September 11-13, 2024
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa
Lexington, KY

September 11-13, 2024
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa
Lexington, KY

Join us for the KSCA Conference
September 11-13, 2024
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Dynamic Speakers
Gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
Featured Speakers
30+ Exhibitors
Meet with exhibitors to get valuable resources and information for your school.
Register to Attend
Network and be Refreshed
Get a much needed break and find encouragement from hundreds of school counselors across the state.
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Engaging Breakout Sessions
Multiple breakout sessions available to gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
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Join us for the KSCA Conference
September 11-13, 2024
Register to Attend
Dynamic Speakers
Gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
Featured Speakers
30+ Exhibitors
Meet with exhibitors to get valuable resources and information for your school.
Register to Attend
Network and be Refreshed
Get a much needed break and find encouragement from hundreds of school counselors across the state.
Register to Attend
Engaging Breakout Sessions
Multiple breakout sessions available to gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
Register to Attend
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Join us for the KSCA Conference
September 11-13, 2024
Register to Attend
Dynamic Speakers
Gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
Featured Speakers
30+ Exhibitors
Meet with exhibitors to get valuable resources and information for your school.
Register to Attend
Network and be Refreshed
Get a much needed break and find encouragement from hundreds of school counselors across the state.
Register to Attend
Engaging Breakout Sessions
Multiple breakout sessions available to gain insights, inspiration, and effective plans of action.
Register to Attend
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Thanks for joining us for the 2024 Kentucky School Counselor Association Conference!​

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Achievement in Career Engagement
(ILP Platform)
Most significant Success with LESS STRESS

ACE is a Career Development Platform that is easy to navigate and beneficial to your students. In addition, the High School platform allows students to create a portfolio showcasing their academic and career successes. It is a walking resume that will continue to follow them after high school graduation.

For more information please contact Carla Kersey, Project Development Coordinator at (606) 620-8253 or carla.kersey@kedc.org.

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ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential. Grounded in more than 65 years of research, ACT’s learning resources, assessments, research, and work-ready credentials are trusted by students, job seekers, educators, schools, government agencies, and employers in the U.S. and around the world to help people achieve their education and career goals at every stage of life.

For more information contact Ashley Buchman, 
Director at (870) 476-0153 or Ashley.buchman@act.org. 

ABC’s all-inclusive Kentucky solutions meet 100% of the Kentucky Academic Standards. Our content prepares students for the KSA assessments and we guarantee our products will improve student scores. All workbooks include free access to our digital platform, CourseWave, with eBooks and CourseWave Online Testing. For more information contact Michele Lantz, Senior Account Executive at mlantz@abck12.com or (888) 264-5877 .
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Bloomsights delivers easy-to-access insights into your students, classrooms, and school-wide community. Monthly check-ins make it simple to know how safe, supported, and connected your students feel at school. With Bloomsights you’ll better understand exactly which of your students need specific support and what school-wide efforts will best improve student learning.

For more information contact Susan Hart, Hart Education Consultant at (859) 227-7370 or  susan@hartedc.org

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DialCare is a virtual and telephonic counseling service. You can give your students ages 11 and older access to mental health assistance no matter where they are. Members can use their phone, tablet or computer for sessions with mental health professionals from the comfort of their home or on the go. Let our mental health professionals help give you peace of mind. For more information contact Becca Bean, Senior Vice President at beccab@dialcare.com.
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With a network of 30,000+ schools and thousands of partners who share our mission, EVERFI delivers engaging digital resources, free of charge so teachers can equip students with real world skills for success beyond the classroom. 

For more information contact Jonathan Barnes, Education Success Specialist at k12north@everfi.com or (614) 507-5977.

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Are you seeking an alternative career path for the students in your community? The U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA) is offering a new career opportunity for 18-20-year-olds to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.

For more information please contact Justin Jones at (202) 366-2953 or Justin.R.Jones@dot.gov.

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Joining the SDAP Program as an apprentice driver is easy and FMCSA has all the information you need!

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program to meet requirements set forth by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). During this three-year program, FMCSA will grant apprentice drivers approval to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce while they are under 21 years of age when accompanied by a qualified, experienced driver in the passenger seat. FMCSAs’ primary mission is to prevent crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving large trucks and buses.

