Stemmers Run Middle
My name is Ethan Muller and I am 25 years old. I did my undergrad at University of Maryland, College Park and then got my Master’s from Loyola University. While getting my graduate degree I also worked full time at Kennedy Krieger as a Special Education teacher. A fun fact about me is that my dad was also a school counselor and my older brother is currently a school counselor in Baltimore County.
Sarah Holmes Watershed Public Charter
Zach Colgan Deep Creek Elementary
Hello My name is Zach Colgan. I went to McDaniel College and I am currently placed at Deep Creek Elementary. I am very much into fitness and soccer and I spend most of my free time on the soccer field or at the gym. I also enjoy family time and puppy time.
Kathyn Bradley Chapel Hill Elementary
Alexis Billotti Chesapeake Terrace Elementary
“Hi, I am Alexis Billotti and I will be the school counselor at Chesapeake Terrace Elementary. Last school year, I was a long-term substitute school counselor for BCPS and worked at Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Halethorpe Elementary School. Before becoming a substitute counselor in the Winter of 2019, I graduated from Frostburg State University in May 2019 with my M.Ed in School Counseling. I am greatly excited to have a permanent school placement this school year with Baltimore County Public Schools and work with a great team of educators.”
Renee Best Dundalk High
My name is Renee Best and I am so excited to be joining BCPS as a high school counselor! I am coming from private school where I was an elementary school counselor for the last two years. I received my M.Ed. in School Counseling from Loyola. Some fun facts… when it’s not a pandemic, I love to travel and do hot yoga! I also love animals and have a puppy named Dixie who keeps me entertained nonstop!
Elizabeth Burton Arbutus Middle
My name is Elizabeth Burton but I go by Liz. I am currently the 8th grade school counselor at Arbutus Middle School. I started at Arbutus as a long-term sub in January and became a full-time counselor there about two weeks before the COVID-19 school closures. I grew up in Lewes, DE but have been living in Baltimore since 2014. I recently graduated with my M.Ed in School Counseling from Loyola University in December of 2019. I am a huge animal lover and have two dogs of my own that I consider to be my babies.
Samantha Alic Perry Hall High
My name is Samantha Alic, but I go by Sami. This is my 5th year as a school counselor and I am excited to have joined the gator family at Perry Hall High! I spent the last 4 years as a counselor at Bohemia Manor High in Cecil County. I went to Salisbury for undergrad, and completed my school counseling grad program at Loyola. Fun facts: I am expecting a little boy on September 20th, my round trip work commute is now TWO HOURS less each day, I like running (slowly), during COVID times I have a) watched Greys Anatomy from start to finish, and b) successfully refrained from downloading TikTok.
Amanda Sands Dundalk High
My name is Amanda Sands and I am the School Counseling Department Chair at Dundalk High School. This is my first year with BCPS and my fourth year as a School Counselor. Prior to my experience with BCPS I was a high school counselor in PGCPS for three years- two years at High Point High School and one year at Northwestern Evening High School. While I miss my former students and colleagues in PGCPS, I am a proud graduate of Dundalk High School (class of 2012), so I am very excited to be back at my alma mater! I earned my B.A. in Psychology from Towson University in 2016 and I earned my M.S. in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2017. Some fun facts about me are that I speak Spanish and I have two furbabies- a long-haired dachshund named Mr. Pony and a cat named Tigerlilly.
Krista McGowen Middlesex Elementary
My name is Krista McGowen, I will be working at Middlesex Elementary school. I graduated from Loyola in 2020! I completed all three of my internship experiences with BCPS: Lansdowne HS, Pine Grove MS and Owings Mills ES.
A little bit about myself, is I am originally from New Jersey and I love the beach! I have a Maine Coon cat named Binx who I love dearly! And my fun fact is that when I was a senior in high school I auditioned to be on the cooking show Chopped!
I am excited to be apart of the BCPS counseling team and looking forward to a great first year!
Alexandra Jackson Oakleigh Elementary
My name is Allie Jackson and I recently graduated from Loyola University in December. I completed a few school counseling long-term substitute positions with Baltimore County Public Schools in the Spring, and I will be a school counselor with Oakleigh Elementary School starting this school year! I got married this summer and I am looking forward to celebrating with friends and family when it is safe to do so. I am so excited to join the BCPS family!
Elvire Cajuste Perry Hall Elementary
Hello, my name is Elvire Cajuste and i am a first year elementary school counselor at Perry Hall Elementary school. I graduated from New York University with my Masters of Arts in Counseling and Guidance in May 2020. I am engaged and set to be married in April 2021 ( with or without corona). In my spare time i like to travel the Caribbean islands., learning all that I can about the different languages, foods and history. I have 4 children and we are extremely busy making memories during this crazy time. I am so excited to be apart of the BCPS team and can’t wait to continue to learn and grow.
Kristian Neal Pikesville & Randallstown High
I am from small-town Delaware, practically born and raised, and so I am excited to venture into the great state of Maryland! I come from a blended family, we call ourselves The Granjonealiums' and NONE of us look alike! I have two cats, but I am not inappropriately crazy (gotta to have a little coo-coo in us to do what we do!) My one and only sport was cheerleading, hence all of the !s throughout this blurb, however my favorite sport to watch is football- Go Birds!!
