Set Your Year Up For Success With a Summer Team Planning Day [HSCC Favorite]
Mon Jul 28 2025
This episode is one that high school counselors come back to again and again — and for good reason. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to reset with your team before the chaos of the school year begins, this conversation is packed with practical tips for hosting an off-campus planning day that sets the tone for a successful year. From crafting SMART goals and setting team norms to reviewing key documents and mapping out your first few weeks, you’ll walk away with a roadmap to help your team start the year strong.
Resources Mentioned:
Visit my High School Counselor Amazon StorefrontPodcast: Episode 32, Back to School Tips for High School Counselors: Office PrepBook: “Future Focused Leaders: Relate, Innovate, and Invigorate for Real Educational Change” by Bill Ziegler and Dave RamageBook: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom RathResource: Top 5 CliftonStrengths in the Online Gallup StoreResource: The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Resource: The ASCA National Model 4th EditionBlog: 6 Keys to Holding a Productive Planning DayLeave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts
Connect with Lauren:
Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com
Original show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/summer-team-planning-day/
More
This episode is one that high school counselors come back to again and again — and for good reason. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to reset with your team before the chaos of the school year begins, this conversation is packed with practical tips for hosting an off-campus planning day that sets the tone for a successful year. From crafting SMART goals and setting team norms to reviewing key documents and mapping out your first few weeks, you’ll walk away with a roadmap to help your team start the year strong. Resources Mentioned: Visit my High School Counselor Amazon StorefrontPodcast: Episode 32, Back to School Tips for High School Counselors: Office PrepBook: “Future Focused Leaders: Relate, Innovate, and Invigorate for Real Educational Change” by Bill Ziegler and Dave RamageBook: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom RathResource: Top 5 CliftonStrengths in the Online Gallup StoreResource: The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Resource: The ASCA National Model 4th EditionBlog: 6 Keys to Holding a Productive Planning DayLeave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com Original show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/summer-team-planning-day/