Essential Skills for International School Counselors

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Dates: 7 September - 26 October 2024
Synchronous Sessions: 7 - 9am ET - 7, 21, 28 September; 12, 19, 26 October.
Facilitator: TBA

Hear what our participants have to say about the course! Andrea Morris

To be a counselor in an international school requires a unique skill set because counselors are often relied upon for so much more than what they were prepared for in a traditional counselors’ training program.

Essential Questions

  • What is the role of the international school counselor?

  • What are the design principles of an effective counseling program?

  • What are some examples of school counseling resources/practices which support all members of international school communities?

  • What does a comprehensive international school transition program look like?

  • What is the role of the counselor in child protection?

  • What is the counselor’s role in supporting digital citizenship, wellbeing, DEIJB and other school program initiatives?

Learning Goals

You will understand that:

  • Comprehensive school counseling programs are in a constant state of continuous improvement

  • Comprehensive transition programs are important for effectively supporting students, parents and staff

  • Sharing resources and experiences benefits everyone

You will know:

  • The key components of an effective international school counseling program

  • The varied roles of an international school counselor

  • A variety of resources for approaching different aspects of our work

You will be able to:

  • Use ethical guidelines to inform your counseling practice

  • Create a comprehensive transition program

  • Develop recommendations for improvement of your school’s counseling program

  • Demonstrate effective communication practices with all stakeholders

  • Evaluate and support school culture development strategies for approaching different aspects of a counselor’s work

Who is this experience for?

Current and aspiring counselors in international schools will benefit from the CTC courses. The mix of theory and practical, job-embedded practices will provide participants with a wealth of strategies to use in their role.

What’s my commitment?

This is an 8-week course with six synchronous sessions and job-embedded tasks and practices for participants to complete between sessions. Synchronous sessions include opportunities for both learning from an experienced international school counselong leader and small group discussions. You should be prepared to spend approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours per week, including individual and job-embedded tasks. This course can be used towards completion of your Certificate for International School Counseling.