Agenda Item
a. Proclamation: National School Counseling Week, February 5-9, 2024
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Allyson Gevertz, Board Member, District 4
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education proclaim February 5-9, 2024, as School Counseling Week in the DeKalb County School District, in association with National School Counseling Week in Georgia.
Why: Recognition of Professional School Counselors
Details: National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have on helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. The 2024 theme is "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused."
Financial impact: None
Contact: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Chief of Wrap Around Support and Intervention - (678) 676-1811
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Counseling Coordinator III - (678) 676-1981
Status: Approval by General Counsel is not required.
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