October 22-24, 2023
Embassy Suites & Frisco Convention Center
7600 John Q Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
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October 22-24, 2023
Embassy Suites & Frisco Convention Center
7600 John Q Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
We hope to see you next year!
ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. Grounded in more than 60 years of research, ACT is a trusted leader in college and career readiness solutions. Each year, ACT serves millions of students, job seekers, schools, government agencies and employers in the U.S. and around the world.
For more information please contact Rose Gardner, Account Executive at (903) 217-6021 or rose.gardner@act.org.
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 Dion Brugger, School Expansion Specialist at (813) 485-8242 or dion.brugger@familyfirst.net.
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.
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, Assistant Vice President at beccab@dialcare.com.
Hatching Results partners with Study Smart Tutors to provide professional learning packages focused on the Use of Data and Postsecondary Readiness. Our accredited online courses allow school counselors to earn CEU’s, PD units, and other certifications, while also offering school districts comprehensive ASCA-aligned PD packages anchored by and through these courses.
For more information please contact Jack Friedman, Founder at jackf@studysmarttutors.com or (818) 457-1728.
OUR PURPOSE: To work with school counselors, teachers and parents, using marketing as a force for good, to help students—while they are in school—discover their purpose, by connecting them with a world of high skill/high income careers that they don’t yet know about, and when they do-they are blown away.
For more information please contact Allison Brandt, Executive Director at ABrandt@MakeItMovement.org.
Oasis Education helps schools reduce wait times for mental health services by offering same-day Support Counseling appointments with mental health professionals (Noon-3am). We also provide on-demand courses and strategic learning paths that build stress tolerance, growth mindsets, and self-efficacy.
These support services are offered within a highly accessible and secure platform that can be downloaded on any web browser, iOS, and Android device.
Contact us to schedule a demo!
For more information please contact Sam Harper, Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer at (724) 252-4021 or sam@oasisapp.com.
QuaverReady is an online program designed to help all students succeed in school. It includes an evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum and intervention and behavioral resources.
For more information contact Carlie Philips, Director of Sales at carliephillips@quavered.com or 731-697-7809.
With RV sales increasing and more and more Americans taking to the road to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, skilled RV technicians are in high demand. The RV Technical Institute’s hands-on training and instruction, created by top RV industry experts, provides the experience and expertise needed by manufacturers, dealerships and repair shops nationwide.
For more information please contact Curt Hemmeler, Executive Director, via email at rvti-info@rvti.org or at 800.664.0154.
SCUTA is used by school counselors and school districts to develop a data-driven, evidence based school counseling program. It follows the ASCA National Model® recommendations and offers confidential, comprehensive documentation and use of time analysis system. It is an invaluable tool for School Counselors who want to do best practice, keep accurate records and develop a data driven school counseling program.
School Counselors using SCUTA, have the ability to clearly illustrate the nature of their work and school needs with supervisors and stakeholders.
For more information please contact Kathy.
Tacky Box’s award-winning, multi-sensory character development program is designed to nurture social and emotional learning through engaging content and interactive tools. Let’s arm our students with lifelong skills that promote positive interactions with their peers. Join us on this journey to transform the way children treat one another. Together, we can ignite a wave of kindness that ripples through generations.
For more information please contact Chris Phelps, Founder and CEO at (214) 850-4464 or chris@tackybox.com..
The Guard dates back to 1636 when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend the community and country. And for 377 years, the Guard has stayed true to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at home. Training typically requires one weekend each month, with a two-week training period once each year. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime, and earn pride for life.
The College Funding Coach® was founded in 2002 to teach parents how to EFFICIENTLY pay for college without destroying their retirement nest egg! The College Funding Coach is the only national organization brought into elementary, middle, and high schools to teach parents how to pay for college without going broke! For 20 years, The College Funding Coach has worked with counselors and school administrators across the country, educating parents through our nationally acclaimed free parent workshop, “Little Known Secrets of Paying for College. With significant changes to the FAFSA and the reduction of financial aid at many colleges and universities, The College Funding Coach has never been more needed for parents looking to reduce their out-of-pocket costs for their children’s college education.
For more information contact Demetrius Doss at ddoss@thecollegefundingcoach.org or at 703.340.6911.