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science offers bright and highly motivated juniors and seniors in Kentucky a chance to start college while finishing high school at Western Kentucky University. This residential STEM program allows students to participate in college coursework full-time, pursue faculty-mentored research, study abroad, and thrive in a supportive community. With scholarships covering tuition, housing, and an unlimited meal plan, students can explore their interests in STEM.

For more information please contact Kari Lynn Somers, Assistant Director at (270) 745-6565 or academy@wku.edu.

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Harmony Academy offers educators professional learning and curriculum resources promoting healthy relationships. Harmony Curriculum provides comprehensive classroom materials to foster engaged learners and peer relationships. Harmony Professional Learning empowers educators through free modules and monthly webinars led by inspirational leaders, focusing on relationship building strategies. Visit harmony-academy.org for more information.

 

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Guide students to a brighter future with the Kentucky Army National Guard. offering tuition assistance, career training, and community impact, the Guard equips students with valuable skills and opportunities. Our recruiters are available to visit your school, providing insights into benefits and joining. Contact us today to empower your students’ success. 

For more information contact Jayda Bowen at (270) 556-7661 or jayda.m.bowen.mil@army.mil.

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The center’s mission shall be to serve as the central point for data analysis; research; dissemination of information about successful school safety programs, research results, and new programs; and, in collaboration with the Department of Education and others, to provide technical assistance for safe schools.

For more information please contact Dan Orman, Training Coordinator  at dan.orman@ksba.org or (502) 424-8652 .

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) has a mission to improve students’ access to postsecondary education. For over half a century, KHEAA has enhanced the educational opportunities available to Kentucky students by administering state financial aid programs and providing Kentuckians with services and information about higher education. KHEAA’s Outreach service is vital in fulfilling the agency’s mission and helping students and families plan, prepare and pay for college. 

For more information please contact Casi Benedict at 502.759.1776.

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KY Goes to College Programs

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FAFSA Guide

Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade live on campus. Students receive an exceptional educational experience, nurturing home life, college and career readiness support, and comprehensive health and wellness care, including medical and dental services, food, and clothing—with all costs covered. For more information contact Sara T. White at Whitesa@mhs-pa.org.
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SchooLinks is a modern college and career readiness platform that supports districts’ implementation of a comprehensive curriculum and framework to prepare students for the post-secondary pathway of their choice.  Containing more than eighty interactive student experiences from interest discoveries, academic planning, and soft skill development – SchooLinks offers internship matching, career mentorship, industry partner management, and more to help districts support holistic postsecondary readiness. Our unified solution supports Kentucky’s initiatives for improved student outcomes and postsecondary readiness. 

For more information, please contact Mike Sandridge at msandridge@schoolinks.com

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Innovation Guide

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SCUTA is a technology platform designed specifically for school counselors to develop a data-driven, evidence- based school counseling program. Offering confidential, comprehensive documentation, and use of time analysis system, it is an invaluable tool for school counselors who want to utilize best practices, keep accurate records, and develop a data-driven school counseling program. With SCUTA, school counselors will achieve the characteristics of a high performing school counseling program and can clearly illustrate the nature and impact of their work to their supervisors and stakeholders. 

SCUTA was initially designed for school counselors; however, we have recently expanded services to include utility for school social workers. Additionally, the functionality for school counseling district supervisors, regional coordinators, and state directors includes reporting at individual, school, district, and state levels. These managers can access real-time data reflecting students’ needs, including how they are being addressed by the school counseling program, and school counselor use-of-time. This valuable insight can inform professional development and advocacy efforts.

We look forward to supporting your schools, districts, and states in having a positive impact on student’s needs.

For more information, please contact Stephanie.

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Talkspace partners with schools and districts to provide accessible mental health services and therapy for students and teachers. By implementing Talkspace’s effective and convenient solutions, institutions can help those in education overcome challenges and improve their overall performance.

For more information contact Erin Delaney at erin.delaney@talkspace.com or (402) 699-1014. 

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Resiliency is a leading predictor of academic performance. Terrace Metrics helps schools measure all students’ resiliency, manage students identified as needing additional resources, and monitor individual and school progress. These results are directly linked to an empirically based curricula that corresponds to all levels of the MTSS framework. The TM system can be used for students from kindergarten to grade 12. Terrace Metrics is in over 70 Kentucky school districts and growing.

