1. WHO ARE YOU? A PROFESSIONAL QUESTION Dr. Sharon F. Sevier, L.P.C. Interim Director of Leadership, Legislation and Advocacy Missouri School Counselor Association Carolyn Roof Counselor Educator, Part-Time School Counselor

2. E.1-A SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES.

3. Who are you, professionally speaking??

4. A SUDDEN REALIZATION

5. The Great Conversation 1. What it is that you do – YOU are the expert on what you do – Increase community understanding of what you do 2. Trust 3. Permission to change – We are working in a system designed for an environment that no longer works 4. Support

6. The School Level Advertise your wares Embrace data/PLCs/RTI Do the unexpected, and don’t always do the expected Look for opportunities to educate your stakeholders…and don’t forget that kids are one of those stakeholder groups

7. The Department Level Educate, educate, educate Understand the art of compromise Look for reasons to celebrate your accomplishments Results reporting Recognition: RAMP, Counselor of the Year Program Professional Development Parent Opportunities

8. The District Level Board of Education District presentations Guidance Advisory Council Websites/Twitter/Facebook (if allowed) Recognition of honors, presentations, offices held

9. The State Level Join your professional organization Present at any conference you are invited to Present at your state conference Learn about legislative advocacy Volunteer to serve on state committees State Recognition Look for collaborative partnerships

10. The National Level Join your professional organization! Present at the national conference…and then make sure everyone knows about it! Join the SCENE…share the wealth! Speak up and speak out on behalf of comprehensive school counseling! Research

11. The Five Ss: 1. STOP badmouthing ourselves in private and public. 2. SHIFT attention from negative to positive. 3. SHARE something positive. 4. SUSTAIN the momentum. 5. Decide WHO you want to be professionally and START NOW!!!

12. YOU ARE WORTH A GRAND! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT THANKS FOR THE “EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA” SPECIAL THINGS YOU DO FOR OUR SCHOOL!

13. YOU’RE A LIFESAVER! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS YOU’RE WORTH A MINT!

14. THANKS! Our job would be “Unbearable” without you. "Don't snicker, but we think you're great.” Thanks for all you do!

15. The School Counselor Can Help. STOP BY AND LISTEN OR TALK Performed by Carolyn Roof, PSC THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM IS A BIG HIT! An MCE Production.

16. “Do You Have A Problem?” “Need Help With Your Future?” “Do You Need Someone To Talk To?” “School Counselors Care About You!” “School Counselors Welcome Parents!” “School Counselors Help Teachers!” COME ON IN… School Counselors Can Help You Out of Sticky Situations”.

17. “Do You Have A Problem?” “Need Help With Your Future?” “Do You Need Someone To Talk To?” “SchoolCounselors Care About You!” “School Counselors Welcome Parents!” “School Counselors Help Teachers!” COME ON IN… “Do You Have A Problem?” “Need Help With Your Future?” “Do You Need Someone To Talk To?” “SchoolCounselors Care About You!” “School Counselors Welcome Parents!” “School Counselors Help Teachers!” COME ON IN… “ Seeing Your School Counselor Is A Bright Idea”.