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Professional Organizations
ASCA The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development, so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 23,000 professional school counselors around the globe. 
ACTE
The largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers. UACTE Providing leadership and advocacy for career and technical education programs and professionals since 1929, UACTE is the preeminent organization for Utah teachers in career and technical education in both public schools and higher education. |
Professional Development
Utah School Counseling Association Fall Conference 2018 Information posted from presenters at our fall conference can be found at the link above. Topics covered at the conference include play therapy, meditation, technology, ACT, depression, anxiety, profiling school shooters, school climate, and many more! Utah School Counseling Association Fall Conference 2017 USBE CSCP Calendar OnTrack College Board Webinars UEN (Utah Education Network) Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Rule, R277-462 The Utah Administrative Code is the body of all effective administrative rules as compiled and organized by the Division of Administrative Rules. The Whole Child The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) calls on parents, educators, policymakers, and communities to join forces to ensure our children become productive, engaged citizens. Children deserve an education that emphasizes academic rigor as well as the essential 21st-century skills of critical thinking and creativity. Too often, young people are asked to learn 21st-century skills with 20th-century tools. Demands for a highly skilled and educated workforce are growing. ASCD has launched this public engagement and advocacy campaign to encourage schools and communities to work together to ensure that each student has access to a challenging curriculum in a healthy and supportive climate. | ||||
Other Resources
LGBTQ+
We have compiled a Google Document with LGBTQ+ resources for all age groups. The resources include the following topics:
WhyTry Parent Guide
The Parent Guide to WhyTry talks about the importance of parents/guardians of helping their students build their resiliency skills.
USBE (Utah State Board of Education)
Prevention
CSCP
College Board Counselor Resources
BigFuture
A college and career planning resource. Allows students to set goals, explore careers, find colleges and learn how to apply, and find resources to pay for college.
Educator Resource Center
Here you'll find college planning resources to support the work you do every day with students and families.
Community Resources 2-1-1
2-1-1 provides people with ways to get help, and give help. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can connect to health and human resources they need, as well as find meaningful volunteer opportunities. Resources can also be searched on the 2-1-1 website.
USHE (Utah System of Higher Education)
UHEAA (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority)
Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) is a state government agency and part of the Utah System of Higher Education. It operates under the authority delegated by the Utah State Board of Regents and is governed by a Board of Directors and Utah’s Commissioner of Higher Education. Although UHEAA’s primary function is to administer and service federal student loans, its outreach department provides Utah students and their families with access to information, materials, and resources in planning for financial higher education (financial aid). They host financial aid events throughout the year all over Utah for students and their parents, and also host trainings for high school educators and counselors. They operate under a joint UHEAA & StepUp to Higher Education platform.
O*NET Career Planning System
O*NET Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor and Statistics
The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Careers.Utah.Gov
Utah's career connection! Whether you're investigating careers, exploring education and training, or looking for a job, this Web site has tools and information to help you make informed decisions.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Utah is Utah’s voice on mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Utah’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
Department of Workforce Services The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) produces occupational projections for the state of Utah as well as for nine sub-state areas every two years. In this dashboard these projections are combined with occupational wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as well and skills information from O*NET and actual current job openings from the DWS job search database to create a comprehensive profile of the characteristics and opportunities associated with each occupation.
WIOA (Workplace Innovation Opportunity Act)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that provides supportive and training services to eligible customers. In Utah, WIOA is administered by the Department of Workforce Services, Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education. Overview and Orientation PPT
Suicide Prevention
SafeUT
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line is a free, anonymous, and confidential statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. Licensed clinicians in a 24/7 crisis line call center respond to all incoming chats, texts, and calls by providing supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services.
NAMI
Resources to help families and individuals who need help during a mental health crisis. Provides State crisis line and crisis lines by counties. Describes suicide warning signs, provides fact sheets, and other resources.
Hope4Utah
Resources on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for school personnel, state agencies, churches, communities and other organization involved with youth.
USBE
Technology
Canva
Canva is a fantastic program for creating posters, flyers, social media posts, and other branding creatives. You can create a free educator account to have access to more templates and design elements.
LGBTQ+
We have compiled a Google Document with LGBTQ+ resources for all age groups. The resources include the following topics:
- Books for different grade levels
- Suicide Prevention Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families
- GSA
- Resources for Professionals
- Community Resources for Students to go to
- Mental Health Support
- and Websites
WhyTry Parent Guide
The Parent Guide to WhyTry talks about the importance of parents/guardians of helping their students build their resiliency skills.
USBE (Utah State Board of Education)
Prevention
CSCP
College Board Counselor Resources
BigFuture
A college and career planning resource. Allows students to set goals, explore careers, find colleges and learn how to apply, and find resources to pay for college.
Educator Resource Center
Here you'll find college planning resources to support the work you do every day with students and families.
Community Resources 2-1-1
2-1-1 provides people with ways to get help, and give help. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can connect to health and human resources they need, as well as find meaningful volunteer opportunities. Resources can also be searched on the 2-1-1 website.
USHE (Utah System of Higher Education)
UHEAA (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority)
Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) is a state government agency and part of the Utah System of Higher Education. It operates under the authority delegated by the Utah State Board of Regents and is governed by a Board of Directors and Utah’s Commissioner of Higher Education. Although UHEAA’s primary function is to administer and service federal student loans, its outreach department provides Utah students and their families with access to information, materials, and resources in planning for financial higher education (financial aid). They host financial aid events throughout the year all over Utah for students and their parents, and also host trainings for high school educators and counselors. They operate under a joint UHEAA & StepUp to Higher Education platform.
O*NET Career Planning System
O*NET Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor and Statistics
The Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Careers.Utah.Gov
Utah's career connection! Whether you're investigating careers, exploring education and training, or looking for a job, this Web site has tools and information to help you make informed decisions.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI Utah is Utah’s voice on mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Utah’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
Department of Workforce Services The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) produces occupational projections for the state of Utah as well as for nine sub-state areas every two years. In this dashboard these projections are combined with occupational wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as well and skills information from O*NET and actual current job openings from the DWS job search database to create a comprehensive profile of the characteristics and opportunities associated with each occupation.
WIOA (Workplace Innovation Opportunity Act)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that provides supportive and training services to eligible customers. In Utah, WIOA is administered by the Department of Workforce Services, Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education. Overview and Orientation PPT
- WIOA serves:
- Adults - age 18 to 72, citizens or eligible non-citizens and low income.
- Dislocated Workers - dislocated from employment, citizens or eligible non-citizens.
- Youth - age 14–24, citizens or eligible non-citizens and low income.
- Overview for Students PPT
Suicide Prevention
SafeUT
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line is a free, anonymous, and confidential statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. Licensed clinicians in a 24/7 crisis line call center respond to all incoming chats, texts, and calls by providing supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services.
NAMI
Resources to help families and individuals who need help during a mental health crisis. Provides State crisis line and crisis lines by counties. Describes suicide warning signs, provides fact sheets, and other resources.
Hope4Utah
Resources on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for school personnel, state agencies, churches, communities and other organization involved with youth.
USBE
Technology
Canva
Canva is a fantastic program for creating posters, flyers, social media posts, and other branding creatives. You can create a free educator account to have access to more templates and design elements.
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