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Los Angeles County School Counselor Resource Guide

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Website

URL:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wu8SkWaZbVph8ABBqXWHK1cxI3EGUmJfA336td2I4xU/edit

Developed by:

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Relevant categories:

Community Engagement Education School Mental Health

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Overview

The LACOE School Counselor Resource Guide is a weekly-updated "live binder" created for school counselors and mental health professionals. The guide provides best practices and professional development on social justice, racism and hate crimes, mental health during COVID-19, general school counseling strategies, college and career professional development, and parental/caregiver supports.

Keywords: COVID-19, mental health, provider, racism, school, school wellbeing, self-care, teaching

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1362&k=1784069015

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Added on 5/28/2020 · Last updated on 5/28/2020