EduCounsel Series
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Buda, Texas, United States
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Having been a former public high school teacher, Montessori preschool guide, and current child welfare attorney who is also in graduate school for Professional Counseling and School Counseling, I recognize that many decisions in school settings involve navigating the kinds of situations that don't have easy answers (confidentiality questions, safety concerns, parent communication, and everything in between.)
For so many professionals, a lot of the most stressful moments aren't about counseling skills. They are about figuring out what you're actually allowed or required to do. That's what led me to start creating these resources.
I want to help new and seasoned school counselors in making the legal and ethical complexities more manageable while honoring the relational and developmental aspects of school counseling. I don't want people to run and hide from these very important issues nor do I want more money being spent on vague guidance that doesn't really help you in your day-to-day practice. None of us should be secretly praying that an ethical or legal situation just doesn't pop up because for all of us it's not a matter of if, but when. And very often these are time-sensitive issues.
My goal is to create the support that many graduate schools, PDs, and even training workshops leave out and what I wish every person had so that the legal and ethical stuff isn't so overwhelming. Everything is my attempt to create a set of resources that focus on facilitating a thoughtful, ethical practice and are intended to be used alongside district guidance, supervision, and professional standards.
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Texas School Counselor Field Book | Law & Ethics
Confidently navigate the legal and ethical realities of school counseling in Texas with this comprehensive field guide. This resource breaks down complex laws, policies, and ethical standards into clear, practical guidance you can actually use. Field Book includes: - Easy to understand explanations of liability and risk - Application of law to real-life scenarios - Specific issues and nuance that every Texas counselor needs Why This Guide is Worth It - - Designed specifically for Texas school
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor SB 12 Reference Sheet | Parental Consent & Services
SB 12 went into effect September 1, 2025 – and Texas school counselors are still navigating the most common question it created: does this service require a consent form? This 2-page desk reference gives you a clear, legally-grounded guide for situations you actually face. What’s inside: - The Three-Tier Framework: The framework TEA uses to distinguish what requires consent from what does not – mapped to what school counselors actually do. - Gray Zones, Scenarios & Quick Reference: Overview
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas Mandatory Reporter Companion Reference | Indicators & Reporting Process
School counselors and educators are mandatory reporters under Texas law - but knowing what to look for, what to say when you call, and what happens after you hang up is a different skill set entirely. This 3-page companion reference sheet gives you everything the pocket card doesn't have room for. What's inside: - Before You Call | How to Report | What to Document - Abuse Indicators by Type - DFPS Investigation Process | After the Investigation | Legal Reminders Designed to use alongside the Tex
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
2026 Ethics Code Amendments: Complete Framework for Texas School Counselor-LPCs
Are you a Texas school counselor who also holds an LPC or LPC-A license? If you are or plan to be, then you operate at the intersection of four distinct ethics frameworks — and right now, two of them are simultaneously under revision. This 4-page reference guide is the only resource that maps all four frameworks together, explains the relationship between them, and clarifies exactly what is legally binding on your credentials versus what is professional guidance. What makes this resource differe
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor — Public Comment Guide | SBEC Chapter 247
SBEC is voting on proposed amendments to the Educators' Code of Ethics on April 24, 2026. The written public comment deadline is April 13, 2026. These proposed changes will affect your certificate — and the current proposed language was drafted without counselor-specific input. This free reference card makes the argument for counselor-specific implementing standards and provides you exactly what you might ask SBEC in your public comment. 5.5 × 8.5 inches Comment deadline: April 13, 2026 | SBEC v
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor — Private School SBEC Ethics Conflict Cheat Card
This is an issue no one is talking about yet — and it affects every SBEC-certified school counselor working at a private school in Texas. SB 12 and SB 8 apply only to public schools and government facilities. But SBEC Chapter 247 jurisdiction attaches to the certificate — not the employment setting. The proposed Chapter 247 amendments (vote: April 24, 2026) would create ethics violations for conduct that the underlying statutes do not prohibit at private schools. This conflict has not been raise
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor — Federal Law Exceptions to DEI & SOGI Prohibitions
Did you know that TEC §11.005 — the DEI prohibition — includes an exception for anything required by federal law? This free reference card maps that carve-out to six specific federal statutes and shows exactly what school counselor activities are protected. No TEA or SBEC guidance has specifically mapped these federal carve-outs to school counseling practice. This card does that work. 5.5 × 8.5 inches Current as of March 2026. For educational use only — not legal advice.