I love having fun, laughing, bringing joy and light to those around me. I believe that we as educators have the ability to be the Wild Card in our students' lives- to truly make a difference. This will be my first year being an educator, but I feel like this has been my life's calling.
I graduated with both my bachelor's and master's from Wilmington University. I enjoy working out, playing spades, and drinking coffee allll day long! I cannot wait to meet each and every one of you, and I am even more excited to play Game Changers with you all! Let's do this!!!
Christopher Gonzalez Riverview Elementary
My name is Christopher Gonzalez and I am a School Counselor at Riverview Elementary School. I enjoy playing basketball for leisure and working out. I am expecting a baby girl November 9th and I could not be more excited! I originally from Long Island New York and came down to Maryland to attend Towson University for my Bachelor's Degree. From there I worked at Johns Hopkins in the Pediatric Psychiatry Department while attending Loyola University of Maryland to receive my Masters of Education focused in School Counseling.
Sarah McClelland Scotts Branch Elementary
Sarah McClelland is a first year School Counselor with Baltimore County Public Schools. She is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Counseling program at Johns Hopkins University. Sarah completed her internship work with BCPS and is excited to begin working in the county this school year! She hopes to use her love of mindfulness and yoga practices to bring a sense of calm and positivity to her students during the uncertain times we are in.
Angela Montague Lansdowne High
I completed my M.Ed. in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland in the Fall of 2019. Before venturing into School Counseling, I worked as a Spanish teacher, a stay-at-home mom and a director at a non-profit. I earned a B.A. from Roanoke College in International Relations and Spanish, and a M.A. from Georgetown University in Latin American Studies.
When I am not wearing my “School Counselor Hat,” I spend my time pursuing my passion as a Group Fitness Instructor and dote over my four cats and two grand-cats
Elizabeth Kaminski Stoneleigh Elementary
Elizabeth Kaminski is the newest addition to the counseling department at Stoneleigh Elementary. She has her MS in Higher Education Administration and MS in School Counseling. Prior to joining the Stoneleigh team, Elizabeth worked for the Colonial School District, Princeton University and most recently was the Director of College Guidance for Gerstell Academy. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Elizabeth enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, going to the beach and reading a good book!
Matthew Scheffenacker Dundalk High
I am a second year School Counselor at Dundalk High School, 11th grade. One thing you should know about me is that I hope to teach the 11th graders about being an advocate for themselves by researching facts to better speak their mind and defend their thoughts and ideas. I love travel and baseball and I hope to use wisdom gained from my abroad experiences to promote equity and understanding to all students.
Jamie Glover Stemmers Run Middle
I’m my free time my favorite thing to do is spend time with my 18 month old son Lincoln. We like to take walks and be outside.
Dionne Arrington Lyons Mills Elementary
I was born and reared in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Baltimore County school, graduates from Villa Julie College for undergrad, and graduated from Capella University for graduate school. I had the pleasure of doing my practicing at Franklin Middle School and my 2 internships at Shiloh Middle School in Carroll County Public Schools. I am widowed and mother of a 28 y/o Black male and 13y/o Black female.
My favorite color is purple and I love music which helps me self care. Since the pandemic, I have put my cosmetology skills into action more with hair and nails. I also love to do flower arrangements and shopping Michaels! Last, but definitely not least, I am an active member in my church and I love them so much!
Michael Radcliffe Gen John Stricker Middle
Michael Radcliffe is entering his first year as a School Counselor at General John Stricker Middle School. Radcliffe has spent the previous 11 years as a Social Studies Teacher at Towson High School. He finished his Masters in School Counseling from Loyola University this past spring and completed his internship experience at Cockeysville Middle School. Radcliffe strongly believes in the idea that all students can be successful if provided the proper support. He values creating positive relationships as a way of creating a safe atmosphere that allows students to thrive.
Counselor Self-Care
Complimentary Webinar plus much more
FREE Virtual Yoga Class for September
Virtual Yoga Class for September is Wednesday 9/16/2020, at 5pm. Upon receipt of the signed PDF waiver, Ms. Keatts will send out the registration link for class. The waiver is attached.
Websites
Traitify: https://bcps.traitify.com/
Other career-related websites:
https://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm
https://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerVideos/career-videos.aspx?frd=true
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs.html
https://www.cacareerzone.org/budget/
http://www.careersinthemilitary.com/
MD CAPS (MHEC): https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS/login.aspx?c=-8586295899786270826&ReturnUrl=/MDCAPS/int/FinAid
College Covered resources for school counselors https://www.collegecovered.com/resources-for-counselors/
Schoology Access Codes
Elementary Counseling Curriculum: M4HSN-FCFN4
Secondary Counseling Curriculum: CFBV7-B6PCM
Threat Management: Q6RHK-WHHVC
College and Career Counseling: PFZD6-65N4V
Curriculum Updates: T7BM2-R8JSC
GSA Sponsors (LGBTQ+ resources): ZMBZ-4QXP-DKC89
SPRMNT Group - 82RB-GQ63-724X6
Contact Information
Naviance Support: 1-866-337-0080 option 2 & support@naviance.com
Signup Genius Support: support@signupgenius.com
CPS phone number: 410.887.TIME
CPS email address: dhr.baltimorecountycps@maryland.gov
MHEC FAFSA Completion (MD CAPS): fafsa.mhec@maryland.gov