School Counselor's Letter Book

Here are over 200 counselor-tested model letters, forms, memos, worksheets, and checklists specifically designed to help you cut the time you spend on paperwork in half, letting you spend more time interacting with students, teachers, and parents. This wide-ranging resource saves you time in virtually every counseling situation that requires written communications - from letters to parents and student progress reports to pre-college counseling and crisis intervention. Conveniently divided into four sections, this resource gives you letters, memos, and forms for ... Educational Development: Section One presents 64 models that help you guide students and parents toward appropriate course selection; build proper homework and study habits; and utilize progress reports and warnings. Personal Counseling: Section Two includes 57 letters, memos, checklists, and sample guidelines to help you deal effectively with crisis issues such as child abuse or substance abuse... help a child with behavior problems ... or boost student self-esteem with reproducible 'recognition" certificates. Counseling for the Future: Section Three provides 58 models and guidelines to help your students in post-secondary planning, including college admissions and options for non-college-bound students. To help you simplify the college admissions process, the book gives you a complete blueprint for analyzing financial expenses. Communication and Professional Development: Section Four contains 46 model letters and forms that get parents and teachers more involved with the school, including forms for setting up conferences ... communicating with parents ... and winning the cooperation of teachers. With this generous mix of practical material for both elementary and secondary counselors, writing your next letter, memo, or form can be as simple as scanning the table of contents, copying or adapting the model you need, and signing your name.Hitchner, Kenneth is the author of 'School Counselor's Letter Book' with ISBN 9780876287866 and ISBN 0876287860.