NYSSCA

Developing a Curriculum for My Building: Skills and Knowledge for Students’ Success-Elementary Counselors
2023-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Webinar Description
A well-designed school counseling curriculum helps us become even more efficient and effective in meeting the needs of all our students. Using Tier 1 universal interventions and your school’s goals, the school counseling curriculum supports every student’s academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.
This workshop will give you some of the tools you need to help you to build your school counseling curriculum for the next school year. The session will focus on:

getting acquainted with the NYSSCA School Counseling Curriculum repository.
exploring predesigned lessons that you can choose to use.
identifying student and school needs to support curriculum development for your building, and,
discussing how to develop a scope and sequence to organize your lessons.

Register HERE

NYSSCA Advocacy Summit and Lobby Preparation
2023-03-18 09:30 - 12:00
Join NYSSCA members from across the state on Saturday, March 18 for our virtual Advocacy Summit format. Hear from experts and NYSSCA advocates on critical issues facing students, educators, families and schools while learning the ‘How To’ of advocacy! NYSSCA will also be scheduling meetings with State legislators. If you are willing to participate in these meetings, please indicate that in the last question on the registration form. We will be scheduling lobby meetings and training prior to the scheduled legislator appointments. Virtual Legislator visits will generally be held during business hours, depending upon the legislator’s schedule. While these are optional meetings, they are a great opportunity for NYSSCA members to meet with policymakers to share their experiences relative to the 2023 Advocacy Summit key issues. Note, you must attend the Advocacy Summit to attend a virtual legislative visit.

Register HERE

Mar 18, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Nassau Counselors' Association's Counselors, Administrators and Parents (CAP) Conference 2023
2023-03-17 08:15 - 14:30
CAP Conference 2023
March 17, 2023
8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m

Students in Transition: Creating safe spaces and becoming an ally for our LGBTQIA+ youth
This year’s annual CAP Conference will focus on supporting all students and becoming an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community we serve. You will leave with knowledge and skills ready to apply within your schools.

Full conference agenda and speaker bios are listed in the CAP Flyer

REGISTRATION FORM

For more information about this event, please email capconference@adelphi.edu

35th Annual Spring Conference For LI Counselors
2023-03-17 07:45 - 14:30
35th Annual
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association Spring Conference For LI Counselors
“Collaboration within the Counseling Community”

Friday, March 17, 2023
7:45 am – 2:30 pm ET
Radisson Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY
Click here for agenda and
workshop descriptions.

Register HERE

Explore the Future of Work-Building & Construction Trades - Building Awareness
2023-03-14 16:00 - 17:00
NYSSCA Webinar-Open to All-Registration Required HERE.

Restorative Justice Webinar-Responding to Students One-on-One Using Restorative Conversations
2023-03-13 15:00 - 17:00
Monday, March 13th at 3:00pm
This workshop will provide participants with a restorative framework to lean into when faced with challenging student behavior. This advanced workshop will build on participants’ existing knowledge and application of restorative justice principles. Topics will include cultivating our awareness of our internal judge and jury to remain curious about others’ experiences and explanations for their behavior; understanding the use of restorative questions when engaging students about their behavior in one-to-one private conversations; and having the opportunity to practice these restorative conversations using a simple script.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

Workshop on Mindfulness Practices for Counselors and their Students
2023-03-10 12:00 - 14:00
Mental Health Professional Development workshop on Mindfulness Practices for Counselors and their Students on Friday March 10th, 2023 from 12:00-2:00pm sponsored by East End Counselors Association
LOCATION: JASON’S VINEYARD
JAMESPORT, NY
Please see the flyer linked HERE for more details.

