NYSSCA

NYSSCA Annual Conference-The Drive Behind Thrive-Save The Date
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-23

Public Relations/Marketing Committee Meetings
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

MER Committee Meetings
2024-10-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-23 16:00 - 17:00
MER Committe Meetings at 4:00 p.m. (Every 4th Friday of the month with flexibility (*) when needed.

48th Long Island Counselors' Annual Conference (LICAC)
2024-10-25 07:15 - 12:35
http://www.licac.org
SUNY Old Westbury
Route 107
Old Westbury, NY

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.

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

Blue Ribbon Commission-School Counselor Forum
2024-10-07 16:00 - 18:00
BRC NYSSCA School Counselor Online Forums
Open to All
Click HERE to Register

Elementary Counselors Zoom Meet Up
2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30
Elementary School Counselors September Virtual Meeting
Thursday, Sept 26th, 6:30 PM
Open to All. Registration Required. Click HERE to Register.
Click HERE for Flyer

Advocacy Committee Meeting
2024-09-11 19:30 - 20:30

NYSSCA Region Governors 10B & 10C will be at The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators Comedy Night event for an End-of-summer meet-up.
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 5th Ave., New York, NY, 10016, United States
Library comedy night - Google Docs

East End Counselors - Welcome Back Meeting
2024-08-29 16:00 - 18:00
BAITING HOLLOW FARM VINEYARD
2114 SOUND AVE, CALVERTON, NY 11933

NYSSCA Back to School Firefly Chat
2024-08-22 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom for a Firefly Chat
How Can NYSSCA Support You in the new school year?

Open to All
Registration required

Flyer Linked HERE

NYSSCA Board Meeting
2024-08-11 08:30 - 14:30

NYSSCA LDI
2024-08-10 08:30 - 17:30
Albany NY

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

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.

Call for Presenters Deadline - NYSSCA 2024 Conference
2024-05-31
Call for Presenters
Submit your proposal for the NYSSCA Conference!
The New York State School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and social/emotional development or highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Presentations showcase proven programs, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.
Submit your proposal here

Speed Trading Event
2024-04-26 11:00 - 14:00
SPEED TRADING EVENT
A unique opportunity for one-on-one learninR exchanges between School Counselors and Trade professionals.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024
Hudson Valley Community College
345 Hermes Road, Malta, NY
11:15 AM: Registration & Boxed Lunch (provided) Event 12-2 PM
This event brings together business and industry experts with school counselors to share information and ideas with a common goal of creating greater student interest in the trades.
RAFFLE PRIZES!
Space is Limited-Register NOW by clicking HERE.

School Counseling 101 Graduate Panel Event
2024-04-18 16:00 - 18:00
Sponsored by NYSSCA and CDCA
DATE: April 18th 2024
TIME: Check in 3:45, Event 4 to 6 pm.
PLACE: Sage Albany Campus, Kahl Conference Center (KC224)
FREE for NYSSCA/CDCA Members
$10.00 for Non Members
Lite Food/Drinks will be served
This event is for school counseling graduate students. Attendees will
hear from a panel of professionals in education and school counseling.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
*Get tips for job interviewing & resume writing
*Have resumes reviewed at the event
*network with professionals
*learn about job opportunities and career advancement options
Panel Presenters:
Dr. Rebecca Devries: Director Of School Counseling, Schenectady City
School District: Dr. Devries prioritizes shared decision making and fostering strong
collaborative relationships with the community, families, students, and staff to effectively serve all
students. With approximately 20 years of experience in urban education, she advocates for
inclusivity, equity, and access for all children within her role.
Janelle Sipowicz: Director of SEL/Counseling, South Glens Falls School
District: Janelle supports the programming, staffing & curriculum necessary to meet the needs
of students through the work of our School Counselors, Social Workers, and School
psychologists. She is grateful to assist in finding ways for students to be successful.
Kristen Connor: Bethlehem School District, K-12 Counseling and Social
Work Supervisor: Prior to taking on this role, Kristen was a school counselor in the
Niskayuna school district for 13 years.
Michael Burns: Questar III BOCES, Early Learning Principal
Michael started his career in education as an elementary teacher. He began his administrative
work as the principal of Chatham Elementary prior to taking his current position with Questar. He
is a published author of the children’s SEL book “Nervous Rex,” and is currently working on his
second book.
Janelle Lyons: School Counselor Catapult Learning, NYSSCA Region 4
Governor, CDCA Graduate Committee Chair: Janelle has been a school counselor
in the capital region for 15 years working in a variety of settings, public and private schools
primarily with students grade preK thru grade 8. She has been heavily involved with the local
professional organization, CDCA, and state level association NYSSCA. Via these volunteer
positions, she works to help advance and advocate for the school counseling profession while
supporting local school counselors via coordination of professional development and outreach.
*Jaymes White: Principal/CEO of Green Tech Charter School: Jaymes started
his career in education as a school counselor and transitioned into administration as an assistant
principal in the Tamarac School district prior to taking on his current role. Jaymes remains active
in local school counseling associations and will be reviewing resumes at this event.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/Lg84aGQd8JWYMt6EA

Capital Region Trades & Job Fair
2024-04-16 17:00 - 20:00
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR YOUR BULLETIN BOARD.

NYSSCA Board Meeting
2024-04-13 | Holiday Inn Express, 16 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY, United States
