NSCLC 2025 Recap: See Why School Counseling Leaders Call it a Must-Attend Event!
School counseling leaders play a critical role in shaping student success, yet leadership can often feel isolating. That’s why more than 800 school counseling leaders from across the country gathered for the 8th annual National School Counseling Leadership Conference — to collaborate, share solutions, and strengthen school counseling programs at every level.
From thought-provoking keynotes to deep-dive breakout sessions, interactive collaboration, and inspiring closing reflections, NSCLC 2025 wasn’t just a conference — it was a movement for leadership, advocacy, and action.
Missed this year’s event? Catch the key takeaways below, and be sure to secure your spot for NSCLC 2026 before it sells out!
Revolutionizing 504 Coordination: A Collaborative Solution for Student Success
What happens when a longstanding K-12 challenge meets innovative collaboration? In Washington state, a systemic issue that hindered equitable access to comprehensive school counseling programs has sparked the creation of a groundbreaking tool that’s setting new standards nationwide. This is the story of how creative problem-solving and teamwork led to a first-of-its-kind solution–and what it means for students and staff everywhere.
Celebrate National School Counseling Week 2025: Advocate for the Impact of Your Program
National School Counseling Week (NSCW) is more than just a week of celebration — it's a powerful opportunity to advocate for the vital role that school counseling programs play in shaping academic achievement, social and emotional well-being, and postsecondary readiness for our students.
At Hatching Results, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside school counselors nationwide and have compiled some creative and impactful ways to celebrate and advocate for the profession. In our previous Hatching Results webinar, “Using National School Counseling Week as an Advocacy Opportunity,” we shared strategies to help school counselors maximize their impact and visibility during this important week.
This blog post highlights key strategies for celebrating NSCW and advocating for your school counseling program. For a deeper dive into these ideas, expert insights, and actionable tools, we recommend watching the full webinar recording. Sign up to view the recording for free!
Dr. Brett Zyromski, Our Keynote Speaker at NSCLC 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Brett Zyromski will be the keynote speaker at our National School Counseling Leadership Conference (NSCLC) 2025! We can’t wait for him to kick off NSCLC on February 25, 2025, at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, CA.
Transforming Our Thinking About National School Counseling Week: Overcoming a Common Misconception
Originally written in January 2018 by Whitney Triplett, MA, LPC, NCC, with assistance from the Chicago Public Schools Master Counselors, Lisa De Gregorio, and Michele Howard.
School counselors (and others) sometimes view National School Counseling Week (NSCW) similarly to Teacher Appreciation Week - both as weeks designed to honor and celebrate educators. They see NSCW as simply a week to thank school counselors for the work that they do. It’s even common to hear the phrase, “Happy School Counselor Week” although it has intentionally been named “National School Counseling Week” to place emphasis on the school counseling program instead of the person. These views are not necessarily wrong, but they do miss the intention and spirit that are central to NSCW.
Self-Care for School Counselors in Uncertain Times: A S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Guide
As a school counselor, you face unique demands, especially during times of uncertainty or apprehension about the future. To help you stay grounded and effective, we’ve developed the S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Guide—a self-care framework designed to address the challenges you face while supporting students and school communities.
Dr. Julie Hartline Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 GSCA Conference
At the Georgia School Counselor Association's (GSCA) 2024 annual conference, Dr. Julie Hartline was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to her decades of dedicated service to school counseling and her unwavering impact on the lives of countless students and educators across Georgia.
Dr. Hartline's career in education spans over 30 years, during which she has held various roles including school counselor, counseling department chair, district counseling consultant, clinical assistant professor of school counseling, and senior director for Hatching Results. Her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge have been shared with school counselors and decision-makers across the country, making a significant impact from coast to coast. Read more about Dr. Hartline’s extensive accomplishments in our original announcement.
California Funding for School Counseling (Updated - Nov. 2024)
Current California budget deficits will likely impact most school districts' discretionary spending in 2024-25. However, it's also important to note that there are still several sources of one-time funding that could potentially support your school counseling program, enhance professional development, and bolster student services.
We’ve created this California Funding for School Counseling document to provide a comprehensive list of these one-time grants, their respective deadlines, and the resource codes necessary to inquire about the remaining funds in your district. We recommend requesting a budget report for each of these resource codes from your business department so you can gain a clearer understanding of how your district is utilizing these funds and what is still available. With this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to advocate for these funds to be allocated to support your school counseling program.
Time is Precious: Breaking the Cycle of Reactivity in School Counseling
School counselors are often caught in a constant cycle of reactivity—responding to one urgent situation after another. But with the right strategies, it’s possible to manage time more effectively, building a proactive approach that maximizes the impact on student success. In our recent free Hatching Hour webinar, “Solutions for School Counselor Use of Time,” we explore practical strategies that help counselors break free from this cycle.
This blog post summarizes some key points, but for a deeper dive into tools, templates, and expert guidance, we recommend watching the full webinar. Sign up to view it for free!
A CASC Conference to Remember
Our team had a blast at the California Association of School Counselors’ (CASC) annual conference, #CASC2024. With much of our company’s roots in California, this conference always promises a great experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to reconnect with peers and current and previous partners. This year, in particular, was really something special!
Team Hatching Results is Presenting Seventeen Sessions at CASC 2024
This week many of our team members will attend the California Association of School Counselors (CASC) 2024 Annual Conference in Riverside, CA. We’re so excited that our Founder & Board Chair, Dr. Trish Hatch, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award!
This year, Hatching Results trainers team members will present at seventeen different workshop sessions during the conference. We’re happy to share the full list below. We hope to see you at CASC!
Dr. Julie Hartline to Win Georgia School Counselor Association Lifetime Achievement Award
We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Julie Hartline will receive a lifetime achievement award from the Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA). Dr. Hartline has worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a school counselor, counseling department chair, district counseling consultant, clinical assistant professor of school counseling, and director for Hatching Results. She has shared her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge regarding the profession with school counselors and decision-makers across the country from coast to coast.