Technology in Technology in Secondary School Secondary School

CounselingCounseling

Technology in Technology in Secondary School Secondary School

CounselingCounselingLena ChackoLena Chacko

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April 3, 2007April 3, 2007

IntroductionIntegrating technology in secondary

school counseling Benefits include:

Online resources for students, parents, counselors and other school staffImproved time management Provides a more conducive environment for counseling

Detailed Findings

School Counselor Resources from Jefferson County SchoolsCenter for the Prevention of School ViolenceNational Institute for Mental HealthAmerican School Counselor AssociationEducation World’s Counseling Center

My Drawing

School Counselor Resources from Jefferson

County Schools

Main audience: school counselors, teachers and parentsProvides power point presentations on various topicsOffers constructive articles and other resources

Site ApplicationCounselors can use this site to obtain valuable articles, and links to other related websites and power point presentations about various school related topicsThis site offers constructive power point presentations on issues such as bullying and career testing

Center for the Prevention of School

Violence

Audience: school counselors, and teachersOffers resources regarding school violenceProvides links to other useful sites

Site ApplicationSchool counselors can access this site to obtain articles and link to other websites about school violenceIt is a valuable online resource in dealing with school violence and conflict resolution.

National Institute for Mental Health

Audience: therapists, counselors, teachers, and parentsPresents information about various mental health issues

Site ApplicationSchool counselors can utilize this site to learn more about certain mental health issues and disorders and latest treatmentsCounselors can refer parents and students to this site for further information

American School Counselor Association

Audience: school counselors, school administrators and parentsOffers resources, professional development info and peer networkingPresents ASCA’s ethical standards

Site ApplicationThis site provides ethical guidelines and standards for school counselorsIt also offers latest news about legislation and information about upcoming professional dates and sites for school counselors

Education World’s Counseling Center

Audience: teachers, administrators, and counselorsProvides myriad of resourcesPresents a message board

Site ApplicationThis site can be used by school counselors to research about various school-related topics such as college and career development, person and social developmentThe site contains a message board for school counselors to voice their concerns and issues

ConclusionIntegrating technology in school

counseling :Provides improved time management Promotes a supportive and perceptive environment for counselingAllows one to remain current about school counseling issues

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