ESC Region 12 Counselor Connection
August 2023 Issue 8
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
Becky Lane, M.Ed.
We are excited to see our team grow and would like to take a moment to introduce you to one of our newest team members, Becky Lane. We are excited to have Becky join our team as a Secondary Counselor. (Becky will provide bio). Becky's role will support secondary counselors by providing assistance with transcript audits, GPA/rank audits, graduation plans, and so much more!
Jeni Janek, M.Ed, LPC
Jennifer Serrato, M.Ed, LPC-Associate
David Baker, M.Ed, LPC-S
Tonya Ramos, M.Ed.
Monica Johnson, M.Ed, LPC, LSSP
TJ Arndt, M.Ed.
Texas Legislature Bills About School Counseling...
As you know, the 88th Legislation recently ended and there were items passed that will effect all school counseling programs. Check out this resource to help you follow along with all the changes.
High School Juniors and Seniors could be impacted by the late release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA
Check out the FAFSA Road Map that shows the anticipated December 2023 release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA. More coming on this as it develops:
Mark Your Calendars!
School Counselor Contact Information
2023-2024 ESC Region 12 Counselor Needs Assessment
✨August 2023 ESC Region 12 School Support Offerings ✨
Stop the Bleed TOT
Session #340689
Date: 8/3/23
Time: 8:30-9:30 am
How to Conduct a 504 Meeting K-12 (virtual)
Session #315700
Date: 8/9/23
Time: 9am-12 pm
EOP Workday
This session will provide a brief overview of the components of the Emergency Operations Plan and allow you to have direct access to people with an understanding of the components so you may ask questions to best update your EOP.
Session #349268 & #349267Date: 8/21/23 & 8/22/23
Time: 9am-3pm
2023-2024 ESC Region 12 Training Schedule "Bit.ly" Locker!
Check it out!
2023-2024 ESC Region 12 School Support Training Schedule is here!
You may notice that we have some great NEW offerings this coming year and that there are others that are absent. We are working toward rotating professional development that will be offered in bi-annual schedules so that you have fresh and new events that are available to you. The New Counselor Academy is one of the events that we will be hosting bi-annually.
We do have the Counselor Council coming back with host Dwayne Frei, as well as a great Multicultural awareness and Competence offering next spring. So check out this table of events, and feel free to plan your PD year or pick up sessions as you can. We're looking forward to seeing you at Region 12!
If you need to update your Apply Texas Counselor Suite accessibility, please contact me at jennifer.serrato@esc12.net.
College Board Counselor Summer Institute 2023
Check out these RESOURCES!
Need Additional Information?
Migrant Education Program & Homeless Liaison
Migrant Counselor & Homeless Liaison
o: 254-297-1167 | f: 254-666-0823
RtI, MTSS, 504, & Accommodations
Contact Crystal Robinson for more information about Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and 504 Services.
Education Specialist
o: 254-297-1217
ESC Region 12 Safe & Healthy Schools
Education Specialist
o: 254-297-1166 | c: 979-324-1344
f: 254-666-0823 | e: hwheeler@esc12.net
Each month, we'd like to highlight one of our very own Region 12 counselors for the amazing things that are being done to support students and teachers. We are thankful for the hard work that is put in each day and look forward to the great things that are happening! If you know a counselor who is deserving of recognition as our "ESC Region 12 Stellar Counselor of the Month", please contact jennifer.serrato@esc12.net or jjanek@esc12.net.
Jana Fisher
Visit Our Counseling Webpage!
ESC Region 12 Website Updates
We've added a few updates to the ESC Region 12 website. You can access the counseling webpage by clicking on Programs and Services.
ESC Region 12 Counseling Webpage
Feel free to check out the counseling webpage and other resources that are available.
My ESC Network
Did you know that you may already have access to free workshops and training? Don't forget to check out the My ESC Network to see if your district is apart of a membership co-op or SSA which gives you access to prepaid trainings.
Please Contact Us If You Have Questions!
Education Specialist | Coordinator, M.Ed., LPC
o: 254-297-1124 | f: 254-666-0823