For more information contact Rich Gilman at (800) 470-4401 or richgilman@terracemetrics.org.

 

Informational Videos

Thank you for checking out UPS! We offer an array of educational programs that cater to the needs of your students. With part time employment at UPS, our Metro College program provides 100% tuition to the University of Louisville or Jefferson Community Technical College. For information on employment and tuition assistance go to UPSjobs.

For more information contact Dawne Divine to Abigail Murdock at  abigail.l.murdock.civ@mail.mil .

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The U.S. Army provides state-of-the-art education and skill training in a multitude of career fields from Culinary to Aviation to Medical and Engineering to name a few. Learn about free education resources the Army offers to students and teachers. Connect with the Education Services representative who can provide presentations on these resources, ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), March 2 Success test prep course and Army benefits to you, your parents, or your school! 

For more information please contact Abigail Murdock at abigail.l.murdock.civ@mail.mil.

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Xello is an engaging, online program that helps K-12 students define their future goals and transform their aspirations into actionable plans for success. 

It helps them build self-knowledge, explore their options, create a plan, and develop the skills needed to thrive in the world of work.

For more information please contact Amanda Molinaro, Territory Manager at amandam@xello.world

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SPEAKERS

We have many dynamic speakers who will be speaking at the conference. Check back soon!

More speakers will be presenting at the conference. Check back soon!

Keynote Speakers

Bryan Pearlman

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Diana Virgil

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Opening Keynote Session 
September 12, 2024| 8:30 a.m.

“Maslow Before Bloom” is a hashtag that Dr. Bryan Pearlman has been using for years on social media. It is also the title of his second book, released in May 2020. In this engaging and interactive presentation, Dr. Pearlman shares his own personal struggles as a student and his successes as a teacher, school administrator, and now as a mental health therapist. He infuses many real-world case studies, stories, strategies, evidence-based practices, and out of the box ideas for helping all students (and staff) to be successful in school and life. Dr. Pearlman’s message will make participants laugh, cry, and feel.

 


 

Dr. Bryan Pearlman is a former school administrator, a mental health therapist, PD leader, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor of education psychology. He is the author of three books: Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics, Whatever It Takes For All Students To Succeed In School and Life, and From Struggles To Successes: A Handbook For Parents & Educators. Dr. Pearlman is also the co-founder and board member of the mental health non-profit DSMHW.org. His expertise is helping all children to succeed, challenging behaviors, trauma, school improvement, mental health, and self-care. Dr. Pearlman has presented to over 100,000 people in the past few years. He is regularly asked to provide keynote addresses, featured presentations, and trainings for state, regional and national organizations.

Awards Brunch Keynote Session 
September 13, 2024| 11:00 a.m.

Gain a deeper understanding of code-switching to effectively engage with your students in an authentic manner. Explore the various masks individuals wear, including generational gaps and cultural differences, and learn strategies to connect with students and colleagues. Diana Virgil, 2024 School Counselor of the Year, also delves into human growth and development, focusing on working with parents/guardians and diverse family structures to enhance your school counseling approach.

After attending the session, you will be able to:

  • Develop a clear understanding of code-switching to authentically connect with students
  • Explore the diverse masks individuals wear, including generational and cultural influences, to foster connections with students and colleagues
  • Gain insights into human growth and development in the context of working with parents and diverse family structures

 


 

Diana Virgil, Ph.D., ACSC, of Alabama’s Daleville High School

Virgil has been a school counselor since 2015 and works on a campus that serves 346 students in grades 9–12. She is the 17th person to receive the national recognition and the first from Alabama. Virgil received her bachelor’s, master’s and educational specialist degrees from Mississippi College and a doctorate degree from University of the Cumberlands. She is an ASCA-Certified School Counselor, a National Certified School Counselor and a National Certified Counselor.

Many Daleville High School students are trailblazers in their families, aiming to be the first to graduate from high school. When Virgil was hired, she noticed a significant number of students weren’t participating in dual-enrollment classes due to a lack of awareness, limited college aspirations, transportation challenges and financial constraints. Virgil promptly established a partnership with the local community college to boost student enrollment. A significant turning point came when the college received a grant to provide eligible students with free tuition and books for dual enrollment, revolutionizing the opportunities for students to earn both high school and college credit. To address transportation challenges, Virgil worked with the college to implement online courses and enlisted teachers to teach dual enrollment courses at the high school. Her approaches increased the number of students in dual-enrollment courses from four to more than 40 each semester. This year, the school is on the cusp of graduating its first student with a high school diploma and an associate degree in science, along with its first student with a mechatronics certification from the aviation college. As a result of Virgil’s extensive collaboration and advocacy efforts, Daleville High School now offers dual-enrollment courses in science, English and math. For Virgil, the most rewarding part of her work as a school counselor is the opportunity to be a support system for her students.

