ISCA Academy Courses

All ISCA Academy Courses

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Dr. Christina Limbird

Interpreting Psychoeducational Assessment Reports: The Essentials for Counselors

This course will lead you through a “common sense” interpretation of many frequently-used assessments and their scores, as well as what information to zero in on to take away to help focus your work with students. We will also consider the impact of diverse educational practices, acculturative stress, and multilingualism on students’ learning journeys.

$ 180 / $ 260

Terese Schuts

Advanced Strategies for Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools

In this course, we’ll explore how international school counselors can recognize and respond to student mental health concerns. You’ll learn how to gather key school-based information for families and professionals, build understanding of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and ASD, and support treatments at school through effective communication and practical strategies.

$ 395 / $ 475

Sarah Petrou

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Foundations

The aim of this course is to learn age-appropriate practical skills using CBT with youth in a school setting – specifically related to the interchange of emotions, behaviors, and cognitions.

$ 395 / $ 475

Andrew McGeehan

Microaggressions: Identifying, Understanding, and Responding

Microaggressions come up frequently, both inside and outside the classroom. They often target students, teachers, and staff based on perceived or actual gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other identity markers.

$ 180 / $ 260

Tara Eddy

Supporting Anxious Youth in Schools

This 3-hour course we will talk about anxiety, how it shows up at school, and how we can unintentionally reinforce it. We will build research-based activities tailored for immediate use with your students and material that you can share with your school staff.

$ 180 / $ 260

Joe Cannon

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Microskills (Part 3)

Microskills in Solution Focused Brief Therapy enhances the confidence and capability of the participants by finely tuning the use of the elegant SF questions. SFBT Part 1 and 2 teaches a basic framework for the first and session sessions.

$ 460 / $ 540

Dr. Marina Niznik

Dr. Scott Poland

Self-Injury: Identifying and Responding to Adolescents in the Schools

This course helps school mental health professionals address adolescent self-injury through identification, intervention, and systematic school protocols. Participants will receive Coping with Self-Injury, a practical guide for supporting students.

$ 180 / $ 260

Tara Eddy

Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): A Data-Driven Framework to Support All Learners

This course focuses on understanding Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) as a comprehensive framework for addressing the social-emotional learning and mental health needs of students.

$ 180 / $ 260

Jacinta Williams

Cheryl Brown

Deepening Cultural Competence:Advanced Strategies for Counselors

You will deepen your understanding of what it means to be a culturally competent counselor through the use of different evidence-based strategies, culturally responsive interventions, and mindful self-regulation skills.

$ 395 / $ 475

Facilitators trained by National Council for Behavioral Health

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. An important component of the Youth Mental Health First Aid course is the opportunity to practice the intervention strategy rather than to just learn about it. This simple experience can make it easier to actually apply the knowledge in a real-life situation.

$ 150

Sarah Pearlz

Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of common mental health challenges and disorders of children and adolescents in our schools. As we deepen our understanding of mental health and mental illness, we will delve into what plagues our own school communities and develop a mental health plan to take back “home.”

$ 395 / $ 475

Sarah Josephine Kwawu

Art Therapy Foundations: Moving from Theory to Practice

Learn how to use art therapy to help students express themselves, manage emotions, and build coping skills. This course equips counselors with practical, ethical techniques to incorporate art into counseling, even without prior experience.

$ 395 / $ 475

Laura Zaharakis

Data-Driven Practices in School Counseling: Enhancing Student Outcomes

This course will teach school counselors of diverse experience, how using data will increase the impact of their services. The content is designed for both novice and experienced school counselors who want to strengthen their ability to leverage data for effective and equitable comprehensive school counseling programs.

$ 395 / $ 475

Cheryl Brown

Brooke Fezler

Kristine Mizzone

Implementing ISCA Student Standards: Reaching All Learners through SEL

This hybrid course empowers educators to implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) using the ISCA Student Standards. Participants will explore SEL’s transformative potential, design aligned learning experiences, and collaborate on practical strategies for Advisory programs, wellness initiatives, and counseling lessons.

