Darrell Sampson, EdD, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC (he/him)

YouTube video by Prince William County Public Schools PWCS celebrates school counselors and the variety of work they do on a daily basis

It’s #NSCW26! Many thanks to all our school counselors and the ways that they amplify student success! youtube.com/shorts/33VsE...

Why many students never consider an HBCU HBCUs are often missing from early college-planning discussions, according to a new study from the United Negro College Fund.

Why many students never consider an HBCU #edusky districtadministration.com/article/many...

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates The latest report by the Research Center undergirds recent studies proving dual enrollment's pivotal role in learners completing a credential.

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates districtadministration.com/article/dual... #edusky

PWCS appoints associate superintendent for student services and post-secondary success

Excited to begin in a new role with @pwcsnews.bsky.social starting December 1, continuing to support student wellness, belonging, and postsecondary success. #edusky #transitions www.pwcs.edu/news/2025/11...

The Art and Architecture of Student Support Darrell Sampson is the Executive Director of Student Services at Arlington Public Schools,

Excited to have had an opportunity to share thoughts with Education Technology Insights on Student Services leadership and its intersection with education technology, including current opportunities and potential challenges. www.educationtechnologyinsights.com/cxoinsights/...

Members of @apsva.us Student Services had a great time visiting Mason City Schools this week and seeing how they build resilience by connecting students to purpose, passion, and supports. #edusky

This week, the @apsva.us Student Services team reflected on our current work in order to level-set with our teams to help prioritize, reinforce realistic expectations, and reassure teams that we are working towards progress versus perfection. #OneTeamOneAPS

The @apsva.us College & Career Fair is taking place tonight from 6-8 pm at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Two and four year colleges, military, and industry are represented and there to provide info and discussions with students. #OneTeamOneAPS

@apsva.us Student Services leadership team took time this week to review our Gallup strengths and how they contribute to the success and impact of the whole team. We then used a data dialogue protocol to analyze our 2024-25 and identify next steps. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #OneTeamOneAPS

@apsva.us Student Services launched a focus on adult #SEL this summer with trainings for both school-based and district leaders, partnering with our #DEI team to help leaders strengthen relationships, build connections, and increasing resiliency in their teams. #gotleadership #OneTeamOneAPS

How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader (Opinion) Writing helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.

How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader #edusky www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ (Opinion) Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.

For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

So excited that the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling team is offering a screening of Screenagers tonight for elementary families. Elementary students who attend with their families have been able to explore the field of Emergency Medical Services with hands on activities! #OneTeamOneAPS

High levels of engagement this morning as we in @apsva.us Student Services reflect upon our year’s data through a lens of identifying strengths and considering equity. No lulls in today’s conversations, only high levels of engagement. #OneTeamOneAPS #teamofleaders

Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant? More states are letting teachers use microcredentials—self-paced training—to fulfill license renewal requirements and get PD.

Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant? #EduSky www.edweek.org/leadership/c...

How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise (Opinion) Burnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.

How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

I am hiring! Looking for our next Coordinator, School Health! Apply at apps2.winocular.com/ArlingtonPS/... #OneTeamOneAPS

So grateful to have had an opportunity to attend a presentation yesterday at Yorktown High School. The parents of one of our students killed by an intoxicated driver shared a message of taking care of each other, planning ahead, and modeling good decision making as adults. @apsva.us #OneTeamOneAPS

Students in arts classes outperformed those who did not take arts classes Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.

Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills @whyy.org #EduSky whyy.org/articles/phi...

Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.

YES: “This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way,” Goldhaber said, “because they are very different across different subjects and they’re different across different schools.” www.edweek.org/leadership/t... #EduSky

I’m so grateful to the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling Team for their work to host an evening of sessions on substance prevention and a screening of the movie, Screenagers. A big thank you to so many of our community partners for their support. #OnePillCanKill #OneTeamOneAPS

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism, Districts Turn to School Libraries Chronic absenteeism is at an all-time high, challenging districts across the country. How to get students back? The school library could play a role, providing a safe space and sparking engagement.

It was great talking to School Library Journal about @apsva.us’ work in supporting positive attendance: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism, Districts Turn to School Libraries www.slj.com/story/Tackli... #EduSky

High Levels of Chronic Absence Affect All Kids, Not Just Those Missing School Chang and Balfanz: With thousands of schools dealing with extreme chronic absence, academic results and attendance suffer across the board.

This is any attempts to address absenteeism must be a school-wide effort. In @apsva.us, we are focusing on promoting positive attendance, not just chronic absenteeism. #AttendanceMatters #OneTeamOneAPS www.the74million.org/article/high...

We were so excited yesterday in @apsva.bsky.social Office of Student Services to have the SMILES program provide dental check ups to over 20 students at Barrett Elementary. One of the ways we remove barriers and promote good physical health for our students. #OneTeamOneAPS

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I had such a wonderful opportunity to participate in experiential learning around our @apsva.bsky.social students with limited or interrupted formal education. The session was all in Spanish and showed the power of scaffolds for learning and classroom climate #SLIFE #EduSky

Our @apsva.bsky.social Student Services leadership team continued our deep dive into professional learning, presentations, and facilitation today at our retreat. We reviewed professional learning standards and considered our PL goals. #EduSky

How Can Schools Advise Students When They Don’t Know How Their Grads Are Doing? Robles & Schmitz: This real-time data gap makes it impossible to know if college and career options are effective. 4 states are looking to fix that.

How Can Schools Advise Students When They Don’t Know How Their Grads Are Doing? www.the74million.org/article/how-... #EduSky

Digital Childhoods: Social Media and the Mental Health of the Next Generation Worried about the mental health impact of social media on the children you love and on our next generation at-large? Join us to for panel presentations and audience discussion; you’ll gain practical t...

Excited to have an opportunity to participate in this upcoming panel on February 26—Digital Childhoods: Social Media and the Mental Health of the Next Generation. More information at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... #EduSky

Here are 5 strategies for improving chronic absenteeism While chronic absenteeism saw modest improvements, it's still a significant challenge in schools nationwide, new research affirms.

Here are 5 strategies for improving chronic absenteeism #EduSky districtadministration.com/article/here...

The Leader as Coach In the face of rapid, disruptive change, companies are realizing that managers can’t be expected to have all the answers and that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. As a result, many ...

Love this: “An effective manager-as-coach asks questions instead of providing answers, supports employees instead of judging them, and facilitates their development instead of dictating what has to be done.” #edusky @harvardbizreview.bsky.social