Year: 2023

Participants Needed! Anti-Racist Practices Study

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We hope that you are all doing well. Our names are Dr. Timothy “T.J.” Schoonover, Dr. Yenitza Guzman, and Christy Tran and we are inviting you to participate in a research study entitled The Experiences of School Counselors-in-Training Learning Anti-Racist Practices: A Phenomenological Study.

This study will examine how school counselors learn about anti-racist practices in their graduate program and what anti-practices they learn, as well as the experiences within their graduate program. This study is approved by the Institutional Review Board at Northern Illinois University with IRB Protocol # HS23-0462

To participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be 18 years of age or above to consent.
  • Must be a school counselor in training
  • Completed a minimum of nine graduate-level course credits from a counselor training program.
  • Agree to record interviews.
  • The capacity and willingness to contribute to this study.
  • Assurance that sufficient time will be dedicated to the interview rounds.
  • Ability to access the Internet and email.

If you meet this criteria, here is the link to the informed consent and demographic survey in Qualtrics.

Your completion of these documents does not guarantee you as a participant in this study. After completion of the survey, you will be contacted by a member of the research team to schedule an interview.

Participation is voluntary and will require approximately 75 minutes to complete the following:

a) Qualtrics survey

b) Initial qualitative interview

c) Follow-up qualitative interview

After completion of the follow-up interview participants will be sent a $10 eGift card to Amazon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at tschoonover@niu.edu, yguzman@niu.edu, or Z1934107@students.niu.edu.

Application Open – ISCA Conference Ambassadors

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The Illinois School Counselor Association Conference Committee is recruiting ambassadors for its upcoming conference on November 9 & 10, 2023. Conference Ambassador will help with tasks during the conference (e.g., helping with registration, supporting breakout rooms, etc.). Ambassadors must be current school counselor graduate students. Ambassadors who are chosen will receive a conference registration link for the reduced fee of $50 for the full conference.

Applications will be accepted until all volunteer slots are taken. You will be emailed a response within about one week of submission.

 

APPLY HERE!

College of Education Scholarship Opportunity

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The College of Education has just opened a student teaching and internships scholarship today and it closes on Sunday, September 24th.  Please see the official description for the scholarship below:

This award is offered to College of Education students who are currently participating in their capstone clinical experience – student teaching, counseling internship, or another field-based capstone. Counseling interns may only receive this scholarship for one academic quarter of their internship. The maximum award amount is $3,000. To be considered, you must submit your application by Sunday, September 24, 2023 11:59 PM.

Awards are prioritized based on demonstrated financial need.  To be eligible for the award, students must have a current FAFSA completed with the Financial Aid Office.

Apply Here!

Job Opportunity – Minds Matter Chicago

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Minds Matter Chicago is hiring a Program Coordinator to support student recruitment and the Saturday program. Additional information can be found in the linked job description below.

Program Coordinator Job Description

Minds Matter Chicago is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. The organization’s innovative program model fosters success for students by assigning two young professional mentors for each mentee. During students’ sophomore through senior years of high school, they participate in Saturday sessions with their mentors, SAT test preparation and writing instruction, and attend fully-funded academic and leadership summer programs. Ultimately mentees are supported in applying to colleges, scholarships, and completing financial aid processes.

Founded in New York City in 1991, Minds Matter is a national organization headquartered in New York City with chapters in Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. Minds Matter Chicago was founded in 2006, and currently serves around 65 students with over 200 volunteers.

Immediate Job Opportunities – Holtz Education Center

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Holtz Education Center (Therapeutic Day School Grades K-8) is currently hiring a Special Education LBS1 and Special Education Paraprofessional.
Salary may be negotiable with experience. Holtz Education Center (Therapeutic Day School Grades K-8) is located in the office building behind the Darien Plaza (Eastside) shops as you exit off of I-55 and Cass Ave. You should enter at the south end of Darien Plaza at 8149 Cass Ave and continue toward the back of the property. Lots of parking available.
Job descriptions for both positions can be accessed here: Paraprofessional and Special Ed Teacher LBS1