2013 FSCA Convention Program of Breakout Sessions

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013
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Vision
The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) expands the image and influence of professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic change at the state level. FSCA empowers professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to promote student success in the school, the home, the community, and the world.
Mission
The mission of FSCA is to represent professional school counselors and to promote professionalism and ethical practices.
Goals
1. Professional development opportunities in areas of critical need are made available to all professional school counselors in the state. 2. Timely, relevant information exists that supports professional school counselors and student advocacy. 3. Legislative policy exists that supports professional school counselors and child advocacy. 4. Leaders at local and state levels champion and lead change initiatives. 5. FSCA maintains an organizational structure and administrative functions that facilitate the accomplishment of the goals and objectives.
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Presidents Welcome Letter

October 31, 2013 Dear Convention Participant, Welcome to the 2013 Florida School Counselor Association Convention here at the beautiful Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel, right in the heart of the waterfront district. Once again, we are confident that this years convention will be a rewarding professional experience. The Convention Committee and many volunteers have worked hard to ensure that you receive a wealth of educational opportunities through pre-convention workshops, breakout sessions, poster sessions, and keynote addresses. Also, our exhibitors are here to help you with new resources, tools, and information. This Convention would not be possible without the outstanding contributions of our sponsors and exhibitors. Please frequent their display and exhibit tables, let them know how much you appreciate their support and products. One of FSCAs goals is to provide quality and relevant professional development for all school counselors. We also recognize that you need time to re-energize with new ideas and by forging new collaborations. The receptions, awards banquet, level sharing meetings, time for networking, and social events will also provide you with many opportunities for networking and relaxation. Again, welcome and enjoy the 2013 FSCA convention. We are glad youre here! Sincerely,
Dr. Rebecca Shumacher President 2013-2014 Florida School Counselor Association
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FSCA Appreciates
The entire convention, from coordination, management, to designing the convention program that you are now reading, was possible through the efforts of volunteers who have graciously contributed their valuable time and work. A special thank you goes to Christopher B. Smith, the FSCA convention coordinator (and PastPresident). FSCA is committed to ecological and economical sustainability. For instance, you may notice that when possible, recyclable and re-usable materials are used such as with programs and signs. FSCA is proud to continually provide relevant and useful benefits and services to all Florida School Counselors.
The Florida School Counselor Association is grateful for the support of these Sponsors and Exhibitors! Also take a moment to visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall Online at: http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/professional-development/2013-convention/exhibit-hall-2013
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FSCA Thanks our Sponsors
ACT is an independent, nonprofit organization with a 54-year history of generating data-driven assessments and research. Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, and with offices throughout the world, ACT is trusted for its continual development of next-generation assessments that determine college and career readiness and provide the most advanced measure of workplace skills. To learn more about ACT, go to www.improveyourself.org.
Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, not-for-profit, career university that provides educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and online delivery formats. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, with campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally. Through quality teaching, learning, and research, the university is committed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for successful employment. At Keiser University we are here to help students succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers, the community, and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and career. www.keiseruniversity.edu. Committed to a students first philosophy, Keiser University prepares graduates for careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality, education, and career-focused general studies.
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FSCA Thanks our Sponsors
We Love our Speak Up Be Safe School Counselors! Please stop by our table to find out how you can bring this bullying and child abuse prevention program to your school today. Oh, and did we mention the program and materials come at no cost to the public schools? We have a surprise for you come see us before you leave the conference. http://www.moniqueburrfoundation.org/
The mission of the University of Floridas Online Dual Enrollment is to provide eligible students outstanding and engaging learning experiences that can be accessed anywhere in the world. There is a growing population of underserved, high-achieving high school students who would benefit from access to quality college-level education but have few opportunities to realize their goals. The University of Floridas Online Dual Enrollment offers courses to those high school students throughout the state of Florida and beyond. http://education.ufl.edu/concurrent-enrollment/
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Name Badges
Be sure to wear your name badges at all times. You will be required to wear it to get into educational sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Please note, due to liability issues, children under the age of 18 will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall. There is a $8 fee to replace lost badges.
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to conference attendees, please turn off all electronic devices or set them to vibrate during educational sessions. If it is necessary for you to use your cell phone, step outside the meeting room to avoid disrupting the other attendees.
Message Board
A message board is located near the FSCA registration area. This is the place to post job openings, notices about chapter or regional meetings, get-togethers, or lost and found items.
Internet Access
Free internet access is available in the hotel lobby. Access in the sleeping rooms requires a fee.
Evaluations
Your feedback helps FSCA continue to provide top-notch professional development opportunities. Shortly after the conference, you will receive an email with a link to an online survey. Please take a few minutes to provide us with your important input.
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FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Argosy University is more than just another educational option for you to consider. It is an institution that offers a foundation built on the rigors of traditional academics while presenting the career possibilities of a professional education. Throughout our history, Argosy University has been able to demonstrate its adaptability to serve the ever evolving needs of our students. Argosy University is accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org).
Beacon College is a small liberal-arts college exclusively for students with specific learning disabilities or ADHD and is regionally accredited by SACS to award both Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts degrees in Human Services, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer Information Systems, Business Management, and Studio Arts. We are located just north of Orlando, FL. http://www.beaconcollege.edu/
Since 1989, College Living Experience (CLE) has been providing post-secondary supports to students with varying exceptionalities. Supports are tailored to each young adult we serve and assist students in academics, independent living, and social skills. CLE Students include young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities. http://experiencecle.com/
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The Charity for Change 30-week, evidence-based curriculum supports character education, academic achievement and community engagement through charity interaction. The turnkey content includes: animated, online math game following current state standards; character development puzzles; role-play puppet shows; lesson plans; prizes and incentive awards; take-home parent projects and visits by charity representatives. http://www.charityforchange.org/
The College Internship Program (CIP) provides comprehensive, individualized academic internship and independent living experiences for young adults, ages 18-26, diagnosed with learning differences, Aspergers Syndrome, PDD-NOS, nonverbal learning differences, ADHD, and dyslexia. http://www.cipworldwide.org/
Cloud9World is a company dedicated to teaching children in our schools about the virtues essential for the positive development of their lives and their communities. In a complex world in which overworked parents, broken homes and/or negative community role models are more often the rule than the exception, one can no longer assume that these values will be learned at home. And yet, they are essential to personal and societal well-being. Conversely, the absence of such an ethical education can have dire consequences. http://www.cloud9world.com/
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One in three college-bound students relies on CollegeWeekLive to help navigate college admissions. High school counselors also use CollegeWeekLive and the free Advisor Center in the classroom to foster college readinessconnecting high school students with current college students and admissions representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities. http://www.collegeweeklive.com/
Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Floridas largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, many of Edison States programs are ranked in the top 100 in the country. www.edison.edu
Family First/iMOM/All Pro Dad Description All Pro Dad's Day/iMOM Mornings are simple ideas with profound impacts. They are a one-hour monthly breakfast held before school where fathers/mothers and their children meet with other dads, moms and kids at school. During this time, they discuss a variety of topics, spend time together and strengthen their relationship. http://www.allprodad.com/ and http://www.imom.com/morning/ Page 9
The Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University, located in southeast Florida, offers CACREP accredited M.Ed. and Ed.S degrees in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling. In addition, we offer a CORE accredited M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling. Visit us online at http://www.coe.fau.edu/academicdepartments/ce/default.aspx
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a private, specialized two-year, three-year, and four-year college with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego, California. Accredited by WASC and NASAD, FIDM offers Degree Programs for firsttime college students, transfer students, and college graduates that lead to careers in the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment industries. http://fidm.edu/
The Florida Department of Education provides Florida CHOICES, http://www.flchoices.org, our states Internet-based career information delivery system, free to all residents of Florida. Students can gain information about themselves through assessments, learn about postsecondary options and schools, and explore career possibilities as they make decisions and plans for their future educational and career pathways.
QUIN (Quality and Unity for Nursing) is a coalition of nursing organizations which has the goal of working together to create a unified voice on issues of importance in nursing and healthcare. QUIN strives to educate legislators, educators and the public about the diverse roles that exist within the profession. http://quincouncil.wordpress.com/
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The Florida Surveying and Mapping Society represents the surveying and mapping professions, including: Photogrammetry, Imagery, Remote Sensing, Base Mapping, GIS/LIS, Cartography, Geodesy, Geomatics, GPS, Geographic Information and Geospatial Data. With the advancement in technology and the expansion of the profession reaching space, there will be a future for the professions. http://www.fsms.org/
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a fully accredited public school with an established history of successfully educating students. An awardwinning, international leader in online learning, FLVS offers more than 120 FREE courses to Kindergarten Grade 12 public, private and homeschool students. FLVS is certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by AdvancED. http://www.flvs.net/Pages/default.aspx
Inspirations for Youth and Families is a residential teen rehab center and private school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our program typically lasts 30 to 90 days and we treat teens with drug, alcohol, and behavioral issues. Teenagers in our center participate in daily exercise, counseling, and therapy as part of their individualized treatment plans. http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/
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MAKE A WAY is a high relevancy educational program that empowers at-risk youth and traditionally underserved populations. Our program includes: staff trainings, youth presentations, parent/community workshops and highly RELEVANT materials that provide educational strategies to build stronger RELATIONSHIPS and bring RESULTS! Visit www.makeawaynow.com
There is nothing wrong with creating art for arts sake. I have however been led by the spirit to use my talent to advocate for children. Your support helps bring attention to the work I do as a Child Advocacy Artist. I use my gift to encourage students to stay in school, to salute the adults that stand up for our children and to make visible the love that exist but cannot always be seen. My artwork is colorful, multicultural and inclusive. It addresses issues such as education, counseling, foster care, character education, leadership, reading, child abuse prevention and autism. George Miller II Artist. http://gemartstudio.com/Welcome.html
NCYI is a leading provider of educational resources, training & support to foster the healthy psychosocial, emotional and physical development of children/youth, primarily targeted to student support professionals such as professional school counselors. Please visit our website at www.ncyi.org
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Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee (ENH) is a highly effective, nationallyaccredited outdoor therapeutic program specializing in helping girls 12 18 reach their full potential. ENH provides adolescent girls with therapy, education, camaraderie, and outdoor activities in a residential peer group setting utilizing choice theory and reality therapy. Visit www.Eckerdhelpsgirls.org to learn more.
Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the 8th largest independent university in the nation. The Center for Psychological Studies offers programs in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The center offers two APA-accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology, specialist (Psy.S.) and doctoral (Psy.D.) programs in school psychology, and masters degree programs in the areas of general psychology (online), forensic psychology (online), counseling (online), mental health counseling, school counseling, and clinical psychopharmacology. Most programs accommodate the working professional. For more information, call 1-800-5416682, ext.27563 or 954-262-7563, email gradschool@nova.edu, or visit www.cps.nova.edu.
It's Time for Civility! Operation Hedgehog: Civility for the 21st Century is a Common Core aligned, civility education program with a bully intervention component. It involves 1-2-3: 1 Reading and evaluating aspirational books from best-selling peers 2 Learning and practicing manners for the professional world, including cyberspace 3 Performing acts of kindness as a lifestyle, not a random event http://www.21stedge.com/operation-hedgehog/
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Florida TRADE is funded by the federal Department of Labor to provide training, industry-recognized certifications, paid internships, and employment in advanced manufacturing by aligning its resources and partnerships to address the critical skilled workforce shortage faced by the states manufacturing industry. http://www.fltrade.org/
The Florida Statewide Tobacco Prevention & Intervention Online Course for Educators is in its fourth year of serving our 67 districts. It is open to both public and private school teachers holding FL-DOE certifications to teach. The program is equivalent to a 3-credit undergraduate college course and provides 60 points towards certificate renewal. With a focus on multimedia and interactivity, this exciting course is fun and productive. After completing the 14-chapter content section, teachers will create one lesson, pre-survey their students, select 5 of our lessons, teach the 6 lessons, and postsurvey their students to demonstrate the positive impact of teachers on our students when it comes to making healthy decisions concerning tobacco. Registration and details are at www.tobaccopreventiontraining.org
University Behavioral Center is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. We provide safe and effective treatment to assist youth in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. Our facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 88 licensed child and adolescent psychiatric beds and 24 licensed adult beds. http://www.universitybehavioral.com/
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Universal Technical Institute, chosen by industry for postsecondary transportation technician training, is committed to providing students with the skills necessary to succeed in todays global marketplace. This commitment has driven UTI to follow the principles of the STEM Education Coalition, ensuring science, technology, engineering and math skills are interwoven throughout our curriculum. http://www.uti.edu/
In todays economic environment, helping families understand and plan for the total cost of college is more important than ever. Wells Fargo has free tools tailored for high school and college students. Stop by and learn about our exciting new resources dedicated to providing a roadmap to achieving educational dreams. www.wellsfargo.com/student
YouthLight, Inc. is an educational support company dedicated to providing counselors, educators and other professionals with useful materials to help maximize their effectiveness with youth. YouthLight provides exciting books, games and other products relating to topics such as relational aggression, anger management, grief and loss, character education, mentoring social skills, magic counseling tools, and many, many more. http://www.youthlight.com/
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Some students can go through school without ever understanding what are their strongest learning strengths. This knowledge improves their college and career readiness and naturally aligns their best strengths with their interests. School Counselors can now objectively zero in on their students best learning strengths with Profile Learnings online assessment tool. Profile Learning is an online, computerized suite of 12 different game-based skills that are age-normed from age 7 to 18. Each game represents a specific learning area: visual, auditory, abstract reasoning, visual-motor and verbal. An inclusive report outlines their best learning strengths and any learning areas that may be a root cause of academic issues. Classroom accommodations and simple exercise strategies are included. School Counselors can now efficiently generate a lifelong roadmap of academic and vocational success for each of their students. For a free trial visit www.profilelearning.org
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2013 FSCA Convention Poster Sessions

with Sponsors & Exhibitors
Student Success Rate on the ACT vs. the SAT

Problem Addressed: Our poster is addressing which test is better for each type of student. Many students do not know which test would increase their chance of getting into college. We're going to look at the ACT and SAT scores from 2012-2013 in Hillsborough County. We're going to analyze them based on demographics. We're also going to look at the differences between both of these exams. Domain: Academic, Career Intended Audience: High School Presenters: Teresa Rey and Brendar Lieur, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University
Blending ASCA and Common Core Standards Using Career Portfolio Projects
Problem Addressed: Using Project-Based Learning to improve retention of ASCA and Common Core Standards through a series of classroom guidance lessons. Students create Career Portfolios and conduct their own Career Fair. Domain: Academic, Career Intended Audience: Middle Presenter: Carly Heckathorn, Graduate Student, University of Florida
College Readiness Small Group Counseling for First Generation College Student
Problem Addressed: First generation college student face many challenges in researching, applying to, and attending college. They are more likely to struggle with negative stereotypes and have less guidance in the process of applying to college, and this can be overwhelming. This curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to get into and succeed in college. Domain: Academic Intended Audience: High School Presenter: Jillian Baker, Graduate Student, University of South Florida
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Counselor's Guide to Classroom Management

