ASCAway

ASCAway: Is Respect in Schools Dead?

ascaway — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:09:55 -0400

Linda Martin, school counselor, Palm Lake Elementary School, Orlando, Fla., and a 2014 School Counselor of the Year finalist is interviewed on The Craig Fahle Show, WDET Detroit about the results of a new Harris Poll indicating respect in the schools is on the decline.

ASCAway: 2014 School Counselor of the Year Robin Zorn

ascaway — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:14:31 -0400

2014 School Counselor of the Year Robin Zorn shares information about collaboration and some of her stellar programs at Dr. M.H. Mason Jr. Elementary School, Duluth, Ga.

ASCAway: The Impact of RAMP

ascaway — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:51:33 -0400

Join Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, and Christy Clapper, a lead RAMP reviewer, for a conversation about how comprehensive school counseling, the ASCA National Model and RAMP have had an impact on Quaker Valley School District.

ASCAway: A is for Acceptance

ascaway — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:45:55 -0400

ASCA conference keynote speaker explains why school counselors and families need to completely re-imagine the college application process as a journey of self-discovery and self-reliance.

ASCAway: Girl Aggression

ascaway — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:42:14 -0400

A conversation with Rachel Simmons about her books, Odd Girl Out, Odd Girl Speaks Out and The Curse of the Good Girl and the prevalence of bullying and relational aggression and what school counselors and all adults can do to model appropriate behavior.

ASCAway: From the Streets to the Stove

ascaway — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:38:35 -0400

Join ASCA’s executive director, Richard Wong, Ed.D., as he talks to celebrity chef Jeff Henderson about his journey from prison to some of the finest kitchens in the country and about his passion for helping young people find their purpose in life.

ASCAway: 2013 School Counselor of the Year

ascaway — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:35:28 -0400

2013 School Counselor of the Year Mindy Willard chats with Richard Wong, ASCA executive director, about some of her programs and what’s helped her get where she is today.

ASCAway: From Broadway to Books

ascaway — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:33:29 -0400

Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, speaks with new author Tim Federle. Tim’s debut novel, “Better Nate Than Ever,” is about a small-town kid who crashes an audition for “E.T.: The Musical” and is published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. Tim talks about his journey from dancer to author and how his high school counselor helped him out along the way.

ASCAway: Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

ascaway — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:14:57 -0400

Join Carol Krause from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to learn about the prevalence and impact of teen prescription drug abuse and what school counselors can do to address the issue.

ASCAWay: Ethics and Law

ascaway — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:39:10 -0400

Join ASCA for a conversation with our Ethics Committee chair, Carolyn Stone, Ed.D. Dr. Stone discusses confidentiality issues and how to navigate the process when an administrator asks for confidential information about students, what to do it subpoenaed and how to practice as an ethical school counselor every day.

ASCAWay: Fertile Ground

ascaway — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:25:25 -0400

Manzo Elementary School counselor Moses Thompson shares what it takes to build and maintain a community garden at a school – and how it can be fertile ground for a school counseling program.

ASCAway: Elementary Programs that Work

ascaway — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:49:51 -0400

Join 2012 School Counselor of the Year finalist Anne Ogilvy and Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, for a conversation about Anne’s career as an elementary school counselor and programs that have been successful at her school including the WATCH DOGS program and the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

ASCAway: Beyond the Blackboard

ascaway — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:52:55 -0400

Join ASCA’s executive director Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., for a conversation with Stacey Bess, an ASCA Annual Conference keynote speaker. Bessy offers insights from her experiences teaching homeless children at The School with No Name. By modeling and showing courage, self-worth and love, Stacey discovered that all children are reachable and teachable.

ASCAway: The Great Conversation

ascaway — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:04:01 -0400

Join ASCA’s Executive Director, Dr. Richard Wong, and award-winning education advocate, Jamie Vollmer, as they talk about The Great Conversation, a public engagement strategy that improves the community understanding of the challenges facing students and today’s schools and improves community trust in the educational system to make the necessary changes so all students can be successful. Hear more from Jamie Vollmer at the ASCA Annual Conference, June 23–26, 2012, Minneapolis, Minn.

ASCAway: Innovative Programs

ascaway — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:59:28 -0400

A conversation with Shelley Klaas, a counselor at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Klaas has been a school counselor for 27 years and was a finalist for the 2012 ASCA School Counselor of the Year. Klaas and Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director, discuss some of the innovative programs Klaas has been involved in over the years, including Backpacks for Snacks, the community review team and the certified assistance dog program.

ASCAway: From Gang Member to Motivational Leader

ascaway — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:31:00 -0400

Andre Norman is an inspirational speaker specializing in motivation and leadership. His perseverance helped him survive an abusive father, illiteracy, gangs and prison. He now spends his time working with schools, teachers, parents, communities and students and all those who are struggling to overcome challenges. Learn more about his journey, and come participate in his featured pre-conference workshop at the ASCA Annual Conference (www.schoolcounselor.org/minneapolis) on June 23, 2012 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

ASCAway: 2012 School Counselor of the Year

ascaway — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:03:39 -0400

Nicole Pfleger, 2012 School Counselor of the Year, chats with ASCA executive director Kwok-Sze Richard Wong, Ed.D.

ASCAway: 2012 School Counselor of the Year on Education Talk Radio

ascaway — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:40 -0400

The 2012 School Counselor of the Year, Nicole Pfleger, is interviewed on Education Talk Radio.

ASCAway: Helping Students Develop Creativity

ascaway — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:18:22 -0400

ASCA’s Executive Director, Richard Wong, talks to Cheri Sterman the Director of Content and Consumer Relationships at Crayola about the importance of developing creativity and the creative instinct in students so they can be successful in the 21^st century not only in work but in life.

ASCAway: Combatting Cyberbullying

ascaway — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:52:32 -0400

ASCA past president Russ Sabella, Ph.D., is interviewed on Education Talk Radio about cyberbullying and how to combat it.