✨ Region 9 Highlight ✨

Crystal Torrey, school counselor at Friendship Central Schools

💙 Thank you, Lindsey, for making a difference!

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Portland Public Schools outlines FY27 budget with proposed counselor cuts and $5.9M CIP noted District finance staff presented a FY27 draft that assumes a $4.1M loss in state funding, proposes targeted additions (early‑childhood, equity work) and eliminations including 2 guidance counselor positions tied to enrollment, and estimates a 7.18% increase in school funding from property taxes absent other revenue changes.

Portland Public Schools is grappling with a $4.1 million state funding cut, leading to tough decisions on counselor cuts and new investments in early childhood education.

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🎉 We’re proud to spotlight the amazing sponsors helping make the 2025 NYSSCA Conference possible!
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Board discusses making FAFSA completion the default for seniors; work session continues to February vote In a work session discussion, the Alabama State Board of Education debated a proposal to make FAFSA completion the default for high‑school seniors with an opt‑out provision; the board will consider a formal vote at its February meeting.

Alabama's State Board of Education is considering a groundbreaking proposal to make FAFSA completion the default for high school seniors, potentially transforming access to postsecondary education!

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#AL #StudentPrivacy #PostsecondaryAccess #CounselorSupport

Senator Blackshear advocates for April as Counseling Awareness Month in Ohio Senate Bill 121 aims to designate April as Counseling Awareness Month to promote mental health.

Senator Blackshear is championing a bold initiative to designate April as Counseling Awareness Month in Ohio, aiming to elevate the vital role of counselors in mental health support across the state.

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📣 Region 9 Update is here!

📰 Read the full Region 9 Summer 2025 Newsletter:
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Battleground School District counselors advocate for restoration of vital support positions Counselors and staff urge board to restore lost positions affecting student mental health.

As the Battle Ground School District grapples with proposed cuts to counseling staff, educators and parents sound the alarm on the dire consequences for student mental health and safety.

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#WA #BattleGroundSchools #CrisisIntervention #CitizenPortal #CounselorSupport

Hillsborough County counselors emphasize importance of student-teacher relationships School counselors in Hillsborough County highlight the value of impactful student interactions.

Maria Cannaday, a devoted school counselor, reveals how her passion for building meaningful relationships can transform students’ lives and futures.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #EducationImpact #CounselorSupport #StudentWellbeing

Hickerson School implements anti-bullying measures and enhances counselor utilization Hickerson School adopts restorative practices and counselor support to combat bullying effectively.

The Coffee County School Board is taking bold steps to combat bullying and enhance student safety with innovative solutions like a Google form for counseling support.

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🎉 What an amazing turnout today at the Region 9 School Counselor & Graduate Student Networking Mixer in Buffalo!

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✨ Wednesday Motivation ✨
Self-confidence is your superpower. 💥
When you believe in yourself, that’s when the magic begins. ✨💙

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