Presentations and Program Promotion

What Can I do to promote our school counseling program? What can I present?

* Create a School Counselor Advisory Committee.  This provides multiple opportunities to meet with stakeholders (e.g. parent, staff, community, administration, students, etc. throughout the year.)  It is allows school counselors and members to review and make recommendations about school counseling program activities and results, but also talk about the wonderful programs and initiatives that your school provides your students and families.  

* Completing an OSCAR (Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report) 

Example: Austintown Elementary School OSCAR 

Example: Heskett Middle School OSCAR

Example: Cloverleaf High School OSCAR

* Complete a Powerpoint Presentation to be given at School Open Houses, School Board Meetings, District Meetings, County Educational Service Centers, Child Protective Services, etc. that clarifies the role of the school counselor.  It should be simple and informative as well as provide data that.....See the examples below.

*  Coordinate with local newspapers to promote positive things going on in your building and within your program(ex. career days, community outreach, student assemblies, etc).  

* If possible, go on local news stations to talk about pertinent issues with students.  This gives you the ability to share information about what you do as the counselor and how you help resolve issues (Ex. bullying, teen suicide, drug issues, etc.) 

Other:

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