Counseling & School Support

Counseling and School Support

Counseling Services offers expert assistance, updates, including legislative and legal mandates, and support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.

 

Services include
  • Guidance and support for ethical and legal accountability
  • ApplyTexas reauthorization
  • Crisis Response Support and Intervention
  • Technical assistance for topics relative to the needs of school counselors
  • New Counselor Academy
  • Updates regarding legislative mandates; including HB 19 LMHA (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & Grief and Grief & Trauma in IDD Population
  • Specialized contract counseling services are available for additional mental health support

Contact Us

 

Jeni Janek Headshot

Jeni Janek
(254) 297-1124
jjanek@esc12.net

 

Jennifer Serrato Headshot

Jennifer Serrato
(254) 297-1172
jennifer.serrato@esc12.net

ESC Region 12 Counselor Appreciation Luncheon 2024

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General Services

  • Explore a comprehensive Scholarship Hub featuring a wide range of opportunities to support student’s educational journey and future aspirations.

     

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  • Our transcript audit service performs a comprehensive review of your high school transcript, tailored to meet the specific requirements of your school district.

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  • Contact:

    Jeni Janek, M.Ed., LPC

    (254) 297-1124

    jjanek@esc12.net

     

     

    The Counselor Membership offers the latest professional development, expert assistance, information updates, legislative mandates, and networking with professional counselors in an effort to enhance school campus achievement and performance.

     

    Benefits include:

    • Guidance and support for ethical and legal accountability
    • Updates regarding legal mandates\
    • Crisis Response Team (CRT) and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
    • Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Continuing Professional Development (CPE) Credits
    • Counselor trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost
    • Discount for student presentations/assemblies
    • Additional resources and tools to support statewide initiatives relevant to school counseling as needed

     

    Counselor Membership Flyer >

  • Counselor Consult services provide valuable opportunities for counselors to collaborate, seek guidance, and gain insights from experienced peers, ultimately enhancing the quality of their Counseling Program.

  • Explore the TSCA SCHOLAR website to access valuable resources and information for Texas school counselors, supporting your professional growth and enhancing your ability to make a positive impact on students' lives.

  • Counselor tech tools can enhance relaxation and mindfulness practices by offering guided meditation sessions and creating virtual quiet rooms for clients seeking moments of tranquility and stress relief.

     

    Counselor Tech Tools

  • These presentations are affordable, grade-level appropriate presentations that are motivating, engaging and inspiring, led by experienced speakers trained in youth counseling.

     

    Presentation topics include:

    • Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention
    • Making Healthy Choices
    • Suicide Prevention - AS+K?
    • Positive Peer Interaction
    • Trauma Sensitive Schools
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid
    • Living, Surviving, and Thriving in a Screen World
    • Search Institute 40 Developmental Assets, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
    • Crisis Prevention
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Exploring Childhood 2.0
    • Establishing Healthy Relationships
    • Social and Emotional Learning
    • Psychological First Aid
    • Digital Responsibility and Social Media Safety
    • NEW! S.A.F.E.R.

     

     

    Related Professional Development & Services:

    • Ethics Conversations
    • Crisis Training & Student Safety
    • True Colors Personality Training
    • Behavior Threat Assessment Trainer
    • Technical assistance for safety
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid with Certified YMHFA Instructor
    • Counselor Appreciation Luncheon
    • Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium
    • Human Trafficking Prevention
    • Crisis Recovery Support
    • Liaison for Texas School Safety Center
Student Safety

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has a central place to report(opens external link in new window) child abuse and neglect, or abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of the elderly or adults with disabilities living at home.

If you suspect abuse or neglect of any kind, call the Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with the secure DFPS website and get a response within 24 hours.

Counseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates, including legislative and legal mandates, and support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.

  • TEC.28.004 states that schools must provide instruction on child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and human trafficking prevention. 

     

    Please see ESC Region 12 Counseling Services team members for more information.

  • This Parent Conference Template was developed to guide the conversation about mental health between educators or administrators and parents.

  • Student Development Presentations provide affordable and locally accessed student presentations that are motivating, engaging, and inspiring led by experienced speakers trained in youth counseling.

     

    Presentations provide:

    • Research-based presentations such as bullying prevention, making healthy choices, positive peer interaction, crisis prevention, conflict-resolution, and digital citizenship
    • Use of inspirational and interactive activities to create a motivational atmosphere that leaves a positive impact on student audiences
    • Age and grade-level appropriate terms and up-to-date references to help students connect with message
    • Socially appropriate instruction

This section provides resources for post secondary readiness. 

  • College Prep Courses & TSI - Under Section 28.014 of the Texas Education Code, each school district is required to partner with at least one institution of higher education (IHE) to develop and provide college preparatory courses in English language arts and mathematics.  However, each high school within the school district is not required to offer these courses. 
  • Credit by Exam - The rules and guidelines for how students receive high school credit via examination have been updated. (May 30, 2014)

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Counselors (Contact: Jeni Janek)

This email group allows school counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals to receive information and updates regarding school counseling programs according to the Texas Model Comprehensive school counseling programs.

 

Secondary Counselors (Contact: Jennifer Serrato)

The purpose of the ESC12 Secondary Counselors listserv is to provide information regarding best practices, improvement plans, GPA/rank, transcript audits, credits, and graduation requirements. Subscribing to this listserv will also provide updates on current trends and issues related to Texas Accountability, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and  College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR).

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