National School Counselor Week
Ulen, MN — This week is National School Counselor Week, a week dedicated to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Kim Skjold, K-12 Counselor at the Ulen-Hitterdal School District, says school counselors do a wide range of services for students, from helping with their academic career to social-emotional development.
This is Mrs. Skjold’s 5th year at Ulen-Hitterdal. She notes that the needs of students have changed in recent years, specifically post-COVID.
A career in counseling can be very rewarding, according to Mrs. Skjold, but she adds it’s important for those entering the field to set boundaries and take care of yourself as well.
National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. The 2023 theme is School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big.