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 School Counseling Program Updates and Essentials training is for school counselors and administrators, 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.
For in-person Updates and Essentials trainings, LEA leadership may submit a request through the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
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.
To begin the training, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps.
Fall Semester: August 7-December 22, 2023
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.
To begin the training, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps.
Fall Semester: August 7-December 22, 2023
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: Nebo School District
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Granite School District
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Location: Virtual
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon
Location: Virtual
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Alpine School District
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: USBE Basement West
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.
This webinar series is designed to support school counselors working in fully online schools. This series will focus on collaboration and sharing of ideas among school counselors delivering their program in an online school.
Tuesday, September 26
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Zoom Meeting Registration
This webinar series is designed to support school counselors working in elementary schools. This series will cover the role of a school counselor, including appropriate and inappropriate duties of a school counselor, the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program and implementation guides, as well as school counselor collaboration.
This webinar will review the role of the school counselor as well as the principal/counselor agreement
Tuesday, October 10
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Zoom Meeting Registration
This webinar will cover the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program Model and the Elementary Implementation Guide.
Thursday, January 11
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Zoom Meeting Registration
This webinar will explore the importance of collaboration in implementing a successful school counseling program.
Thursday, April 18
Time: 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Zoom Meeting Registration
This webinar series is designed to support school counselors working in charter schools. This series will cover the role of a school counselor, including appropriate and inappropriate duties of a school counselor, the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program review process and standards, as well as school counselor collaboration.
This webinar will review the role of the school counselor as well as direct/indirect services and appropriate school counseling duties.
Wednesday, February 8
Webinar Recording
YouTube
This webinar will cover the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program Model, Program standards, and the accountability (formal review) process.
Wednesday, March 15
Webinar Recording
YouTube
This webinar will explore the collaboration necessary for a successful school counseling program, including the creation of the Principal/Counselor Agreement.
Tuesday, April 11
Webinar Recording
YouTube
This webinar will discuss Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate and how school counselors support the characteristics of a graduate through the Utah College and Career Readiness School Counseling Program.
Tuesday, April 18
Webinar Recording
YouTube
This webinar will review the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Rule and Utah State Code around planning for college and career readiness, and how to implement the Plan for College and Career Readiness process through the K-12 system. The differences between this process and course selection/registration will also be covered.
Tuesday, May 2
Webinar Recording
YouTube
New School Counselor Webinar 9 20 2022
YouTube
Join the 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.
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.