'25 MSAA Summer Institute

School counselors play a critical role in student success, but they are often stretched thin with competing demands. How can school leaders create an environment that allows counselors to maximize their impact without burning out? In this interactive breakout session, we'll explore strategies for optimizing your counseling team's time, streamlining responsibilities, and aligning their work with schoolwide goals. Learn how to remove unnecessary burdens, leverage proven practices, and foster a collaborative culture that supports both student achievement and counselor well-being. Walk away with actionable insights to help your counselors work smarter-not harder-so they can focus on what they do best: supporting students.