meeting+notes+10-6-11

October 6, 2011 __**Web page:**__ Need to add Licensed School Counselor Need to add M.Ed/MA Bachelor Degree instead of Bachelors' Master Degree instead of Master Master First For example Will hold off on Resource List until it is updated.
 * Master Degree in School Counseling **from Xavier University**
 * Bachelor Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education **from Eastern Kentucky University**

Jill used on three kids just for feedback: Didn't know what word "handle" met Could use the words "Know what to do with" Some questions about get along with friends.
 * __Needs Assessmen__**t:
 * Needs Assessment: **
 * Have kids type in bit.ly/qj8CW7 **
 * Need to be finished by November 1, to be reported on November 7th **

Additional information for minutes: Discussed PC which turned into brainstorming session about PC as a whole. To be discussed again in the future.
 * Need to share final decisions with large Counselor group so everyone on the same page.


 * __Peer Counselor Training__**
 * Try to get dates earlier
 * Clarify Times at each High School
 * Try to make groups smaller - perhaps a 6th group in the rotation to cover head thoughts, expectations, tidbits, pass out assignments, etc.
 * Space at THS was challenging - other space available


 * __Peer Counselor Recruitment__**


 * Do we want to move recruitment and application process to Fall?


 * __Possible Roles:__**
 * Recruiter - Application process
 * Training Coordinator - training logistics, notify counselors, principals
 * Contact Person - for quesions
 * Paperwork - manual


 * __Tasks to Delegate:__**
 * Notify AHS/THS of change in process**
 * Edit recruitment letter
 * Edit Application to include Homeroom
 * Copy application
 * High School distribute
 * Applications sent back to a person at each High School
 * High School person will send to Elementary Point Person (tbd) who will make 6 copies
 * Acceptance Letter sent - The person who has them as a 1 will send the letter
 * Commitment Form not needed
 * Database of PC's not needed

Small group will create training for elementary counselors to facilitate.
 * __November Inservice -__** Repeat of this summer in 90 minutes?