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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, do hereby proclaim February 5–9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week.
Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr. Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
DeKalb County School District DeKalb County School District
Board Chair Board Vice Chair
Dr. Devon Q. Horton
DeKalb County School District
Superintendent