NYSSCA Webinar-Work On A Wild Team 1.24.24-Register NOW
2024-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Dear School Counselors,
We are proud to present Chris Heeter from the Wild Institute’s webinar entitled “Work on a Wild Team” on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 4 PM. Don’t miss this one! Some of our Board Members were able to hear Chris speak at ASCA Leadership Development and we are eager to share her message with Counselors throughout the state.
Register HERE to receive your zoom link.
Chris Heeter’s Biography
The Wild Institute Information

Competition and Burnout: How parents can help with academic stress,competition, and burnout
2024-01-30 19:30 - 20:30
MHANYS Webinar
Join MHANYS School Mental Health Resource and Training Center on Tuesday January 30th from 7:30pm – 8:30pm for: “Competition and Burnout: How parents can help with academic stress, competition, and burnout”
This session will discuss academic stress and burnout in adolescents and cover strategies and skills parents can use to help support their children.
We will review how parents can help support their teens to balance their workload while maintaining and building healthy habits and supporting their mental wellbeing.

NYSSCA Elementary Counselors February Virtual Meet Up-2/18, 12:30 PM
2024-02-18 12:30 - 13:30
Elementary School Counselors February Virtual Meeting
Sunday, February 18th, 12:30 PM
Open to All. Registration Required. Click HERE to Register.
Click HERE for Flyer

NYSSCA HEOP/EOP Overview Webinar-3.15.24
2024-03-15 09:00 - 10:30
NYSSCA HEOP/EOP Overview Webinar-3.15.24 Register NOW!

Register HERE

NCAA Eligibility Center: Best Practices for High School Counselors
2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00
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

Counselors of Color Affinity Roundtable
2024-03-19 18:30 - 19:30
Counselors of Color Affinity Roundtable
The NYSSCA Counselors of Color Affinity Group will host their 2nd Roundtable Session of 2024 on the topic of:
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of our students (and ourselves)
Guest speakers:
Natia Brown, Social Worker at Morris Heights Health Clinic
Kellie Ismael, School Psychologist at Ossining High School
Minu Thomas, Director of Consultation Services at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants
Meeting time and date: Tuesday, March 19th from 6:30 to 7:30 via Zoom
Topic: NYSSCA Counselors of Color Affinity Group Roundtable Time: Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82514832831?pwd=[REDACTED]

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
