School Counselors NM

Newsletter Distribution
2023-01-06, 2022-12-01, 2022-11-01

NMACTE Social
2023-01-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-12-07 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
LEARN ABOUT HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CTE PROGRAMS! THIS TRAINING WILL BE WONDERFUL!

ATTEND THE UPCOMING SOCIAL THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:30 p.m.
We will touch on a few announcements and you will get to meet the NMPED Director of College and Career Readiness Bureau! Then, we will have a special….
ADVOCATING FOR NEW MEXICO CTE Training!

The main goal will be learning how to prepare your students to advocate for your CTE Program!

January is National School Board Appreciate Month and planning needs to start now! Plus, we have the CTE Day at the Roundhouse to prepare for on Jan. 30th…

Learn how to identify the audiences that you need to advocate to, design a message and how to develop those relationships!

Gain access to a shared Google Drive with resources to use in your classroom to teach your students!

Learn the types of social media that can be utilized and how to write letters, as well!

This will be a VERY IMPORTANT training that you won’t want to miss…. NOW is the time to fight for CTE with our community and state legislators and this training will assist in so many ways. All CTE board members, teachers, administrators, students, and alumni need to be involved in promoting CTE across the state! We hope you can join us~
LOG-IN INFORMATION:
NMACTE Division Socials
The First Wednesday of every month
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81659039380
Meeting ID: 816 5903 9380
Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799 US

National Thank You Month
2023-01-01 - 2023-01-31

National Mentoring Month
2023-01-01 - 2023-01-31

Get Organized Month
2023-01-01 - 2023-01-31

NEW NMACTE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM!
2022-12-26 - 2023-01-13
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 13TH~
While we have several great applicants, we are needing just a few more, to complete our first cohort. PLEASE consider applying today for great networking opportunities and to learn all about CTE in New Mexico!

The Purpose of the NMACTE Fellowship Program is to:
* Provide an opportunity for CTE Educators within New Mexico to further the development of their leadership skills; gain a deeper understanding of each state’s CTE structure, history, funding, and delivery of training; and to increase participation in CTE events within our state, Region IV, and the nation.
* Allow CTE leaders to gain an understanding of our structure, committees, budget, leadership, and opportunities for involvement.
* Support the development of CTE leaders that will continue to serve as state, regional, and national ACTE leadership.

Arlene Armijo, New Neuvo Mexico - Junior Achievement Virtual Career Speaker Series
2022-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
December 14th, @ 1:00 PM MT,
Arlene Armijo, New Neuvo Mexico

Register Here: https://forms.gle/AMkXtEKmbhhRpta8

Please Note:

Please inform students to register with a different email other than their numerical email. We are unable to send emails to those accounts.
Registration for each event closes at 9:00 AM on the day-of
We send out the Google Meet link to all registrants at approx. 10:00 AM on the day-of
Please access the Google Meet event via Google Chrome
If more convenient, educators are encouraged to register only themselves and share their screen with their classes. Please ask educators to let Jordana Thompson know how many students were able to attend the event this way (programs@newmexicoja.org)
Each participating student who completes our Post-Program Survey will receive a personalized JA Certificate of Completion and will be entered into a drawing for a Gift Card

ACT: December Test Date
2022-12-10
Today is the ACT! Good Luck!

International Volunteer Day
2022-12-05

SAT: December Test Day
2022-12-03
Today is the SAT. Good luck!

Random Acts of Kindness Friday
2022-11-25
November 25 is Random Acts of Kindness Friday.

CNM Counselor Conversations
2022-11-18 08:00 - 11:30
An opportunity for counselors to get updates on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, student resources/programs and take a campus tour.
REGISTER HERE

Deadline for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
2022-11-17
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships – Now Open, Deadline: November 17, 2022
Learn More.

NM School Counselors' Community Monthly Meeting
2022-11-16 14:30 - 15:30
New Mexico School Counselors’ Community Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join us as we meet to share information, announcements, and discuss important issues facing school counselors. To register for the AY2022-23 series of meetings, click HERE.

National Apprenticeship Week
2022-11-14 - 2022-11-20
November 14-20 is National Apprenticeship Week. Click HERE to visit NMDWS.

Don Tarry, PNM - Junior Achievement Virtual Career Speaker Series
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
November 9th, @ 1:00 PM MT: Don Tarry, PNM

Register Here: https://forms.gle/EggrdgZWc4uRtqez9

Please Note:

Please inform students to register with a different email other than their numerical email. We are unable to send emails to those accounts.
Registration for each event closes at 9:00 AM on the day-of
We send out the Google Meet link to all registrants at approx. 10:00 AM on the day-of
Please access the Google Meet event via Google Chrome
If more convenient, educators are encouraged to register only themselves and share their screen with their classes. Please ask educators to let Jordana Thompson know how many students were able to attend the event this way (programs@newmexicoja.org)
Each participating student who completes our Post-Program Survey will receive a personalized JA Certificate of Completion and will be entered into a drawing for a Gift Card

NMSCA Annual Conference
2022-11-04 07:30 - 16:30 | Uptown Sheraton – 2600 Louisianna Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 2600 Louisianna Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 87110, United States
Join NMSCA and Dr. Russell A. Sabella for the annual NMSCA Conference addressing Solution Focused Brief Counseling.
Solution focused brief counseling (SFBC) is an elegant and powerful approach to helping students and other stakeholders make positive changes. Learn a practical approach that can be used in individual counseling, small groups, parent conferences, teacher consultations, classroom lessons, leadership, or program development. The SFBC approach helps students/parents build on their strengths and abilities as a way to more effectively and efficiently achieve, while overcoming weaknesses or deficits. This goal or action oriented model helps our students and families to feel more empowered to get back on track and have more problem free days.
Conference Program
Conference Flyer
Register for Conference

ACT: December Test Registration Deadline
2022-11-04
Click HERE to register by 11/4 for the 12/10 ACT

Late registration 11/11 (late fee applies)
Need a reminder? Click HERE

SAT: December Test Registration Deadline
2022-11-03
Register HERE by November 3rd to take the December 3rd SAT

Late registration is 11/22 (late fee applies)

National Scholarship Month
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
November is National Scholarship Month. Click HERE to access resources.

National Career Development Month
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
November is National Career Development Month. Click HERE to access resources.

College Application Month
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
November is College Application Month. Click HERE to access the toolkit.

Deadline for Coca-Cola Scholarship
2022-10-31
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Learn More.
