Resources and Support

School Counselor Role

·         American School Counseling Association 

·         Maryland School Counselor Association (mscaonline.org)

Counseling Resources in Carroll County

·         Carroll County Youth Service Bureau 

·         Carroll County Community Mediation

·         Carroll County Human Services Programs 

·         Carroll County Bereavement Support

·         Mobile Crisis - Carroll County Health Department (maryland.gov)

Child Development:

·         Kindergarten brochure.pdf

·         1st grade brochure.pdf

·         2nd grade brochure.pdf

·         3rd grade brochure.pdf

·         4th grade brochure.pdf

·         5th grade brochure.pdf

·         Connect with Kids

·         Sandbox - A Millenium Learning Company (sandboxandco.com)

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Back to School

·         Kindergarten Readiness  

·         Back to School Readiness Checklist

Internet Safety

·         Netsmartz.org (partner of Nat'l Center for Missing/Exploited Children) 

·         Connect Safely - Resources include tips for strong, secure passwords, tips to help stop cyberbullying, and safe cell phone and video game use. Also include parent guides to Instagram and Snapchat and other popular social media sites. 

Study Skills

·         How To Study.com 

·         Good Homework Habits 

Diverse Populations/ Special Needs

·         The Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health

·         MSDE ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Site

·         Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

·         Effective strategies and resources to manage anxiety

·         The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Military Active Duty/National Guard/Reservist Family Support

·         www.mic3.net - Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

·         Military Child Coalition (MCEC) -ensures quality educational opportunities for military children

·         Military One Source (MOS) -free counseling, legal, accounting, clergy services, etc.

·         Our Military Kids -provides $500 grant for extra-curricular activities

·         Corner on Character

Transitioning to Middle School

·          National Middle School Association- Transitioning to Middle School

Character Development

·         "Bucketfillers 101": Kindness and Respect

·         Teaching Tolerance: Diversity Acceptance

·         Stop Bullying

Financial/Home Services:

·        Shelter & Housing Program - Human Services Programs of Carroll County (hspinc.org)

·        Home Energy Program - Human Services Programs of Carroll County (hspinc.org)

·        Family Support Program - Human Services Programs of Carroll County (hspinc.org)

Suicide Prevention:

·        Lifeline (988lifeline.org)