What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have MagicSchool AI set up with your educator account and know how to use its school counselor-specific tools — including social story generation, SEL activity creation, and parent communication templates — without needing to craft detailed prompts from scratch.
What you'll need
- A school email address
- 20-30 minutes to explore and set up
- Time needed: 20-30 minutes initial setup; 2-3 minutes per use after
- Cost: Free (educator account); MagicSchool Plus available for more features
How-To Guide: MagicSchool AI for School Counselors
Step 1: Create your free educator account
Open your browser and go to app.magicschool.ai. Click Sign Up and choose the educator option. Use your school email address. Select "School Counselor" as your role if given an option.
What you should see: A dashboard with categories of AI tools organized by educator role. Look for a School Counselor or Counseling section. Troubleshooting: If sign-up requires a school verification code, check with your district's tech coordinator — many districts have already set up MagicSchool access.