Problem Addressed: Many school counselors today do not have prior school experiences and lack classroom management skills. Domain: Academic, Career, Personal/Social Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School Presenters: Idelisa Natali de Darbouze and Bridget Mantooth, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University
Food for Thought

Problem Addressed: Linking behavioral issues to the food we eat Domain: Academic, Career, Personal/Social Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School, Postsecondary Presenters: Danny Keller and Courtney Jackson, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University
Increase Students Career Awareness A Career Day

Problem Addressed: Many students have problems choosing a career path even their college years. How do school counselors help students increase their career awareness? Domain: Academic, Career Intended Audience: High School Presenter: Huzeyfe Cakmakci, Graduate Student, University of North Florida
Not My Story: 10 Bibliotherapy Books to Help Kid Speak Up!

Problem Addressed: Bullying, self-esteem, creativity and anger management. Domain: Personal/ Social Intended Audience: Elementary Presenter: Tori Charette, Graduate Student, University of Florida
Organizing a Career Fair Applicable to Elementary Aged Students

Problem Addressed: How to foster Career exploration at the Elementary school level by holding a counselor organized career fair. Domain: career Intended Audience: elementary Presenters: Lindsey Taylor and Leah Grace, Graduate Students, University of North Florida
There's an App for That?

Problem Addressed: We will be addressing the need for and the implementation of technology for school counselors. Many tools and resources are overlooked and it is important to learn about them so that they can be utilized for a more effective school counseling program. Domain: Academic, Career, Personal/Social Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School, Postsecondary Presenters: Mary Rizzocascio and Ashley Bergamo, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University
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Finding Your Way
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Quick Convention Overview

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Morning Half Day Pre-Convention Workshops ........................................ 9:00 am 12:00 pm School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts, Dr. Russ Sabella, Florida Gulf Coast University in St. Pete 2 iCounselor: iPad and iPod Apps for the 21st Century Counseling Program, Daniel Turk, School Counselor, Pinellas County in St. Pete 3
Lunch on your own ................................................................................. 12:00 pm 1:00 pm A special soup, salad, and sandwich buffet lunch @ $15.00 will be served in the hotel restaurant Tangerines located off the lobby
Afternoon Half Day Pre-Convention Workshops ......................................... 1:00 pm -4:00 pm The Legal And Ethical Complications Of Working With Minors In Schools, Dr. Carolyn Stone, University of North Florida in St. Pete 1 Gifted Students: Perspectives for School Counselors, Vidisha Patel, EdD and Tiombe-Bisa Kendrick representing from SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) in St. Pete 2 The Power Of Stories, We Each Have One, Sejal B. Parikh, PhD., University of North Carolina Charlotte in St. Pete 3 College Tour.............................................................................................. 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Join your FSCA colleagues as we go back to college and tour the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, meet a Marine Biology Professor and speak with students during a panel presentation. Meet in the hotel lobby at 3:20 pm. Special Topics Presentation in St. Pete 3 ................................................... 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Common Core and the School Counselor - Mark and Nicole Duslak. Common Core has arrived. Counselors areand will continue to bean integral component of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation. Topics include learning about the CCSS, how they will impact teaching and learning, and how they will be implemented in the upcoming years. An easy-to-understand framework for explaining the CCSS to students and parents will also be provided. Room: St. Pete 3
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FSCA Delegate Assembly in St. Pete 1 ........................................................ 4:30 pm 6:30 pm
Opening Reception with our Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Students Convention Pre-Function
Join us as we thank our sponsors & exhibitors and celebrate our graduate students Cash Bar & Hors D Oeuvres and Opening Speaker..................................... 6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Friday, November 1, 2013

Sunrise Circulation ......................................................................... 6:15 am - 7:00 am This group fitness class will offer a combination of cardio, strength and flexibility exercises to wake up your body and get you energized for the day! The group is taught by AFAA-certified group exercise instructor, Cherie Burgess, FSCA Region 3 Vice President. Please bring your mat and towel as FSCA gets physical! Room HTC 1 Continental Breakfast Convention Pre-Function ....................... 7:15 am 8:30 am Keynote Speaker (Grand Bay Ballroom North) ............................. 8:30 am 9:45 am Rick Phillips - Whole School Climate: Creating Safer and Bully-Free Schools from the Inside-Out Break out Session 1 ................................................................... 10:00 am 11:30 am Lunch On your own ................................................................ 11:30 am 12:45 pm A special soup, salad, and sandwich buffet lunch @ $15.00 will be served in the hotel restaurant Tangerines located off the lobby
Break out Session 2 (Room) ........................................................ 12:45 pm 2:15 pm Break out Session 3 (Room) .......................................................... 2:30 pm 4:00 pm LEVEL SHARING ............................................................................. 4:10 pm 4:45 pm
Level sharing meetings include: Elementary, Middle, High School, Counselor Education and Graduate Students, District Staff, Private Schools, RAMP Support Committee, and Advocacy Committee
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IMPORTANT Advocacy Update

4:50 PM 5:30 PM Room: Bayboro
Facilitators Carolyn Berger, Madelyn Isaacs, Russ Sabella, and Rebecca Schumacher
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Professional Recognition Awards Banquet ............................................... 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Room: Grand Bay Ballroom South Cocktails and Hors D Oeuvres ...................................................... 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner .......................................................................................... 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Awards .......................................................................................... 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Dessert & Coffee ........................................................................................... 9:30 pm
Saturday, November 2, 2013

6:15-7:00 AM - "Sunrise Circulation" - this group fitness class will offer a combination of cardio, strength and flexibility exercises to wake up your body and get you energized for the day! The group is taught by AFAAcertified group exercise instructor, Cherie Burgess, FSCA Region 3 Vice President in room HTC-1. Please bring your mat and towel as FSCA gets physical! Coffee Service Convention Pre-Function ............................................. 7:45 am - 8:30 am Keynote Speaker (Grand Bay Ballroom North) .................................. 8:30 am 9:45 am Dr. Joyce V. Brown Lead With the End in Mind: Ensuring College Readiness, Access and Success for All Students Brunch Convention Pre-Function ....................................................... 9:45 am - 10:45 am Breakout Session 4 .......................................................................... 10:45 pm 12:15 pm Breakout Session 5 ........................................................................... 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Convention Adjourns ........................................................................................... 2:00 pm
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Overview of Meals and Other Key Events

Opening Reception - Convention Pre-Function Area
6:30 9:00 pm Cash Bar, hors doeuvres, and other Culinary Treats Please join us as we thank our Sponsors & Exhibitors and celebrate our graduate students

6:15 7:00 am Sunrise Circulation Staying Fit with FSCA HTC 1 7:15 8:30 am Breakfast Convention Pre-Function Area 8:30 9:45 am Keynote Speaker in the Grand Bay Ballroom North 11:30 12:45 pm Lunch On Your Own: A special soup, salad, and sandwich buffet lunch @ $15.00 will be served in the hotel restaurant Tangerines located off the lobby
Awards Banquet Grand Bay Ballroom

