by Jeff Ream | Feb 12, 2017 | Featured, ASCA, coursera, deals, learning, learning software, pro-d, professional development, school counselor
…hat CA – which we will not go into), but I do often need to participate in professional development outside my work day for school hours (or even better – salary credit). I used to rely on webinars when available but found these a little surface level. The other options typically were sitting through the teacher-centric professional development programs about literacy or grading…having very little to do with our jobs as school counselors. I have c…
by Jeff Ream | Apr 20, 2014 | Featured, guest post, Marketing, Networking
…attract and engage prospective employers and business partners. 1-Create a professional profile Assign yourself a specific professional title which details your specific location and industry. You need to present a bold and intriguing personal statement which will efficiently publicize yourself and your business intentions to prospective employers. Similarly, you need to include a profile image which displays you in a professional light. Choose a…
by Jeff Ream | Aug 8, 2017 | Featured, #scchat, Back to School, counseling, learning, professional development, school counselor, social networking, tips, tools
…Google Forms can do anything with these awesome add-ons Thanks for reading! Of course, I hope you enjoy reading The Counseling Geek as well. Please keep visiting and supporting your continual professional development. Do you have a favorite blog? Maybe you write a blog. Leave a comment with your blog or your favorite for all to see and visit. Cheers!…
by Jeff Ream | Jun 9, 2013 | award, counseling, geek, Geeklie Awards, honor, professional development, school counselor
…d our digital PLC through many great tips, training in Excel, and constant professional development through social media. The dedication to our profession is apparent through Jeremy’s work and I thank him for that. Who will get next year’s Geeklie Awards? Perhaps you? If you don’t blog already – I could not recommend it more. It is easy, fun, and will connect you with many resources. Want some tips on how to do it and are going to ASCA 2013? Check…
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by Jeff Ream | Feb 23, 2014 | guest post, job hunt, jobs, resume, tips
…ar) look it over too. 3. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Qualifications for being Professional School Counselor vary from state to state (see the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site for more information; the link is at the end of this post). Individual school districts will have their own requirements as well, and of course the requirements for different levels of education – primary, secondary, etc. – will vary. If you’re just getting started in your ca…
by Jeff Ream | Jun 21, 2012 | 21st century skills, ANFSCD, counseling, donate, free, fundraising, geek, jeffrey ream, learning, pro-d, professional development, school counselor, support, technology, thecounselinggeek
…nt to give a scholarship to a school or district to have an ASCA sponsored professional development 1-day workshop come to your site. I selected two offerings that the school can choose from: Data Boot Camp for School Counselors and Administrators or Cyber-bullying and Internet Safety. Both workshops cost $2500 for the full day and are presented by leaders in their fields. Any funding raised beyond the $2900 will go into scholarships towards the…
by Jeff Ream | Aug 7, 2012 | counseling, Counseling Tech, interview, Interview Series, pro-d, professional development, school counselor, thecounselinggeek
… Awesome advice! Thanks again to Elizabeth Polzin for helping support the professional development of school counselors around the globe. If you have further questions for Elizabeth, you can comment below or send her a tweet to @Prof_Polzin. I would love to hear back from people with other specific questions you would like to hear answers for in upcoming interviews – comment, tweet me, or leave a Facebook note with your questions and I will be su…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 17, 2015 | Featured, Presentation, tips
…akes a big difference — At Risk or At Promise?) to guide our next steps of development. No matter what is on your list or what your perceived ability level as a speaker is – keep in mind that the worlds worst speaker (like literally the worst) and the worlds best (think MLK Jr. and Steve Jobs) could all come up with pros and cons and could end up with the same list. Your identity as a public speaker is not defined by these pros and cons or good an…
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by Jeff Ream | Dec 12, 2015 | ASCA, Featured, School Counselor Community Scholarship
…6 this year. We are very happy to connect you with his resource for career development. Please be sure to see the last section of this post to ensure you order correctly and your portion will be counted towards the donation. A little about The Career Game: The Career Game is a multimedia program, and can be used with low tech workbooks, computers, online or all of the above. Self-Assessment Workbooks Internet Site • Software • Videos Here are some…
