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CBSE 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to host a virtual conclave today, September 11, 2024, aimed at bolstering the skills of school counselors. The event will take place from 3 pm to 4 pm and will be accessible via the CBSE official website. Those interested in participating CBSE has urged principals and heads of affiliated schools to improve that as many counselors, teachers and wellness staff as possible take part in this online event. participation is capped at 1,000 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.
The conclave, which aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is designed to improve the professional skills of school counselors. It aims to better equip them to address students psychosocial and career needs, focusing on their emotional and behavioral challenges. By providing ongoing training, resources and best practices in mental health support, the event seeks to foster a positive school environment that supports students’ overall well-being.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences and collaborate on strategies to meet the psychosocial needs of students. This initiative underscores the importance of mental health within education and aims to raise awareness about the critical role of mental health support in creating a healthier and more supportive educational environment.
In addition to today conclave, CBSE has organized nine one-day Capacity Building Programs across various cities—Lucknow, Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Guwahati—from July to September 2024. These programs, conducted in a hub-and-spoke model with support from selected CBSE schools, are designed to further promote the professional development of school leaders, wellness teachers and counselors.
CBSE Holds Workshop on Career Development 2024
Himanshu Gupta, Secretary of the CBSE, has encouraged all participants to join the conclave sessions either live on Webex or via livestream. All concerned to are encouraged to a join the sessions live on WebEx or via livestream,” Gupta stated. For those attending workshops for administrators, teachers and counselors, a certificate of participation will be issued upon submission of the session evaluation form within twenty-four hours of the conclusion of the live session. This ensures recognition for those who actively engage in the sessions.
The program, aimed at students in CBSE-affiliated schools, emphasizes the importance of reflective thinking as a crucial skill for fostering self-reliance in recognizing their abilities and talents. The CBSE underscores that creating an environment conducive to self-exploration helps students identify their innate skills and understand how these can align with future educational and career opportunities.
The overarching goal of this initiative is to equip students with fundamental skills that will enable them to continuously assess their talents and adapt to evolving trends in both the job market and education. By doing so, the program aims to ensure that students can align their strengths with their career paths throughout their lives.
Encouraging Maximum Participation
CBSE has urged all principals and heads of affiliated schools to encourage their school counselors, teachers and wellness teachers to participate in this crucial virtual event. due to capacity constraints, participation is limited to 1,000 counselors and wellness teachers from CBSE schools on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aligning with NEP 2020
This conclave is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on enhancing the professional skills of school counselors. The primary aim is to better equip them to address students’ psychosocial and career needs. By improving counselors’ ability to manage the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents, the conclave supports creating a positive school environment that promotes students’ overall well-being.
Objectives and Focus Areas
The virtual conclave will provide a platform for counselors to connect, exchange experiences and collaborate on effective strategies to address psychosocial issues within schools. It emphasizes the importance of mental health support in education and aims to align counseling practices with NEP 2020 objectives. The event will focus on professional development through ongoing training, resource sharing, and the implementation of best practices in mental health support.
Capacity Building Programs
In addition to today conclave, CBSE has organized nine one-day Capacity Building Programs across various cities, including Lucknow, Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Guwahati, from July to September 2024. These programs, conducted in a hub-and-spoke model with support from identified lead collaborator CBSE schools, are designed to further promote the professional development of school leaders, wellness teachers, and counselors.
Recording Availability
For those unable to attend the live event, CBSE will make a recording of the conclave available on its official YouTube channel. The recording can be accessed here following the conclusion of the program.
The CBSE conclave underscores the board commitment to enhancing the capabilities of school counselors and wellness teachers. By fostering a collaborative environment and aligning with NEP 2020, the event aims to bolster mental health support within schools and contribute to the development of a supportive educational climate for students.
