THE MUST ATTEND CONFERENCE FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN NEW YORK STATE NYSSCA conference 2o14 SCHOOL COUNSELORS: INFORMED Accountable impactful HURRY! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION + HOTEL CONFERENCE RATE RESERVATIONS DEADLINE: Oct, 3rd 2014 October 31 st and November 1 st HILTON HOTEL ALBANY, NEW YORK
2014 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS NEW this year! Two Full Days of speakers and workshops! Regent Kathleen M. Cashin was elected by a joint session of the Legislature to the Board of Regents to a four-year term representing the 2nd Judicial District. Reget Cashin has served the students of New York City with distinction for over 35 years as a teacher, staff developer, reading consultant and program manager. Dr. Cashin was named Distinguished Educator of the Year by the New York City Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and served as a member of the Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning s senior team, which was responsible for successful instructional changes across the City. In addition, Dr. Cashin served as CEO of Knowledge Network Learning Support Organization. Dr. Cashin has dedicated herself to educating children and ensuring that every child receives an equal opportunity to develop into a contributing member of society. Regent Cashin extends her commitment to students and learning at all levels though her service on the Board of Regents. Stanley S. Hansen, Jr. has over thirty seven years experience working with youth and young adults in schools, colleges and community based organizations. He provides the leadership in the New York State Education Department as the Executive Director for the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs and was instrumental in developing the 2014 School Counselor Summit. He has the overall responsibility for the administration of over 100 million dollars annually in state and federal grant and contract programs that: improves student performance and access into math, science and technology careers and the licensed professions; improves the professional development and access to teaching careers; develops systemic interventions for youth at risk of dropping out; provides opportunities for youth (K-12) to volunteer their service for the benefit of others and their community; provides job readiness skills and training opportunities for access to higher education, postsecondary vocational and technical education; provides scholarships to students to further their education; prepares students to become more competitive in the world economy; and improves the academic performance of students, especially special population students. Mr. Hansen also provides the oversight in the New York State Education Department for financial aid and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
s! Dr. Richard D. Jones is a Senior Consultant with the CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY. He has varied and extensive education experience, and understands the importance of education in a changing world. He has worked with educators in all 50 states developing the commitment to school change and skills necessary to better prepare students for the future. Dick served in several leadership capacities for two decades in the New York State Education Department, implementing leadership programs, curriculum development, professional development, integration of education technology and school improvement. Dick has authored fourteen books on leadership and instruction. In his 40 years as an educator, Dick has shared with hundreds of audiences his passion for learning and vision for the possibilities schools. His philosophy is To be an educator, you must never stop being a student. MORE Speakers to be announced! College Tour SPECIAL EVENT: Limited to the first 50 who sign up with their conference registration. Transportation and dinner will be provided. Please join us for a tour of the Albany NanoTech Complex. SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY PI) is New York s globally recognized, high-tech educational ecosystem, formed from the merger of the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and SUNY Institute of Technology. SUNY PI offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the emerging disciplines of nanoscience and nanoengineering, as well as cutting-edge nanobioscience and nanoeconomics programs at its Albany campus, and degrees in technology, professional studies, and the arts and sciences at its Utica/Rome campus.
FRIDAY AGENDA FRIDAY, October 31, 2o14 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Presentation 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome Conference Opening 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Plenary Session 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Coffee Break & Exhibits 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Workshop Session 1 (Choose from 6 breakouts) 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Break & Exhibits 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Keynote Speaker 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon and Awards Presentation 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Workshop Session 2 (Choose from 6 breakouts) 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Refreshment Break & Exhibits 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Workshop Session 3 (Choose from 6 breakouts) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Level Networking (Choose from 5 breakouts) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Optional College Tour w/ Dinner: Limited Space Preregistration required 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Meet the Board Party (Sponsored by APEX Learning) Friday Workshop Topics: Creating Suicide Safety In Schools Working with Undocumented Students: A Counseling Perspective Breaking Down Barriers to Implementing Play Therapy The 2014 American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and School Counselors Fostering Collaboration between Preservice Educational Leadership and School Counseling Graduate Candidates NYS Graduation Requirements Update Go Back to the Basics: Creative Counseling Techniques Using Activities to Enhance Groups in Schools How Do We Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline? Using Digital Curriculum to Decrease the Dropout Rate and Improve Student Outcomes: Learn how one school implemented individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students Financially Ready for College Connect, Accept, Respond, Empower: Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ Youth Reaching ASCA standards through Service Learning How to increase motivation in your students Meeting the Digital needs of 21st Century Students in effectively providing college and career planning Empowering Parents on Internet Safety Schedule subject to change.
