NCAA Eligibility Center: Best Practices for High School Counselors
2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Topics to be addressed
Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff as we discuss topics to best support student-athletes as they navigate the initial-eligibility process. We will discuss topics like the core-course review process and best practices for school counselors- including how to help student-athletes with recruiting. Time will be allocated for staff to answer your school specific questions.
Monday, March 18 at 4:00 pm
Guest Speakers
Matt Harris – Assistant Director of High School Review
Matt Harris has worked at the NCAA National Office (IN) since January 2014. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree (2002) in Telecommunication Arts and a Master’s Degree (2011) in Effective Teaching and Leadership from Butler University (IN).
Kaylen Overway — Assistant Director of High School Review
Kaylen is a member of the team responsible for the review of high school accounts and programs according to NCAA legislation and has been with the NCAA since 2018. Kaylen is a former high school teacher and holds a BS in secondary education and MS in school counseling, both from Butler University.
This is a free webinar, open to all,
but you must register HERE to get your Zoom Link

Presentation and Q&A on New York State Graduation Requirements for High School Counselors
2024-04-08 15:00 - 16:00
Presentation and Q&A on New York State Graduation Requirements
for New High School Counselors
All counselors looking for the latest info & a refresher are also invited
Topics to be addressed

Latest graduation requirements
Diploma Types
Multiple (+1) Pathways
Appeals and Safety Nets
Endorsements and Seals
Transfer Students

Tuesday, April 9 at 3:00 pm
with special guest
Melissa L. Montague
Associate in Instructional Services
New York State Education Department,
Office of Curriculum & Instruction
Hosted by Donna Craig, NYSSCA VP Secondary
This is a free webinar, open to all,
but you must register HERE to get your Zoom Link

Please feel free to forward this information to colleagues!
www.NYSSCA.org

Federal & NYS Child Labor Laws Presentation
2024-06-13 16:00 - 17:00
OPEN TO ALL COUNSELORS:

On Thursday, June 13th at 4 p.m. NYSSCA will be hosting a presentation provided by the US Dept of Labor & the NYS Department of Labor regarding Child Labor Laws that affect all of our working age students. As we approach summer vacation, many of our kids are looking to secure a job.
Get some tips for your students and learn about their rights and what jobs are allowed for which ages.
This is a free webinar open to all but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Comp Camp 2024
2024-07-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-26 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-06 08:00 - 16:00

Student Anxiety & Stress Webinar
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:00
Student Anxiety & Stress Webinar 10.10.24
Open to All
Registration Required-Click HERE to Register

Suicide Prevention Webinar
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00
Gabe Lopez is a psychotherapist at a group private practice in Midtown Manhattan, offering in-person and virtual sessions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. John’s University and a master’s in social work from New York University. Gabe has extensive experience in crisis intervention, having volunteered for various suicide prevention hotlines and facilitated related trainings. He has also completed post-graduate training in areas such as shame, AEDP, EMDR, and substance use disorders. Gabe is dedicated to providing specialized and compassionate care to his clients.

NCWIT Counselors for Computing-12.19.24
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
This workshop equips counselors with tools to integrate computer science activities into their
practice, fostering college/career readiness. Participants will learn to identify and nurture
computing talent in all students, emphasizing equitable access for underserved populations.
Prepare students for the future workforce and expand your influence as a school counselor
through computing education.
Learning Outcome 1:
Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role of school counselors
in computer science education, utilizing available resources to effectively integrate computing
activities into their counseling practice for enhanced college/career readiness.
Learning Outcome 2:
Participants will gain the skills to identify and nurture diverse talent in computing, ensuring
equitable access for all students while applying real-world examples to promote inclusivity and
diversity in the field.

