10.13.23 (Taylor’s Version)

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You Need to CALM Down

  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means can help you feel prepared to talk with people about means safety. Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves and how to work with people at risk for suicide and their familes. 
  • 2 hour self paced virtual training; not required to finish in one session
  • All staff who safety plan are required to take CALM (Adi’s Act)
  • Ask: Finish by the end of the school year, send certificate to Jamie ([email protected])

504 Slides from ODE: Please “Don’t Blame Me…”

Here are the slides from ODE’s Presentation for 504:

504 Overview

504 Deep Dive (please ignore the SB819 as we have our own internal process).

“…Are you ready for it?” Updated ADHD Process and Procedures for Medical Providers and Schools

Please see this INTERNAL facing document that outlines the ADHD screening process that is initiated by parents/medical providers. This documents outlines the process as the forms will be managed by our RECORDS clerk at the district office. Secondary counselors you will be asked to forward the email from Records to 2-3 teachers that you think would know child best. You are not responsible for following up with teachers to ensure that they are completed.

Here is an outward facing document that can be shared with families should they have questions about the process.

Do you have a “Question…?” from our Educator Network Day?

Please review the slides from our time together.

SMARTIE Goals….”You’re On Your Own, Kid”….just kidding!

Please reach out to Jess if you need any support with completing your two SMARTIE Goals.

Here are some resources that can be found in the PLC presentation above:

Tier 1 Form

Tier 2  Form

School Data Summary

Determining Data Driven Interventions

Elementary Examples

Middle School Examples

High School Examples

There are still “Blank Space”(s) on Jess’ Calendar for her to visit your site

Jess would love to come out and visit each of you to check in and make sure your transition to BLS School Counseling is going well.  Please use this link to schedule a visit with me.  It is up to you when you would like me to come.  Last year I came and met individually, some had me join a counseling/MTSS meeting, and some had me watch a lesson or small group.  It is whatever you feel most comfortable with! 

Again, here is the link. Looking forward to seeing each of you soon!