What does “Building Your Future. Not Your Debt.” mean? It is asking you to let our program provide the education you need to advance your career without incurring any debt. Sounds crazy, right? It’s not. We are investing in your talent and future so that you can grow your career without a heavy financial burden. Our model allows you to focus on learning and growing, not how much it is costing you. Let’s do this together.
For more information please contact Ann Baker, Dean of UFP Business School at ann.baker@ufpi.com or (616) 365-1574.
Julia Cook
Tommie Mabry
Julia Cook
Keynote Speaker
October 22nd | 1:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE SESSION: Are you a Friday school counselor or a Monday school counselor? Friday school counselors can’t wait to get out of the building at the end of the week, while Monday school counselors can’t wait to get back to school after the weekend.
Joy may be one of the biggest differentiating factors.
The demands on school counselors often feels overwhelming. Each day we are confronted with behavioral issues, inequity, suicidal ideation, and diversity challenges…and that’s on top of working with students on future career options and post-secondary education, and keeping track of all the data and documentation. Meanwhile, student mental health issues are on the rise. It can be an easy recipe for discouragement and overload.
When the school counseling tidal wave begins to swell, how do you stand strong and continue to pour out the
encouragement, wisdom, and support your students need?
In this heartfelt, engaging talk, Julia Cook shares what it’s taken her years to figure out. Happiness is momentary, but Joy is a constant state of contentment that is not shifted by the chaos around us. Through stories and practical steps, Julia teaches us how to shift our thinking and actions so that we can:
Joy is the magic that shifts perspectives and helps us maintain passion and purpose, even in the hard seasons.
Joy is the gift that keeps on giving…to you and everyone around you. In this special talk from Julia, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry… and you’ll leave with a plan for growing in joy, finding fresh meaning in your work, and supporting those who need you most.
SPEAKER BIO: Julia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children’s author, counselor, and parenting expert. She has presented in thousands of schools nationally and internationally, regularly speaks at education and counseling conferences, and has published almost one hundred children’s books on a wide range of character and social development topics. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers. Inspiration for her books comes from working with children and carefully listening to counselors, parents, and teachers, in order to stay on top of needs in the classroom and at home. Cook has the innate ability to enter the worldview of a child through storybooks, giving children both the “what to say” and the “how to say it.”
Julia will also be presenting a breakout session.
Tommie Mabry
Keynote Speaker
October 23rd | 9:15 a.m.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: This session will give strategies to provide a space for students to develop a positive perspective on their formal education. This interactive session will provide educators with real-world insight into how shifting their own perspective on their students, can transform the educational process. By taking a deep dive into what shapes students’ perspectives, educators can better understand the beliefs, values, and experiences of students who have been labeled as “troubled” or “at risk.”
This session will also allow participants to see the importance of being able to build trust with their students.
SPEAKER BIO: Dr. Tommie Mabry grew up in one of Jackson, MS roughest neighborhoods. He was suspended or expelled from several schools due to his behavior. Things started to change for Tommie when he joined an AAU basketball league that traveled around the world. He received a full basketball scholarship to Missouri State University-West Plains and later received a B.A. cum laude in Education from Tougaloo College and his M.A. in Child Development. After his undergraduate studies, Tommie was hired as a teacher by the same Jackson Public School District that had suspended and expelled him many times during elementary and secondary education. He went on to get a Doctorate Degree – an Executive Ph. D. from Jackson State University in 2020 where he majored in Urban Higher Education. Tommie now travels the world sharing his story to motivate and inspire others.
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12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Opening Keynote Session – Julia Cook
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Transition Break
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Breakout Session 1
3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 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.m. Opening General Session: President’s Remarks and Keynote Session – Tommie Mabry
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session 3
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Chill, Connect, Dine, and Express Learning Sessions A (B.O. 4)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chill, Connect, Dine, and Express Learning Sessions B (B.O. 5)
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Transition Break
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Breakout Session 6
3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Breakout Session 7 – LSSSCA Track
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. President’s Reception (Embassy Suites Atrium)
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. Breakout Session 8
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 9
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Transition Break – Last Chance to see Exhibitors
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Networking Groups
15.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)
15.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)
Professional Member*
$175
Student & Retiree Member*
$135
Non-Member
$225
*You must have a LSSSCA Membership good through October 24, 2023 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.
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 September 22, 2023. All cancellations before September 22, 2023 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.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL
7600 John Q Hammons Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
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
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Please contact LSSSCA directly with all membership questions.
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