6:30 7:00 pm Cocktails & Hors Du Oeuvres 7:00 8:00 pm Dinner 8:00 9:30 pm Awards 9:30 pm Dessert & Coffee

7:00 7:45 am Sunrise Circulation Staying Fit with FSCA HTC 1 8:30 9:45 am Keynote Speaker in the Grand Bay Ballroom North 9:45 10:45 am Brunch Convention Pre-Function Area
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Pre-Convention Speakers
Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:00 am 12:00 pm
School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

Room: St. Petersburg 2 Don't get caught trying to work with kids in a world that no longer exists, expand your technological literacy. This workshop will get you started. Learn about the most powerful features of various applications including word processing, spreadsheet, multimedia, Web 2.0 apps, Internet, and social networking. Dr. Sabella will share his most coveted tips, tricks, and short cuts to help you become more effective, efficient, and have more fun in your work! Lots of online handouts and time for questions and answers Presenter: Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D., Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D. is currently a Professor of Counseling in the College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates, LLC. Russ is author of numerous articles published in journals, magazines, and newsletters. He is co-author of two books entitled Confronting Sexual Harassment: Learning Activities for Teens (Educational Media; 1995) and Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice (American Counseling Association; 2004). He is also author of the popular SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web (2nd edition; Educational Media; 2003), GuardingKids.com A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of HighTech Trouble (2008, Educational Media Corporation) and well-known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselor workshops conducted throughout the country. Dr. Sabella is past President (2003-2004) of the American School Counselor Association and the Florida School Counselor Association (2012-2013). Dr. Sabella has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders throughout the country.
iCounselor: iPad and iPod Apps for the 21st Century Counseling Program
Room: St. Petersburg 3
The benefits of using iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones are apparent for classroom teachers, but you may not realize the contributions they can make to your role as a counselor. There are countless apps with countless uses for the tech-savvy counselor, some of these uses include: keeping yourself organized, communicating with students, tracking data, sharing the results of your counseling program, and always carrying every bit of information you have about each of your students right in your hand. If you have any of these devices available at your school or in your pocket you should learn how to get the most out of them!
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Presenter: Dan Turk did not take the usual path to becoming a professional school counselor. He attended a magnet high school for math, science, and technology before continuing those studies at St. Petersburg College. After obtaining his AA, Turk attended the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg where he graduated with an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences degree with Sociology and Criminology as cognate areas. From there, Turk became a corporate trainer for one of the largest restaurant chains in the United States before deciding to head back to USF for another degree. He was unsure of what to study, other than he wanted a meaningful career where he could help others. Since one of the people who greatly affected his life for the better was his high school counselor, he chose to pursue a degree in Counselor Education with hopes he could help others in the same way his counselor helped him. During his second round at USF, Turk presided over his chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and worked as a graduate assistant responsible for creating and developing a sexual and relationship violence prevention program focused on enlisting men as allies. Turk is now the 7th-grade counselor at Osceola Middle School in Pinellas County, Florida. Having attending Pinellas County schools his entire upbringing, Turk is grateful to be able to give back to the system that gave him the opportunities he needed to be the success he is today.
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Gifted Students: Perspectives for School Counselors

There are approximately 3 million (6%) academically gifted students in grades K-12 in the U.S. School based mental health professionals (school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers) are charged with ensuring safe and healthy learning environments for all students, addressing classroom behavior and discipline issues, promoting students academic success, preventing and responding to crisis, supporting students social-emotional needs, identifying and responding to serious mental health problems, and supporting and partnering with at-risk families. Unfortunately, many school based mental health professionals are unaware of the unique characteristics of gifted students and even know less about their unique social and emotional needs. Gifted students are served the least often and least well by school based mental health professionals as much of their time is spent addressing the needs of students experiencing challenges with academic functioning. However, most school based mental health professionals lack training as it relates to servicing and identification of gifted children This pre-convention workshop will inform school counselors about all things gifted and will equip them with the tools they need to effectively service gifted students and their families! Workshop participants will learn about the origin of gifted education, the purpose of gifted education, and will become familiar with the current state of gifted education today in the U.S. and specifically in the state of Florida. Additionally, this workshop will ensure school counselors become familiar with the unique personality characteristics of gifted students, issues related to the misdiagnosis of gifted students, understand the concept of the twice-exceptional (2e) gifted student, and become cognizant of the specific social-emotional needs of gifted students. School counselors will learn about the various ways they can provide appropriate and effective prevention and/or intervention services to this population of students in an effort to ensure these students reach their full potential. Workshop participants will also become knowledgeable about the many non-profit organizations that provide a variety of services for gifted students so that they will be able to provide parents and caregivers of these students with
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appropriate non-school based resources. Presenter: Tiombe-Bisa Kendrick is a nationally certified school psychologist and is licensed to practice school psychology in the state of Florida. She has been employed with the Miami-Dade County Public School District as a school psychologist since 2005. In addition, Ms. Kendrick has a private practice that focuses on assessing and servicing the needs of gifted and talented children. Ms. Kendrick has a very strong passion for addressing the needs of gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse populations and has been instrumental in significantly increasing the numbers of culturally diverse students participating in the Gifted Program at her schools. In addition, she has many helped parents find services outside the school district to help address the needs of their gifted children. In 2006, Ms. Kendrick was a member of Miami-Dade Public Schools Gifted Task Force Committee and was also awarded the Mary Frasier Scholarship sponsored by the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC). In She currently serves on the NAGC Diversity/Equity Committee and was awarded a grant by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Children Fund Inc to establish a resource center specifically designed for gifted students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Ms. Kendrick completed her undergraduate work at Miami Dade College and Florida State University. Her graduate work was completed at Barry University. Ms. Kendrick has presented at numerous professional conventions on the topic of gifted children.
1:00 pm 4:00 pm
School Counselors: Negotiating the Legal and Ethical Complications of Working with Minors in Schools
The school environment poses competing interests between a students need for confidentiality and the legal rights of parents as established by the U.S. Supreme Court to be the guiding voice in their children lives in value-laden issues. Participants will develop an ethical decision making framework for analyzing and resolving ethical issues through the application of ASCA ethical codes, case and statutory law, school board rules, and community standards. Through small group and large group discussion of 40 case studies, participants will be given the opportunity to increase their understanding of the complexities of respecting a minors right to confidentiality, to develop a sensitivity to the need to consider their actions in context of each situation for each individual student, and to understand the rights of parents. Topics of discussion will include areas such as confidentiality and duty to warn, minors rights to privacy, counselors responsibilities toward suicidal children, civil and criminal liability, sexually active minor clients, birth control, abortion counseling, defamation, child abuse, HIV positive students, case notes and educational records, malpractice in academic advising, sexual harassment, the Hatch Amendment and guidance curriculum, and personal conduct.
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Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Stone is a Professor of Counselor Educator at the University of North Florida where she teaches and researches in the area of legal and ethical issues for school counselors and school counselors impacting the opportunity, information and achievement gaps. Prior to becoming a counselor educator in 1995, Carolyn spent 22 years with the Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida where she served as a middle school teacher, elementary and high school counselor and Supervisor of Guidance for 225 counselors. Carolyn was the 2006 President of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and is in her ninth year as their Ethics Chair. Dr. Stone has written the only book exclusively for school counselors on the subject. She was awarded the Mary Gerke Lifetime Achievement Award by ASCA in 2010 primarily for her work in the legal and ethical arena. In 2012 she was awarded the Bob Myrick Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida School Counselor Association. Carolyn is a past President of the Florida Counseling Association and the Florida Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Carolyn has delivered over 500 workshops in 49 states and 22 countries. She has authored six books, dozens of journal articles and serves the courts as an expert witness in cases involving school counselors. Her professional path in elementary and high school counseling, middle school teaching, Supervisor of Guidance for the nations seventeenth largest school district, and counselor educator has prepared her with first-hand experience and understanding of the professional world of school counselors.
The Power of Stories, We Each Have One

