Counseling Resources

Use this page to share files related to testing, time management, student tracking, scheduling, conferences, or any other forms you use to stay organized. If your file does not fit into any of the categories below, please feel free to add your own!

 

Bibliotherapy

 

Elementary Counseling Book List

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Counseling Book List--Elementary School.xls

 

List of Books about Grief

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Grief-Books.pdf

 

Grief/Loss Booklists

Submitted by: M. Howard

Download: Grieving Children Booklists.pdf

 

Recommended Reading for Grief

Submitted by: Kim F.

Description: List provided by a local grief counseling center that focuses on children and families. Books divided into subcategories based on the type of loss.

Link: https://www.thewarmplace.org/recommended-reading/ 

 

Homelessness & At-Risk

 

Homelessness Information

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Homeless.pptx whencanwegohome.pdf parent letter to accompany form.docx

 

At-Risk Information

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Teacher Form.doc Front Office Form.doc LEP Form.doc Reading Recovery Form.doc At Risk Staff Form.doc At_Risk_Key.docx

 

Abuse & Neglect

 

Abuse & Neglect Information

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Understanding Sexual Abuse.pptx writable Report of Child Abuse or Neglect.doc Reporting child abuse and neglect.pptx LISD report of child abuse or neglect form.pdf LISD reporting_abuse_and_or_neglect 2009.pdf Report Form.doc Definition.doc Dealing with Guardian After Report.doc

 

Online Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

Submitted by: Kim F.

Description: For the state of Texas

Link: www.D2L.org/TXed

 

Online Child Abuse Reporting Training

Submitted by: Kim F.

Description: For the state of Texas

Link: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Training/Reporting/default.asp

 

Time Management

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Parent Conferences

 

Parent Contact Log
Submitted by: Kimberly F.

Download: Parent Contact Log.pdf

 

Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets

Submitted by: Kimberly F.

Description: Tip Sheets for Administrators, counselors, and parents for having effective conferences; provided by the Harvard Family Research Project

Link: http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/parent-teacher-conference-tip-sheets-hojas-de-consejos-para-las-reuniones-de-padres-y-maestros

 

Student Scheduling

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Section 504

504 and IDEA Comparison Chart.docx

 

Response to Intervention

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Counseling Program/Introducing Yourself

 

Counselor Role Information

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: A collection of letters, brochures, and presentations explaining the counseling program & the role/responsibilities of the counselor

Download: Parent welcome letter.doc Intro_to_Counselor.ppt Counseling Overview-Rockbrook.ppt

Rockbrook Counseling Brochure for printing.pdf Rockbrook Counseling Brochure 2011.pub

School Counselors programs.docx My Counseling Programs outline.doc Lisa Savinon.pdf

 

Sample Counseling Program Brochure

Submitted by: Kimberly Fleischer

Description: I created this as a generic brochure to include in my portfolio.

Downloads: School Counseling Brochure.pdf   School Counseling Brochure.pub

Links: www.mycutegraphics.com (This is where you can find the cute superhero graphics for FREE!)

 

Transitions

 

Transition Resources

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: A collection of resources to be used for kindergarten or middle school transition

Download: TransitionWorkshop[1].ppt Unit Overview transition.doc Transitioning to Middle School.doc Transition.ppt Transition to Kindergarten Notes.doc registration packet letter.doc Parents.ppt Preparing for DMS.docx registration packet letter(1).doc Moving On Up 5th grade.pptx Guidance Plans transition.doc Going to MS.ppt A_Day_in_the_Life_of_a_Kindergarten_Student.ppt 5th gr. parent night.pub 5th GRADE PRESENTATION 2010.doc A Transition Plan from Elem.doc

 

Referral Forms & Permission Slips

 

Permission for Counseling Form

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Austin Elementary Permission for Counseling.doc

 

Counseling Referral Form

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: Austin Elementary Counseling Referral.doc

 

Passes & Reminder Slips

 

Appointment Reminder Cards

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: SchoolCounselorAppointmentCards (TheseOnes).pdf

 

Take a Break/Cool Down Passes

Submitted by: Kimberly Fleischer

Download: Cool Down Passes.docx

 

Needs Assessments

 

Need Assessment Samples

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Description: A collection of needs assessments that you can use as a guide

Download: needsassessmentparentsfinal.doc needsassessmentteachersfinal.doc needsassessmentk-1correct.doc GuidanceCounselingNeedsAssessment-2-3.doc GuidanceCounselingNeedsAssessment-students4-5.doc GuidanceCounselingNeedsAssessment-students6.doc

 

Resources for Parents

 

Divorce Handout

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: divorce.pdf

 

Talking to Children About War Handout

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: war.pdf

 

Newsletters

 

Newsletter Samples

Submitted by: Lisa S.

Download: 9-09.pub 10-09.pub sept 2010.pdf  Summer_Safety.pdf  spring10.pub

 

Testing

 

Testing Sign

Submitted by: Kimberly F.

Description: A sign that can be printed and hung to remind students to be quiet during testing.

Download: Quiet Sign.pdf

 

Documentation

 

Counseling Log

Submitted by: Kimberly F.

Description: This is an all-in-one log that I keep to document when I see students, talk to parents, have small groups, and teach guidance lessons. 

Download: Counseling Log Template.xlsx

 

Miscellaneous Forms & Handouts

 

Wishing You All the Best

Submitted By: Lisa S.

Description: A cute card to give to students who are moving on their last day of school

Wishing you all the best.doc