The latest teacher shortage list did include K-12 Counselor.
It looks like gifted educators also qualify. However, you
have to be actively working under that designation. The
Iowa Department of Education determines the shortage areas
list. The most recent one is attached.
The College Student Aid Commission is the agency in charge
of administering the Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness
Program. They have more info on their website:
School-Wide Management in the Aftermath of Trauma.A link to a series of lesson plans
ranging from K-12. Lessons include hands-on activities,
links across the curriculum, open ended questions to stimulate
discussion, and activity sheets for students to complete
with their families. This is a crisis counseling
guide prepared by fema. "A
Crisis Counseling Guide.” Includes Age-Related Reactions
of Children to Disasters, Helpful Hints in Responding to
the Reactions, Tips for Parents, and Referral to Mental
Health Professionals. http://neahin.org/crisisguide/