Room: ST. PETERSBURG 3
While students are not solely the products of their cultures and they vary in the degree to which they identify with them, school counselors must become knowledgeable about their students distinctive cultural backgrounds so they can translate that knowledge into effective counseling programs and services. Furthermore, there is a cultural gap in many of the nations schools as a growing number of educators struggle to better serve students from cultures other than their own. This concern is in response to dramatic demographic changes that have created culturally diverse schools in many areas of the U.S (Gay 2000). The purpose of this session will be for participants to revisit multiculturalism, understand the intersection between the value of school counseling and cultural competency, understand the importance of connecting with students and families, and learn how we can advocate for cultural sensitivity and high academic expectations on behalf of our students. Case conceptualizations will be used to make connections between theory and every day practices. Presenter: Dr. Sejal B. Parikh is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a former school counselor in both urban elementary and suburban high school settings, Dr. Parikh developed a passion for multicultural counseling with a special focus in social justice and
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advocacy. Determined to make a difference in the profession, in 2008, she earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her dissertation, which focused on social justice advocacy in school counseling, earned her the 2008-2009 Graduate Deans Distinguished Dissertation Award. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Parikh has conducted numerous trainings around multiculturalism and diversity. She has presented to Fortune 500 companies such as Prudential Financial and CSX. Dr. Parikh has also presented various workshops and sessions at the district, state, regional, and national levels over the past decade.
4:30 pm 6:30 pm
Common Core and the School Counselor

Common Core has arrived. At a brief glance it may seem that counselors do not need to concern themselves with this rollout. We believe the opposite. Counselors areand will continue to bean integral component of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation. This presentation seeks to introduce school counselors of all grade levels to the CCSS. Topics include learning about the CCSS, how they will impact teaching and learning, and how they will be implemented in the upcoming years. An easy-to-understand framework for explaining the CCSS to students and parents will also be provided. Going beyond general understanding, this presentation will help school counselors integrate the CCSS into their own classroom guidance activities by aligning the CCSS with ASCA standards in a demonstration lesson. The CCSS will impact academic and career counseling and will present new challenges for students as the rigor of the coursework increases significantly. This presentation will provide counselors with strategies to meet these challenges. Participants will leave this interactive presentation with their hands full of pertinent, understandable, and instantly applicable materials and a direction for integrating the CCSS and its impacts into their practice. Presenter: Mark Duslak is a school counselor who has worked at the middle and high school levels for over 5 years in both urban and rural settings. His passion for helping others led him to earn his bachelors degree in Psychology and Social Welfare from the University of WisconsinMadison. He immediately pursued a masters degree in Education with a concentration in School Counseling from Loyola UniversityChicago. He completed his second masters degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida in 2012. Mark has presented at the FSCA annual convention for three years, the FASA Convention, and has presented at a FSCA Drive-In. His topics have included professional learning communities and the principal-counselor relationship. He is currently working on a research endeavor with the University of South Florida that explores the dynamics of the school counselor-principal relationship. Presenter: Nicole Duslak attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She earned her first masters degree in Education at Loyola University Chicago and received a second masters degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of South Florida. Nicole has taught English, Drama, and Journalism, and is currently an assistant principal at Oakland Avenue Charter School. She has presented at numerous conferences including the Florida Alliance for Arts Education, and taught professional development for counties throughout Florida.
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Grand Bay Ballroom North
8:30 9:45 am
Rick Phillips is Executive Director and Founder of Community Matters, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to collaborate with schools and communities in creating safe and inclusive environments where all youth and adults thrive. Rick has been interviewed on The Today Show and CNN Headline News and is the lead author of: Safe School Ambassadors: Harnessing Student Power to Stop Bullying and Violence (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2008) and Ten Years after Columbine: School ViolencePrevention Report Card.
Keynote: Whole School Climate: Creating Safer and Bully-Free Schools from the Inside-Out
Despite national efforts bullying, harassment and cyber-bullying continues to negatively impact our schools, affecting student achievement, behavior and the overall school climate. Making schools safer requires a whole school climate change approach. This presentation will introduce a blueprint for building safer, successful and high performing schools. We will explore best practice models, resources and programs and activities that achieve systemic and sustainable results in these challenged times.

Grand Bay Ballroom North
8:30 9:45 am
Dr. Joyce V. Brown is an experienced educator with forty years of professional experience in the areas of student development and school counseling. Her 34 year school level career was spent at Kenwood Academy, a large urban public school in Chicago, Illinois, where she created numerous programs focused on student leadership, curriculum development and student engagement. In 2004, she became a district administrator and joined the CPS Department of Postsecondary Education and Student Development, as Manager of Secondary School Counselors. In this capacity she provided professional development to over 400 high school counselors that supported the realignment of their work to the
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data driven American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national model. She currently serves as a CPS Counseling Consultant, Ed Trust Consultant and Consultant to the College Board National Office of School Counseling Advocacy (NOSCA). She is President and CEO of the recently founded Academy for Counselor College and Career Readiness that provides professional development workshops focused on drop-out prevention and college matriculation to schools and school districts. Dr. Brown is a national board certified counselor (NBCT) and a recognized counselor leader. Her research area is grade 8 to grade 9 transitions and she has developed a 12 Touch Freshman Transition Model. She has presented at numerous local and national conferences and holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Illinois University.
Keynote: Lead With the End in Mind: Ensuring College Readiness, Access and Success for All Students
The national education reform agenda calls for increased college and career readiness for all students. Embracing the ASCA framework of Advocacy, Leadership, Collaboration and Systemic Change, school counselors must become visionary leaders and implement interventions that close student achievement gaps and support increased student achievement. Whether you are a new counselor or a seasoned veteran, your action plan must include effective data-driven leadership practices. This session will highlight counselor leadership strategies resulting in students acquiring the knowledge and skills required to graduate college and career ready.
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Friday, November 2 , 2012

Cyberbullying and Court Rulings: The Substantial Disruption Test
Room: Demens The substantial disruption test in cyberbullying court cases burdens school administrators with the responsibility of evaluating the level of disruption that has or might possibly occur. School counselors often receive the first outcry in cyberbullying and want to know the appropriate action in supporting bullying victims amid court confusion. Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Stone Co-Presenter: Dr. Russ Sabella Domain: Personal/Social Audience: All levels
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
IT in Education
Room: Williams Highlights the need for school counselors to instill IT knowledge and application as a professional in education, and how without IT in the culture of a school, the achievement gap has the potential to worsen. Presenter: Mrs. Serena Ostrowsky Domain: Academic Audience: All levels
Advocating Allies: A Consultation Model for School Counselors

