November 2-4, 2025
Embassy Suites & Frisco Convention Center
7600 John Q Hammons Drive Frisco, TX 75034
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT, the Advanced Placement Program, and BigFuture. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
For more information please contact Lana Sveda, Senior Director, State and District Partnerships at (512) 626-1820 or lsveda@collegeboard.org.
Dialogue by DialCare is designed to provide students, ages 11 and up, with a safe, secure and private means of seeking virtual mental health assistance from licensed mental health professionals (LMHP). This unique program offers an app-based interface, connecting students with our LMHPs over the phone or video session. LMHPs are standing by to assist students with conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and more.
Contact Becca Finnegan, DialCare Sales Manager, at beccaf@dialcare.com or (817) 308-5665 today!
QuaverReady offers a comprehensive online, teacher-led curriculum aimed at building essential readiness skills for both academic success and lifelong learning. We provide a full year of lessons for grades PreK-8 based on the 5 core competencies. Aligned with the Texas Counseling Standards, Positive Character Traits TEKS, and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors, our curriculum includes resources for MTSS and ongoing progress monitoring. It empowers school counselors, educators, social workers, and other support staff to effectively guide students through topics such as Academic Achievement, Bullying prevention, and Resilience.
For more information, please contact Paige Mitchell, Director of Sales at (629) 702-7054 or paigemitchell@quavered.com.
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 district initiatives for improved student outcomes and postsecondary readiness.
For more information, please contact Kate Weaver, Account Executive at kweaver@schoolinks.com.
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 Olivia at olivia@myscuta.com.
Wellpoint, an Elevance Health Company, helps improve health care access and quality for nearly 600,000 Texans who participate in the state’s Medicaid programs. Wellpoint serves Texans by developing and delivering innovative care management programs and services. Wellpoint members are assured care that is not only accessible, but also accountable, comprehensive, integrated and patient-centered. For more information about Wellpoint in Texas, please visit https://www.wellpoint.com/tx/medicaid.
For more information, please contact Marisol Mogus, Medicaid Territory Marketing Manager at (817) 861-7791 or marisol.mogus@wellpoint.com.
ALL PRO DAD® is the fatherhood program of Family First, a non-profit organization encouraging every parent to be actively involved in the lives of their children. The ALL PRO DAD® School Chapter program is an exciting and impactful monthly experience that builds great relationships and transforms school communities.
For more information, please contact Keith Schumacher, School Engagement Specialist at (678) 859-6139 and keith.schumacher@familyfirst.net.
Master Class with Carolyn Stone
November 2, 2025| 4:00 p.m.
Navigating the complex balance between the needs of the school environment, students’ confidentiality rights, and parents’ legal authority in guiding their children’s lives is challenging. In today’s climate, these issues are even more pronounced. This session will provide updates on current legal issues and court rulings that impact practice. Topics will include rulings on First Amendment rights, transgender youth, undocumented students, child abuse reporting, Parents’ Bill of Rights, chaplains in schools, student speech, and other emerging matters. Participants will gain legal literacy and guiding principles to support the best legal and ethical practices in their work.
Carolyn Stone, Ed.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at the University of North Florida (UNF). Dr. Stone is a Past President of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and in 2010 was presented the ASCA Lifetime Achievement Award. Prior to coming to UNF, Dr. Stone spent 22 years with Jacksonville, Florida’s Public Schools as an elementary and high school counselor, middle school teacher and Supervisor of Guidance Services. She supervised 225 school counselors. Dr. Stone was ASCAs Ethics Chair from 2002 to 2022 and chaired the last four revisions of the ethical standards.
Keynote Session
November 3, 2025| 8:30 a.m.
As school counselors, we pour our hearts into supporting others—but who supports us? In this energizing keynote, we’ll explore how to prioritize unstoppable self-care while continuing to serve with passion and purpose. Discover how to harness your inner strengths, set healthy boundaries, and develop sustainable habits that build community, create connection, and increase your impact– from a full cup. Through truth-telling, laughter, and maybe even some tears, we’ll also explore how you can care for yourself without guilt and reignite the energy that fuels your work. Leave feeling empowered to thrive personally and professionally — because when you care for yourself, you’re better able to care for others. And you become unstoppable.
Michael McGill, Jr. is a keynote speaker, award-winning and nationally board-certified (mental health) psychotherapist, life teacher, T.V personality, and best-selling author who’s been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, COURT TV, FOX, and host of other networks. As a wellness advocate with a background in education, social psychology, and a post-graduate background in clinical mental health counseling (with honors) from Johns Hopkins University where he was both educated and trained, McGill works with leaders, businesses, schools, and community organizations on topics of wellness, self-improvement, human relationships, and ways to develop powerful human connections. With clients like Hanes Brands, Wells Fargo, Nikon, U.S. Army, Georgetown University, HCA Healthcare, and a host of government agencies, school districts, Fortune 200 companies, and many community organizations, Michael’s talks are filled with principles of self-reflection, self-awareness, and self-growth. He also works with organizations on ways to enhance their climate & culture through fruitful relationship building; as a result, they are able to build community, create connection, and increase their impact on those whom they serve. Michael regularly appears on TV morning shows across the country where he discusses how we can live, love, and lead well! As a lifelong student of healthy relationships & human development, as well as an overcomer of deep tragedy and sorrow, Michael is an unrelenting optimist who believes that we can be great individually, but we can be unshakably extraordinary when we join and commune in healthy relationships with other people. He’s ready to support you with tapping into the power within!
