Counseling & School Health Services

Support for Counselors & School Health Officials 

Learning and health are interrelated, and schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of young people.

ESC Region 12's Counseling Services & Coordinated School Health Services offer expert assistance,information updates and high quality training to support counselors, public school health care providers, health educators, physical educators, school nurses and other school staff members designated to ensure the health and wellness of the children in Region 12.

  • Red Ribbon Week
    Drug Demand Reduction Civil Operations Office and Education Service Center Region 12 are proud to sponsor National Red Ribbon Week in our community schools October 23-31, 2020.

     
    Our goal is to assist you in helping all students grade K through 12 to be aware of the dangers of drugs and the benefits of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Through a community partnership, we will continue to provide red wristbands for area schools that wish to take advantage of this effective way of reminding kids to ‘Band Together Against Drugs.’

     

    For more information and to reserve your wristbands, visit www.esc12.net/redribbon.

Counseling Services

 

Counseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates, including legislative and legal mandates, and support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.

 

Resources available include include: 

  • Listing of services offered by ESC Region 12
  • Information about Counselor Co-op
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Student Development Presentations
  • Information about relevant legislation including: SB 831, SB 460, HB 3186, HB 2186, 
    SB 149, SB 11, HB 18, SB 179
  • ESC Region 12 Counselor Connection Newsletter
  • HB 19 LMHA Liaison
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Student and School Safety (including bullying prevention and suicide prevention)
  • Human Trafficking Prevention
  • Event handouts
  • Training opportunities and event listing

 

Counseling Services Resources >

 

Register for Counselor Training Opportunities on ESC Works >


Counseling Services Events (PDF) >

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SCHOLAR Program

SCHOLAR is an organized collection of resources and information, separated into 4 categories relative to typical duties of school counselors. Important online resources and links are provided for you including that of TEA, THECB, and other sites so you can have pertinent information at your fingertips. Additional resources may be added or removed as needed, based on identified needs of school counselors.

 

Visit the SCHOLAR site > 

Contact: 
Jeni Janek

Jenipher Janek  
(254) 297-1124 jjanek@esc12.net 

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    This group is designed for professionals who would like receive information and updates regarding topics that pertain primarily to school counseling and/or counseling school-aged children.

     

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    Please be sure your district/organization's filter system will allow access to messages from the ESC Region 12 Counselor Google Group. 

Coordinated School Health Services

Coordinated School Health programs provide cost-effective professional development and expert assistance for school health care providers and educators. Program activities are focused on providing research-based training, support, information updates and networking opportunities between state and national health organizations and regional school districts.

Training Opportunities here at ESC Region 12 >

8 Components of Coordinated school health

The Eight (+ 2) Components of Coordinated School Health 

Coordinated School Health commonly consists of eight components that encompass all aspects of the school environment. The components interact to function as a unified system and can become a theme for the entire school. In 2016 two more components were added: family engagement and community involvement. The reason was to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach designed to improve learning and health in our nation’s schools.

These components incorporate: 

  • Development of cognitive skills
  • Development of policies that support a positive psychosocial and hazard-free environment
  • Families and communities in promoting the well-being of youth
  • Opportunities for staff members to foster their own wellbeing

Contact: 
Michelle ButlerMichelle Butler, BSN, RN
(254) 297-1137 mbutler@esc12.net 

  • The Coordinated School Health Co-operative is designed for public school health care providers, PK-12 health educators, PK-12 physical educators, school nurses/healthcare providers and other school staff members designated to ensure the health and wellness of the district children. Members receive up-to-date information on the latest health priority areas enable district personnel confidence in providing patrons of their district confident and reliable health care information. Members of the program are kept abreast of health-related issues fostering student academic achievement and healthy behaviors lasting a lifetime.

     

    Participating schools will receive: 

    • Accurate and timely notification of health related requirements to all district administrators
    • A liaison between national, state and local health agencies 
    • Information dissemination to health care providers and educators via list-serves, e-mail and website
    • Research-based instruction and technical assistance in healthy lifestyles and living
    • Research-based instruction for physical education teachers to improve the health and fitness of youth and staff
    • Documentation of training and technical assistance to state funding agencies
    • Relevant legal issues related to all areas of health and fitness 
    • Trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost
    • Vision, hearing and spinal screening training
    • Relevant information regarding health and fitness
    • CPR/AED and first aid sessions provided free or at a reduced cost

  • School security audits are reported to the Texas School Safety Center in three-year cycles. ESC Region 12 provides leadership and consultation to school districts for the successful completion of the audit process by providing multiple service options that may offer convenience and efficiency for school district personnel. 

     

    Services include: 

    • Support by ESC Region 12 Crisis Recovery Team
    • Consultant assistance for completing audit
    • Technical assistance in planning and supporting a safe and secure learning environment

  • SCHOLAR LogoSCHOLAR is an organized collection of resources and information separated into 4 categories relative to typical duties of school counselors. Important online resources and links are provided for you including that of TEA, THECB, and other sites so you can have pertinent information at your fingertips. Additional resources may be added or removed as needed, based on identified needs of school counselors.


    Visit the SCHOLAR webpage >

 

 

 

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SCHOLAR Program

SCHOLAR is an organized collection of resources and information, separated into 4 categories relative to typical duties of school counselors. Important online resources and links are provided for you including that of TEA, THECB, and other sites so you can have pertinent information at your fingertips. Additional resources may be added or removed as needed, based on identified needs of school counselors.

 

Visit the SCHOLAR site > 

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