CPS School Counseling Internship Informational Orientation
CPS will host a virtual informational for interns to explain the necessary steps to begin a school counseling practicum/internship with Chicago Public Schools. This informational orientation is for current second year school counseling students who will be beginning Practicum this upcoming Spring 2025. The meeting for potential interns will be on Wednesday November 6th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Zoom link:
School Counselor Internship Informational Meeting Link
This is the first step for applying to CPS schools – if you are not able to attend, we ask that you watch the video recording of the meeting afterward.
School Counseling Internship University Partner Informational for Potential Interns – Wednesday Nov 6th
The Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising will host a virtual informational for incoming students seeking to complete their practicum/internship with Chicago Public Schools in the SY 25-26 school years. Students who will begin practicum or internship in the Spring or Fall of 2025 are welcome to join the meeting.
The virtual meeting for potential interns will be on Wednesday November 6th, 2024 from 1:00p to 2:00p. The meeting link is available below.
School Counselor Internship Informational Meeting Link
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Khadijah Bradford, MA, LPC, NCC | Pronouns: She/Her
K-12 School Counseling Specialist; Networks 3,5, & 12
Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising
Office of College and Career Success
Chicago Public Schools
42 W. Madison St. 14th Floor (GSR#125)
Chicago, IL 60602
“The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to.”
~Marian Wright Edelman~
Oct 26th 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation for School Counseling
The date is almost here! The Professional Practice Orientation will be held in 1.5 weeks.
There will be a mandatory, in-person 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all school counseling students completing Practicum in Spring of 2025. We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice experience. Continue to look for additional future communications on CSL News, the OASIS Newsletter, and via email. Please plan accordingly.
If you will not be completing Practicum in Spring 2025, please reach out to Jay Lesenko so they can remove you from this email list. Please reach out to Jay or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.
Saturday October 26th
10:00am – 12:30pm
SAC Rm #254
Schmitt Academic Center (SAC)
2320 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
THIS SATURDAY Oct 19th 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation for CMHC
The date is almost here! The Professional Practice Orientation will be held this Saturday.
There will be a mandatory, in-person 2nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all CMHC students completing Practicum and Internship in 2025-2026. We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice in 2025 – 2026. Continue to look for additional future communications on CSL News, the OASIS Newsletter, and via email. Please plan accordingly.
If you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026, please reach out to Jay Lesenko so they can remove you from this email list. Please reach out to Jay or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.
Saturday October 19th
10:00am – 12:30pm
SAC Rm #161
Schmitt Academic Center (SAC)
2320 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Welcome Back Social- RSVP Now!
CMHC, School Counseling, and CCSA Students,
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) will be hosting a Welcome Back Social for all CSI members and counseling students. This will take place this Saturday, Oct. 19th right after the CMHC Internship Orientation. RSVP before the end of the day today (use QR code or link on the attached flyer). Any questions can be directed to Janine Moore at JMOORE44@depaul.edu.
Saturday October 19th
1pm
Schmitt Academic Center “Pit”
(Across from the Career Center/Bean)
Music-Games-Snacks
Fellowship Opportunity for Counseling Student! – Neal Casal Clinical Fellowship program for 2025
Good morning!
I’m excited to share that Backline, in partnership with the Neal Casal Music Foundation, is now accepting applications for the Neal Casal Clinical Fellowship program for 2025. Now in its third year, we’re thrilled to see this fellowship continue to grow and make an even bigger impact on the music industry.
Having recently marked the fifth anniversary of Neal’s passing, the Neal Casal Music Foundation remains dedicated to honoring his legacy through meaningful support for music industry professional’s mental health and wellness. This fellowship is a vital part of that ongoing mission.
The Neal Casal Clinical Fellow will have the unique opportunity to work closely with me and our incredible clinical team at Backline, helping to shape our long-term clinical strategy and develop programs that address the evolving needs of the music industry.
To learn more about the fellowship and apply, please visit www.backline.care/jobs
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’d love to connect and share more about this opportunity!
Warmly,
Ari
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Counseling Program and Field Panel – November 10th
Hello DePaul Counseling Students,
We are thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming panel featuring some of our esteemed DePaul University professors! This is a fantastic opportunity to ask your burning questions about the program and the field. The event is open to all students enrolled in any Counseling track.
Our panel will include both School Counselors and Clinical Mental Health Counselors. Following the panel, there will be a mingle hour where you can engage with fellow students. Treats and drinks will be provided. The panel will take place on Sunday, November 10th, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the College of Education, LL103.
For those participating in the Mentorship program, we will be announcing your matches here, providing a wonderful opportunity to meet your Mentor/Mentee in person!
Please RSVP by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or by clicking here.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ryne Thacker at Rthacke2@DePaul.edu.
We hope to see you there!