As school counselors, many us are the only, or one of few, precious mental health advisors for you students. We’re for all the mental health questions. Do you ever need an SOS for the really complex cases?! Learn some tips, tricks, and strategies to stay afloat with two school counselors and private clinical practitioners.

Join Bowie State University’s Ujima Center in a pivotal roundtable to transform Maryland’s high-need schools. Focused on DEIA strategies and addressing African American student challenges, this session explores effective programs like FAMH and MTSS. Dive into process and impact assessments, and engage in discussions on culturally responsive educational approaches. Ideal for educators and counselors, this roundtable aims to revolutionize inclusive.

Teaching classroom lessons is an important aspect of the school counselor’s role in serving all students, but often we aren’t prepared for this role. Gain concrete classroom management tools you can use in your school counseling program to better prepare you when teaching your school counseling core curriculum lessons.

This presentation will focus on the importance of school-wide activities in elementary settings that are designed to build academic rigor and achievement and promote college and career readiness. Preparing students for their academic and professional futures should begin at an early age, and these activities are key to laying a strong foundation for success.

For years we have been telling students to go to college to get a great career. In fact, we are pushing students into college at a 70% clip. However, almost 70% of careers available today do not require a college degree. Skilled trades are in high demand and can provide students with a great career and great pay! Come see what those careers are and how you can reach more of your students. You will also learn how to get industry involved in your schools and how to get more buy-in with parents. See what UTI is doing to get girls involved in STEM careers.
Finally, learn how students can make school more affordable to avoid debt after graduation. 

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the inner workings of our district’s college application process and career advising. This presentation will showcase the core components of our approach, highlighting how SchooLinks’ solutions have become instrumental in organizing career and college research lessons and tracking applications seamlessly. Discover the secrets to our personalized guidance, organization, and data-driven decision-making that collectively create a roadmap to post secondary and higher education success. Whether you’re a seasoned counselor or just starting, this session offers practical insights to elevate your college application strategy and empower students to achieve their post secondary aspirations. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your career and college counseling efforts.

Middle school students say all sorts of things and may not know the impact of what they are saying or the words they are using. This presentation will share a lesson that was presented to middle school students in a suburban school in Maryland that teaches students the power of their words, what they say, and the impact that they have.