WHO ARE YOU? A PROFESSIONAL QUESTION

Dr. Sharon F. Sevier, L.P.C.Interim Director of Leadership, Legislation and

AdvocacyMissouri School Counselor Association

Carolyn RoofCounselor Educator, Part-Time School Counselor

• E.1-A SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES.

Who are you, professionally

speaking??

A SUDDEN REALIZATION

The Great Conversation

• 1. What it is that you do– YOU are the expert on what you do– Increase community understanding of what you do

• 2. Trust• 3. Permission to change

– We are working in a system designed for an environment that no longer works

• 4. Support

The School Level

• Advertise your wares• Embrace data/PLCs/RTI• Do the unexpected, and don’t always do the

expected• Look for opportunities to educate your

stakeholders…and don’t forget that kids are one of those stakeholder groups

The Department Level

• Educate, educate, educate• Understand the art of compromise• Look for reasons to celebrate your

accomplishments• Results reporting• Recognition: RAMP, Counselor of the Year Program• Professional Development• Parent Opportunities

The District Level

• Board of Education• District presentations• Guidance Advisory Council• Websites/Twitter/Facebook (if allowed)• Recognition of honors, presentations, offices

held

The State Level

• Join your professional organization• Present at any conference you are invited to• Present at your state conference• Learn about legislative advocacy• Volunteer to serve on state committees• State Recognition• Look for collaborative partnerships

The National Level

• Join your professional organization!• Present at the national conference…and then

make sure everyone knows about it!• Join the SCENE…share the wealth!• Speak up and speak out on behalf of

comprehensive school counseling!• Research

The Five Ss:

• 1. STOP badmouthing ourselves in private and public.

• 2. SHIFT attention from negative to positive.• 3. SHARE something positive.• 4. SUSTAIN the momentum.• 5. Decide WHO you want to be professionally

and START NOW!!!

YOU ARE WORTH A GRAND!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

THANKS FOR THE“EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA” SPECIAL

THINGS YOU DO FOR OUR SCHOOL!

YOU’RE A LIFESAVER!

THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS

YOU’RE WORTH A MINT!

THANKS! Our job would be “Unbearable” without you.

"Don't snicker, but we think you're great.”

Thanks for all you do!

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