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Publications
• two issues of the Guidelines, a journal that will keep you
informed about professional issues, resources, and events....you may even
have your own work published! This publication will also keep you in touch
with the work of your colleagues across the province....submit your events
to your regional rep for publication or directly to the editor at mikesimon@nlsd113.net
• a membership directory, intended solely for the use of SSCA members
for networking purposes, will also be published (under review)
•The School Counsellor Handbook was published in 2008 and is available to members from Marion Lebell, the Membership Director at marionlebell@nlsd113.net
Here is a sampling from the School Counsellors Handbook…
Introduction
“The purpose of this School Counsellors Handbook is to serve as a starting point for discussion to raise awareness among those of us doing the very important work of counselling in schools. Primarily it is meant to provide a model of service and program, a definition of role….”
Chapter One
“School Counselling is an essential component of the total school program and it involves more than just a few counselling sessions.”
Chapter Two
“During this era of having a focus on accountability, the most sensible approach to any position is to ensure that roles are clearly defined and that they evolve from an outcome-based model.”
Chapter Three
“Without a doubt, teachers with the assignment of school counselling need to be qualified and diligent.”
Chapter Four
“In relationships with students, employers, colleagues, and professional organizations, the school counsellor shall abide by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation three Codes of Professional Competence, Professional Ethics and Collective Interests, and the CCA Code of Ethics.”
Chapter Five
“What follows is a listing of web page addresses and books that are intended to act as a guide to help school counsellors locate the resources they need to maintain professional and personal support and growth.”
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