A year-long virtual cohort designed specifically for

district-level leaders who engage in strategic planning

to support school counselors and data-driven programs

 

overview

This cohort focuses on creating districtwide systems, policies, and structures to support the role of today’s transformed school counselors and establish programs that ultimately impact student achievement.

Through collaborative workshops, expert-led training, and peer-to-peer support, this cohort equips you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to lead with impact.

Who IS THIS FOR?

  • District leaders with the capacity to influence the systems and procedures that impact comprehensive school counseling programs and to build awareness with key partners.

  • State or district-level school counseling directors, coordinators, or Counselors on Special Assignment (COSA) who have a role in shaping policies, processes, and systems that directly impact school counselors.

  • Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to the role, this cohort offers invaluable opportunities for growth, networking, and making a lasting difference in your district’s school counseling program.

Don’t miss this chance to join an online community of school counseling leaders committed to establishing districtwide systems, examining policies, and engaging in strategic planning to expand comprehensive school counseling programs that empower students to thrive.

DATES, TIMES, & Session OBJECTIVES

Participants will engage in a year-long cohort consisting of 9 virtual sessions from August 2024 to June 2025. All sessions are conducted virtually through Zoom.

Session Date & Time Learning Objectives
Kick-Off Session

Leading with Purpose: Inspiring Action and Impact
 August 15, 2024
8:30 am - 11:30 am PT
  • Become familiar with the overall structure, purpose, and objectives of the cohort, gaining clarity on what to expect and how to engage effectively.
  • Develop a common understanding of the transformative role of a school counselor that is proactive and data-driven.
  • Create a community of practice characterized by a shared purpose, established norms, and growth as leaders.
Learning Session 1

Setting the Foundation: Defining Comprehensive School Counseling Programs with Strategic Planning		 October 17, 2024
8:30 am - 11:00 am PT
  • Examine and improve your district's evaluation methods and job descriptions to match industry norms and support the professional growth of school counselors.
  • Reflect on the current state of comprehensive school counseling in your district and determine priority areas and outcomes for program development.
  • Begin developing a strategic 3-year plan for sustainability of comprehensive school counseling programs aligned to your district’s strategic objectives.
Community of Practice 1 November 19, 2024
8:30 - 9:30 am PT
Learning Session 2

Synergy in Action: Collaboration with Other Key Partners		 December 4, 2024
8:30 am - 11:00 am PT
  • Utilize tools and resources for cultivating a clear understanding among service providers and administrators to ensure effective collaborative teaming.
  • Gain support from other district departments and school-based administrators for the counseling program.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration within the district office.
Community of Practice 2 January 16, 2025
8:30 - 9:30 am PT
Learning Session 3

Spread the Word: Marketing and Branding the District’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program		 March 20, 2025
8:30 am - 11:00 am PT
  • Implement strategies to effectively brand the comprehensive school counseling program to build awareness and gain the support of the school community.
  • Articulate the value of school counselors within your district, shaping a compelling narrative that highlights their role, impact, and contributions to student success and well-being.
  • Reflect on current department and district-level practices that promote a positive culture and sense of belonging among school counselors.
Community of Practice 3 April 30, 2025
8:30 - 9:30 am PT
Learning Session 4

Staying Power: Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability and Accountability		 May 14, 2025
8:30 am - 11:00 am PT
  • Explore school-based counseling leadership team models that inform and contribute to the direction of the district’s comprehensive school counseling program.
  • Develop a comprehensive professional learning plan tailored to the district's goals and priorities, integrating relevant training and development opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and alignment of school counselors with district objectives.
  • Finalize your strategic 3-year plan for sustainability of comprehensive school counseling programs aligned to your district’s strategic objectives.
Community of Practice 4 June 12, 2025
8:30 - 9:30 am PT

cost

  • $2,500 — includes registration for up to 3 attendees from the same district or organization.

  • Please be aware that the registration fee of $2,500 covers up to three registrations for individuals affiliated with the same district or organization. This fee cannot be used for multiple individuals from different districts or organizations. Each district or organization must complete separate registration processes.

  • A primary registrant for the district or organization must be designated during registration. The primary registrant will receive all communication from Hatching Results about the District Leadership Cohort, and they will be responsible for distributing information to any colleagues from the same district or organization who are also participating. Any additional attendees' names and contact information will be submitted at a later date prior to the cohort kick-off.

What is included?

  • 9 virtual sessions from August 2024 to June 2025

  • Session recordings: access all learning session recordings for 3 months after the cohort concludes *Recordings will be available approximately one week after each session.

  • Due to the nature of the community of practice sessions, they will not be recorded.

FACILITATORS

This cohort is facilitated by two Hatching Results staff members who are former School District Leaders!

Lisa De Gregorio, Executive Director, Outreach and Engagement

Lisa spent more than six years at the Chicago Public Schools district office as Lead K-8 Counselor for hundreds of school counselors, where she participated in the formation of the K-12 School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising Office, developed K-12 professional learning and resources, managed staff and special projects, led policy development and initiatives such as performance evaluation development and the removal of case management duties from school counselors, and conducted school visits throughout the city to work with counselors and administrators.

Mindy Willard, Director, Outreach and Engagement

Prior to her position as the Director of Outreach and Engagement at Hatching Results, Mindy provided support to 50 school counselors while serving as the School Counseling and Transitions Coordinator for the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI, the second largest school district in the state. During her tenure in Madison, Mindy co-led College, Career, and Community Readiness school-based teams, focusing on fostering coordinated and systemic collaboration across roles. She championed the reduction of middle school counselor ratios by 50%, advocating for the addition of 6 new school counselors and designed professional learning for counselors and administrators aimed at closer alignment with the ASCA National Model.

Cancellation Policy

Your online registration is binding and you are responsible for the cost, whether paying by purchase order or credit card. If you no longer wish to attend, you must cancel or transfer your registration prior to the start of the cohort series. To submit a one-time registration transfer request, contact admin@hatchingresults.com by July 12, 2024. Requests for cancellation or transfer must be submitted in writing to admin@hatchingresults.com. Any refund requests before July 12, 2024, will receive the full amount minus a $100 processing fee. After July 12, 2024, until the start of the cohort series on August 15, 2024, you will receive a 50% refund. Refunds will not be issued after the start of the cohort series.

If paying by purchase order, view a copy of Hatching Results’ W9 and/or share with the appropriate Accounts Payable/Receivable contact at your district.