SATURDAY AGENDA SATURDAY, November 1, 2O14 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Berkeley College Presentation 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Annual Business Meeting 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Coffee Break & Exhibits 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Workshop Session 4 (Choose from 6 breakouts) 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop Session 5 (Choose from 6 breakouts) 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch & President s Award 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Workshop Session 6 (Choose from 3 breakouts) 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Refreshment Break & Exhibits 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Workshop Session 7 (Choose from 3 breakouts) 4:45 PM Conference Closes Saturday Workshop Topics: Evidence, Evaluation, and All of the Elements of Good Practice! Professional School Counselor Perceptions of Working with Undocumented Youth in NYSGlobal Insight: How to Plan a Meaningful Gap Year Adolescent Development: Implications for School Counselors Using Labor Market Information to Inform College and Career Counseling Comparing College Financial Aid Award Letters. Empowering LBGT-headed families and students in K-12 schools Measure What Matters Understanding Anger School Counselors Thriving In A Data Based World Ethical Challenges for School Counselors The Tech Savvy Counselor Counseling The Minority Student-Athlete: Strategies For A Successful Transition From High School to College How to Get the Most from a School Counseling Intern SKYPING: A USEFUL TOOL FOR COLLEGE COUNSELING Strategies for Creating Inclusive Groups for Students with Disabilities in Schools NYSSCA Leadership Workshop Creativity in Action: Making the Most of Your Internship Experience Comprehensive Multimodal Freshmen Transition Program Conference format and speaker scheduled times subject to change. Schedule subject to change.
Directions to the Albany Hilton Hotel 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207 Tel: (518)-462-6611 Fax: (518)-462-8192 HOTEL CONFERENCE RATE RESERVATIONS DEADLINE: October 3rd, 2014 From the South: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) North to Exit 23. After the toll, follow to I-787 North. Take Exit 4 and follow the signs to Broadway by turning left at the 1st traffic light. Continue on Broadway and turn left on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hilton Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street. From the North: Take the Northway (I-87) South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hilton Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street. From the West: Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 24. After the toll, continue to follow signs for I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hilton Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street. From the East: Take I-90 West to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hilton Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street. From the Albany International Airport: Go straight out of the airport. Follow the Albany signs to I-87 South. Take I-87 South to I-90 East. Follow I-90 East to I-787 South. Use Exit 4B (Clinton Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Broadway. At the 4th traffic light, turn right on State Street. Continue up State Street to the 2nd traffic light and turn right on Lodge Street. The Hilton Albany is on the corner of 40 Lodge Street. Info on transportation options available: www.hiltonalbany.com/transportation Parking at the hotel while attending the 2014 Conference is FREE. Nominate a colleague or mentor for one of NYSSCA s Annual Awards. Visit: www.nyssca.org for nomination form. The NYSSCA Store will be stocked with school counselor promotional items, activity manuals, and other materials that support our work and highlight our pride in the profession. NYSSCA welcomes our generous sponsors and exhibitors to Conference 2014!
2014 Conference Registration Form Annual Conference: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2014 School Counselors: Informed, Accountable, Impactful The Albany Hilton, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! One registration form per person. This form must be accompanied by full payment or purchase order. First Name: Last Name: E-mail address: Telephone: ( ) - - (required for confirmation) (include area code) PREFERRED mailing address: q School/Work (Include School Name) q HOME If Work: School: Street Address: City/Town: State: ZIP: Region/County: Position Title: q Elementary q Middle School q High School q Administrator q Director q Grad Student q Counselor Educator Are you currently a NYSSCA Member*? q YES q NO ASCA Member? q YES q NO *NYSSCA Membership must be current through December 2014 to qualify for membership rate. Special Event...Join us for a College Tour and Dinner at The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. 5:30-8:00 PM. Preregistration Required. First 50 to register can attend. I would like to attend the tour/dinner? q YES q NO Are you a first time conference attendee? q YES q NO CHECK ONE CONFERENCE TYPE OR REGISTER ONLINE nyssca.org Registration Includes: Friday/Saturday breakfast & lunch and conference materials (hotel is separate) NYSSCA Members Non-Members Fee Incl 1 yr membership Graduate Student Fee Incl 1 yr membership Presenter Early Bird Registration (postmarked by 10/3/14) q $225.00 q $275.00 q $205.00 q I will only attend my scheduled presentation Regular/On-Site Registration q $250.00 q $300.00 q $230.00 q $140.00 Attending both days Friday Only q $145.00 q $195.00 q $135.00 q $70.00 Saturday Only q $145.00 q $195.00 q $135.00 q $70.00 Graduate School: Advisor s Signature: Volunteers APPROVED ONLY q $155.00 Total Payment Enclosed: $ Check # P.O. # n Checks and purchase orders must be payable to NYSSCA. n Mail completed registration form with full payment by check OR authorized purchase order to: NYSSCA; P.O. Box 217; Leicester, New York 14481: Attention Registration Chair n No refunds unless requested in writing prior to 10/24/2014. You may substitute a colleague by 10/30/2014 n Conference and hotel information at www.nyssca.org n Make room reservations directly with the Albany Hilton 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667) or www.hiltonalbany.com. Use conference code 1NYSSC for the conference room rate. n Send registration questions to: Roger Forando, Registration Chair, at registration@nyssca.org n *Check your membership renewal date when signing in on our website or email inquiries to membership@nyssca.org
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