Ga Ga over Google!

I knew that Google was amazing, but this year, I am learning even more amazing things that Google can do, and how to incorporate into my Counseling Program.  For starters, I have upgraded my School Counselor Request form and learned how to make it two or three forms in one.  I plan on doing a screencastify tutorial very soon!  This has been a game changer.  Now, students, teachers, and parents need only find one link in order to communicate their needs to me. 
Next on my Google adventures is how I've been able to use Google Sites to develop Leadership Notebooks for all students in Grades 3-5.  Students are loving being able to add their data into this digital notebook, and I am certain this will be big selling point for parents when Student Led Conferences begin next month.  I helped all the students set up their site in Guidance this week, and they have each shared them with me.  This is allowing me to see right away how they are doing in their classes and help celebrate their successes. 
Finally, I am most excited about just how easy it's been to create a Google Classroom for all my students.  This is going to be huge when I want to share something specific to their grade level and will enable the students to access resources any time they'd like.  I plan on adding Junior High Transition information to 5th grade, as well as study and organizational
in all the grades.  I also included my request form in the classroom so that it will just that much easier to find a way to communicate with me.