Professional Development in School Counseling

The school Counseling Program at the Office of Public Instruction, in cooperation with the Regional Service Areas (RSAs), offer free consultation and training for school counselors and administrators to learn the basic principles of the Montana School Counseling Program Model.

Transforming School Counseling in Montana - Level I

This three hour training is designed for counselor/administrator teams to work together to learn the basic principles of the Montana School Counseling Program Model. The training will include roles and responsibilities of counselors and administrators within the program and steps for implementation of the Model. Participants will have an outline of an implementation plan and be able to begin the implementation process.

The goal is to provide high-quality, Level I training for Montana school counselors and administrators. Participants will learn the tools to: establish a school counseling program as an integral component of the school's academic missions; ensure students have access to counseling services; identify and deliver the knowledge and skills acquired in the Academic, Career, and personal/Social Domains; promote specific guidelines and strategies to engage culturally different students/parents in counseling and the educational process; and, sponsor a culturally appropriate approach to counseling that is aligned with the spirit and intent of IEFA.

Further Information

For further information or to schedule a training session please contact john.keener@msubillings.edu or call 406-657-1743.