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor — SB 8 Bathroom Ban Cheat Card | Gov't Code Ch. 3002
SB 8 went into effect December 4, 2025 — and there is NO TEA guidance specifically for school counselors on how to respond when a student reports distress or harassment related to bathroom access. This free reference card fills that gap. 5.5 × 8.5 inches Current as of March 2026. For educational use only — not legal advice.
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Texas School Counselor — DEI Prohibition Cheat Card | TEC §11.005 | SB 12
Are you a Texas school counselor trying to understand what SB 12 actually prohibits — and what it does NOT prohibit? This reference card breaks down TEC §11.005's DEI prohibition and maps every statutory exception in §11.005(e) with plain-language explanations and real in-practice examples. 5.5 × 8.5 inches — print-ready. Current as of March 2026. For educational use only — not legal advice.
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Mandatory Reporter Pocket Card | Quick Reference Guide for School Staff
Making a report to DFPS can be nerve-wrecking. This Mandatory Reporter Pocket Card is a quick, easy-to-use reference designed for educators, school counselors, and school staff who need to confidently fulfill their legal reporting obligations. Perfect for keeping in a badge holder, desk, or planner, this pocket card simplifies essential steps so you can act quickly when it matters most. What's included: - Clear definition of types of abuse and neglect - When you are legally required to report
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Parent Guide to School Counseling | Back to School Night
This free resource is designed to help Texas school counselors communicate their role, services, and available supports to families--especially during back to school events. It includes a PDF that can be used as a slideshow, or printed as a handout. The goal is to make it easier to answer common parent questions like: - What does a school counselor do? - What services are available to my child? - What are my rights as a parent? - How do I access support? You can use this for: Back to School Nigh
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Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
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About the store
Experience
Having been a former public high school teacher, Montessori preschool guide, and current child welfare attorney who is also in graduate school for Professional Counseling and School Counseling, I recognize that many decisions in school settings involve navigating the kinds of situations that don't have easy answers (confidentiality questions, safety concerns, parent communication, and everything in between.)
For so many professionals, a lot of the most stressful moments aren't about counseling skills. They are about figuring out what you're actually allowed or required to do. That's what led me to start creating these resources.
I want to help new and seasoned school counselors in making the legal and ethical complexities more manageable while honoring the relational and developmental aspects of school counseling. I don't want people to run and hide from these very important issues nor do I want more money being spent on vague guidance that doesn't really help you in your day-to-day practice. None of us should be secretly praying that an ethical or legal situation just doesn't pop up because for all of us it's not a matter of if, but when. And very often these are time-sensitive issues.
My goal is to create the support that many graduate schools, PDs, and even training workshops leave out and what I wish every person had so that the legal and ethical stuff isn't so overwhelming. Everything is my attempt to create a set of resources that focus on facilitating a thoughtful, ethical practice and are intended to be used alongside district guidance, supervision, and professional standards.
Teaching style
I'm very much a "what does this look like in real life?" person. I like to use practical, scenario-based, and grounded real-world applications for what matters, what could go wrong, and what your options might be. I try to keep things clear and practical so you can actually use the resource in the moment, not just understand it in theory.
My goal is to create materials that are clear, accessible, and practical for school counselors who want to be both informed and confident leaders in their communities. A lot of this work lives in gray areas, so I don't approach things as one-size-fits-all answers. Instead, these resources are meant to help you think things through with more clarity and confidence.
If you have any feedback or suggestions for resources you'd like to see, then please reach out directly.
My own education history
I started out working with the Army National Guard and made my way through law school to receive my JD. Later, I chose to get my MEd in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction and taught 9th and 10th graders at a rural public high school. Post pandemic, I recharged by working at a city preschool where I got to dive into the world of Montessori which is what I loved learning about in my graduate program. From there, I started taking court appointments full-time in child welfare cases. Now, I'm working on finishing my degree in professional counseling (LPC goal) and school counseling certificate.
Additional biographical information
I care a lot about children and parents' social, emotional, and mental health. And I think school counselors are on the frontlines of our communities here in Texas of supporting children and families in ways that are grounded and sustainable. This role asks you to hold a lot and sometimes the legal and ethical questions get layered on top of that. These resources are here to help make those moments feel a little less like a mess and more like opportunities to say "I got this!" Remember everything here is meant to be a starting point for thinking, reflecting, and having conversations -- not a replacement for your own judgment, your district's guidance, or individual professional support.
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