Lubavitch Girls High School (LGHS) in Chicago is currently seeking a part-time History teacher to join their faculty for the upcoming academic year.

They are looking for a candidate to teach a section of 10th Grade U.S. History twice a week. The class is scheduled to meet Wednesday 3:50-4:30, and Thursday 110:05-11:45. There are additional opportunities for more hours through substitution throughout the year if candidates are interested.

The ideal candidate will:

·  Have strong background knowledge in US History.

·  Be working toward or have completed a degree in education.

·  Bring prior classroom experience, including classroom management and unit planning

·  Commit to teaching with us for the full academic year.

·  Be comfortable working in a religious school setting.

A teaching license is not required for this role, but candidates should be comfortable taking on all tasks related to teaching (planning, grading, parent conferences and more).  There is plenty of room for flexibility and creativity in this role, but there is also collaboration, support and guidance from the team.

Interested candidates can contact Megan Burke directly at mburke@lghschicago.org for further information.

REGISTER FOR THE FALL 2025 COE FORUM

MEETING STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES: CLASSROOM, SCHOOL, POLICY INTERVENTIONS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 5:30 PM – 7 PM (CST)

Register here.

Recent research studies and reports have documented increased mental health concerns for our children and teens. Major administration and legislative cuts to school mental health funding, Medicaid, CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) portend a growing crisis.

The fall forum will discuss recent studies that indicate growing mental health issues for our students, look at multiple causes, and explain how recent administration and congressional actions will exacerbate the problem. What are teachers and school counselors observing? What is the way forward? What strategies, plans, and ideas for both classroom and school interventions can address these challenges?

The panel includes:

• Dr. Micere Keels, Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago, will be our keynote speaker. She is also the founding director of the Trauma Responsive Educational Practices Project (TREP Project) https://voices.uchicago.edu/coed/micere-keels/
• Michelle Hughes, Michelle Clark High School, Chicago. English teacher.
• Lissette Flores, Grissom Elementary School, Chicago. School counselor.
• Darrick Tovar-Murray, Moderator

This is an issue that will impact all our students, whether studying to be school counselors, teachers, or administrators. Please consider bringing your class if you teach on Tuesday evenings, and please encourage students in your courses to attend.

The forum is virtual, livestreamed on YouTube. Registration is required.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coe-fall-forum-meeting-students-mental-health-challenges-tickets-1681317890069?aff=oddtdtcreator

For some additional reading, see:

“Cuts to School Mental Health Funding and Threats to Medicaid/CHIP: A Growing Crisis for Children” by First Focus on Children.

“In Their Own Words: Young Voices on Mental Health and the Future” by Hopelab

“Chicago students feeling fear, frustration amid ICE raids and threats of National Guard deployment” by Chicago Sun-Times

For more information, contact Diane Horwitz, Coordinator, Education Issues Forums at dhorwit1@depaul.edu

As we begin the autumn quarter, we would like to congratulate one of our very own alumnus, Dr. Timothy Franklin, on successfully defending his dissertation yesterday! Dr. Franklin completed both the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs and serves as an adjunct faculty member here at DePaul. Congratulations, Dr. Franklin!

Dr. Sean Newhart, an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, is conducting a research study alongside two master’s students, Julia Kokatakis and Saloni Karwa. They invite you to participate in the study examining the factors influencing well-being and persistence among counselors-in-training (HIRB00021323). Your participation will contribute to understanding of how program belonging impacts mental health, burnout, flourishing, and institutional commitment.

The survey is estimated to take between 10-15 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation for your participation, they will be offering the chance to win one of 100 $5 Amazon gift cards or one of 150 $2 Amazon gift cards to the first 250 respondents.

Follow this link to the Survey:
Take the survey

This survey is confidential, and your participation is completely voluntary. You may choose to exit the survey at any time. Importantly, there will be no penalties for not participating or for not completing the survey. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Dr. Newhart directly at snewhar1@jhu.edu.

Federal Update: Impact of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on Counselors and Mental Health Care

On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” into law. The law cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, and more than 11 million Americans are expected to lose access to healthcare by 2034.

It will take time to fully feel the impact of this law, as elements of it will be phased in over the next few years. However, these coverage cuts will be devastating to mental health care, especially given Medicaid’s disproportionate role in covering mental health care. Learn more about the legislation and how you can continue to advocate for mental health care access.

State Update: States Take Action to Stop Funding Cuts

Sixteen state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit opposing the Department of Education’s cancellation of nearly $1 billion in school mental health funding. The lawsuit argues that the department unlawfully rescinded grants authorized under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, including funding to support counselor professional development and recruitment. Learn more about the lawsuit.

We are currently meeting with policymakers to advocate on your behalf and urge legislators to maintain funding and counselors’ access to these critical grant programs. Take action now and urge members of Congress to push for full restoration of and access to this funding.

More information regarding federal, state, and advocacy updates can be found at the following link:  CLICK HERE

BGF Children’s Therapy provides in-home and center-based behavior therapy for children diagnosed with Autism. They are seeking individuals to work one-on-one with the children we serve, starting in Fall 2025. Ideal candidates are working towards their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and have some experience working with children. They train their staff in behavior analytic principles and the skills necessary to work with children diagnosed with Autism. They have hired students from DePaul in the past and have been very happy with their work and dedication. Hourly rates range from $20 to $25, depending on experience.

If you are interested, please reach out to the Clinical Director, Nicole Cissell, at nicole@bgftherapy.com or at 312-806-7937

www.bgftherapy.com

The Office of Professional Practice will host a Zoom meeting to discuss the IL LPC application process on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In addition, the following will be addressed: The difference between licensure and certification; The types of counseling licenses in Illinois; The general timeline of how long it can take to obtain licensure; What to do if you are seeking licensure in a state outside of Illinois; Taking the National Counseling Examination (NCE) before vs. after you graduate; & The costs involved in applying for licensure.

Those interested should use the Zoom link provided here

For more information, please see the attached handout here: IL LPC Licensure Application Process Walk Through – 5-23-25

The Career Center is excited to host its inaugural “Explore Careers in Education, Human Services, & Government” event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Campus. This event will provide students with valuable opportunities to explore career paths, learn about upcoming job opportunities and internships, and connect with employers. They have over 50 wonderful companies and organizations participating! Check out the list of employers and the roles they are hiring for here. 

Register today here!

Industry Focus

While this event is open to students and alumni from all years and majors, it will be most helpful for those interested in pursuing careers within the following industries:

• Education
• Counseling
• Non-Profit/Non-Governmental (NGO)
• International Relations
• Museums and Cultural Institutions
• Law and Law Enforcement
• Teaching and Instruction
• Policy & Public Service
• Human Services and Social Work

Spring Q 2025 Career Fair Season flyer