Room: Skyway/Pier Counselors engage in consultation with parents/teachers to advocate for students in academic, personal, and career domains. Consultation fosters a positive climate where students are actively engaged in learning, social interactions, and future success. Presentation will provide an overview and skills practice of a brief, solution-focused approach to consultation. Presenter: Dr. Melissa Marian, Co-Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Villares Domain: Academic Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Empowering Student Leaders to Prevent and Stop Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Harassment
Room: St. Pete I Adults alone cannot stop bullying. This workshop will present the Safe School Ambassadors program (SSA), a proven model that empowers students to effectively speak up when they encounter bullying. Participants will learn how the program has helped over 1,000 schools reduce suspensions and recover thousands of dollars per school. Presenter: Mr. Rick Phillips Domain: Personal/Social Audience: All levels
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Graduate Students: Strategies for Job Searching and Beginning New Positions
Room: St. Pete II Learn from the collective wisdom and experiences of practicing school counselors and supervisors as they discuss what works and what to avoid during your job search. This panel will share helpful strategies about application letters, resume, interviews, and postinterviews. Included will be suggestions about effectively beginning a new position. Presenter: Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher Domain: Career Audience: Graduate Students
Increasing Male Involvement and Engaging Dads at the School

Room: Harborview This workshop will include information on the importance of family engagement and the role that fathers play in securing a child's success. Participants have access to practical parenting advice and free resources, along with information on how to plan, promote and implement effective All Pro Dad programs at schools. Presenter: Mr. Andy Mayer Domain: Personal/Social Audience: All levels
Connecting Counselors Using Today's Tech Tools (Bring your computer, tablet, etc. to join in on the fun!)
Room: Bayboro Learn about the quickly growing world of school counseling bloggers. An introduction to blogging as a counselor, as well as how to use Gmail, Google Docs, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter will be explored. All these tricks and tips are at your fingertips, ready to use at your school today! Presenter: Mrs. Amanda Sheroff Domain: All Domains Audience: All levels
Books That Make a Positive Difference

Room: St. Pete III Discussion on the use of storybooks as a fun way to learn important life skills. Teach students to become life-long problem solvers. Demonstrate humorous and effective ways to use books on anger control, eating disorders, cell phone etiquette, personal space, personal hygiene, excessive gaming, tattling and more. Presenter: Ms. Julia Cook Domain: Personal/Social Audience: Elementary, Middle, Graduate Student
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11:30 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.
Lunch on Your Own

A special soup, salad, and sandwich buffet lunch for $15.00 will be served in the hotel restaurant Tangerines located off the lobby.
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Games and Play Sessions for Study and Organizational Skills
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Room: St. Pete III Participants will receive an overview of five lessons to present Study and Organizational Skills (SOS) to students in small groups or classrooms. Everyday games will be used to help students learn rationale, organization, study skills, test taking techniques and review. Action research has shown an increase in student GPAs. Presenter: Mrs. Grace Wilhelm Domain: Academic Audience: Elementary, Middle
Essentials for Elementary School Counselors: Great Tools of the Trade Room: Skyway/Pier
Tried, true, and tested tools which will provide core components of character education to effectively promote school-wide, small group and individual meetings. This session will help school counselors adapt strategies from SMART Goals to implementing lessons that work with elementary to middle school students. Presenter: Mrs. Gina Jones Domain: Personal/Social Audience: Elementary, Middle
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Using Microsoft Outlook and Excel to Conduct a Time and Task Analysis Room: Bayboro
Participants will receive and learn how to use the Time Elapsed Analysis & Reporting System (T.E.A.R.S.) which is a Microsoft Excel add-in that automatically calculates the total amount of time that you have spent in different aspects of your work. Presenter: Dr. Russell Sabella Domain: All Domains Audience: All levels
Research: Inquiring Minds Want to Know Room: Harborview

Systemic change is informed by outcome research and can include school counselors, district leadership and universities. Discover how to collaborate with researchers to design and implement quality research. Two district School Counselor Specialists share their journey from action researchers to project coordinators of a large outcome research study involving multiple schools. Presenter: Mr. Michael Kane Co-Presenter: Mrs. Gail White Domain: Academic Audience: All levels

Learning to Navigate the Waters as a New Professional School Counselor Room: Williams
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Beginning a new job can be quite overwhelming, and this holds true for professional school counselors, too. Learning to navigate the waters and understand school district procedures, along with the school dynamics, is imperative to your work. Come learn how to successfully manage yourself while advocating for student achievement. Presenter: Ms. Sandi Logan Domain: Academic Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Graduate student
FLDOE Update on Senate Bill 1076 Room: St. Pete I

SB 1076 has major implications for high schools. Participants will receive critical information to assist in implementing the changes outlined in this new legislation. Please note: there is a separate session on Saturday on other FLDOE updates. Presenter: Ms. Helen Lancashire Domain: Academic Audience: Middle, High
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12:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Special Time and Session

You must attend entire session to become certified.
Speak Up Be Safe Certified Facilitator Training for Elementary Counselors Room: Demens
Attend this session to become a Speak Up Be Safe facilitator, receive program materials at NO COST and implement this researchbased program to teach bullying, cyberbullying, digital abuse and child abuse prevention (and meet HB-609 requiring schools to implement cyberbullying prevention). Presenter: Mrs. Stacy Pendarvis Domain: Personal/Social Audience: Elementary

Career Planning Resources for Florida's Secondary Schools Room: St. Pete II
2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Come learn about legislative changes and what resources will be available to you this fall. Find out about the enhancements to the state's current career planning program, Florida CHOICES. Help your students discover the world of work, develop individual career plans and establish goals in their lives. Presenter: Mrs. Heather Conley Domain: Career Audience: Middle, High
Solution-Focused Consultation with Teachers Room: Williams

Attendees will learn solution-focused skills/strategies that can be applied when working with teachers. This interactive session will provide participants with the opportunity to practice solution-focused consultation. Multicultural/diversity issues will also be discussed. Presenter: Dr. Cindy Topdemir Co-Presenters: Jaclyn Infazon, Tiffany Burkette, Dominque Maggio, Shannon Edinger Domain: Academic Audience: All levels
Swimming to Successful Small Groups Room: St. Pete I

Attendees will learn how small groups influence relationships. The use of technology to increase student engagement and small group effectiveness will be explored through various resources. Finally, ways to create and collect data to support the need for small group implementation will be shared. Small group curricular resource take-aways. Presenters: Mrs. Beth Jenkins, Mrs. Amanda Sheroff Domain: All Domains Audience: Elementary
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Using Digital Media to Enhance Career Counseling Room: Bayboro
2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Students often feel the pressure to choose a career. This presentation will introduce you to new and fun ways to help students explore their career options. Narrative counseling strategies that incorporate the use of music, art, movies, and other digital media will be presented. Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Berger Domain: Career Audience: High, Graduate Student
RAMP Up Your School Counseling Program! Room: Harborview

