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Kick-start Your Career with These Free Training Modules

Our Modules for New Counselors offer free, self-paced learning designed to bridge the gap between graduate school and the real world of high school counseling. Learn foundational information in the following categories: Counselor Tasks and Techniques, College Advising, and College BoardPrograms and Services.

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Must-Have Resources for New Counselors

Starting a career as a counselor is both rewarding and challenging. New counselors often face a variety of obstacles that can impact their effectiveness and well-being. Here are the top five challenges and how to handle them.

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Counselor Guide to BigFuture.org and BigFuture School

BigFuture.org and BigFuture School are tools that will help your students make informed choices about life after high school and enhances their understanding of their career and postsecondary education options. This guide helps you determine which tool to use with your students and when.

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Top 5 Tips for New Counselors

Starting your career as a school counselor can be both exciting and overwhelming. You might find yourself navigating a myriad of responsibilities, such as guiding students through the college application process or managing parent-student conferences. Finding reliable resources and mentors can be challenging, especially when you're new to a school.

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PD Short: BigFuture School and Connections

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PD Short: CSS Profile 101

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PD Short: Tools for Students to Practice for the SAT (Part 1)

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Free Events for Counselors

Annual professional learning opportunities that are CEU-eligible 

Sep 16, 2024 - Sep 30, 2025

Counselor Webinars & PD Shorts

Our Counselor Webinar Series offers free professional development throughout the school year and is designed to help counselors support students in their college-going journey. 

Learn best practices from counseling colleagues in the field, professionals from higher education, and College Board officials.

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Thu, Jan 30, 2025

1 - 2 PM Local

New Counselor Module Q and A Session: Course Advising

Got questions? Join us for an interactive Q&A session designed to answer your questions from the New Counselor Module on "Course Advising". This webinar is also highly beneficial for experienced counselors who are new to high school counseling and looking to enhance their advising skills as course advising season approaches.

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Wed, Feb 19, 2025

1 - 2 PM Local

New Counselor Module Q and A Session: Conducting a College Search

Got questions? Join us for an interactive Q&A session designed to answer your questions from the New Counselor Module on "Helping your Students Conduct a College Search". This webinar is also highly beneficial for experienced counselors who are new to high school counseling and looking to enhance their skills to assist students in their college application journey.

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