Virtual Comp Camp-January 15-Session 1-Overview of requirements and developing district and building plans.
2025-01-15 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Comp Camp–Session 1-Overview of requirements and developing district and building plans.
Registration required–zoom link will be sent to registrants before webinar
Register HERE
Flyer Linked HERE

Virtual Comp Camp-Session 2-February 5th - Designing & implementing an Advisory Council and required district-level reports.
2025-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Comp Camp-Session 2- Designing & implementing an Advisory Council and required district-level reports.
Registration Required-registrants will receive the Zoom link before the webinar
Register HERE
Flyer HERE

NYSSCA Webinar-Growing Healthy Black Men-2/11/2025
2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00
Register HERE
Flyer Linked HERE

NYSSCA Webinar-Unpacking School Integration-2/27/2025
2025-02-27 16:00 - 17:00
Open to All–Register HERE

Flyer Available HERE

NYSSCA Webinar-Taking the Challenge Out of Conversations: How to communicate without judgement or blame-3/6/2025
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00
Open to All. Register HERE.

Flyer Linked HERE.

Virtual Comp Camp-Session 3-March 12- Utilizing data on tools, reviewing of data, and using data.
2025-03-12 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Comp Camp-Session 3-March 12- Utilizing data on tools, reviewing of data, and using data.
Registration Required-registrants will receive the Zoom link before the webinar
Register HERE
Flyer HERE

Virtual Comp Camp-Session 4-April 2- Planning and delivering Annual Progress Reviews and requirements.
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Comp Camp-Session 4-April 2- Planning and delivering Annual Progress Reviews and requirements.
Registration Required-registrants will receive the Zoom link before the webinar
Register HERE
Flyer HERE

NYSSCA Book Club (Never Enough)
2025-04-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 19:30

Live Big Curriculum Overview Webinar
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
Flyer Linked HERE

NYSED Graduation Requirements Update Webinar
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:00

DASA Virtual Workshop
2025-05-22 16:30 - 17:30
Open to All-Registration Required.
REGISTER HERE!
FLYER LINKED HERE

Free Resources for Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00
“Free Resources for Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program” will explain how to acquire funding to support educational equity through free resources and practical experiences for your school community. Your participation would boost student success and help improve the social-emotional climate within your school community. Orfelina Cisneros Middle School Counselor NYCPS/04M108 Orfelina was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States as an adult. As an immigrant with limited English skills, she understands firsthand what it feels like to be welcomed and accepted in a new country. She is passionate about developing culturally responsive and sustainable counseling programs that emphasize the representation of diverse multicultural communities and their access to resources. Orfelina is an executive board member and a Region 10 coordinator for the New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA). She enjoys traveling around the world and is a food enthusiast who appreciates culinary traditions from different cultures.
ALL WELCOME. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER HERE.

NYSSCA Webinar-Sustaining the Work: Professional Growth and Self-Care for School Counselors
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
Webinar Open to All
Registration Required HERE

NYSSCA Book Club-"The Let Them Theory"
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00
Open to ALL….Register HERE. Same Registration for All 3 Sessions
Flyer Linked HERE

Collective Care Team Webinar
2025-10-21 15:30 - 16:30
The collective care model is a team approach framework that outlines the roles of PPS staff and encourages a consistent collaboration between school social workers, school counselors, school psychologists and school nurses. Student success takes more than effective teachers and a rigorous curriculum. The collective care team in each school collaborates to ensure that every student’s needs are met in school years and beyond. The Collective Care Team model is proudly endorsed by NYSUT, NYSED and NYSSCA
Open to all-Register HERE

Flyer HERE

NYSSCA Webinar-Tapping the Leader Within: From Self to Systems
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00
Leadership starts with self-awareness and expands outward. In this session, you’ll explore how emotional intelligence and proven leadership practices can help you model the way, inspire collaboration, and influence systems. Together, we’ll reflect on strengths, uncover blindspots, and create a personal leadership commitment you can carry into the school year. (this session builds and strengthens capacity for school counseling leadership at any level).
All Welcome!! Registration Required HERE.
Flyer Linked HERE
