March 15-17, 2026
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
Framingham, MA
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
The online registration portal for in-person attendance is now closed, but we will be accepting on-site registration at the event. Please bring the Registration Form with your method of payment to the conference. You can also register online for the virtual only option. See the Registration section below.
Sessions and registration will be available until May 31, 2025. See details below.
The EAS Carpenters represents close to 43,000 of the most skilled carpenters in DE, Washington DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, and WV. The Council is made up of 25 Local unions, operate 17 state-of-the-art training facilities, and are part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. EAS Carpenters are trained in many different trades, including: commercial/residential carpentry; heavy highway; piledriving; floor-layering; mill cabinet work; millwright; and tradeshow construction.
For more information, please contact Patty Grant, Industry & Media Relations Manager at pgrant@cctnetwork.org.
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is in almost 1,000 colleges nationwide. It is an elective course that provides unrivaled leadership and management training. It allows students to maintain a regular academic schedule like any other college student while participating in ROTC training both in and out of the classroom. After graduation and completing the ROTC requirements, students will become an Officer serving full-time or part-time while still pursuing a civilian career.
For more information please contact Rich Hutson, 4th BDE ROTC Recruitment Operations Officer at (910) 528-4450 or richard.e.hutson2.civ@army.mil.
The EAS Carpenters represents close to 43,000 of the most skilled carpenters in DE, Washington DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, and WV. The Council is made up of 25 Local unions, operate 17 state-of-the-art training facilities, and are part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. EAS Carpenters are trained in many different trades, including: commercial/residential carpentry; heavy highway; piledriving; floor-layering; mill cabinet work; millwright; and tradeshow construction.
For more information, please contact Patty Grant, Industry & Media Relations Manager at pgrant@cctnetwork.org.
We are excited that the 2026 MASCA Conference will offer both an in-person experience and a virtual option! Whether you would like to getaway from your routine or stay in the comfort of your own home we have options for you. See the breakdown for what each offers.
All who register will have access to the virtual conference portal. The virtual conference portal will stream the general keynote sessions live and will have those recorded live sessions available to view about one week following the conference if missed on those dates. The online portal will also have prerecorded breakout sessions covering multiple topics available to view when the conference begins on March 15, 2026. The pre-conference sessions will only be live and in person. They will not be available with the virtual option.
All sessions in the online portal will be available to view until May 31, 2026.
Keynote Sessions
In-Person Experience: Live and access to recorded sessions.
Virtual Option: Stream live and access to recorded sessions.
Pre-Conference Sessions
In-Person Experience: Live. (These sessions will not be recorded and made available online.)
Virtual Option: N/A
Breakout Sessions
In-Person Experience: Live and access to all pre-recorded sessions.
Virtual Option: Access to all pre-recorded sessions.
Professional Development Points and Graduate Credit
In-Person Experience: Receive credits for viewing sessions (Keynote, Pre-Conference, and Breakout) in person and earn additional credits for viewing sessions in the online portal. A minimum of 10 PDPs from MASCA or the option of 1 or 2 graduate credits from Lindenwood University are available for attendees who complete the requirements.
Virtual Option: Receive credits for all sessions viewed online (live-streamed and recorded). A minimum of 10 PDPs from MASCA and the option of 1 or 2 graduate credits from Lindenwood University are available for attendees who complete the requirements.
NOTE: A conference participant can attend the conference for one day only and still view the virtual content later to earn the 10 (or more) PDPs.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
In-Person Experience: Live only
Virtual Option: N/A
Networking
In-Person Experience: Live only
Virtual Option: N/A
Meals and Refreshments
In-Person Experience: Live only
Virtual Option: N/A
Opening Keynote Session
April 7, 2025| 8:00 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:
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.
Closing Keynote Session
April 8, 2025| 10:30 a.m.
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler is scheduled to appear.
As Massachusetts Secretary of Education, Patrick Tutwiler directs the Executive Office of Education, which oversees early education, K-12, and higher education. Secretary Tutwiler sits on each of the boards governing the Commonwealth’s education agencies, as well as the University of Massachusetts system. He is Governor Maura Healey’s top advisor on education and helps shape the Commonwealth’s education agenda.
Before being sworn in as Secretary, Dr. Tutwiler served as the senior program officer at the Boston-based Barr Foundation, a grant making organization focused on arts, climate and education. Prior to that, Secretary Tutwiler was superintendent of the Lynn Public Schools and headmaster at Boston Public Schools. As superintendent of Lynn Public Schools, he spearheaded a collaborative, equity-centered effort that translated into higher graduation rates and a more racially diverse staff while also overseeing the creation of the Commonwealth’s second largest early college program.
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**Available for in-person only
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
Utilizing the Book: “Overcoming the School Trauma Cycle” by Trynia Kaufman we utilized a Professional Learning Community within our diverse schools to better inform participants’ professional practice. Upon completion, analysis, and synthesis of the work each school developed interventions for its students. These interventions were implemented for 8 weeks, at the conclusion results were shared with school staff and recommendations were suggested.
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful technique well-suited to a variety of counseling topics and contexts. In this session, you will learn about the College and Career Readiness Motivational Interview (CCRMI), a semi-structured interview protocol that helps assess college and career readiness strengths employing an asset-based approach, and MI techniques to intervene. The CCRMI is malleable to meet diverse postsecondary planning needs.
