March 17-18, 2024
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd, US-50
Cambridge, MD 21613
We look forward to seeing you next year.
The Barry Robinson Center has been improving the lives of children and families for 90 years. The Center offers a residential treatment program for military-connected youth, ages 11 through 17, with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Our beautiful campus provides a holistic environment that sets youth and their families on the path to healing. Our staff includes qualified and compassionate therapists, teachers, counselors, doctors, nurses, and dietitians.
For more information contact Delonte Green, Regional Director of Military Relations at (240) 838-6405 or dgreen@barryrobinson.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, Senior Vice President at beccab@dialcare.com.
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 Eric Wormsbaker at EricWormsbaker@QuaverEd.com or (629) 702-7388.
Salisbury University sets success in motion with a community where students are seen, heard, supported and challenged. SU is home to 7,500 students and offers over 60 graduate and undergraduate programs across business, education, health and human services, the liberal arts, and sciences. At Salisbury, professors become mentors, connecting ideas to real-world experiences. SU propels students forward to a better tomorrow in their lives and careers. Make Tomorrow Yours at SU: www.salisbury.edu
For more information please contact Beth Skoglund, Director of Admissions at (410) 543-6161 or admissions@salisbury.edu.
The SMART Local 100 Apprenticeship is a combination of classroom instruction, hands on training, and on-the-job training. The apprenticeship teaches skills that are technically and professionally oriented. Therefore, the prospect for a rewarding and high paying career, is very good. New apprentice classes typically start every three (3) months. Applications are taken online at smart100trainingcenter.org and applicants will be notified of scheduled test dates.
Please contact Joseph Pickens at (540) 394-0152 or
jpickens@smart100.org.
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 North Carolina’s initiatives for improved student outcomes and postsecondary readiness.
For more information please contact Mike Sandridge, Senior Account Executive at msandridge@schoolinks.com or (410) 596-3833.
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 richard.e.hutson2.civ@army.mil or (910) 528-4450 .
Xello is an engaging, online program that helps K-12 students define their future goals and transform their aspirations into actionable plans for success.
It helps them build self-knowledge, explore their options, create a plan, and develop the skills needed to thrive in the world of work.
For more information please contact Amanda Molinaro, Territory Manager at amandam@xello.world
Sejal Foxx
Tommie Mabry
Sejal Foxx
Core Skills Building Workshop Speaker
Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
School counselors are student advocates. Data is a powerful tool in establishing buy-in from administration. Learn how to use data to create strategic and systemic change that focuses on equity and access for all students. Hear specific examples about which data to collect, how to review and analyze data, and creating school counseling interventions. Audience members will be able to practice using sample data.
Dr. Sejal Parikh Foxx is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is also the Founder and Director of the Urban School Counseling Collaborative. She is co-author of School Counseling in the 21st Century. In 2015, she received the Counselor Educator of the Year Award from the North Carolina School Counselor Association. Dr. Foxx has presented over 160 conference presentations, invited workshops, and district trainings.
Prior to becoming a faculty member, Dr. Foxx was a high school and elementary school counselor in Florida. She worked in Title 1 settings and developed a passion for student advocacy, data-driven school counseling, and post-secondary readiness services.
Tommie Mabry
Keynote Speaker
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 11:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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.
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.
Tentative
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.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER*
$225
Save $35 if you register by January 31st – extended to February 9th!*
STUDENT MEMBER*
$95
Save $10 if you register by January 31st – extended to February 9th!*
NON-MEMBER
$285
Save $35 if you register by January 31st – extended to February 9th!*
*Your MSCA membership must be good through March 18, 2024 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, 2024.
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 17, 2024. All cancellations before February 17, 2024 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.
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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