50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors

Angela Cleveland, M.S.Ed., M.Ed., MA has 15 years of experience as a professional school counselor and is a Google Certified Educator. She is an Executive Board Member and Webmaster for the New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA.org). Angela advocates for equity and access to STEM opportunities. She is the Program Director for NCWIT Counselors for Computing (NCWIT.ORG/C4C). In 2015, Angela co-founded ReigningIt (ReigningIt.com), a non-profit dedicated to creating a STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman. The story-sharing platform has featured hundreds of inspiring women and K-12 influencers, and the group has provided a community of encouragement to support pathways to computer science. Angela is a technology contributor to national publications, such as Edutopia, CSTA Voice, and ASCA's School Counselor magazine. She presents at conferences around the country to encourage the infusion of emerging careers in computer science into the school counseling profession. Angela's advocacy has earned her recognition, such as the "2017 New Jersey State School Counselor of the Year" award and being featured in the popular Amy Poehler's Smart Girls blog. Angela grew up in New Jersey and attended William Paterson University, where she earned degrees in English and Education as well as an Honors in Humanities. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning an M.S.Ed. in Psychological Services. Angela began her career as school counselor in 2001, and she remained driven to learn more about the field of education and leadership. She went on to earn an M.Ed. in Instruction from The College of New Jersey and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Rider University. She earned several educational certifications, including Google Certified Educator, Director of School Counseling Services, School Supervisor. You can follow Angela Cleveland (www.AngelaCleveland.com) on: Twitter: @AngCleveland Instagram: @angela_cleveland_reigningit Linked In: .linkedin.com/in/angelacleveland Stephen Sharp is a school counselor and best-selling author. He has worked to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be healthy and successful in the 21st century. Stephen has served on the governing boards of both his local, state and national school counseling organizations. Stephen completed his M.Ed at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, and BA from Lycoming College. Steve is a best-selling author, and he is a co-founder of the Leadership Summit, a community-based social justice network to provide students the language and tools to understand and combat the many forms of oppression. Stephen is a Nationally Certified School Suicide Prevention Specialist, and worked with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pilot an electronic behavioral health screening for schools. He works tirelessly across nationally to provide education and training on mental health, substance abuse, and inequality. Stephen frequently presents and writes on school counseling practice, leadership, technology, emerging career skills, mental health and race in education. Stephen was named the 2017 Pennsylvania Middle School Counselor of the Year.

Foreword Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Groups and Lessons Part II: Data Collection Tools Part III: Organizational Tools Part IV: Program Promotion Tools Part V: Collaboration Tools Part VI: Resources References Index

"50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors is a much-needed resource for experienced school counselors who want new tools as well as for counselors who are just beginning to use technology to deliver their school counseling programs. We are at a turning point in the profession, where school counselors understand the importance of being tech-savvy but sometimes don't know where to start. 50+ Tech Tools provides program delivery, data collection, and organizational tools and resources. This book is a must for every school counselor's bookshelf!" -- Carol Kaffenberger, PhD "School counselors have long needed access to quality technology tools in their vital roles supporting students. This book provides them the opportunity to use data and tech tools to more efficiently and effectively implement the design, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model." -- Trish Hatch, President and CEO "In order for school counselors to meet the diverse, evolving needs of students as they traverse their educational paths, technological literacy is essential. This book is not only needed but also essential for supporting school counselors and school counselor educators' technological literacy. It is a valuable resource for intentional technology integration in school counseling and school counselor education and written in a user-friendly manner." -- Molly Strear, Assistant Professor in Counselor Education "As school counselors we have an ethical obligation to demonstrate appropriate use of technology. For those who are new to integrating technology into their work, this book offers great insight, including what some of those tech tools are, why you should use them, and exactly how to get started. And for those who are more familiar with using technology, you just might find a new tool to help you become more effective, efficient, and engaging." -- Franciene Sabens, School Counselor "Our job as school counselors is based on relationships, and our youth rely more and more on technology as a way to connect and communicate. This book is a quick reference guide for educators to browse and quickly determine which application best fit their needs. It provides user-friendly overviews of many tech tools along with step-by-step guidance for how to get them set up." -- Jeffrey Gielow, Middle School Counselor "This book is coming out at just the right time! We need to use more technology and become more digitally-oriented in order to keep our students interested and provide the most up-to-date, effective information to our parents, staff. and communities. It definitely gives me ideas about tools that can help my job (and life) become easier if I use them." -- Kara Proctor-Dunn, School Counselor "Technology is a growing industry and is frequently used in the school setting. While there are many websites that provide information about technology, the process of searching for it is long and tedious. 50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors makes things so much easier for educators. This book is necessary for all school counselors in the 21st century." -- Shuntina Taylor, Director of School Counseling