Please RSVP by February 17th to
VSTELZER@OYSTERPONDS.ORG

Restorative Justice Webinar-Working Through Challenging Circle Experiences
2023-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, March 7th at 3:30pm
All Tier One circles take on a nature of their own. At times we may face challenging experiences and not know which direction to take next. During this session participants will take a deeper dive into next steps after a difficult circle. Topics will cover: Sharing about difficult circle experiences and identifying challenging circle behavior, Exploring and co-creating proactive and reactive pathways forward. Discussion regarding what makes a “good and bad” circle, while challenging our perspectives. Exploring power dynamics that may show up within circle and how those translate to responsibilities.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

Restorative Justice Webinar-Restorative Support: Navigating Conflict with Responsive Circles and Conferences
2023-03-01 15:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, March 1st at 3:00pm
For those who have completed the Responsive Circles and Conferences to Address Harm or equivalent ‘Tier Two’ training, you are invited to attend this workshop with experienced trainers to review restorative options for responding to conflict and wrongdoing. This interactive session will include time for participants to re-visit and discuss how to implement restorative practices to particular challenges encountered in their schools and classrooms.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

SEL & Equity Webinar
2023-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
ss SEL teaches the knowledge, skills and attitudes that help students be successful in school, college, career and life. It supports healthy relationships and creates supportive learning environments for all students, and it’s supported by a large research base demonstrating that it improves academic performance, student behaviors, and attitudes about school. SEL also strengthens skills necessary to do the work of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It encourages greater self-awareness to see how our own lived experience shapes our worldview, the ability use that self-awareness to inform thoughtful action, the social awareness to see strengths in others and experience empathy toward them, and the skills to build strong supportive relationships. All of these competencies are necessary to build school environments that nurture CR-SE and DEI, and to create the deep relationships and sense of belonging that is central to our collective success. These skills are as beneficial to adults as they are to students, and to be effective teachers of SEL, we must first practice and model them ourselves. This session provides an overview of New York State’s Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks, including recent revisions to center equity and adult SEL, and includes recommendations and requirements for school counselors.
Presenters' Bios: Carri Manchester is an Associate in the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services. Carri coordinates the agency’s current social emotional learning initiative, working to encourage supportive educational communities that effectively support adults and prepare young people for success in school and life. At NYSED, Carri works across offices to support adult SEL and increase awareness of its role in our collective work. Carri also coordinates the work of three Community Schools Technical Assistance Centers that provide technical assistance and professional development for districts working to target school buildings as community hubs to deliver co-located or school-linked programs and services to students and their families.
Victor Rose is a licensed clinical social worker, school counselor, and master-credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor in New York State. Currently, Victor is a project coordinator in the Office of Student Support Services at the New York State Education Department. In this role, Victor supports work around juvenile justice, school counseling, and mental health. Before joining the State Education Department, Victor served as a school social worker in a mid-size urban school district for over four years. In addition, Victor spent more than a decade working in various social services areas, including foster care, foster care prevention, domestic violence, substance use, LGBT homeless services, and residential treatment.

Sponsored by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation This is a free webinar, open to all, but you must register Click HERE to Register on Zoom

Elementary School Counselors' Fireside Chat
2023-02-27 20:00 - 21:00
Open to All. Registration Required HERE

Restorative Justice Webinar-Support Circle for School-Based Restorative ‘Tier One’ Practitioners
2023-02-22 15:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, February 22nd at 3pm
For those who have completed the Community Building Restorative Circles Training or equivalent ‘Tier One’ training, you are invited to attend a circle facilitated by experienced Tier One Trainers to explore what is going well, what is challenging, and what they need in moving forward with their circle practice. The circle is an opportunity to share and discuss successes and what needs troubleshooting. Participants are asked to arrive promptly for this experience of being in circle together. Limited slots available.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

Restorative Justice Webinar-Connecting Community Building Circles to Curriculum
2023-02-15 15:30 - 17:00
Wednesday, February 15th, at 3:30pm
Time is the teachers’ task master. In a world of initiatives competing for classroom time, sign up and on to explore ways to use community building circles to deepen the student connection to content and each other. Bring a lesson you would like to use during the breakout sessions.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

