School counselors are involved regularly in updating and sharing their professional knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development. The purpose of the school counseling program calendar is to help school counselors, and other educators, with forward planning of Utah State Board of Education (USBE)-sponsored training opportunities and events. Dates outlined include professional development opportunities, as well as important school counseling reporting deadlines.
The Elementary School Counseling Program Updates and Essentials training is for school counselors and administrators and is encouraged every six years as outlined in the Assurances of the School Counseling Program Performance Review. This training is offered online through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Canvas. It is recommended that the school counselor(s) and administrator(s) enroll and complete this training at the same time as a team. Taking this course simultaneously enhances collaboration, aligns school counseling programs with school improvement goals, and strengthens the partnership between school counselors and administrators.
This course is offered twice each school year, both Fall and Spring semesters.
This course is designed for you and/or your team to work at your own pace. However, you must have everything submitted by the last day of the month for the semester in which you are enrolled.
If this coursework is not completed by the deadline, you will not receive credit for meeting compliance and will be required to enroll in a later course. Course registration for each semester will close 30 days prior to the coursework deadline.
To begin the training, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps.
Fall Semester: August - December 2023
For technical assistance, please contact Tina Morandy, Executive Secretary, at tina.morandy@schools.utah.gov
The Secondary School Counseling Program Updates and Essentials training is for school counselors and administrators and is required every six years as outlined in the Assurances of the School Counseling Program Performance Review. It is recommended that the school counselor(s) and administrator(s) enroll and complete this training at the same time as a team during the school year prior to the 6-year on-site formal review. Taking this course simultaneously enhances collaboration, aligns school counseling programs with school improvement goals, and strengthens the partnership between school counselors and administrators.
October 3, 2022, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Basement West (Section 4)
January 31, 2023, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Basement West (Section 6)
March 28, 2023, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Basement West (Section 7)
Register for the in-person Updates and Essentials training on Massively Integrated Data Analytics System (MIDAS). Please ensure that you are registering for the correct section of the in-person Updates and Essentials training.
Secondary School Counseling Program Updates and Essentials 2022-2023
MIDAS
If coursework is not completed by the deadline, you will not receive credit for meeting compliance and will be required to enroll in a later course. Course registration for each semester will close 30 days prior to the coursework deadline. Credit will be posted in MIDAS two weeks after the close of the course.
To begin the training on Canvas, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps. This registration is completed in Canvas and not MIDAS.
Fall Semester: August 1-December 30 2022
For technical assistance, please contact Tina Morandy, Executive Secretary, at tina.morandy@schools.utah.gov
For LEA Leadership only, school counselors do not attend.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Alpine School District
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Canyons School District
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: USBE North Boardroom
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: USBE North Boardroom
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Location: USBE Basement West
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Location: Zoom Meeting (Online Only)
For CTE Directors who support school counseling programs, school counselors do not attend.
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Online Only)
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Online Only)
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Online Only)
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Online Only)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: USBE Basement West/Zoom Meeting
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: USBE Basement West/Zoom Meeting
Utah School Counselor Association (USCA) Conference
Utah Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
School Counselor Full-time Equivalent (FTE) entered in Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS) for 1:350 ratio report completed by Local Education Agency (LEA) leadership.
Program Ratio Plans (for LEAs not meeting 1:350 ratio) completed by LEA leadership and submitted via e-mail.
Program Reviews (Formal and Interim) completed. Interim reports completed by LEA leadership and submitted via e-mail.
Letter of intent for new schools seeking program approval.
Program Performance Self-Evaluations completed and saved in the school counseling program’s electronic evidence box.
Program Request for Funding (RFF) completed by LEA leadership and submitted to Utah Grants.
Program Data Projects completed by school counselors and submitted via e-mail by LEA leadership.
Tuesday, September 20
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New School Counselor Webinar 9 20 2022
YouTube
Join the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) School Counseling Specialists for an introduction to the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program and the requirements for program accountability. This webinar is appropriate for practicum and intern students, as well as school counselors receiving their degree outside of Utah.
Tuesday, October 4
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 am
Administrator Intro to School Counseling
YouTube
Join the USBE School Counseling Specialists for an introduction to School Counseling Programs, including clarification of the role of school counselors and best practices for school counselor and administrator collaboration to reach school goals. This webinar is appropriate for administrators, including those schools considering adding school counselors to their staff.