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Finding Etheridge Knight: A Case Study On A University’S Public Humanities Project, Hanako Gavia, Lisa Farley

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Art And Exceptionality: Addressing Art Fear And Fear Of Difference In An Introductory Art Course, Arthur Hochman, Kelli J. Esteves

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

University educators designed and co-taught a course which involved collaborative artmaking and learning with a community-based arts organization that serves individuals with disabilities. Their goal was to help university students examine the potential of art and how it applies to their personal and professional lives. They sought to better understand how to nurture a feeling of artistic agency in undergraduate students who do not define themselves as artists. Educators found that students benefited from an exploration of art fear through an inclusive approach to art creation.

Utilizing The Stepped Care Model To Empower University Students With Learning Disabilities, Nick R. Abel, Justin Jacques

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Students with learning disabilities face several challenges in postsecondary education settings. The authors explore the issue and shed light on the importance of self-advocacy for academic success. The stepped care model (SCM) is suggested as an approach to assist college students with learning disabilities in developing these skills and obtaining services. A brief case example from 1 of the authors’ work is shared to illustrate the use of the SCM with a student with a learning disability.

Indiana Social-Emotional Learning Competencies: A Neurodevelopmental, Culturally Responsive Framework, Brandie M. Oliver, Christy T. Berger

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Social/emotional learning (SEL) programs and practices have gained momentum across the state of Indiana in recent years in response to the changing needs of students and families. Many school communities have adopted SEL due to the heightened challenges posed by students impacted by trauma or chronic stress. As schools began to adopt SEL programs and practices, the Indiana Department of Education responded by developing the Indiana SEL Competencies to provide a unified framework and several resources with which educators in the state continue to evolve their work. This article outlines foundational principles of SEL, highlights unique aspects of the Indiana …

To Tell Or Not To Tell: Confidentiality Refresher, Nick R. Abel, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Breakout session conducted at the annual conference of the Indiana School Counselor Association in Indianapolis Indiana on November 2019.

Confidentiality Vs. Sharing, Richard Auger, Nick R. Abel, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This is a presentation of a breakout session co-conducted by Rick Auger, Nick Abel, and Brandie Oliver at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in July of 2019.

Ambassador Between Two Nations: Response 3, Nick R. Abel, Brandie M. Oliver, Thomas Keller

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This practical text explores contemporary case scenarios that arise in school counseling with children and adolescents. Throughout 30 chapters on a diverse range of topics, several school counseling experts analyze and discuss each incident from a best practices perspective. Topics are organized around the CACREP Standards and incidents include a list of related supplemental readings, online resources, and suggested learning activities. Issues explored include trauma, drug use, pregnancy, cyberbullying, suicide, gangs, parental conflicts, sexual orientation, third-culture students, student career development, and ethical and professional dilemmas. Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman, PhD, is the dean of the College of Education at Winona …

I Need To Know About Adverse Childhood Effects: Response 2, Thomas Keller, Nick R. Abel, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This practical text explores contemporary case scenarios that arise in school counseling with children and adolescents. Throughout 30 chapters on a diverse range of topics, several school counseling experts analyze and discuss each incident from a best practices perspective. Topics are organized around the CACREP Standards and incidents include a list of related supplemental readings, online resources, and suggested learning activities. Issues explored include trauma, drug use, pregnancy, cyberbullying, suicide, gangs, parental conflicts, sexual orientation, third-culture students, student career development, and ethical and professional dilemmas. Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman, PhD, is the dean of the College of Education at Winona …

The “We” In Cyber Bullying: Response 1, Brandie M. Oliver, Nick R. Abel, Thomas Keller

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This practical text explores contemporary case scenarios that arise in school counseling with children and adolescents. Throughout 30 chapters on a diverse range of topics, several school counseling experts analyze and discuss each incident from a best practices perspective. Topics are organized around the CACREP Standards and incidents include a list of related supplemental readings, online resources, and suggested learning activities. Issues explored include trauma, drug use, pregnancy, cyberbullying, suicide, gangs, parental conflicts, sexual orientation, third-culture students, student career development, and ethical and professional dilemmas. Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman, PhD, is the dean of the College of Education at Winona …

Indiana Department Of Education The Science Of Happiness: Online Course, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Provide a short overview of what educators will learn through participation in each of the eight The Science of Happiness course modules and encourage participation in this optional professional development opportunity.

Indiana Social-Emotional Learning Competencies, Brandie Oliver, Lori Desautels

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Spotlighting Stigma And Barriers: Examining Secondary Students’ Attitudes Toward School Counseling Services, Richard Auger, Nick R. Abel, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Student attitudes toward accessing school counseling services were the focus of a survey of 3,584 middle school and high school students. Respondents identified barriers to seeking help from school counselors, including stigma, a desire to manage problems themselves, a lack of a positive relationship with their school counselor, and a concern that the counselor would not keep disclosures confidential. This study also examined the impact of gender, age, and race/ethnicity on students’ willingness to seek help from their school counselor. We present implications for practice and future research.