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Pre-Conference Speakers

Heather Bushelman

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Gina Crabtree

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Trisha DiFazio

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Pre-Conference Learning Session 
September 11, 2024| 2:00 p.m.

Comprehensive school counseling is a true show everyday for school counselors.  How do we balance all three domains (SEL, academic, and CCR) while also ensuring students receive MTSS for tiers 1, 2 and 3? This session will show how to become the ringmaster of your counseling program by interweaving and balancing all three domains for direct services including large and small group, and individual counseling.  Indirect service options will also be modeled on how school counselors can advocate for their students within each domain.  The ASCA documents will be referenced to help school counselors at all levels (K-12) to proactively plan and be data-driven for their MTSS for tiers 1, 2 and 3 as part of their larger school and districtwide plan.  All evidence-based strategies and tools will be easy to implement as school counselors return to their settings, so bring your popcorn to enjoy how to effectively implement the greatest show on earth!

 


 

Heather Bushelman has been in education for 22 years, with sixteen of that time spent as a school counselor. Most recently, she served as the Kentucky Department of Education’s Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling. As President of the Kentucky School Counselor Association, she advocates for school counseling around the state and nation. She was also honored to have been named the 2022 Kentucky School Counselor of the Year. Heather has presented nationally for conferences in Georgia, Nevada, Florida, California, Tennessee, Missouri, and Texas on topics including SEL Implementation within MTSS, Trauma-informed practices, building a comprehensive school counseling program, and college and career readiness. Her current role is serving as the MTSS Coordinator for the third largest district in Kentucky, Boone County Schools.

Pre-Conference Learning Session 
September 11, 2024| 2:00 p.m.

Are you feeling like your spinning plates when it comes to PBIS and behavior management? In this session attendees will explore Tier 1, 2 and 3 behavior management strategies for grades K-12.  Take an in depth look at several Tier 1, 2 and 3 behavior interventions that are common among many schools/districts.  Participants will leave the session with practical strategies that can be implemented quickly, and systems  for measuring fidelity of the interventions.  

 


 

With 25 years of experience in education, Gina Crabtree has served many roles. These include School Counseling, Special Education and District Behavior Coaching.  Through these experiences, she has gained recognition as Kentucky’s School Counselor of the Year, and as a National School Counselor of the year semi-finalist.  She has served on the board for the Kentucky School Counseling Association for 7 years and is currently serving as Past President. She is the author of the blog Mrs. Crabtree’s Counseling Corner.  Through this work, she has been supporting teachers and school counselors across the nation for over a decade. Her passion lies with building capacity for teachers and School Counselors in order to support students with varying levels of behavioral needs.  Her strategies for supporting students focus on understanding the whole child through relationship building, function based analysis, and brain science.    

Pre-Conference Learning Session 
September 11, 2024| 2:00 p.m.

Circus acts and SEL have more in common than we might think. The courage it takes to catapult yourself in the air and do something magnificent is the same courage we need in the school environment. Using social-emotional learning with students and adults is a vital part of comprehensive school counseling. We know that SEL increases academic achievement, improves behavior and contributes to the overall sense of well-being for students and teachers. This engaging and interactive session will provide easy-to-implement SEL strategies that can be used in whole-group, small-group and individual settings. Strategies that can be used “in the moment” in addition to longer stand alone activities to support a variety of scenarios will be offered. Last but not least: because SEL starts with us, we will reflect and build upon your own personal SEL skills and practices in each of the five core competencies.

 


 

Trisha DiFazio is an education consultant, speaker and author of Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us: Empowering Teachers to Support Students. She is a former classroom teacher and adjunct professor in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC).

Ms. DiFazio holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College with a double concentration in English and Spanish, a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, an ESL Endorsement from Dominican University, and International TEFL Certification from the International Teaching Center in Madrid, Spain.  Trisha was a contributing author for TCM’s Language Power: Building Language Proficiency. She is passionate about empowering teachers, parents, and students.

