Small‑group counseling maximizes counselor impact while fostering peer connection—an MTSS hallmark. Participants will analyze effective group selection criteria, screening procedures, and outcome measures, then rehearse facilitation moves (norm‑setting, solution‑circles, structured inquiry). The session spotlights psycho‑educational group curricula (e.g., social‑skills, grief, college‑readiness) that align with ASCA domains and CYBHI‑billable services. Attendees leave with a template for designing, scheduling, and evaluating groups that dovetail with academic RTI and PBIS structures. SC4MTSSAmerican School Counselor Association

Goals & Objectives

1. Apply MTSS decision rules to identify students for Tier 2 small‑group support.

2. Demonstrate facilitation strategies that foster safety, equity, and engagement.

3. Select or adapt evidence‑based psycho‑educational curricula and progress‑monitoring tools.

4. Draft a semester‑long small‑group implementation calendar and evaluation plan.