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Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2013

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VisionThe 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.MissionThe mission of FSCA is to represent professional school counselors and to promote

professionalism and ethical practices.

Goals1. 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 childadvocacy.

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 ofFSCAs 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 andrelaxation.

Again, welcome and enjoy the 2013 FSCA convention. We are glad youre here!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rebecca Shumacher

President 2013-2014Florida 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 Past-

President).

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 S onsors

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 towww.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 S onsors

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 theage 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 hotellobby. 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 eachyoung 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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FSCA Thanks our ExhibitorsFSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

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 andsocietal 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 readiness-

connecting 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/

andhttp://www.imom.com/morning/
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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 first-

time 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 award-

winning, 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/
http://www.fsms.org/http://www.fsms.org/http://www.fsms.org/http://www.flvs.net/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.flvs.net/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.inspirationsyouth.com/http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/http://www.flvs.net/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.fsms.org/


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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! Visitwww.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 andphysical 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, nationally-

accredited 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. Visitwww.Eckerdhelpsgirls.orgto 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 1-800-541-

6682, ext.27563 or 954-262-7563, email

[email protected], or visitwww.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 post-

survey 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 atwww.tobaccopreventiontraining.org

University Behavioral Center is committed to providing intensivemental 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 visitwww.profilelearning.org
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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 differencesbetween 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 UsingCareer Portfolio ProjectsProblemAddressed: 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.


IntendedAudience: Middle

Presenter: Carly Heckathorn, Graduate Student, University of Florida

College Readiness Small Group Counseling for First Generation College Student

ProblemAddressed: First generation college student face many challenges in researching, applying to, andattending 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 ManagementProblem 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 SoutheasternUniversity

Food for ThoughtProblem Addressed: Linking behavioral issues to the food we eat


IntendedAudience: Elementary, Middle, High School, Postsecondary

Presenters: Danny Keller and Courtney Jackson, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University

Increase Students Career Awareness A Career DayProblemAddressed: Many students have problems choosing a career path even their college years. How do

school counselors help students increase their career awareness?


IntendedAudience: 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/ SocialIntended Audience: Elementary

Presenter: Tori Charette, Graduate Student, University of Florida

Organizing a Career Fair Applicable to Elementary Aged StudentsProblem Addressed: How to foster Career exploration at the Elementary school level by holding a counselororganized 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 beutilized for a more effective school counseling program.


Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School, Postsecondary

Presenters: Mary Rizzocascio and Ashley Bergamo, Graduate Students, Nova Southeastern University


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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 GulfCoast University in St. Pete 2

iCounselor: iPad and iPod Apps for the 21st Century Counseling Program, Daniel Turk, SchoolCounselor, 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 restaurantTangerines 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-BisaKendrick 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 CarolinaCharlotte 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 hotelrestaurant 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 PMRoom: 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 AFAA-

certified 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 o Meals and Other Ke Events

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Opening Reception - Convention Pre-Function Area

6:30 9:00 pmCash 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

Saturday, November 2, 2013

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 S eakers

Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:00 am 12:00 pm

School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and ShortcutsRoom: 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 High-

Tech 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 3The 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.

Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Gifted Students: Perspectives for School CounselorsRoom: St. Petersburg 2There 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

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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.


School Counselors: Negotiating the Legal and Ethical

Complications of Working with Minors in Schools Room: St. Petersburg 1

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 CountyPublic 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 hasauthored 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 OneRoom: 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

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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 pastdecade.


Common Core and the School CounselorRoom: St. Petersburg 3

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 exploresthe 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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Friday, November 1, 2013 8:30 9:45 amGrand Bay Ballroom North

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 Violence-

Prevention 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 andprograms and activities that achieve systemic and sustainable results in these challenged times.

Saturday, November 2, 2013 8:30 9:45 amGrand Bay Ballroom North

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

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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 leadershippractices. This session will highlight counselor leadership strategies resulting in students acquiring the knowledge and

skills required to graduate college and career ready.

Go to the FSCA website atwww.fla-schoolcounselor.org

and click on the Facebook logo.
http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Florida-School-Counselor-Association/138151156202479http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/


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Friday, November 1, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

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


Advocating Allies: A Consultation Model for School Counselors

Room: Skyway/PierCounselors 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 thatempowers 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



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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 post-

interviews. 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



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 DomainsAudience: 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


Audience: Elementary, Middle, Graduate Student


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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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Friday, November 1, 2013 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Games and Play Sessions for Study and Organizational SkillsRoom: 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/PierTried, 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.

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Using Microsoft Outlook and Excel to Conduct a Time and Task Analysis

Room: BayboroParticipants 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


Research: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Room: HarborviewSystemic 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


Friday, November 1, 2013 12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Learning to Navigate the Waters as a New Professional School Counselor

Room: WilliamsBeginning 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 ISB 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

Visit FSCA's YouTube Channel at

http://Www.Youtube.Com/User/Myfsca
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Friday, November 1, 2013 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: DemensAttend this session to become a Speak Up Be Safe facilitator, receive program materials at NO COST and implement this research-

based 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


Audience: Elementary


Career Planning Resources for Florida's Secondary Schools

Room: St. Pete II

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


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


Swimming to Successful Small Groups

Room: St. Pete IAttendees 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



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Using Digital Media to Enhance Career Counseling

Room: Bayboro

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 mediawill 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 SierraDomain: All Domains


Flip the Script: Rethinking Small Group Curriculum for Effective High School Groups

Room: Skyway/PierThought 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


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

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Elementary SchoolSt. Petersburg 1

FacilitatorBeth JenkinsFSCA Elementary Vice President

Middle SchoolSt. Petersburg 2

FacilitatorAraseli Martinez-PenaFSCA Middle School Vice President

High SchoolSt. Petersburg 3

FacilitatorMargaret Peg Reale FSCA High School Vice President

Counselor Educators and Graduate StudentsWilliams

FacilitatorStephanie Carson-CarterFSCA Post-Secondary Vice President

District StaffBayboro

FacilitatorLori Brooks FSCA District Level Vice President

Private SchoolSkyway/Pier

FacilitatorMelissa MarianiFSCA Region 5 Vice President

RAMP SupportHarborview

FacilitatorShirley RedcayFSCA RAMP Support Committee Chair

IMPORTANT Advocacy Update

4:50 PM 5:30 PMRoom: Bayboro

Facilitators Carolyn Berger, Madelyn Isaacs,

Russ Sabella, and Rebecca Schumacher

Level Sharing Meetings


4:10 4:45 PM


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Saturday, November 2, 2013 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


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


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 andinternship experiences. A crosswalk of CC Standards and SC Standards will also be shared.

Presenter: Dr. Sharon Jackson

Domain: All Domains



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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


Tackling Grief with Teenagers

Room: Harborview

Ever worked with teenagers experiencing grief? Then you have attempted to tackle one of the hardest & most under-

studied 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 & resourcesincluded.

Presenter: Dr. Khristi Keefe



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


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 opportunitiesoften 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


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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


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


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


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




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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


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 MillerDomain: Academic

Audience: Middle, High, Postsecondary, Graduate student


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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

Florida School Counselor Association

Professional Recognition Awards 2013


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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

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