Middle and High School Counselors-WSCA Workshop
2023-02-15 08:00 - 10:00
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association invites Middle and High School Counselors
to a BREAKFAST WORKSHOP
sponsored by Universal Technical Institute
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Courtyard by Marriott, 5000 Express Drive South Ronkonkoma
“Gen Z: Knowing How Your Tik Toks”
Speaker: Alisty Joy Keneth, AJK Diversified, Hicksville, NY
Generation Z is the first generation to be totally immersed in the world of the Internet since birth. Their issues differ from other previous generations: remote school, social media peer pressure, school shootings, repercussions from the pandemic and even politics are new emerging topics for this generation. Technology plays a major role on why Gen Z’ers are so different. Growing up in a hyper-connected world has benefits, but also can evoke internalized feelings of isolation and loneliness. It can also fuel a steady drumbeat of negative comments, news stories, a fear of missing out, and shame in falling short of a social media-worthy standard. This workshop discusses issues facing Gen Z’ers like online predators, revealing too much, sexting, cyberbullies, one’s online work/school life, epidemic of suicide, vaping, edibles and alcohol. Workshop participants will get a synopsis of issues and challenges specific to Gen Z’ers.
Pre-Registration is Required Click here to register.
Workshop Fee is $5.00
Please see Registration form for method of payment.
For further information, contact WSCA at wsca@optonline.net or 631-209-0839

Restorative Justice Webinar-Engaging Communities in a Restorative Way
2023-01-31 15:30 - 17:00
Tuesday, January 31st at 3:30pm
A restorative school is one that encourages a sense of community and collaboration. In this session, participants will explore how we define community and opportunities to increase community engagement in a way that honors foundational restorative values.

Each session is between 90 and 120 minutes; all webinars will be held using Zoom video conferencing.
For detailed descriptions of each webinar and registration information, please see the attached flyer.
Please email questions to rjtraining@nycourts.gov.

MHANYS Educator Café on Co-Occurring Disorders
2023-01-31 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a conversation about co-occurring disorders and how to recognize signs and symptoms, how schools and educators can educate and support individuals and their families, and resources and opportunities for advocacy to improve outcomes for co-occurring disorders.
Guest Speaker Stephanie Marquesano, founder and president of the harris-project, a non-profit focused on the prevention and treatment of COD.
Register HERE

Unlocking The Door To Union Apprenticeship
2023-01-24 16:00 - 17:00
Dear NYS School Counselors,
Unlocking The Door To Union Apprenticeship
Join Us On Tuesday, January 24th at 4 PM to learn about one of
‘America’s Best Kept Secrets’
Content: Learn about the structure of the Union Building Trades, key definitions, who makes up the 43 Crafts, details on Apprenticeship, why the trades have been recognized as the number 1 pathway to the middle class, how to get information, how to prepare and where to apply.
Presenter: Tim Coleman is a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist for UA Road Sprinkler Fitter Local 669. Local 669 gas 15,000 members in 48 states and has been around since 1915. Sprinkler Fitters are often called Iron Fire Fighters and are specialized Pipe Fitters that installs, test, inspect and maintain Life Safety/Fire Suppression Systems.
Open to all, registration required.
You will receive your zoom link after registration.
REGISTER HERE

POSTPONED-Long Island Counselors' Annual Conference (LICAC)
2022-12-12
NCA-WSCA-EECA – LICAC
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Time: TBD
Where: SUNY College at Old Westbury

Western Suffolk Counselor's Association Holiday Happening
2022-11-30 16:00 - 19:00
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association (WSCA)
WSCA Holiday Happening
Date: Wednesday, 11/30, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm ET
Where: Flowerfield Celebrations
Flowerfield’s
199 Mills Pond Rd.
St. James, NY 11780

NYSSCA Annual Conference
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-19
Visit our Conference Website for Registration, Hotel & Program Information LINKED HERE

Long Island-NYC-School Safety Conference
2022-11-02 08:00 - 15:30
The 2022 Long Island-New York City School Safety Conference is being held November 2 at the Huntington Hilton located at 598 Route 110 Melville NY, 11747. The event is free to attend and breakfast & lunch will be available. Please RSVP by emailing DSottile@bufsd.org

Western Suffolk Counselors' Association Fall College Fair
2022-10-27 18:00 - 20:30
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association (WSCA)
College Fair
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm ET
Where: Radisson Hotel Hauppauge
110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Hauppauge, NY

