The SD School Counselor Association announces a new web-based newsletter format. Below you will find brief snippets of information about items of interest to members. Just click on the link (bold and underlined) to go to the complete article of interest.
Member Biographies
Get to know the members of the SDSCA Governing Board by reading their biographies. The biographies include hobbies, interests, family information along with contact information.
SDSCA Welcomes New School Counselors
School Counselor Field Experience Network
Last year, the South Dakota School Counselor Association (SDSCA) worked with the school counselor preparation programs at NSU, SDSU, & USD to develop a "SDSCA School Counselor Field Experience Network". As we approach a new school year, it's time to update membership in the network.
Special Projects
“The Wheels on the Van Go Round and Round”
Call For Programs
Counselors from across the state will gather in Pierre April 20-22, 2006 for the 47th annual SD Counseling Association Spring Conference. SDCA is now accepting submissions for content session presentations.
Best Practices
Here you can find a Best Practice article written by Jennifer Powell. Consider submitting one yourself for the next newsletter.
Technology and School Counseling
Look here to find great tips about using technology in school counseling by Stacy Solsaa.
ASCA Delegate Assembly
Read here to find out information on the ASCA Delegate Assembly. There is also information on the upcoming SDSCA preconference workshop on Impact Therapy.
ASCA Holds 2005 Leadership Development Institute
Presidents and President-Elects from 49 states take part in four days of training Andrée Johnson, President of the South Dakota School Counseling Association, and Shelley Lammers, President-elect participated in the American School Counselor Association’s 35th annual summer Leadership Development Institute. The four-day institute held July 20-23, 2005 in Waikiki, Hawaii, provided training to leaders of school counselor associations from across the country.
Mentors Article
Click here for items that will help new counselors.