COVID-19 Resources for School Counselors
Please see below for a list of resources for school counselors.
Bullying, Hate, and Stigma Resources
- Report Xenophobic Bullying
- Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
- Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other Educators
- Report Cyberbullying
- Webinar: Navigating Virtual Hate
- Seattle and King County Infographic on Bullying and Xenophobia
Counseling Online Resources
- ASCA Toolkit: Virtual Middle School Counseling
- ASCA Toolkit: Virtual Elementary School Counseling
- ASCA Toolkit: Virtual High School Counseling
- ASCA Virtual School Counseling Lessons and Tools (These resources are available to ASCA members only)
- US Department of Education COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- FERPA and Coronavirus FAQ's
- Moving your School Counseling Program Online
- Second Step Resources for Educators and Families
- Share my Lesson by Educators, For Educators - Coronavirus Student Guide
- Virtual School Counseling Resource Guide
College Advising Resources
National Resources
- 2020 College Deposit Deadlines – College Simple
- ACT Free Digital Learning Resources for Students and the Workforce Impacted by COVID-19
- ACT Test Updates
- CollegeBoard AP Coronavirus Updates
- CollegeBoard SAT Coronavirus Updates
- Colleges and Universities Temporarily Waiving Act/Sat Requirements For 2020 Admissions Only
- College Counseling Handbook 19-20
- Common App Message about Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Financial Aid Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents – Federal Student Aid
- IB Exam Information
- Khan Academy - Free SAT Practice Tools
- NACAC College Admission Status Update
- NACAC College Admissions information and resources
- NACAC Secondary Schools College Admission Services Update
- Test Optional Schools – Fair Tests
State Resources
Alabama
- Helping Students Prepare for Life After High School: Resources for Alabama Educators
- Resources for students and families
- Webinar: Navigating College Counseling, FAFSA, and the Admissions Process During COVID-19
California
- COVID19K12 Counseling Resources
- University of California System Response to Admissions due to COVID-19
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Crisis Intervention Resources
- LA USD School Mental Health
- Resources and Support for DC Children and Families in Response to COVID-19
- PARENT TIPS FOR HELPING CHILDREN HANDLE TRAGIC EVENTS
- COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
- Weekly School Counselor Calls 11am-12:30pm PST
- COVID-19 Resources for School Counselors
- A Framework for Equitable and Trauma-Informed Tele-School Counseling
- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- Trama Informed Schools
- ASCA Toolkit: Crisis Planning and Response During a Pandemic/Virtual School Counseling
- National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
- National Education Association’s School Crisis Guide
Grief and Loss Resources
- After a Loved One Dies – How Children Grieve and How Parents and Other Adults Can Support Them
- Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope with Grief
- CNN's David Kessler Grief Support Group
- Coalition to Support Grieving Students – Death and School Crisis
- Grief and Loss During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Grief Support Group
- NASP Addressing Grief
- National Alliance for Grieving Children: Toolkit to support Grieving Children and Teens
- "Recorded Webinar Addressing Issues of Grief & Loss for Children in Foster Care"
- Resources on Grief and Loss
- State Grief Organizations and Grief Camps
- Toolkit for Grief and Loss
- Working with Moral Distress and Moral Residue
Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Coalition for the Homeless
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
- COVID-19 and Homelessness
- COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care GUIDE
- Fairfax County Food Resources
- Find a Local Homeless Shelter
- Homeless Student Supports
- How Your Donations Help Kids Affected by Coronavirus
- Protecting Homeless Youth From the Devastating Impacts of COVID-19
- State COVID-19 Resources
- Support Local Restaurants During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Supporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Questions to Consider
- What Coronavirus Means for Hungy Kids
National Organization Resources
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO): COVID-19 Crisis Practices
- American Counseling Association: Counseling in a time of COVID 19
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mental Health and COVID 19 Resources
- American Psychiatric Association: Coronavirus/COVID 19 Information Hub
- American Psychological Association: Pandemic Resources
- American School Counselor Association: COVID-19 Resources
- Aspen Institute: Apsen Institute COVID-19 Resources, Policy Analysis, Advocacy
- Association for Career and Technical Ed (ACTE): ACTE's Response to COVID-19
- CDC: CDC Guidance for K-12 Schools
- Crisis Management Institute: COVID-19 Resources for Counselors
- Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF): Helping your Child Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF): Suggestions for Sustaining Resilience during the COVID-19 Response
- International School Counselor Association COVID-19 Resources
- International School Counselor Association: Position Statement: Role of the International School Counselor During School Closures
- Mental Health America: Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources
- NACADA: NACADA Academic Advising Responses to COVID-19 Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: COVID -19 Resource and Information Guide
- National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC): NACAC COVID 19 Updates
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth: State COVID-19 Resources
- National Association of Independent Schools: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Independent Schools
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASSP) COVID-19 Resource Center
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASSP): Responding to COVID-19: Brief Action Steps for School Crisis Response Teams
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASSP): Preparing for Infectious Disease Epidemics: Brief Tips for School Mental Health Professionals
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Center
- National Career Development Association (NCDA): NCDA's Resources Related to COVID-19
- National Center for Learning Disabilities: COVID Resources
- National Center for School Crisis and Bearevement: COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
- National College Attainment Network (NCAN): How the Education Field is Responding: A Roundup of COVID-19 Resources
- National Conference of State Legislatures: NCSL Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for States
- National Education Association (NEA): Schools and Coronavirus: What You Should Know
- National Governors Association: Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
- National Parent Teacher Association (PTA): COVID-19 (Coronavirus) PTA Resources
- National School Boards Association: COVID-19: Preparing For Widespread Illness in Your School Community
- NCAA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- NOKID HUNGRY: COVID-19 Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
- Treatment and Services Adaptation Center: Trama Informed Schools
- US Department of Education: COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- US Department of Education: FERPA and Coronavirus FAQ's
- World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
State and District Resources
- State COVID-19 Resources and Links from the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
- California Department of ED and the State Board of EducationGraduation and Grading Guidance
- County Offices of Education Leadership for School Counseling (COELSC) School Counselor Virtual Tool Kit
- LA Unified COVID 19 Response & Recovery Resources
- DC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Florida Department of Education Coronavirus: Free Resources for Famlies and Teachers
- Louisiana Department of EducationCoronavirus (COVID-19)
- Maryland Department of Education Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Michigan GOV Coronavirus: Free Resources for Famlies and Teachers
- Financial, Mutual Aid, Legal, Medical, Food and Undocumented Community Resources (National and State)
- A Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for New Jerseyans from Cory Booker
- New Jersey School Counselor Association and SAC Google Drive Resources
- New Jersey Strong Facebook Group
- NYS School Counselor Association COVID 19 Resources
- Ohio Department of Educaition Graduation Requirements
- Pennsylvania Department of Education Coronavirus Resources for Schools and Communities
- Rhode Island Department of Education - RIDE COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates and Resources
- Texas Education Agency Coronavirus: (COVID-19) Support and Guidance
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Pubic Instruction Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance and Resources
Webinar Resources
- ASCA Webinars: Guidance and Recommendations for Virtual School Counseling
- Black College Expo - Live
- Connecting with Peers During COVID-19 Physical Distancing
- Connecting with Peers During COVID-19 Physical Distancing
- Coping in the Era of Coronavirus: A Webinar for Students
- COVID-19 A Rigid Commitment to Flexibility
- COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: The Latest Information
- Follow-Up: School Counseling From a Distance
- FREE School Counselor On-the-Go webinar series from Riverside CA County Office of Education
- Helping Students Apply and Pay for College
- Massachusetts School Counselor Association The Nuts and Bolts of Virtual School Counseling
- Navigating Virtual Hate
- SREB School Counseling From a Distance
- The Ultimate Change in Routine: Supporting Parents of Children with Autism Through COVID-19—April 8, 2020
- Weekly School Counselor Calls 11am-12:30pm PST