Innovative School Counseling Approaches To Improving College And Career Readiness, Nick R. Abel, Brandie Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

School counselors are at the forefront of efforts to improve the college readiness of K-12 students. It is clear that many roadblocks exist with regard to college readiness and adequate access to college counseling. Many public schools serving minority, first-generation, low-income students have school counselors with large caseloads and numerous non-counseling duties leaving them with little time to spend on college counseling (Clinedinst, Koranteng, & Nicola, 2015). This exploratory study aimed to review promising practices that target college and career readiness for students. A deeper investigation was conducted at an urban school serving underrepresented students which revealed an innovative five-year, …

Suicide Prevention & Response: A Comprehensive Resource Guide For Indiana Schools 2018, Laurie Gerdt, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Document created for the Indiana Department of Education for Suicide Prevention and Response.

Comprehensive Positive School Discipline Resource Guide, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This document provides a guide to assist schools and districts by providing information, resources, and tools to further the development of Positive School Discipline practices.

Back To School: Simple Teaching Strategies From K-12 Classroom, Nick R. Abel

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Indiana Department Of Education Pk-12 Social-Emotional Learning Competencies: Built Upon A Neurodevelopmental Culturally Responsive Framework, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This document outlines the Indiana social-emotional learning competencies which expand on the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) five core social emotional learning standards.

Circles: Power Of Dialogue To Teach Social-Emotional Skills & Promote Connectedness, Nick R. Abel

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Indiana Department Of Education Social-Emotional Learning Toolkit: Built Upon A Neurodevelopmental Culturally Responsive Framework, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This toolkit is designed to be a starting point for school staff to begin integrating SEL into their teaching practices. Administrators and any educator in the school community can use this toolkit to find initial strategies and resources to improve student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic skills.

Pre-Service Training, Leadership, & Administrator Relationships: Results Of A Statewide School Counselor Survey, Nick R. Abel

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Circles Presentation.Pdf, Brandie Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

This presentation will share the results of two pilot studies using Circles. Circles give people an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety and equality. Circles were used to build and strengthen relationships as well as deliver academic content and increase social/emotional learning principles. One pilot study focused on infusing children’s literature into Circle lessons in a 3rd grade classroom and the second pilot study targeted academic motivation and lack of connectedness for high school students in 9th and 11th grade.

Beyond Powerpoint: Innovative Ways To Engage Counselors-In-Training, Nick R. Abel, Rick Auger

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Spotlighting Stigma And Barriers: Examining Secondary Students' Attitudes Toward School Counseling, Nick R. Abel, Rick Auger, Brandie Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

No abstract provided.

Multi-Tiered System Of Supports: What Is The Role Of A School Counselor?, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Dr. Oliver addresses multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and how school counselors are in a unique position to take leadership within this model.

Half-Full Or Half-Empty: What Is Your Lens?, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Dr. Oliver challenges educators and counselors to reflect on how to effectively work with children using a solution-focused approach.

Social Competence: Why Is This Important?, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Dr. Oliver investigates the importance of social competency in schools and shares strategies to consider.

Special Populations Of Children And Adolescents Who Have Significant Needs, Brandie M. Oliver, Nick R. Abel

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Counseling Children and Adolescents gives students the information they need to prepare for work in both school and clinical mental health settings (two CACREP—Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs—specialty areas). This text includes not only content related to developmental and counseling theories but also information on evidence-based practices across the continuum of care, diagnosis and treatment of youth, and current trends such as integrated care, mindfulness, and neuroscience. Unique to this book are sections on both the instructional and behavioral Response to Intervention (RtI) model and PBIS, examples of evidence-based practices used across settings such as Student …

Lilly Foundation Announces $30 Million Comprehensive Counseling Grant, Brandie M. Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Dr. Oliver announces grant opportunity for Indiana schools provided by Lilly Foundation and gives details on how schools can utilize this funding when it becomes available.

Reap What You Sow: Planting The Seeds Of Supervision In Your Master's Students, Nick R. Abel, Tom Keller, Brandie Oliver

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

Nick Abel's handout from the NCACES 2016 conference.

Teachers, Students, And The Hero's Journey, Lori Desautels

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." -- Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell, an American mythologist who studied myths from all over the world, created the famous Hero's Journey, a monomyth that explains how each individual goes through continuous cycles of change and transformation. Nothing could be more accurate than when we apply this monomyth to educators, students, and schools, because the teaching and learning process and emotional connection are real-life cycles of continual challenges, births of new ideas, successes, and transformations.