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Guidance department rolls out School Links and SchoolAI; counselors flag caseload and mental‑health metrics

Northborough–Southborough Regional School Committee · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Guidance staff presented a shift from Naviance to School Links for college and career planning and explained the in‑school use of a SchoolAI tool in workshops; counselors reported average caseloads (~185 students per counselor), three tiers of support, and requested continued data metrics to track usage and student contacts.

The district’s guidance team presented its work and new technology tools to the regional committee on Jan. 21, outlining how counselors support academic, social‑emotional and post‑secondary planning and introducing School Links and SchoolAI as core tools.

Lisa Connery, chair of the guidance department, explained that counselors generally retain students throughout the four‑year high‑school experience and that current caseloads average about 185 students per counselor, which she said aligns with national association guidance.…

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