Welcome to the 2019 Counselor Summer Institute. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive professional development event that will support counselors throughout the school year and will help prepare students for college and career success.
This year’s event provides counselors with:
- Effective college and career readiness strategies and resources from school counseling leaders
- College admissions trends and innovations presented by higher education professionals
- Global admissions strategies targeted to international counselors and their students
- Discussions on the school counselor role in supporting LGBTQ youth and students experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues
All webinars are 1–2 hours in length and allow you to earn 0.1–0.2 continuing education units (CEUs). Continued Conversations are 45 minutes in length and allow you to earn 0.1 Continuing Education Units.
We encourage viewing the webinars with a colleague or as a group. Select the Meeting Room View option when prompted during registration or as you join the event. All participants in Meeting Room View will still receive their CEUs.
Here are some resources to help keep you organized throughout the event:
Click here to register for multiple events at once or scroll down to register for individual events.
Continued Conversations
Provides a unique opportunity for counseling professionals to engage in 45 minute professional learning experiences about key topics requested by attendees.
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Lifesavers: From Signs to Strategies One out of five individuals have mental health issues. This session will examine warning signs and strategies school counselors and the school community can use to support students and their families. Find out about risk and protective factors. See what should be considered when choosing a college for students with mental health concerns. Location: Online Level: All |
Sep 16, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Lifesavers: From Signs to Strategies taking place on Sep 16, 1:00 pm |
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No Labels! The college admissions process can be intimidating for most students. Join an expert panel to understand challenges faced by LBGTQ youth and the role of school counselors to make these students feel safe and supported in school. Learn strategies to help them find the best college fit Location: Online Level: All |
Nov 1, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled No Labels! taking place on Nov 1, 1:00 pm |
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Sudden Impact: Student Substance Use and Abuse According to TYBS data, although the percentage of students who reported using select illicit drugs decreased from 2007 to 2017, nearly one in seven U.S. high school students reported misusing prescription opioids. This session will explore the role of the school counselor, the impact of substance use, student school performance, and overall well-being . Location: Online Level: All |
Jan 29, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Sudden Impact: Student Substance Use and Abuse taking place on Jan 29, 1:00 pm |
Counselors Professional Knowledge and Guidance
Hone your professional skills! Join seasoned K–12 colleagues and counselor educators to learn about current trends and information to enhance your professional development and growth.
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Trends in College Admissions: Understanding the Changing Landscape [recorded session] College admissions is ever-changing, and counselors must be well informed to give accurate, up-to-date guidance to students and parents. Gain professional knowledge directly from higher education leaders. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 6, 3 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Trends in College Admissions: Understanding the Changing Landscape [recorded session] taking place on Aug 6, 3:00 pm |
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Engaging Parents in the College Admissions Journey Parental participation in the college application process ranges from hands-off to intricately involved. Join the conversation about how counselors can include and engage parents in the college admissions journey in ways that support their student. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 7, 10 a.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Engaging Parents in the College Admissions Journey taking place on Aug 7, 10:00 am |
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Promote Your Counseling Program and Build Beneficial Partnerships Counselors can have a hard time tooting their own horns, but students, parents, and school leadership should understand and value your critical role. Learn strategies and best practices from award-winning counseling colleagues to highlight your role and impact on the school community. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 8, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Promote Your Counseling Program and Build Beneficial Partnerships taking place on Aug 8, 1:00 pm |
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Beyond the Ivies for International Counselors Discover different kinds of universities in which international students can thrive. Our expert panel will share their experiences and techniques for broadening the horizons of students, parents, and school leadership. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 9, 3 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Beyond the Ivies for International Counselors taking place on Aug 9, 3:00 pm |
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Beyond the Ivies for International Counselors Discover different kinds of universities in which international students can thrive. Our expert panel will share their experiences and techniques for broadening the horizons of students, parents, and school leadership. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 12, 1 a.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Beyond the Ivies for International Counselors taking place on Aug 12, 1:00 am |
Counseling for College and Career Readiness
To get the school year off on the right foot, join national counselor leaders and colleagues to learn updates and easy-to-implement strategies. Discuss academic guidance for college and career readiness, college and career assessments, and using data for student success.
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It's All About Data Resourceful school counselors collect and use data to implement, monitor, and improve student progress and achievement. In this interactive session, explore goals and implementation and assessment strategies for a comprehensive school counseling program. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 6, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled It's All About Data taking place on Aug 6, 1:00 pm |
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When I Grow Up: Career Exploration and Development College AND career readiness is the basis of classroom and career success. Discover tools to enhance your counselling program, provide a personalized exploration experience, and create student action plans. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 7, 3 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled When I Grow Up: Career Exploration and Development taking place on Aug 7, 3:00 pm |
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Options and Opportunities: Pre-College Credit in High School Options to increase academic rigor, prepare for and engage in college-level coursework, and earn pre-college credit include Advanced Placement and CLEP. Join leading K–12 and higher education practitioners to examine opportunities, student benefits, credit transfer rules, and potential cost savings. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 8, 10 a.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Options and Opportunities: Pre-College Credit in High School taking place on Aug 8, 10:00 am |
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Strengthening an International Student’s Application for International Counselors Learn from experienced university and high school counselors what makes an international student stand out on an application. Share ideas on essays, activities, test scores, and deadlines. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 9, 10 a.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Strengthening an International Student’s Application for International Counselors taking place on Aug 9, 10:00 am |
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Strengthening an International Student’s Application for International Counselors Learn from experienced university and high school counselors what makes an international student stand out on an application. Share ideas on essays, activities, test scores, and deadlines. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 11, 8 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Strengthening an International Student’s Application for International Counselors taking place on Aug 11, 8:00 pm |
Navigating the College Admission Process
At the start of college application season, maximize your knowledge and develop up-to-date college counseling and advisement plans. Join national school counseling and admissions leaders to learn timely updates, information, and best practices for the college admissions process and college financial aid and affordability.
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Financial Aid 202: Understanding the Award Letter Counselors are on the forefront to help students and families understand the financial side of the college decision process. Get insight from college financial aid leaders on how to evaluate financial aid award letters and determine the true cost of college. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 6, 10 a.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Financial Aid 202: Understanding the Award Letter taking place on Aug 6, 10:00 am |
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Supporting the Transition to College for First-Generation Students A panel of college admissions leaders will introduce strategies, resources, and best practices that advisers and counselors can use to support first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students’ transition to and success in college. Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 7, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled Supporting the Transition to College for First-Generation Students taking place on Aug 7, 1:00 pm |
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College Admissions 101 for International Counselors In this comprehensive session designed for newer counselors, we’ll cover the basics of American university admissions, including the role of testing, latest trends and policies affecting international students, financial aid considerations, on-campus support systems, and more Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 9, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled College Admissions 101 for International Counselors taking place on Aug 9, 1:00 pm |
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College Admissions 101 for International Counselors In this comprehensive session designed for newer counselors, we’ll cover the basics of American university admissions, including the role of testing, latest trends and policies affecting international students, financial aid considerations, on-campus support systems, and more Location: Online Level: All |
Aug 11, 11 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled College Admissions 101 for International Counselors taking place on Aug 11, 11:00 pm |
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High School Profile and the Landscape Tool As high school counselors gear up to begin the college application process, higher education admissions professionals will employ a new tool to equally distribute opportunity across diverse applicant pools. Join a panel of college admission leaders to learn about the Landscape Tool and discuss important updates to key components of the high school profile. Location: Online Level: All |
Sep 9, 1 p.m. |
Watch for the workshop titled High School Profile and the Landscape Tool taking place on Sep 9, 1:00 pm |
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