March 19-20, 2023
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, US-50, MD 21613
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March 19-20, 2023
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, US-50, MD 21613
March 19-20, 2023
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, US-50
Cambridge, MD 21613
The U.S. Army ROTC partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire college Cadets. ROTC provides the opportunity to go to college and train to become an Army Officer at the same time. Offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities, students can get the college experience along with a guaranteed career after graduation as a highly respected second lieutenant in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
For more information please contact richard.e.hutson2.civ@army.mil or (910) 643-3492.
Are you ready to Inspire Harmony in your schools?
Harmony SEL is a social and emotional learning (SEL) program for pre-K-6 grade students designed to foster communication, connection, and community in schools and out-of-school time organizations. Newly refreshed units available now! This year we invite you to start on the path to success with a refreshed introduction to Harmony SEL Third Edition.
Inspire celebrates and supports pre- and in-service educators and staff with online professional development resources and educator SEL opportunities.
Check out our new Educator SEL modules, Understanding the Brain to Get to the Heart of SEL and Self-Compassion and Emotion Regulation for Educators.
For more information please contact Larryelle Phillips, Strategic Accounts Advisor at lphillips2@nu.edu or 443-388-2900.
The Ironworker trade has been one of the most revered and exciting trades for over a century. Ironworkers are recognized as highly skilled, highly trained and safety conscious trade who are the backbone of America’s Infrastructure. As a union organization, Ironworkers Local 5 prides itself on advancing the future of Americas workforce through a state-of-the-art Apprenticeship program. To build the future you must invest in the future.
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, visit mhskids.org.
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.
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.
Xello is an engaging, online program that helps K-12 students define their future goals and transform their aspirations into actionable plans for success. The program puts students at the center of their college and career planning experience. It helps them build self-knowledge, explore their options, create a plan, and develop the 21st-century skills needed to thrive in the world of work.
Listen. Learn. Get Inspired.
Melissa Reeves
John Hodge
Melissa Reeves
Keynote Speaker
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: This workshop will focus on the process and procedures needed to establish a consistent school/district-wide approach to threat and suicide risk assessment utilizing a multidisciplinary team. Critical factors discussed will include: current statistics, legal cases, post-incident reviews, and early identification of warning signs, primary prevention strategies to “break the code of silence; an overview of threat and risk assessment models and tools; assessment procedures; and strategies for interventions, postventions, and working with difficult parents. Case study examples and forms will be shared to illustrate the process.
Participants will learn:
SPEAKER BIO: Dr. Melissa Reeves, Ph.D., NCSP, LCMHC is Past-President of the National Association of School Psychologists, a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed clinical mental health counselor, and licensed special education teacher. Most recently she was an Associate Professor at Winthrop University, and has over 20-years’ experience working in public schools, a private school, and day and residential treatment programs. Dr. Reeves is a co-author of the PREPaRE Crisis Prevention and Intervention curriculum and travels nationally and internationally training professionals in crisis prevention and intervention, threat and suicide assessment, trauma and PTSD, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. She is a Senior Advisor for Safe and Sound Schools, an organization founded by two parents who lost their children in the Sandy Hook tragedy, and senior consultant with Sigma Threat Management Associates, an Ontic company. Dr. Reeves has authored multiple books and publications focusing on school safety and trauma.
Melissa will also be presenting two breakout sessions.
John Hodge
Keynote Speaker
Monday, March 20th | 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: The education of America’s youth is a challenging prospect when one considers the many burdens faced by impoverished children and their families. Research indicates that poverty need not be a barrier to academic excellence. As co-author of the book Standing in the Gap, Dr. Hodge states, “Across the nation, schools are demonstrating that it can be done: That students can reach high standards, that all children can succeed, that the gap between white and minority students, poor and affluent, can be closed.” More often than not, one caring adult can make all the difference in the world. This presentation will encourage all of us to BE THE ONE.
SPEAKER BIO: Dr. John W. Hodge is president and co-founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center (ULLC), an organization focused on student achievement and reduction of the achievement gap. He has served as a reading teacher, English teacher, AVID teacher, Assistant Principal and Associate Director of AVID Center Eastern Division. He served as Director of An Achievable Dream Academy, an inner city school that piloted many of the interventions used by Urban Learning and Leadership Center. An Achievable Dream Academy is a high performing, high poverty school that has received numerous national awards. Dr. Hodge is also the author of You Can Get in the Way. Prior to his career in education, Dr. Hodge distinguished himself in the service of our country with the 7th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
What sets Dr. John W. Hodge apart in the field of education is his well-documented ability to put research and theory into everyday practice in rural, urban and suburban schools. He has served as an inspirational speaker at national, regional, and statewide conferences across the United States. His presentations are often “the spark” for schools in their quest to meet and exceed state/federal accreditation standards and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
Tentative
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening Keynote/Workshop Session – Melissa Reeves
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. President’s Reception – Awards Ceremony
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. MSCA President’s Welcome MD Lobbyist
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Breakout Session 1
9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 2
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Keynote Luncheon – John Hodge
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Breakout Session 3
1:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Breakout Session 4
The Maryland School Counselor Association is working with the Maryland State Department of Education on ensuring that conference participants who accrue 8 hours of professional learning time related to the annual conference topics AND complete the conference evaluation are eligible to receive 1 MSDE / CPD credit. More details to come soon.
Participants will also be able to earn up to 8 hours of National Board Certified Contact Hours.
Please visit the MSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership, or you can add your membership to your conference registration. Please contact MSCA 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 2023 MSCA Conference!
Early Registration: $190**
Regular Registration: $225
Early Registration: $85**
Regular Registration: $95
Early Registration: $250**
Regular Registration: $285
*Your MSCA membership must be good through March 20, 2023 to qualify for these rates. If you register as a member and your membership lapses before the conference, you will be asked to renew your membership. If you do not renew, you will be charged the difference between the member rate and non-member rate.
**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 JANUARY 31, 2023.
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.
Register below online 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.
Please Note: If we are forced to cancel the MSCA 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 19, 2023. All cancellations before February 19, 2023 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 MSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL:
100 Heron Blvd, US-50
Cambridge, MD 21613
Reservation information coming soon.
All events of the Conference will be located at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate starting at $132 per night plus tax. This rate is valid through February 24, 2023.
You can also book a room by calling (800) 233-1234. Be sure to mention the Maryland School Counselors or the group code “MSSL.”
The Hyatt Regency in Chesapeake is on the Choptank River in Dorchester County. Savor regional specialties at Water’s Edge Grill located in the Hyatt, or visit many fine restaurants for fresh seafood and waterfront dining. If looking for some retail therapy check out the antique stores, boutiques, and country stores you will find nearby. Visit local landmarks like the Choptank River Lighthouse, or experience the local heritage by taking a historic tour or visiting the Harriet Tubman Byway. There is tons to do around Cambridge, so you can work and play!
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: MSCA
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 MSCA directly with all membership questions.
Sponsors receive attendee contact information.
