Waskom School Chaplain Training For Student Social Responsibility Announced

The expanded online program is open to Waskom residents who are interested in becoming certified school chaplains, as well as interested parties in Angleton and Glen Rose.

More information can be found at https://www.nationalschoolchaplainassociation.org/your-school

As today's schools become increasingly hazardous environments for students and teachers alike, the updated NSCA training program is designed to equip individuals with the counseling skills necessary to serve the growing spiritual needs of PK-12 students, school staff, and local families.

Recent studies published by Staffordshire University examine the link between chaplain care and levels of social responsibility in students, showing that the presence of school chaplains can help students develop a stronger personal and collective ethos. While contributing to greater student awareness, the NSCA training program also focuses on training chaplains to support school staff. "Hiring a chaplain at your school directly impacts the lives of students, staff, educators, and communities through increased school safety, better teacher retention, and enhanced mental health support," says a spokesperson. "With a chaplain on board, you'll spend less money on employee training, see higher productivity, and give students an opportunity to receive confidential, non-judgmental support."

Participants who complete the NSCA training curriculum will get qualifications that are in line with national standards, as well as continued education training and support, and inclusion on the national school chaplain registry.

Alongside counseling skills and an approach to spirituality that accounts for diverse student populations and varied religious backgrounds, the program includes three key safety certifications: Active Shooter, Threat Assessment, and Stop the Bleed.

Certified school chaplains are able to serve the needs of any size of school or district, and in addition to offering counseling for students, chaplains are also trained to make personal contact with each school team member on a weekly basis to provide ongoing care and encouragement.

The NSCA program is online and offers rolling enrollment, so it can be started at any time of year. It is accredited through Oral Roberts University and can be completed in as little as 8 weeks.

Interested parties can find more information about the program and enrollment procedures at www.campuschaplains.org

National School Chaplain Association


PO Box 720746

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