March 23-24, 2025
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Cambridge, MD
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
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 Deb Turnpaugh at 717.696.0093 or TurnpaughD@mhs-pa.org .
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 Colleen Storey at ColleenStorey@QuaverEd.com or (629) 702-7060.
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 Oklahoma’s initiatives for improved student outcomes and postsecondary readiness.
For more information contact Mike Sandridge at msandridge@schoolinks.com
Rethink Ed’s innovative solutions create healthy school climates, promote a greater awareness and understanding of mental health and wellness, empower educators with training and instructional tools that drive whole school success. Powerful education Solutions and Professional training programs. There’s a Rethink Ed solution for every educational challenge-from on-demand Professional Development, to fast digital data management, active learning strategies and streamlined IEP goal writing.
For more information contact John Henyecz, Senior Account Executive at john.henyecz@rethinked.com or at (201) 398-6953.
Core Skills Building Workshop
March 23, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join Russ for an insightful keynote presentation that delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of school counseling. This engaging session is designed for school counselors seeking to comprehend the fundamentals of AI and its application in their profession. Dr. Sabella will equip school counselors with the knowledge and insights needed to leverage AI effectively, fostering a future-ready approach to school counseling. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of your work.
Dr. Russell Sabella is currently a Professor of Counseling in the College of Health Professions & Social Work, Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. He is well known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselors workshops conducted throughout the country. Dr. Sabella is Past President (2003-2004) of the American School Counselor Association. He has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders throughout the country.
Russ is the co-author of two books entitled Confronting Sexual Harassment Learning Activities for Teens and Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice. He is also the author of the popular SchoolCounselor.com, A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web as well as GuardingKids.com, A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High Tech Trouble.
Keynote Session
March 24, 2025 | 11:15 a.m.
Gerry uses his videos to develop a strategy for making the workplace a pleasant place where faculty, administrators, and support staff all maintain mutual respect, regardless of personal differences, resulting in more efficient and fulfilled workers.
Gerry will share policies that he has incorporated that promote a healthy respectful working relationship even when opinions differ. He will also share ideas that maximize opportunities to get to know staff members and create camaraderie, taking advantage of 15 seconds here and there throughout the day.
Gerry Brooks has been an educator for 20 years, beginning as a third-grade teacher in Palm Bay, FL. He earned his master’s in administration and has been an elementary principal for 12 years. Originally using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Gerry has become a national encourager for teachers through social media and speaking events. He is a voice for teachers, but his passion is leading others to be responsible for their own personal climate and culture in the workplace. His book, Go See the Principal, outlines strategies for taking on this responsibility. Gerry and his wife, Kelly, have 3 adult children and live in Lexington, KY.
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Tentative
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking Events
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Core Skills Building Workshop – Russ Sabella
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. – until Awards Soirée (additional cost required)
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 and Information Session
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. Coffee Break with 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 – Gerry Brooks
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
15.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)
15.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)
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.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBER*
$245
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STUDENT MEMBER*
$110
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NON-MEMBER
$305
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*Your MSCA membership must be good through March 24, 2025 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 Bird Registration Rate, your registration form AND payment (copy of your purchase order, check, or credit card) must be received or postmarked by January 31, 2025.
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 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 23, 2025. All cancellations before February 23, 2025 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.
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
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 $135 per night plus tax. This rate is valid through February 28, 2025.
Please note from the hotel: Keep in mind that the rate showing is the average rate per night. Please continue with selecting your preferred room type and on the last page, the group rate will be reflected in the pricing summary. The resort fee will be waived at the time of check out. The card you put on file will not be charged until after you depart.
You can also book a room by calling (800) 233-1234.
Corporate or Group Code: G-PW8Q
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!
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!
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