D i s c u s s i o n s
There will be 2 discussion questions on Canvas of the assigned topic or chapter. Students are
asked to make an initial posted response of around 200+ words. To expand the learning among
class members, and facilitate interaction, students will respond to a minimum of two classmates'
responses with meaningful and substantive comments. (100 words.) This helps to establish a
“community of learners”.
R e s i l i e n c e P a p e r
Compose a 3-4 page paper using the below questions after viewing the documentary, Resilience -
The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.
Now, what does resilience mean to you?
From your perspective or profession, what stood out?
What do you consider the key strategies in the film?
What is one thing you heard or saw that touched you?
What one thing surprised you the most?
R e a d i n g L o g s
Students will be asked 3 questions for each chapter to assess your comprehension of the assigned
readings.
S t u d e n t M e n t a l H e a l t h
Shedding Light on Student Mental Health: students will write 1-2 paragraphs in response to a TEDx
video regarding student mental health.
Articles on Mental Health: read and respond to articles on how Covid-19 has effected student's
mental health.
M e n t a l H e a l t h R e s o u r c e s S c a v e n g e r H u n t
Identify for different mental health resources in our community and state.
C a s e S t u d i e s
In the school counseling profession, you will often face problems without clear-cut solutions.
Consider the following scenarios and respond to each scenario. Refer to chapter 7 to identify
specific ACA Code of Ethics that apply to each scenario.
I D E A D i s a b i l i t i e s A s s i g n m e n t
Select 5 of the 13 IDEA disabilities and identify 5 accommodations or modification that would help
a student with that particular disability become more successful in a general education classroom.
M T S S & S c h o o l C o u n s e l o r A s s i g n m e n t
Design your own Multi-Tiered System of Support. I have provided you with the school level and
goal statement. Your job is to fill in the rest of the template with appropriate interventions. Chapter
4 will help guide you through the process with specific examples listed on pages 87 & 88 of the text
book.
Yo u S c i e n c e A p t i t u d e A s s i g n m e n t
Each student will complete a YouScience aptitude assessment. After completing the entire
assessment, please upload a copy of your assessment profile as well as a one page written
summary of your results. What stood out to you? Also include a brief explanation of how this
information could be beneficial for counselors to help students prepare to be college and career
ready
F i n a l P r o j e c t s
S c h o o l C o u n s e l o r I n t e r v i e w
Interview a practicing school counselor regarding their role in their setting. Develop a set of
questions to help you understand the world the school counselor lives in on a daily basis. For
example, what is their regular schedule, what is their philosophy, what curriculum (if any) do they
use, how do they incorporate career guidance, what concerns/issues arise most often, who do they
most often collaborate with and do they participate in support teams meetings (i.e., IEP, 504, PLC,
etc.), how do they manage crisis concerns, what journey did they take to get where they are in their
career, etc. Write an overview regarding the interview. The paper is to be approximately 2-3 pages
in length.
A n n o t a t e d B i b l i o g r a p h y
Select a problem faced by students, counselors, administrators, an issue in education, or a
population in the schools for which a professional school counselor could help advocate. Search
https://suu.instructure.com/courses/1152589/assignments/syllabus 5/10the professional literature for articles that address your selected topic. Compile an annotated
bibliography of at least 5 articles you have found.