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SCHEDULE

Tentative

The conference takes place on Sunday, November 3 - Tuesday, November 5. Check back soon for a detailed schedule!

SBEC and LPC Hours

15.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)

15.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)

REGISTRATION

We are excited to have you join us!
Save the date! Registration will open soon.

Advanced Registration Deadline:
September 8, 2024

Become a Member

Please visit the KSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership. For questions about KSCA membership please contact, Heather Wells at heather.wells@boyd.kyschools.us.

Supervisor Approval Letter

Do you need help justifying this conference to your Supervisor? Vying for a good funding source can be challenging sometimes. We have created a letter (modeled from ASCA) you can customize to support your efforts to attend the 2024 KSCA Conference!

To receive a conference T-shirt you must register by August 28, 2024.

Main Conference | September 12-13

Professional / Affiliate Member*

$205

Save $20 if you register by July 31!**

Student / Retiree / Emeritus Member*

$105

Save $20 if you register by July 31!**

Non-Member

$250

Onsite registration adds $30 to your rate, so register now! (Non-Member rate will not change.) Details on the registration form below.

Pre-Conference | September 11

Professional / Affiliate

$50

Student / Retiree / Emeritus

$40

*Your KSCA membership must be good through September 13, 2024 to qualify for these rates.

**To qualify for the early registration discount, your registration form AND payment (copy of your purchase order, check, or credit card) must be received or postmarked by the early registration cutoff date.  

Online Registration has Closed,
but On-site registrations are Accepted

The online registration portal is now closed, but we will be accepting on-site registration at the event. Please bring the Registration Form (see below to download) with your method of payment to the conference.

To pay with a check or purchase order please download the registration form and send it in with your check or purchase order. Registrations cannot be processed without payment. Contact us with questions.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If we are forced to cancel the KSCA Conference because of a “force majeure” event, such as a government restriction on large gatherings that cover the intended size of the conference, then we will issue full refunds of the registrations. Otherwise, our normal cancellation policy will be upheld: There will be no refunds after August 11, 2024. All cancellations before August 11, 2024 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The conference is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control such as weather or school closings. The sponsors of the conference receive registrant contact information.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers may change. The KSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.

REGISTER

Register online below using a credit card, or download the registration form and send it in with your payment.

To pay with a check or purchase order please download the registration form and send it in with your check or purchase order. Registrations cannot be processed without payment. Contact us with questions.

ACCOMMODATIONS

VENUE & HOST HOTEL

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa

1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

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Reservation information coming soon.

All events of the conference will be located at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $165 per night, plus tax. This rate is valid through August 19, 2024.

Please note that when reserving your stay you will be charged an additional $10.00 daily resort fee on top of the nightly rate of $165 plus taxes. However, this charge will be removed on site upon check out. Guests are not charged when making a reservation.

You can also book a room by calling (800) 228-9290 or (859) 231-5100. Be sure to mention the Kentucky School Counselor Association.

Make Hotel Reservations Early! Limited Availability!

Come Learn and Play!

In the evening, make sure you take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. Visit the Hamburg Pavilion, just minutes away from the Marriott. You can sit back and relax at the many restaurants available, such as Logan’s Roadhouse, Tekka, and Old Chicago, along with others. Enjoy shopping at the White House / Black Market, DSW, Bath & Body Works, and many more! Click here to see all the fun you can have at the Hamburg Pavilion.

We hope this conference will educate and equip you to do your job well, and we also hope you will take advantage of the wonderful ways you can relax and be refreshed!

CONTACT INFORMATION

866.318.6294

Fax 423.899.4547

registrations@ncyi.org

National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: KY-SCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185

Make all checks and purchase orders payable to:
National Center for Youth Issues

The Attendee will receive an email confirmation to the email address provided when their registration is processed. (Make sure to check Junk/Spam folders.) Please allow ample time for processing.

Please contact KSCA directly with all membership questions.

Sponsors receive attendee contact information.

All intellectual property rights in and to the KSCA Annual Conference (“the Event”), the content and all materials distributed at or in connection with the Event are owned by the Kentucky School Counselor Association and/or the Event sponsors or speakers presenting written permission of Kentucky School Counselor Association or the presenting speaker.