NYSSCA

CHAMP Camp Express-IT’S A WRAP: End of the Year Considerations
2022-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Program outcomes , Board of Education report , annual progress reviews, advisory council
report how do you wrap up the year for your program? What other considerations do
you have to wrap up the school year We will share ideas for pulling together program
data for reporting out and supporting your program for the coming year.
Flyer Linked HERE

Principals & School Counselors Series-SCHOOL COUNSELING REGULATIONS 101
2022-04-27 09:30 - 10:15
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – 9:30am –10:15am
Building principals and their school counselors will unpack each of the basic components on the NYSED amended school counseling regulations (2017) and explore the opportunities and challenges to implement with fidelity. The session will review building your comprehensive school counseling program, reviewing your school counseling mission and vision statements, utilizing the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success, and how to utilize program mapping to organize activities and outcomes.
Register HERE
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CHAMP Camp Express-NAVIGATING ETHICAL STANDARDS in the New Climate
2022-03-28 16:00 - 17:00
School counselors must negotiate the competing interests of the overregulated school
environment, students’ need for confidentiality and the legal rights of parents to be the
guiding voice in their children’s lives. We will discuss updates on these competing
interests through court cases and the 2016 ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
highlighting legal rulings and ethical practice.
Flyer Linked HERE

Two Guys Walk into a School, One Black, One White. Field Notes from the Front Lines of Antiracist School Counseling and Education-Part 2, Strategies & Initiatives
2022-03-24 16:00 - 17:00
To register: click on this link
Presentation Summary:
The unlikely meeting between two educators, one Black, one White, led to a discussion on institutional racism within education. Within their capacities as a math teacher and a school counselor, a commonality was found through their efforts to mitigate and combat the negative impacts of racism in education. Their experiences on the frontlines of antiracist education will be shared in a dynamic format that includes the presentation of facts and dual interviews where they exchange ideas and strategies for antiracism efforts for all educators in the k-12 environment.
Current trends in diversity, equity, and anti-racism training must focus on all educators from all backgrounds in leading such efforts. As such, part two of this workshop will focus on the integration of anti-racism strategies and initiatives in education from the experiences and perspectives of the presenters. Their unique backgrounds and unlikely pairing will be put forward as a model for antiracism collaboration. Finally, factors that inhibit anti-racism efforts in education and solutions for bringing about systemic change through the integration of anti-racism efforts will be presented.
Presenters:
Tylon Crook, Liberty University
Dr. Crook, a national board-certified counselor, began his career as a school counselor working with high school students. He is a licensed school counselor in OH, MS, and GA. His experiences include working at the elementary, middle, and high school levels within traditional public and magnet schools. As a mental health counseling practitioner, Dr. Crook primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families in agency and private counseling settings. He specializes in crisis and trauma, youth mental health, career development, and social justice advocacy in counseling and education. Dr. Crook’s research agenda is primarily focused in the areas as well. Specific topics of focus include implicit bias reduction training, the school to prison pipeline, culturally competent school counselors, and mental health within the African American community and church.Jay Wamsted, Cobb County School District
Jay Wamsted has taught math at Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta for fourteen years. His writing has been featured in various journals and magazines, including “Harvard Educational Review,” “Mathematics Teacher” and “Sojourners.” He can be found online at “The Southeast Review,” “Under the Sun” and the “TEDx” YouTube channel, where you can watch his 2017 talk “Eating the Elephant: Ending Racism & the Magic of Trust.”

Elementary School Counselors-Fun at Five
2022-03-16 17:00
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How to Incorporate Social Media & CASEL Competencies into the Classroom
2022-03-10 16:00 - 17:00
“How to Incorporate Social Media & CASEL Competencies into the Classroom” for 3/10/22 at 4 pm ET
Webinar Description: We all know of CASEL, but how does social media fit into SEL? In this webinar, The Social Institute will explore the connection between social media and CASEL competencies, while also providing practical ways for counselors & educators to integrate CASEL competencies in the classroom.
Join us to learn:

Where social media and SEL intersect
How CASEL competencies can address students’ online experiences
How to incorporate CASEL competencies into the classroom

Presenter Bio: Josh Luktus
Presenter Title: Senior Partner Success Manager at The Social Institute
Presenter Bio: As Senior Partner Success Manager at The Social Institute, Josh works closely with our partner schools to develop, guide, and successfully implement the #WinAtSocial Program with their students, parents, and educators. He shares best practices and coordinates strategies to ensure each partner receives the most effective and engaging social media education customized to their needs.
Prior to The Social Institute, Josh spent his career helping schools design, successfully launch, and nurture programs that support the needs and values of their students. After starting his career in Charlotte with Gaston Day School then Charlotte Prep School, Josh returned to his alma mater Gaston Day as Dean of Students where he wore many hats – from planning events and booking speakers to managing social media issues and DJ’ing the school dance. At Gaston Day, Josh was an all-around player, collaborating directly with the executive leadership team, faculty, parents, and students.
This is a free webinar, but Registration is Required HERE.

NYSSCA Presents College Application Training
2022-02-28 15:15 - 16:15

National School Counseling Week
2022-02-11, 2022-02-10, 2022-02-09, 2022-02-08, 2022-02-07
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Information & Materials Available from ASCA HERE

Elementary Counselor Roundtable-Give Away Celebration
2022-02-10 18:00 - 19:00
This is a free webinar supported by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Registration is required !! Zoom link sent after registration.

