229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and Families with Megan Polk

School Counseling Simplified Podcast

Supporting students in Title 1 schools presents unique challenges, but with the right strategies, school counselors can make a significant impact. In today’s throwback episode, we’re joined by Megan Polk, a literacy specialist with over 15 years of experience working in Title 1 schools. Megan shares her valuable insights on what Title 1 is, the different types of funding, and effective strategies school counselors can use to support low-income students. She also discusses how to build strong relationships with parents and caregivers, offering tips for better communication and collaboration.

Some topics covered in this episode are:

• Megan’s background and experience in Title 1 schools.

• The role of teachers and staff in creating a supportive learning environment for low-income students.

• An overview of Title 1 and the various types of services it provides.

• Strategies school counselors can use to support students from low-income backgrounds.

• How to build strong relationships with families and caregivers, and things to consider when collaborating with them.

For more tips and resources, don’t forget to check out the IMPACT 2.0 membership! It’s packed with tools to support all students across all three tiers and offers a community of school counselors to collaborate with.

Resources mentioned:

• Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here!

• Grab the counselor curriculum map freebie here!

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• Episode 95: How to Incorporate Journaling into Your Counseling Sessions with Literacy Specialist Megan Polk

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School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica.

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