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
This interactive session will describe the importance of maintaining ethical boundaries in our professional roles. The presentation will incorporate literature and research that describes the importance of maintaining professional boundaries to support the the social-emotional wellbeing of ourselves, our students, and school staff. Case studies will be used to explore this topic.
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
Elementary school counseling encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from individual to whole-school interventions. This presentation focuses on elementary best practices, which include: exploration and discussion of “comprehensive counseling program” at the elementary level; sharing of interventions and strategies; hands-on SEL activities for students/staff; and counselor self-care. Time for collaboration and networking is included.
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
This preconference session designed to prepare graduate students for the job application process and transition into the role of a school counselor. Topics will include: resume and cover letter best practices, interviewing techniques and practice, navigating the licensure process, and tips to transition successfully into your first year as a school counselor.
Preconference Session**
April 6, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
This presentation explores the integration of pop culture into counseling sessions and classroom guidance lessons to effectively address anxiety in PK-12 students. Using a CBT framework, the session will demonstrate how familiar and engaging elements from popular media can be strategically utilized to connect with students, enhance their understanding of anxiety, and teach practical coping mechanisms.
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Tentative
11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Sessions**
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Snack Break with Exhibitors
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Reception
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote Session* – Diana Virgil
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Extended Break with Exhibitors
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session 1
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m Break with Exhibitors
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Session 2 – SIG Meetings
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Awards Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Breakout Session 3
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Breakout Session 4
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Extended Break with Exhibitors
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Breakout Session 5
5:00 p.m. Monday Evening Reception
7:30 a.m – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakout Session 6
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Extended Break with Exhibitors
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session 7
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting, Brunch, Raffle, and Closing Keynote Session – Patrick Tutwiler*
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Board Meeting
*Streamed live
**Available for in-person only
MASCA is an approved PDP provider. Attendees can earn by attending the Full Conference on April 3-4, 2023. PDP info will be shared with all registrants.
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The online registration portal for in-person attendance is now closed, but we will be accepting on-site registration at the event. Please bring the Registration Form with your method of payment to the conference. You can also register online for the virtual only option. See the Registration section below.
Please visit the MASCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership. Please contact MASCA directly for all membership questions.
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 MASCA Conference!
MASCA is now accepting proposals for the graduate student poster session at the 2025 MASCA Conference! We are excited to announce that the 2025 MASCA Conference will offer both an in-person experience and a virtual option. Consequently, the graduate student poster session will also have in-person and virtual components.
Interested graduate students can learn more and submit their proposals using the portal linked here. Presenting a poster during graduate studies is a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your work.
Proposals are due Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. without exception.
Questions about the graduate student poster session can be directed to Dr. Maria Letasz at mletasz@westfield.ma.edu.
Professional Member*
$239
***Save $14 if you register by January 15th!
Student Member*
$135
***Save $20 if you register by January 15th!
Retiree Member*
$155
***Save $10 if you register by January 15th!
Non-Member**
$295
***Save $10 if you register by January 15th!
Professional Member*
$145
***Save $15 if you register by January 15th!
Student Member*
$80
***Save $10 if you register by January 15th!
Retiree Member*
$80
***Save $10 if you register by January 15th!
Non-Member**
$215
***Save $15 if you register by January 15th!
Professional Member*
In-Person: $85
Student Member*
In-Person: $30
Retiree Member*
In-Person: $70
Non-Member
In-Person: $105
*Your MASCA membership must be good through March 17th, 2026 to qualify for these rates.
**If you register for the Main Conference as a Non-Member you will receive a complimentary MASCA membership. Pre-Conference Only registration does not include a complimentary MASCA membership.
***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.
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.
Please Note: If we are forced to cancel the MASCA 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 February 15, 2026. All cancellations before February 15, 2026 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The association is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control, such as weather and school closings.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers may change. The MASCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
If you transfer your registration from Virtual to In-Person (or vice versa), a $25 transaction fee will apply.
The online registration portal for in-person attendance is now closed, but we will be accepting on-site registration at the event. Please bring the Registration Form (click the button to download) along with your method of payment to the conference.
Online registration is for the virtual only option.
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
1657 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
Reservation information coming soon.
All events of the conference will be located at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $159 plus tax. This rate is valid through March 11, 2025, while rooms are available.
For phone reservations, call Marriott reservations at 1-888-236-2427. Please mention the dates of the conference (April 6-8, 2025), the “Sheraton Framingham Hotel” and the “Massachusetts School Counselors Association Conference,” or the group code: MASMASF to receive the discounted conference rate.
OVERFLOW HOTEL
1659 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
The Fairfield Inn and Suites is connected to the venue at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $166 plus tax. This includes breakfast. This rate is valid through March 11, 2025, has been extended to March 18, 2025.
For phone reservations, call Fairfield by Marriott reservations at 1-508-270-8500. Please mention the “Massachusetts School Counselors Association Conference” or the group code: MASMASA to receive the discounted conference rate.
Framingham lies mid-way between Boston and Worcester and offers a nice getaway from the business of everyday life. You can find one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, along with local restaurants and brewpubs. For more information about the things to do in Framingham, click the link below.
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: MASCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
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National Center for Youth Issues
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