Understanding & Supporting Teen Emotional, Mental & Sexual Health-MHANYS Webinar
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00
Teens face unique and complex challenges everyday. At times, as families, caregivers and educators we may feel uncertain of how to best support them or we may feel disconnected from the specific challenges they are navigating.
During our conversation we will share ways families and caregivers can help support the emotional, mental and sexual health of the teens in their care. Panelists will share tips on how to connect with school and community resources, as well as approach sensitive topics with their teens.
The evenings panelists will include:
Mark Mason – Past NYSSCA President & High School Counselor in Syracuse
Brooke Strauss, LCSW – Manager of Behavioral Health & Program Coordinator – Specialized Care Center for Adolescents & Young Adults
Register HERE

Western Suffolk Counselors' Association Welcome Back Meeting
2022-10-11 16:30 - 19:00
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association (WSCA)
WSCA Welcome Back Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Time: 4:30 – 7 pm ET
Where: The Mansion in West Sayville
200 Main Street
West Sayville, NY

Nassau Counselors' Association 2022 Fall College Expo
2022-10-06 17:00 - 20:00
Nassau Counselors’ Association (NCA)
NCA 2022 Fall College Expo
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Adelphi University
Center for Recreation & Sports Gymnasium
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY

East End Counselors' Association Welcome Back Meeting
2022-09-15 04:00 - 19:00
EECA
Welcome Back Meeting
Date: September 15, 2022
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Where: Riverhead Cider House
271 Sound Avenue
Calverton, NY

NYSSCA Region 10 End of Year Event
2022-06-20 13:00 - 15:00
NYSSCA Region 10
End of the Year Event
June 20, 2022
Brunch–1:00-3:00 PM
Katch Astoria
Astoria, Queens
31-19 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY — 11102
Preregistration required

Careers in Carpentry
2022-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
Free to all on Zoom. Registration Required HERE

Flyer LINKED HERE.

Principals & School Counselors Series-TAKING OWNERSHIP: REFLECT, REFINE, REVISE YOUR ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN
2022-05-18 09:30 - 10:15
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 – 9:30am – 10:15am
NYSED requires that each school building develop a comprehensive program, update it annually, and post it on the school’s website. Building principals and school counselors together can review the components of the comprehensive program and gather input from students, the school community, and the Advisory Council for gap analysis to guide the annual update and revision.
Register HERE
Flyer Linked HERE

Dating Abuse & Teen Violence Webinar
2022-05-12 16:00 - 17:30
This webinar is free and open to all, but Registration is Required.
Register using this link to receive your Zoom link.
Domestic Violence (a.k.a. Intimate Partner Violence – IPV) is a pattern of coercive and assaultive behaviors that adults or adolescents use to control an intimate partner. This pattern is especially pervasive and troubling among young adults and teens:

Nearly 20.9% of female high school students and 4% of male high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.
Nearly 1.5 million high school students in the United States are physically abused by dating partners every year.
A recent study of 10th graders found that 35% had been either physically or verbally abused; 31% were perpetrators of physical or verbal
10% of teenage students in dating relationships were coerced into sexual intercourse in the previous
26% of teens in relationships were victims of cyber-dating Females were twice as likely to be victims as males.
57% of teens know someone who has been physically, sexually, or verbally abusive in a dating
Only 33% of teenage dating abuse victims ever told anyone about it.

This follow-up presentation to last year’s “Intimate Partner Violence: Helping Victims and Families” program is designed to help participants recognize the dynamics of intimate partner violence, particularly among teens, with the goal to enhance victim safety and offender accountability. Specifically, participants will learn how to:

Identify the dynamics of teen dating violence.
Identify power and control tactics focused on teens.
Examine the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships among teens.
Examine the key elements of teen equality in relationships.
Identify ways to handle relationship “red flags” and end a relationship safely.
Provide support to someone if they realize that they are already in an abusive relationship.
Learn how to develop and implement a personal safety plan and help someone who may be in crisis.

Learn what you can do to help young people break the cycle of intimate partner violence!