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On Sunday, November 2nd, from 1:15 to 3:30, you have the opportunity to attend a Targeted Skill-Building Workshop for an additional fee of $25. You can select one of the three available sessions listed below. To reserve your spot in one of these workshops, please note your preferred session and the associated fee during your registration process.
Those who chose not to participate in a Targeted Skill-Building Workshop will have the opportunity to attend two Breakout Sessions during this time.
Attendees to the paid workshops must bring a laptop and have access to Wi-Fi.
Targeted Skill-Building Workshop 1
November 2, 2025| 1:15 p.m.
Additional fee: $25
Have a message to share but don’t know where to start? This interactive bootcamp will guide you through the entire content creation process—from brainstorming ideas to producing engaging content across platforms. Whether you’re starting a blog, podcast, or social media brand, you’ll leave with a content strategy, real-time practice, and the tools to bring your ideas to life.
Attendees must bring their laptops to the session.
Targeted Skill-Building Workshop 2
November 2, 2025 | 1:15 p.m.
Additional fee: $25
Turn your counseling skills into income with practical, hands-on strategies! In this interactive session, you’ll explore ways to leverage your LPC license, write books, create courses, and build a profitable personal brand. Walk away with actionable steps to start monetizing immediately.
Attendees must bring their laptops to the session.
Targeted Skill-Building Workshop 3
November 2, 2025 | 1:15 p.m.
Additional fee: $25
AI is transforming school counseling—learn how to use it to your advantage! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore AI-powered tools for student support, data analysis, and workflow automation. Test AI tools live, customize them for your needs, and take-home practical applications you can use right away.
Attendees must bring their laptops to the session.
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Tentative
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Session 1
1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
TRACK 1 (Free)
1:15 p.m to 2:15 p.m. Session 2
2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Session 3
TRACK 2 (Additional Fee: $25)
1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Targeted Skill-Building Workshop
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Master Class with Carolyn Stone
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Awards Gala Dinner
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Keynote Session – Michael McGill, Jr.
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Session 4
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Session 5 – Express Learning/Resource Showcase A
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Session 6 – Express Learning/Resource Showcase B
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Session 7
3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Session 8 – LSSSCA Track
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Celebration Event
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration and Information Center Open
8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Session 9
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Session 10
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Break – Last Chance to see Exhibitors
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Closing Celebration
15.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)
15.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)
If you have recently registered for the conference and have paid your membership fee with your registration, your record will be updated with LSSSCA. Please allow for processing time in case you receive a notification about membership due being owed. Thank you for your understanding.
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 2025 LSSSCA Conference!
Professional Member*
$180
Student & Retiree Member*
$140
Non-Member
$240
All Attendees
$25
*You must have a LSSSCA Membership good through November 4, 2025 to receive the Member Price. To take advantage of the discounted Member prices, renew your membership if needed, which can be done below when you register.
**To qualify for the Early Registration Rate, 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.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If we are forced to cancel the LSSSCA 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 October 2, 2025. All cancellations before October 2, 2025 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.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the LSSSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place in Frisco, TX as of the date of the conference.
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.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL
7600 John Q Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
Reservation information coming soon.
The Embassy Suites, the Conference’s host hotel, has a conference rate of $169* per night, plus tax, which remains valid for reservations made by October 15, 2025, while rooms are available. The price includes full, cook-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception.
*Please note from the hotel: Keep in mind that the rate is showing applicable charges. Please continue with selecting your preferred room type and on the checkout page, the group rate will be reflected when you click the “show price details”. The card you put on file will not be charged until after you depart.
You can also book a room by calling (972) 712-7200. Press #1 for Reservations. Please be sure to mention the “91W” group code.
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
7550 Gaylord Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
The Hilton Garden Inn, within easy walking distance from the Embassy Suites, has a conference rate of $163 per night, plus tax, which remains valid for reservations made by October 18, 2024, while rooms are available. The group rate includes to 2 breakfast vouchers per room and complimentary self-parking.
You can also book a room by calling (469) 362-8485. Please be sure to tell the hotel that you are with the “LSSSCA 2024” group.
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
2000 Parkwood Boulevard
Frisco, TX 75034
The Home2 Suites, within easy walking distance from the Embassy Suites, has a conference rate of $160 per night, plus tax, which remains valid for reservations made by October 14, 2024, while rooms are available. The group rate includes complimentary parking and breakfast.
You can also book a room by calling (972) 377-7300. Please be sure to mention you are with the “Lone Star State School Counselor Association.”
Guests inquiring about paying with a check:
The Home2Suites can accept checks for payment, but guests must mail the check by the week of October 11, 2024, so the hotel has it by their check in date.
If the school or district is paying, the guest will need to call the hotel and get a credit card authorization form to have on file for their charges. Or, the guest will need to use their own credit card and have a receipt for reimbursements.
In the evening, make sure you take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. Visit the Stonebriar Centre, one mile from the Embassy Suites. You can sit back and relax at the many restaurants at the Stonebriar, such as Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill, and Dave and Busters, along with others. The Stonebriar Centre also has an AMC movie theater, so you can finally watch that movie you have been wanting to see. Enjoy shopping at the Sam Moon, Williams & Sonoma, Coach, Yankee Candle, Sephora, Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, and many more!
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!
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: LSSSCA
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 LSSSCA directly with all membership questions.
Sponsors receive attendee contact information.
