F.A.A.E.
Florida Association of Alternative Educators
In Case You Missed It! Monthly Twitter Chat: #NAEACHAT
Q1: Why is school counseling/having a school counselor important in #alted?
A1: Students need to know they can go to the counselors for help.
A1: Students and teachers are used as a resource. Good counselors are culture changers and builders.
A1: Students arrive with skill deficits and the collaboration with others addresses needs.
A1: To provide support and guidance not only for students but staff. They help staff understand (the students).
Q2: What resources can you share regarding school counseling?
A2: Students and teachers nominate peer leaders to organize activities to promote healthy relationships and positive school culture.
A2: We are adding mental health counselors.
A2: Small staff means teachers are 'counselors'. We have friendly academic competitions to help develop sense of belonging and unity.
A2: Every staff member is an essential part of the support system!
Q3: What have you done/do you plan to do to improve or implement school counseling?
A3: Great idea: Local therapist's office may have staff pursuing license to lead groups of alternate education students.
A3: Club days on Fridays sponsored by teachers. Helps build positive relationships and attendance.
A3: From celebrating small victories of success to helping other teachers find innovative alternative strategies.
Next Twitter Chat:
May 31, 2016, 9:00 EST
Topic: School Social Work
Monthly Conference Call
Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 04:00 PM
Anywhere, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Tentative Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Review of agenda
- Review of minutes
- Financial Report
- 90 Day Goals Update
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Positive Praise: School Success Stories
- Topics for our next meeting: June 14, 2016, 4:00 CST
- Recap of meeting
Five Traits of an Effective Leader
- Believes that teachers matter.
- Always strive for success.
- Listens to students' and teachers' voices.
- Sees errors as opportunities to improve.
- Uses feedback to improve teaching.
Reaching the Wounded Student Conference 2016
Join us for the 2016 Reaching the Wounded Student Conference: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Helping Youth Beyond At-Risk presented by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and Hope 4 The Wounded, LLC Educational Seminars. The conference held, June 26-29, 2016 in Orlando.
http://dropoutprevention.org/conferences/2016-reaching-wounded-student-conference/