Meeting Flyer Linked HERE

Psychological Effects of Covid-19/Trauma on Children
2022-02-08 17:00 - 18:00
Flyer Linked HERE

CHAMP Camp Express-YOUR PROGRAM’S BACKBONE: Principal Counselor Relationship
2022-02-07 16:00 - 17:00
School counselors need to forge a cooperative and trusting relationship with their
principal How do you approach your principal to initiate regular communication ? How do
you bring a need to your principal’s attention to problem solve together? We invite you to
bring your principal to this program as we share strategies to establish and grow this key
relationship.
Flyer Linked HERE.

Maintaining Our Mental Health in the New Year
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
Maintaining Our Mental Health in the New Year: Enhancing Resiliency and Beating Burnout in the Age of COVID
January 26, 2022
12noon – 1pm
Flyer and Registration info.
Samaritans free January 26, 12-1 pm Zoom workshop “Maintaining Our Mental Health in the New Year, enhancing Resiliency and Beating Burnout in the Age of COVID” (link to flyer and registration here.)

Elementary Counselor Roundtable
2022-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
Meeting will be on Zoom. Link sent after registration.
Register HERE

Navigating Your Future -- Students Welcome!
2021-12-08 17:30 - 18:30
The CBO and Opportunity Programs Committee of NYSACAC invites you and all interested students to Navigating Your Future!
We are hosting this event to further assist in refueling, informing, and motivating students about their future and options. You will hear from current college students during the program, who will detail their experience applying to and finding their colleges. This event will be interactive and concise and most importantly informative!
This event is open to all high school grades, however the content will be geared towards juniors and seniors. We would love to see all students who you feel may benefit from this opportunity.
If you or your students have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to cbo@nysacac.org.
Date: December 8th, 2021
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom (link will be provided with your registration confirmation)
Register here!

Counselor Self Care
2021-12-08 17:00 - 18:00

CHAMP Camp Express-READY, SET, GOAL: Developing Tier 1, 2 & 3 responses
2021-12-06 16:00 - 17:00
A responsive comprehensive program means developing program activities based on your
school’s data as it becomes available. Is your district using social/emotional screeners and
gathering other important data? What will be your response to that data? What’s the next
step? Developing a SMART goal and action plan! This presentation will share examples of
responding to student needs with the MTSS model in mind
Flyer Linked HERE.

New School Counselor Certification & Graduation Requirements Webinar
2021-12-02 15:00 - 16:00
Dear Graduate Students and Counselor Educators,
Please join us on Thursday, December 2nd at 3pm as Dr. Cynthia Walley, NYSSCA Past President and the Chair of School Counseling Program at Mercy College will discuss the new graduation and NYS certification requirements for students graduating after 2022.
After speaking with many graduate students throughout the state I recognized that there is still a lot of confusion about the changes. With students currently in graduate programs speaking to fellow students in different graduating years, the confusion has grown even more. Dr. Walley will present on the changes, who they affect, and what they mean to those students.
This presentation will be open to ALL graduate students regardless of their NYSSCA membership status. Please register at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcO2opj8uHdb1ThQ-11PC810FKHSwPqE4

Elementary Counselors' Networking-Fun at Five
2021-11-30 17:00 - 18:00

New York Urban League College and Career Fair
2021-11-13 11:00 - 15:30
The College & Career Fair will feature several colleges from the tristate areas as well of some HBCUs where they will provide information, onsite admissions, and scholarships. The Career Fair will feature companies sharing internship and employment opportunities for college seniors and recent graduates. We are keeping our traditional HBCU Vibe and will close the program with “The Experience” featuring a panel discussion, Greek stroll, and entertainment.
Do note that due to covid-19 regulations space is limited and you must rsvp in advance and upload proof of vaccination.
Find attached the flyer and rsvp link below at www.linktr.ee/NYUL. If you have any questions, please contact Joery Francois, Director of Programs at jfrancois@nyul.org.

ACT webinar on using Data-Driven Instructional Programming to Promote Equity and Student Achievement
2021-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
An invitation to join a free webinar on Friday (11/12) called “How Can Data-Driven Instructional Programming Promote Equity and Student Achievement? ” There has been much more feedback from the schools that I support in the Northeast on this particular session than any other ACT webinars in the previous several months. I suspect that it may be such an important topic in our region — perhaps today more than ever.

Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit Training
2021-11-09 13:00 - 16:00
FAFSA TOOLKIT OFFERS STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR HIGH SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION
As New York high school students begin the new school year in-person, full-time since the start of the pandemic, The Education Trust–New York and education organizations across the state are releasing the latest Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit to support high schools in helping all students complete financial aid applications.
The Financial Aid for College: High School Toolkit highlights 10 evidence-based strategies schools can use either remotely or in-person to help students with financial aid application completion, tips for tracking progress, and materials in English and Spanish that can be used to communicate with students and families.
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 1 — 4 PM, we will be hosting a training, in partnership with Options Center and Goddard Riverside Community Center, for students and families that will include the basics of all things financial aid for college. Register and pass along to families or students in your network!

NYSSCA 2021 Annual Conference
2021-11-06 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Turning Stone Resort and Convernstion Center, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY, 13478

Elementary Counselors-Fun at Five
2021-10-28 17:00 - 18:00

CHAMP Camp Express-CONNECT THE DOTS: Your Circle of Support
2021-10-25 16:00 - 17:00
Counselors cannot do this work alone; we need to effectively collaborate with the whole
school community to provide a comprehensive program. What’s your continuum of care?
How do you recognize roles and address resistance? How do you introduce program
changes and get everyone on board? This program provides examples (elementary,
middle and high school) of how to identify and connect the key players in your circle.
Flyer Linked Here
