MSCA/DESE Mentor Program

DESE and MSCA have collaborated on a statewide two-year mentoring program for school counselors who are new to the profession.  To upgrade from an Initial Student Services (ISS) certification to a Career Student Services (CSS) certification a school counselor must participate in a two-year mentoring program (in addition to other criteria). After completion of this two-year program, mentees will be issued a DESE certificate that can be used in the upgrade process.  DESE is looking for individuals to serve as mentors for the program.  Below is information on becoming a mentor.

For more information contact Cierra Griffin via email at cierra.griffin@dese.mo.gov or via phone at 573-751-3368.  Additional information may also be found on the DESE website at https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling.

Mentors

1. Complete Mentor Application – MUST be an MSCA member, practicing school counselor and have 3 years of experience or more

2. Attend regional training

3. Fulfill 2 year obligation as a mentor helping to provide feedback on essential experiences and skills a beginning counselor needs based on the manual.