Are you ready to RAMP up your school counseling program? Come hear from two recent RAMP winners on how applying for RAMP can help to strengthen and protect your school counseling program. Attendees will be able to understand the 12 components of RAMP and leave with the tools to begin the RAMP journey. Presenter: Mrs. Kristen Sands Co-Presenter: Ms. Millie Sierra Domain: All Domains Audience: All levels
Flip the Script: Rethinking Small Group Curriculum for Effective High School Groups Room: Skyway/Pier
Thought of every excuse not to run small groups in your urban high school? Session will provide a complete guide: forms, administrator advice, and curricula that will draw in your hip-hop and pop-culture obsessed students. Participants will leave with week by week survival guide and lessons in hand. Presenter: Ms. Laura Ache Co-Presenter: Dr. Rebecca Schumacher Domain: All Domains Audience: Middle, High
BRAIN RULES: Applying the Latest Research to Increase Student Achievement Room: St. Pete III
This fast-paced, engaging workshop will help introduce participants to the latest brain research and provide strategies to implement the information immediately. Topics includes: Impact of stress on learning/engagement; male/female differences; the connection between motivation, relationships and learning; and the power of hope and its impact on the brain. Presenters: Ms. Tara Brown Domain: Academic Audience: All levels
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Level Sharing Meetings

Friday, November 1, 2013 4:10 4:45 PM
Elementary School St. Petersburg 1 Facilitator Beth Jenkins FSCA Elementary Vice President Middle School St. Petersburg 2 Facilitator Araseli Martinez-Pena FSCA Middle School Vice President High School St. Petersburg 3 Facilitator Margaret Peg Reale FSCA High School Vice President Counselor Educators and Graduate Students Williams Facilitator Stephanie Carson-Carter FSCA Post-Secondary Vice President District Staff Bayboro Facilitator Lori Brooks FSCA District Level Vice President Private School Skyway/Pier Facilitator Melissa Mariani FSCA Region 5 Vice President RAMP Support Harborview Facilitator Shirley Redcay FSCA RAMP Support Committee Chair
IMPORTANT Advocacy Update

4:50 PM 5:30 PM Room: Bayboro
Facilitators Carolyn Berger, Madelyn Isaacs, Russ Sabella, and Rebecca Schumacher
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10:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m.
Aligning, Enhancing and Reviving your Elementary School Counselor Toolkit Room: Demens Walk away with ready-to-implement best practices and creative strategies to enhance your elementary comprehensive school counseling program. Great ideas using narrative and play counseling techniques to develop and deliver engaging classroom guidance and small group counseling. It's like the "Pinterest" of sessions! Presenter: Ms. Randi Schietz Co-Presenter: Ms. Nicole Martinez Domain: All Domains Audience: Elementary Listen to Your Counselors: Administrators Successfully Implement Common Core Standards Room: Skyway/Pier Common Core Standards enter each classroom with a college & career requirement. School counselors are the experts on post-secondary preparation. Their voice is critical at the school leadership table in successful CCS implementation. Take away indispensable step-by-step guides for the counselor-influenced implementation of CCS in schools. Presenter: Dr. Brenda Kay Hardman Co-Presenter: Ms. Deborah Kindel Domain: Academic Audience: All Levels Meeting the Needs of Students with Chronic Illness Room: St. Pete III Approximately 20% of all children have a chronic illness and many of these children struggle with their academic performance. Chronic illnesses include sickle cell anemia, asthma, cancer, diabetes, seizure disorders, and many more. Learn practical, research-based ways school counselors can support and advocate for children with chronic illness. Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Berger Domain: Academic Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
10:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m.
The Fun Side of Common Core, School Counseling, and Internship Experiences! Room: Bayboro Yes, really! Nothing fits better with CC than school counseling! This workshop will include fun, instructional and supervisory tools, resources and strategies needed to ensure CC integration into the school counseling program and internship experiences. A crosswalk of CC Standards and SC Standards will also be shared. Presenter: Dr. Sharon Jackson Domain: All Domains Audience: All levels
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10:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m.
When I Grow Up: An Introduction to College and Career Awareness in Elementary School Room: Williams Why should we teach college and career awareness in elementary schools? Join us to learn how to establish a college and career-going culture at your school and how one elementary school implemented a college and career program for K-5 students. Presenter: Ms. Kristen Sands Co-Presenter: Ms. Millie Sierra Domain: Career Audience: Elementary Tackling Grief with Teenagers Room: Harborview Ever worked with teenagers experiencing grief? Then you have attempted to tackle one of the hardest & most understudied areas of school counseling! Presentation includes research data indicating teenagers have three response patterns for coping with loss - internal, external, & negative. Learn how to deal with each one. Activities & resources included. Presenter: Dr. Khristi Keefe Domain: Personal/Social Audience: Middle, High FLDOE Update Room: St. Pete I This session will provide an overview of recent information from the Florida Department of Education. The Student Support Services Project will provide information on FERPA data sharing, student progression, asthma/diabetes guidelines, epinephrine injectors, and school based mental health. In addition, the Office of Student Financial Aid will offer a variety of resources including College Goal Sunday! Florida, National Training for Counselors and Mentors, Using Florida Virtual Campus to chart progress toward the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and how to assist students and families in finding other free money for college. Please note: there is a separate session on Friday specifically on changes related to SB 1076. Presenter: Mr. Curtis Jenkins Co-Presenter: Ms. Lori Auxier-Hash Domain: Academic Audience: All Levels The 12 Touch Freshman Transition Program Room: St. Pete II Research supports the importance of 9th grade success and high school graduation, yet the pipeline to postsecondary opportunities often begins to leak during high school entry. This workshop will focus on the importance of implementing transition programs between grades 8 -9 as a means of keeping freshmen on-track to graduation and ultimately postsecondary matriculation. Participants will leave this session with 12 strategies to support freshman success. Presenter: Dr. Joyce Brown Domain: Academic Audience: Middle, High, Postsecondary, Graduate Student Page 39
12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Got G.R.I.T.? Room: Harborview Got GRIT? Elementary and middle school counselors have a role to play in the development of college/career readiness in students. However, they are often left wondering what this looks like in their schools. Discover strategies for developing GRIT, an essential ingredient in the College/Career Trajectory of students. Presenter: Mr. Michael Kane Domain: Career Audience: Elementary, Middle 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire Even the Most Struggling Students Room: St. Pete II Want to engage even the most struggling students? Learn 10 strategies proven to build relationships, grab attention, and inspire youth. Researchers have seen positive changes using these strategies in school climate, academic success, dropout prevention, classroom management, and bullying prevention. Be engaged through visual metaphors, videos, music, and activities. Presenter: Mr. Christian Moore Domain: Academic Audience: All Levels What College-Bound Students Want to Know, But Are Afraid to Ask Room: Bayboro One of the best ways to get students excited about college is to connect them with a student who has already been there. In this fun, interactive session, we'll share surprising insights into what students really want to know, and how to inspire & prepare them for college success. Presenter: Ms. Elana Moushigian Co-Presenter: Mr. Charlie Bain Domain: Academic Audience: High, Postsecondary The Resilient School Counselor: Strategies for Well-being and Career Satisfaction Room: Williams School counselors encounter dynamic and demanding job conditions that may impair their functioning and well-being. This presentation offers attendees the chance to participate in a reflection and assessment of their own well-being. Attendees will learn about strategies to enhance their self-care toolbox with the goal of promoting practitioner resiliency. Presenter: Mr. Patrick Mullen Domain: All Domains Audience: All Levels Safety Programs: Overview of Stewards of Children and Speak Up Be Safe Programs Room: Demens Learn about two safety programs for schools. Stewards of Children is a national, evidence-based program teaching adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Speak Up Be Safe is a national, research-based, prevention program teaching elementary students bullying, cyberbullying, digital abuse and child abuse prevention. Presenter: Mrs. Stacy Pendarvis Domain: Personal/Social Audience: All levels Page 40
12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Wanna Play? Room: Skyway/Pier If playing is learning... then play on! This workshop will examine the natural, universal process of play and its theoretical application in the school setting. Participants will learn play techniques and approaches which are specifically designed to enhance your school counseling practice. Let's have some fun! Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Larson Domain: All Domains Audience: All Levels From School to State: A Look at FAFSA Completion in Florida Room: St. Pete III Despite the rising number of students demonstrating financial need in our state, the percentage of 12th graders who have completed the FAFSA has remained the same over the last two school years. In this session we will discuss lessons learned from our analysis of school-level FAFSA data in Florida. Presenter: Mr. Troy Miller Domain: Academic Audience: Middle, High, Postsecondary, Graduate student
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Florida School Counselor Association Professional Recognition Awards 2013

Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Gina R. Walters
M. K. Rawlings Elementary School Middle School Counselor of the Year
Isabel Parrado
Okeeheelee Community Middle School High School Counselor of the Year
Tammy L. Hanby
Durant High School School Administrator of the Year
Dr. Susan Atherley

Dreyfoos School of the Arts High School
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Florida School Counselor Association Past Presidents

Cecil Rouselle 1965-1966 Edith Montgomery 1966-1967 Ada May Bender 1967-1968 Marie Willis 1968-1969 Fred Weinman 1969-1970 Fred Weinman 1970-1971 John D. Shafer 1971-1972 Robert Clark 1972-1973 Jo Allen Willis 1973-1974 Mary Benson 1974-1975 Theresa Roberts 1975-1976 Anna Wilcox 1976-1977 Charles Cecil 1977-1978 Jacqueline Barber 1978-1979 Evelyn Clayton 1979-1980 Joan Dowd Shalls 1980-1981 Dot Thomas 1981-1982 Brita Darling 1982-1983 Bonnie Parker 1983-1984 Jo Brewer 1984-1985 Betsy Folk 1985-1986 William E. Redfern 1986-1987 Diane D'Acuti 1987-1988 Larry Tyson 1988-1989 Charles H. Wildly 1989-1990 Mike Stephenson 1990-1991 Roxie Zusmer 1991-1992 Beverly McKinney 1992-1993 Linda Schwartzkopf 1993-1994 Sue Hofstrand 1994-1995 Marshall Koppel 1995-1996 Nilda Diaz 1996-1997 Rich Downs 1997-1998 Melinda Young 1998-1999 Janet Riley 1999-2000 Theresa Snyder 2000-2001 Linda Winkel 2001-2002 Jim Schienle 2002-2003 Beth McCann 2003-2004 Judy Canning 2004-2005 Kate Germuska 2005-2006 Shanshera Quinn 2006-2007 Madelyn Isaacs 2007-2008 Susan Gertel 2008-2009 Curtis Jenkins 2009 2010 Sharon Dolinsky (July 2010-Jan 2011) Christopher Smith (Jan 2011 July 2012) Russ Sabella 2012-2013
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Florida School Counselor Association Board Members

Rebecca Schumacher President Russell A. Sabella Past-President Carolyn Berger President-Elect Beth Jenkins Elementary Level Vice President Araseli Martinez-Pena Middle School Level Vice President Margaret Reale High School Level Vice President Lori Brooks District Level Vice President Stephanie Larson Post-Secondary Vice President Curtis Jenkins Region 1 Vice President Khristi Keefe Region 2 Vice President Cherie Burgess Region 3 Vice President Cindy Topemir Region 4 Vice President Melissa Mariani Region 5 Vice President
Have you visited the FSCA News Blog lately? Updated almost every day, youll find everything from resources, announcements, grant information, and more right here. You can subscribe via email or by using your favorite RSS reader. Critical announcements are always emailed to all FSCA members. http://www.myfsca.blogspot.com/
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Convention Committees
CHAIR & ON SITE MANAGEMENT Christopher Smith Russ Sabella CONVENTION COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIR
EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR COMMITTEE Paula Bewerse Janet Robertson Curtis Jenkins Katy Warren
COORDINATING COMMITTEE PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Paula Bewerse Claire Cousins Madelyn Isaacs Curtis Jenkins Janet Robertson Russ Sabella Joni Shook Christopher Smith Nan Worsowicz Theresa Kalten
PROGRAM COMMITTEE Joni Shook Nan Worsowicz Kristi Keefe
CONVENTION BUDGET COMMITTEE Claire Cousins Curtis Jenkins Madelyn Isaacs
PRE-CONVENTION & KEYNOTE SPEAKER COMMITTEE
Michael Kane Shanshera Quinn Rebecca Schumacher Falon Williams
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Claire Cousins Lori Wallace
When you join FSCA your membership is good for one year from your date of enrollment. Our enrollment is not based on the school calendar year. Comprehensive Newsletter. The Florida School Counselor is published three times per year and includes a special Back to School issue. Legislative Advocacy. From our advocacy efforts in Tallahassee to our Legislative web page, FSCA helps inform our legislators about issues and directions for student success. Representation. FSCA also represents you at the state and national Delegate Assemblies. Partnerships. Because no one organization can do it alone, FSCA leaders continue to partner with other organizations, industries, and agencies to further our mutual interests in students and families. News Blog. Frequently updated, the News Blog provides vital information to keep you informed about school counseling related issues. Professional Development. As everyone knows, it's important to participate in high quality, relevant, and timely professional development opportunities. FSCA partners with other organizations, universities, and nationally recognized trainers to offer members relevant training in areas such as ethics, comprehensive programs, technology, RtI, career counseling and much more. Awards. FSCA recognizes its best school counselors, administrators, advocates, and other supporters who make a difference among students and families. Resource Center. The FSCA resource center (members only) houses important content such as professional development resources (e.g., Handouts from our convention and other institutes), promotional materials, and much more. Website. The FSCA website is comprehensive and still growing. The purpose of the FSCA website is to provide support for all of FSCA's goals and to make it easy for Florida school counselors to stay informed, collaborate, and network Professional Network. FSCA provides all Florida School Counselors with an online forum for discussing issues, sharing resources, learning about important events, and networking.
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OCTOBER 23, 2014 to OCTOBER 25, 2014 Pre-Convention Workshops & Opening Reception Thursday, October 23, 2014 Breakout Sessions & Awards Banquet Friday, October 24, 2014 Breakout Sessions Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2014
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Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Presidents Welcome Letter

Dr. Rebecca Shumacher President 2013-2014 Florida School Counselor Association

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Sponsors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Sponsors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

2013 FSCA Convention Poster Sessions

Student Success Rate on the ACT vs. the SAT

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Counselor's Guide to Classroom Management

Food for Thought

Increase Students Career Awareness A Career Day

Not My Story: 10 Bibliotherapy Books to Help Kid Speak Up!

Organizing a Career Fair Applicable to Elementary Aged Students

There's an App for That?

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Finding Your Way

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Quick Convention Overview

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

FSCA Delegate Assembly in St. Pete 1 ........................................................ 4:30 pm 6:30 pm

Friday, November 1, 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

IMPORTANT Advocacy Update

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Overview of Meals and Other Key Events

Friday, November 1, 2013

Awards Banquet Grand Bay Ballroom

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Gifted Students: Perspectives for School Counselors

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013