join the RRW discussion!

The Elementary School Counselors Chat (#escchat) on Twitter was started a few months back by Carli Segal (@carlicousels). Every Thursday evening at 8ET/5PT, elementary school counselors around the country and the world come together to chat about a topic relevant to our practice. It has been an online PLC for me, where I have gathered new resources, information, and networks to support my counseling work. It's been great! If you'd like to see the upcoming topics, hosts, and dates, visit bit.ly/escchat-info. 


On Thursday, October 17th, I will be trying my hand at hosting at #escchat for the first time. I have to admit I am a little nervous... but also very excited! The topic will be "Planning for Red Ribbon Week." I hope that you will either spread the word to other elementary school counselors or join us. If you haven't already, I encourage you to join Twitter for professional use. It has been beneficial to my growth as a school counselor, and I believe you will feel the same.

I am also hoping to host a chat covering the role of 504 Coordinator. If you would be interested in joining this or other topics, hit the comments and let me know!

October 26, 2013 Revision
I have spent the past month feeling ill, then having my gall bladder removed, and then again the subsequent recovery. During that time, I missed out on hosting the Red Ribbon Week chat. I read the Storify script from Carli, and it sounds like there was a good discussion. I will not be at school to see students celebrating Red Ribbon Week… best laid plans, etc, etc. I hope to hear how other counselors' plans go, however, and I look forward to hosting another chat (barring other unforeseeable health concerns, that is!).