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.NYSSCA UPDATE
2023 New York FAFSA Completion Challenge
EDTrustNY
As high schools across New York look to help students access financial aid for college, The Education Trust–New York and education organizations across the state are releasing the latest Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit to support high schools in helping all students complete financial aid applications.
The Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit reflects changes made this year to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and highlights 10 evidence-based strategies schools can use to help students with financial aid application completion, tips for tracking progress, and materials in English and Spanish that can be used to communicate with students and families.
This year’s graduating seniors have spent all of their high school years learning during a global pandemic, forcing them to navigate shifts from remote learning to hybrid to in-person instruction. Helping students access financial aid for college is one crucial way to support the Class of 2023 in their postsecondary transitions.
The resources – created in partnership with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), New York State Council of School Superintendents, the Options Center at Goddard Riverside, Hispanic Federation, New York Immigration Coalition, New York State Association for College Admission Counseling, and New York State School Counselors Association – include:
- Monthly checklists for schools on activities to support students in financial aid application completion.
- How-to guides for hosting financial aid completion nights – remote or in person, scheduling office hours, and using class time to help students complete financial aid forms.
- Sample lesson plans for using class time to complete financial aid forms.
- Sample social media posts, newsletter items, and correspondence with families in English and Spanish.
- Tips on how to use data to track progress.
- Answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid completion.
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NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA
NYSSCA has partnered with the NCAA Eligibility Center to get the latest NCAA information as well as provide a portal for questions for school counselors and their students.
The portal for questions in linked HERE and the September Questions/Answers FAQ is Linked HERE. Some additional info follows:
- NCAA High School Review Committee Policies and Procedures
- This document guides the work of the high school review staff by operationalizing the NCAA legislation related to reviews of high school accounts, programs and courses. It is reviewed and updated annually. This year's version saw only minor editorial changes. However, I'm excited to point out the specific addition of "Data Science" on page 56 in the non-exhaustive list of Advanced Level Mathematics Courses that may be approved.
- Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
- This comprehensive manual is the best place for student-athletes and their families to find all the information they need related to the Eligibility Center certification process. It was recently updated for the 2022-23 academic year:
- Page 13 notes a recently launched Amateurism-Only Certification Account option for prospective student-athletes. Please review all account types, including the free profile account, with your students to help them determine which is right for them.
- Page 14 notes information about current registration fees for each account type.
- Page 15 outlines fee waiver criteria and procedures for prospective student-athletes. This was expanded to include additional eligibility options as well as a process for international prospective student-athletes.
- Ongoing COVID-19 Response
- Given the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the educational environment, the Eligibility Center has partnered with the NCAA membership to extend previously implemented adjustments to the initial-eligibility certification process and requirements.
- Please note that the approach to distance, e-learning or hybrid options (see page 4, Q7) does not apply for courses completed on or after September 1, 2023. Such programs will need a separate review (if not previously reviewed) to be eligible for use in initial-eligibility certifications on or after September 1, 2023. You may view the status of accounts and associated programs by searching for a high school here, and viewing the account status and any program information listed in the High School Information and/or District Information fields.
- Please also note that the approach to Pass/Fail grades (see page 4, Q8) does not apply for courses completed on or after September 1, 2023.
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Register Now for the MHANYS Upcoming Webinar: "Understanding & Supporting Teen Emotional, Mental & Sexual Health"
MHANYS
Teens face unique and complex challenges everyday. At times, as families, caregivers and educators we may feel uncertain of how to best support them or we may feel disconnected from the specific challenges they are navigating. Join us on October 18 at 7 PM.
During our conversation we will share ways families and caregivers can help support the emotional, mental and sexual health of the teens in their care. Panelists will share tips on how to connect with school and community resources, as well as approach sensitive topics with their teens.
The evenings panelists will include:
Mark Mason - Past NYSSCA President & High School Counselor in Syracuse
Brooke Strauss, LCSW - Manager of Behavioral Health & Program Coordinator - Specialized Care Center for Adolescents & Young Adults
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NYSSCA Awards 2022
NYSSCA
As we have begun the new school year, we encourage you to reflect upon the successes you and your colleagues have had in supporting students and building comprehensive programs that are data driven and student centered.
Looking through this lens of skills, programs and leadership, please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the NYSSCA Annual Awards.
The deadline for all nominations is October 14, 2022, and award recipients will be announced at the NYSSCA Annual Conference on November 17-19, 2022 at the Hilton Albany, NY.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: 937-9-NYSSCA or 937-969-7722.
Mark Mason, Past President & Awards Chair
pastpresident@nyssca.org
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.AROUND THE INDUSTRY
New York City launches "Project Pivot" school safety initiative
CBS New York
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and Mayor Eric Adams launched a new school safety initiative on Oct. 6.
"Project Pivot" will connect 138 schools to organizations providing critical social and academic interventions to young New Yorkers.
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Yes, schools need to hire more counselors. But they also need to work on themselves
EdSurge
Since 2019, I've worked with students in the metro Detroit area to advocate for sanctuary schools through an organization called MIStudentsDream. If you aren't familiar with the concept of sanctuary schools, the broad understanding is that they are a set of policies to support and protect immigrant and undocumented students and their families.
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Bullying is the norm. So is an inadequate response
ADDitude Magazine
Despite nationwide anti-bullying campaigns, zero-tolerance school policies, and calls for kindness, bullying remains a serious public health issue. Youth today continue to fall victim to negative verbal and physical confrontations. In a recent ADDitude survey on youth mental health, a staggering 61% of respondents said their child had been bullied; of those respondents, 72% were dissatisfied with the school's response to incidents on campus, on a school bus, or online.
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Think like a parent: How can schools keep students safe on their devices?
District Administration
Most chief technology officers would agree that equipping students with personal devices comes with its own set of challenges.
As children pull away from the traditional pencil and paper, their excuses for losing their devices start to get more creative beyond "my dog ate my homework."
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New research sheds light on how teens can get more sleep
News Medical
Adjusting to a new sleep schedule at the start of the school year can lead to disturbed rest, daytime fatigue and changes in mood and focus for teens.
Although they need eight to 10 hours of sleep per night to maintain physical health, emotional well-being and school performance, according to the National Sleep Foundation and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, most adolescents get less than eight, especially on school nights.
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Teen alcohol use decreasing, but slowly for some
Mom.com
A new study has found that alcohol use in teens is decreasing, but slowly for younger girls. When it comes to substance use, parents are always paying attention to what their children are doing. They make sure they are staying away from substances that can harm them. Things like cigarettes, vaping, and drinking are all things parents are concerned about.
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School nurses' mental health is suffering. Here's how district leaders can help
Education Week
School nurses are struggling with their mental health. Nearly half said in a recent survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that they had been bullied, harassed, or threatened since the beginning of the pandemic. 45% reported experiencing at least one symptom of an adverse mental health condition, such as depression or PTSD.
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