Back to School

Dad and son sharpen pencils while mom does all of the hard "back to school" stuff.

Using PowerPoint and PhotoStory3 to create a Narrated Presentation

Bring your accountability reports (and other presentations) to life with a free program called Microsoft Photo Story 3. This method is very similar to doing narrated PowerPoints although probably a bit easier and with a higher "cool" effect. In this method, you will export your PPT slides as graphics and then use those graphics to narrate within Photo Story 3. Your product is a video. Realize, though, that when you use this technique, the animation within PowerPoint does not transfer. Instead, you will get a panning effect which is also very nice. This video is one of the many you will find on the Data Boot Camp for School Counselors and Administrators - CD available from www.schoolcounselor.com.

Secrets Of Big Success

Harry Smith spoke with author Malcolm Gladwell about his new book "Outliers," which tackles the secrets of individuals whose success is beyond the norm.

Language That Lifts Tour

No Cussing Club Founder McKay Hatch shares his message with over 600 kids at a school assembly in Arizona.

Hi-Tech Cheating

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2009 School Counselor of the Year

The 2009 School Counselor of the Year, presented by Naviance and the American School Counselor Association.

2009 School Counselor of the Year

The 2009 School Counselor of the Year, presented by Naviance and the American School Counselor Association.

Print Friendly

Create a Print Friendly version of any webpage and save paper and ink.

A Social Story: Personal Space

A Social Story: Personal Space

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Google Translator Toolkit

An introduction to Google Translator Toolkit, a free, online, translation app that helps translators bring content into their language faster and better.

4 Ways to Get Over Trauma

Leading psychotherapist and trauma expert, Bill O'Hanlon, author of 28 books, tells how to get over trauma (it is possible). 4 ways are detailed.

Cyberbullying Interview

Dr. Russell Sabella, author of GuardingKids.com: A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble (see www.guardingkids.com) discusses cyberbullying and provides tips for parents.

The Power of One - School Video Sample

This uplifting and moving film deals with the subject of elementary school bullying. Three short films in one, the video is an anthology of stories about new children at school and the lessons they bring about respect and fairness to their classmates. 24-minutes long, study guide included. Order online at www.ncyi.org, or call 800-477-8277.

What you resist persist - Carl Yung

A solution focused message for us counselors. What you resist, persist. What you fight you get more off, Carl Jung, 1875-1961

GuardingKids.com Book

Dr. Russell Sabella introduces his newest book, GuardingKids.com: A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble. From podcasts to porn, cyberbullying to cell phones, Dr. Russell Sabella helps readers understand the risks that emerge when high-tech tools, uninformed parents, and exuberant youth collide. Because kids are growing up with modern technologies, many are more expert than their parents. As a result, a parent's ability to make effective decisions for how technology is used may be compromised.

GuardingKids.com empowers parents, educators, and other care takers to better understand the electronic terrain. Readers will be better able to help children safely and securely navigate a minefield of inappropriate and risky situations.

Beat Bullying

Weight Bias at Home and School

Overweight and obese youth are frequently teased, tormented, and victimized because of their weight. Weight-based teasing and stigma (also called 'weight bias') can have a detrimental impact on both emotional well-being and physical health. The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University (http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/) has released this new video to help parents and teachers understand the severity and impacts of weight bias in school and at home and
to present strategies to help combat this rapidly growing problem for overweight teens and pre-adolescents. This video, hosted by celebrity and activist Emme and featuring Rudd Center experts including Dr. Rebecca Puhl and Dr. Kelly Brownell, uses expert commentary and dramatic representation to address the obstacles that overweight and obese youth encounter with weight bias.