This four-part professional learning community series is focused on examining the research, best practices, local successes and national models to help ALL students as they travel throughout the educational system on their individual journeys. Participants will... * share best practices around transitioning students from grade to grade * problem solve issues * read and react to research on exemplary programs * identify what´s already working and * create a district/building plan to address areas of need * analyze local data related to graduation rates and successful post-secondary plans

For middle and high school counselors working in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties to focus on the roles, structures and best practice strategies inherent in a quality school-counseling program. Participants will develop the understanding and tools necessary to meeet the academic, social and emotional needs of ALL students. They will have the opportunity to record, collect and analyze data redlated to the effectiveness of their program, as well as collaborate, obtain knowledge and skills, and positively impact professional school counseling in the tri-county region.