$ 395 / $ 475

Kristine Mizzone

Counselor Leadership: Driving System-Wide Change for Student Success

This hybrid course empowers school counselors to lead with impact, combining flexible learning with live sessions. Explore strategies for driving change, ethical decision-making, and fostering collaboration to create positive, lasting growth in school communities.

$ 395 / $ 475

Chrystal Kelly

Student Protection and Advocacy: Essential Training for School Counselors

This course provides essential training in safeguarding, advocacy, and response protocols, preparing school counselors to confidently lead and collaborate in student protection efforts across diverse international settings.

$ 300 / $ 380

Dr. Emily Meadows

LGBTQ+: Policies, Safeguarding, and Transgender Support

Cultivate a deeper understanding of gender diversity, as well as both the risks and protective factors that impact safety and belonging in international schools.

$ 300 / $ 380

Baijesh Ramesh

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Foundations Part 1

SFBT Foundations Part 1 provides essential elements for understanding the origins, history, development, philosophy, key assumptions, and the basic structure for conducting a first session process in SFBT.

$ 460 / $ 540

Baijesh Ramesh

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Foundations Part 2

SFBT Foundations Part 2 provides the essential elements and process for conducting a follow up session utilzing the elegant questioning skills in SFBT.

$ 460 / $ 540

Janice Holland

Trauma Informed Care: Essential Practices for International Schools

Educators will learn how trauma impacts students and the school community. This course provides counselors and administrators with practical tools to adapt their programs and support both students and staff effectively. Participants will gain strategies for addressing trauma’s effects and receive resources for immediate use in school settings.

$ 180 / $ 260

Jaime LaDawn Roya

Program Management in School Counseling: Leadership and Program Advocacy

Gain the tools to effectively manage your counseling program, set clear professional boundaries, and advocate for the importance of your role within the school. Learn how to leverage data for informed decision-making and amplify your impact, ensuring your program’s success and alignment with school leadership goals.

$ 395 / $ 475

Andrew McGeehan

LGBTQ+ 101: Understanding and Supporting Queer & Gender-Diverse Students

This course will help educators to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ students and to think critically about how their institution can create a long-term strategic plan to support this community.

$ 300 / $ 380

Lindsay Kehl

Kirsten Pontius

Cultivating Wellbeing and Resilience: Strategies for School Counselors

This course helps educators enhance their well-being, equipping them with strategies for mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn to build resilience, practice self-care, and create a supportive environment for both yourself and your students.

$ 300 / $ 380

Jacinta Williams

Culturally Competent Counseling: Building Skills and Awareness

This course will help counselors build cultural awareness and self-reflection skills to better serve diverse student populations. Through ongoing personal growth and understanding, counselors will learn how to effectively address the unique needs of students and foster a more inclusive counseling practice.

$ 300 / $ 385

Andrew McGeehan

Restorative Conversations: Inside and Outside the Classroom

This course will help educators understand and apply restorative justice principles to transform how they address conflict and discipline. By focusing on relationships and accountability, educators will learn how to create a more connected and supportive classroom environment through restorative conversations.

$ 395 / $ 475

Cheryl Brown

Brooke Fezler

Foundations of the ISCA Model: Building a Comprehensive and Prentative Counseling Program

The aim of the International Model for School Counseling Programs is to provide a framework for encouraging and promoting best practices among international school counselors. The International Model guides the formation, review, and improvement of counseling programs at schools all over the world.

$ 460 / $ 540

Janice Holland

Advancing Trauma-Informed Care Practices: Building Resilient Classrooms in Schools

This course is an advanced professional learning course designed to build on the foundational knowledge acquired in our initial trauma-awareness training. This course delves deeper into creating a comprehensive, trauma-informed school environment by focusing on six specific areas essential for fostering resilience and safety in educational settings.

$ 395 / $ 475

Debbie Hogan

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Supervisions and Assessment (Part 4)

This advanced course covers the core aspects of supervision and assessment, emphasizing skills to guide and refine practitioner approaches within sessions. Upon completing this course, you’ll earn the Certified Solution Focused Practitioner and ISCA Specialization Certificate in SFBT.