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 Urgent Legislative Action Needed!

1/27/2015

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South Dakota Counselors,

We wanted to bring to your attention a very serious matter regarding a bill being considered by our state legislators in this current term. House Bill 1077 (http://legis.sd.gov/docs/legsession/2015/Bills/HB1077P.pdf) would allow parents of any children 16 years old or young to waive their child's right to privilege when working with school counselors or school psychologists. As an association, we are extremely concerned with the implications this could create when working with students.

As professionals, we recognize the importance of a parent's role in their child's life; but we are also able to build relationships of trust with students of all ages based on the privacy afforded us. As both ethically and legally bound to be mandatory reporters, we do break our silence when it is undoubtedly in the best interest of those we serve.

In its current form HB 1077 has been referred to the Education Committee and will be heard TOMORROW Wednesday, January 28. Please join SDSCA in contacting both your local state representatives and senators as well as members of the Education Committee to let them know how detrimental this bill could be to the work that school counselors do on a daily basis. We must work together for the good of our profession and most importantly those we serve. Please use the link below to help you confirm who your legislator is.

Thank you for you quick action on this matter. A short note could make a big difference!

http://legis.sd.gov/Legislators/Who_Are_My_Legislators/default.aspx?Session=2015

Kelly

SDSCA Government Relations Chair

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Winter 2015 SDSCA Newsletter

1/15/2015

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Check out the Winter Edition! 


President's Message: Come Together: Small Groups
Learning Lunch Groups for All

Three Keys for Small Group Success
Regardless of the focus of a particular small group, knowing some universal truths and lessons-learned can help your group succeed.

Infusing Technology into Small Groups and Counseling Practice
With her passion for helping children as a guide, this school counselor took a leap of faith into the technology pool and found amazing resources.

Personal and Powerful High School Groups
One Virginia high school shares its successful formula for a small-group counseling program.

ASCA Resources for Small Group Counseling
Books, webinars, and more to build your knowledge base.

SPECIAL SECTION: POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS

Connecting Students to Careers
Easily provide your high school students with tools and resources to explore careers of interest (with tips for middle school and elementary counselors, too).

Taking the ChalleNGe to Change
Most students who drop out of school regret their decision, and the ChalleNGe program from the National Guard Youth Foundation can help.

Selective Service--Why Register?
It's the law, but it also opens many opportunities.


If the College Fits, Recommend It
Abolish 4 misconceptions about community college and learn how it may be ideal for some of your students.

Winter 2015 SDSCA Newsletter
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2015 Day on the hill

1/13/2015

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2015 Day on the Hill
Contact Kelly Jones if you want to participate or have questions! 
kjones@sfcss.org
Agenda: Thursday, January 29th   Governors Inn, Pierre

·         6:00 pm ~ SDCA board meeting
·         7:45 pm ~ Orientation to current legislative issues & the action plan for Friday. 
                               Dianna Miller our legislative monitor will be joining us.
·         9:00 pm ~ SDMHCA board meeting

Friday, January 30th  Capitol Building, Pierre
·         7:30 am ~ Brief meeting in the President’s Lobby for those who only can attend for the day.
·         7:30 – 10:30 am ~ Coffee and Connect!!
·         Throughout the morning ~ attend committee meetings and follow a variety of issues.
·         11:45 am – 1:00pm ~ Luncheon at Red Rossa Italian Grille provided by SDCA. Senator Deb Soholt be meeting with us. She will be updating us on what’s happening with the Jolene’s Law Task Force and the suggested changes in procedure for prevention and intervention in Child Abuse in South Dakota.   This will be geared to both community & school counselors.


Join us for all or part of the activities!

To reserve a room for the 29th, contact Rebecca Christiansen at sdca.counseling@gmail.com
A limited number of rooms are available at reduced rates at the Governor’s Inn.  Please do so by: January 8th.

$25 stipend is available per participant to help with expenses for those individuals not on a board.
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SRO Of the year Award

1/12/2015

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Below is information for the SRO of the Year. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Todd Runyan, Todd.Runyan@k12.sd.us. 
School Officer of the Year Achievement Award 2015
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