67. Effective Strategies for Advisories and SEL with Leslie Cuprill

In this episode: I am thrilled to have my friend Leslie from Informed Decisions join us. Leslie is a fantastic social worker based in Brooklyn, New York, with a wealth of experience working with diverse groups, including court-involved youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, teen mothers, special needs populations, and fellow educators. Leslie shares her invaluable insights on advisories and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) programs, providing practical advice and real-world examples to help school counselors effectively engage their students and create impactful programs.Key Highlights:Leslie’s Background: Get to know Leslie and her extensive experience working with various populations and settings.Starting from Scratch: Leslie offers actionable tips for counselors who are new to advisories and SEL programs or need to start from scratch.Importance of Space and Resources: Learn how understanding your space and available resources can significantly impact the success of your programs.Using Existing Resources: Discover the value of connecting with existing programs and curriculums to avoid reinventing the wheel and save time.Collecting and Using Data: Leslie emphasizes the importance of data collection in demonstrating the impact of your programs to administration and stakeholders.Favorite Groups and Programs: Leslie shares her favorite types of groups and programs to run, and why advisory programs hold a special place in her heart.Practical Tips: From over-planning to the magic of lamination, Leslie and I share our top tips for staying organized and prepared.Special Mention: Leslie will also be one of our esteemed presenters at the 2024 Summer Counselor Conference! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her extensive experience and practical advice.Connect with Leslie:Informed DecisionsTpTIGLinks Leslie mentioned:Youth to Youth- This is the program that models alternatives to using drugs and/or alcohol Social Emotional Learning and Advisory Survey -This resources allows students to provide their input. Which helps you form connections and see what topics they are interested in discussing. The resource includes both a handout and digital survey10 simple Tips for Forming Connections in an Advisory or SEL Class - Getting student buy-in9 easy ways of getting principal buy-in for anadvisory and sel programResources Mentioned:Summer Counselor ConferenceLaminatorGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks MembershipPerks Membership