Welcome to Spring!  After one of the mildest winters in forever here in Chicago, I’m still anxiously awaiting the arrival of daylight saving time, extra sunshine and the promise that is spring.

            And we’re excited to be welcoming participants to our 18^th season of providing state-of-the-profession training in college counseling.  You can join us on the campus of Elmhurst College on the following dates: 

College Counseling 101:  July 5-7 or July 10-12 ]closed]
College Counseling 201:  July 5-7 or July 10-12 [closed]
College Counseling 301:  July 10-12 [closed]

Because we have created a sequential, developmental curriculum, we ask all participants to begin with College Counseling 101.  Due to space constraints, we can accommodate you for only one class this summer.  Registration is $325; you can earn two graduate hours from our partner, Elmhurst College, for an additional tuition charge of $600.  Registration materials are available on our “Courses” page beginning on March 15^th.  We hope that you can join us so that you can serve your families better.

            These are interesting times, to say the least.  It’s easy to get discouraged or disillusioned by the lack of clarity and unity in our world.  Whenever I begin to feel disconnected or disheartened, I remind myself of the incredibly important and vital work that we are privileged to do:  to work with students as they plan their futures.  And I feel recharged and renewed in spirit when I experience the energy and enthusiasm of those students. If we focus on the value of our mission it’s much easier to deal with the imbalance that might bombard us along the way.  It is noble work that we do.  Your students are lucky to have you in their lives, and we are lucky to have you in our professional community.

            Think Spring!  As always, if we can be of support to you, please reach out.

Sue Biemeret
Executive Director

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