School Counsellor Framework

Resources available to School Counsellors

A selection of resources that support students across diverse facets of their educational and personal journey.

All the resources have a SAIL icons next to them with a highlighted letter(s) of the acronym. This denotes which part of the school counsellor role the resource relates to.


  • Executive Function Skills

    A collection of resources and practical strategies to support the development of executive function skills, including organization, planning, attention, self-regulation, working memory, and task completion. These tools can help educators better understand and support students’ learning and independence.

  • Trauma Sensitive Practice for Schools

    A large selection of resources from various sources, all in one place.

  • Policy 322 – Inclusive Education

    This policy establishes the requirements to ensure New Brunswick public schools are inclusive.

  • Policy 703 – Positive Learning and Working Environment

    This policy provides a framework for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, school districts and schools in consultation with the District Education Councils to create positive learning and working environments in the public education system.

  • Online Safety

    Resources to assist counsellors, guardians, and students relating to online risks, threats, and more

  • Suicide Prevention and Intervention 

    Tools and supports to help recognize risk, respond effectively, and connect students to life-saving resources.

  • Social Emotional Learning Classroom Activities  

    Ready-to-use strategies and activities to help students build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop positive relationships.

  • Hopeful Transitions

    Support students in navigating key transitions with confidence, planning for future pathways, and building a sense of purpose.

  • ChatterHigh

    An interactive platform that engages students in career exploration through gamified learning connected to curriculum outcomes.

  • MyBlueprint 

    A comprehensive education and career planning tool that helps students track progress, set goals, and make informed decisions about their future.

  • Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) 

    Guidance and resources to support schools in assessing and responding to potential threats, with a focus on safety, early intervention, and collaboration.

  • New Brunswick Holistic Curriculum

    Explore the provincial vision for learning that supports the development of the whole child through meaningful and connected educational experiences.