174. The First 30 Days: What School Counselors Should Focus On

The first month of school can make counselors feel like they need to do everything at once—but you don’t.

Here's a simple roadmap for the first 30 days of school, including what to prioritize, what can wait, and how to build a strong foundation for the rest of the year.

You’ll hear practical ideas for:

Building relationships with students and staffCreating simple referral and counseling systemsUsing data and needs assessments to guide your programStrengthening Tier 1 supportsProtecting your time before your calendar fills upOrganizing your counseling program without starting from scratch

Resources Mentioned:

From TpT:

Meet the Counselor Tic-Tac-ToeMeet The Counselor Lesson PlanBehavior Intervention Toolkit

All these resources and more are included in Perks Counseling Content Club

You do not have to have the entire year figured out in September. Focus on the foundation first.

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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