November 6-8, 2024
Embassy Suites Resort & Convention Center
Concord, NC

Conference Home Page

November 6-8, 2024
Embassy Suites Resort & Convention Center
Concord, NC

Conference Home Page
North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference 2024 logo
North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference 2024 logo
North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference 2024 logo

Call for Presenters

Submit your proposal for the NCSCA Conference!​

The North Carolina School Counselor Association is requesting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development. Presentations should include the latest techniques and practices that are relevant, innovative and inclusive/multicultural in the field of school counseling. Presentations should assist school counselors in demonstrating one or more of the school counseling standards. Presentations should showcase proven programs, current research, learning outcomes or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.

Thanks for joining us for the 2024 North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference!​

We hope to see you next year!

THIS PORTAL IS NOW CLOSED.

The deadline for submissions has passed.

DECISION PROCESS

Please note, all sessions are 60 minutes in length.

This year’s theme is SHINE: Supporting, Honoring, Inspiring, Networking, Empowering! We are soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and social/emotional development and/or highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Presentations should showcase proven programs, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators. NCSCA looks forward to providing sessions that foster diversity, equity, inclusion and access for all students. Proposals of a political, marketing or for-profit nature will NOT be accepted.

Targeted Areas

  • Advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • College and Career Readiness
  • Crisis Response
  • Curriculum
  • Data
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Dropout Prevention
  • Mental Health
  • School Climate
  • School Counseling Program
  • School Counselor Leadership
  • School-wide Programs (PBIS, RTI, Second Step)
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Special Populations (EC, EL, Homeless, etc.)
  • Student Achievements
  • Technology

Submit Your Vitae/Resume

In addition to filling out and submitting the form below, applicants are REQUIRED to submit a PDF of their vitae or resume, which includes their degree, educational training, certifications and licenses. 

Resume Upload

Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2024

Notice regarding proposal acceptance will be sent via e-mail by the end of July.

The Lead Presenter will receive all communications regarding your breakout session and will be responsible for sharing it with co-presenters, if any.

NCSCA will convene a committee to review and select Conference sessions. You will be contacted by NCYI, the organization managing this conference, to let you know if your proposal is accepted. We carefully consider all proposals in an effort to share resources, strategies, and successes in issues facing today’s youth.

Days
Hours
Minutes

IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED

Presenter Instructions

HANDOUTS
A QR code will be used for attendees to gain access to session handouts. Please provide a file/s to presenters@ncyi.org by August 15, 2024 with your session title as the file name. You are welcome to provide physical copies of your handouts to attendees at your own expense. The rooms will be set for 40-60 participants. By agreeing to be a breakout session presenter, you are agreeing to submit your presentation to NCSCA to upload to the website for conference participates to refer back to after the conference. If you are approved as a presenter, you will be notified of how and by when to submit the outline.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Presenters must make their own hotel reservations and are responsible for all other travel expenses.

CO-PRESENTERS
All communications regarding your breakout session will come to the Lead Presenter directly, and they will be responsible for sharing it with their Co-Presenter(s), if any. Also note the rate structure for Co-Presenters. If Co-Presenters are not added at the time of the CFP submission, they cannot be added in the future.

WI-FI
The hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi Internet that is complimentary. However, we highly recommend designing your session so that you will not need internet access, since it can be slow or unreliable.

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
All meeting rooms will be arranged theater style. Please note that the conference will provide a screen, A/V cart and power supply at no charge to you. However, the conference will not be able to provide any other A/V equipment. You are responsible for providing your own LCD Projector, laptop and dongle/appropriate adapter, if needed for your presentation. If your presentation requires sound for a video or sound effect please make the necessary plan to provide that equipment on your own. If you need additional audio visual equipment, please contact the hotel. Any arrangements you make with the hotel will be at your own expense.

For more information or questions, please contact presenters@ncyi.org.

Lead Presenters get a FREE Registration to the Main Conference!

Main Conference | November 6-8

Lead Presenter Rate

$0

All co-presenters may register at the standard attendee registration rate.

Pre-Conference | November 6

Member*

$35

Non-Member

$90

*To qualify for member rates your membership must be good through November 8, 2024 Renew your membership if not current, or if becoming a member for the first time, go to the NCSCA Website BEFORE registering.

The discounted presenter rate can only be used for the lead presenter. All co-presenters may register at the standard attendee registration rate. If your session is approved, the Lead Presenter will be emailed a link to the exclusive registration portal for approved lead presenters.

If your Co-Presenter(s), if any, plans to present the breakout session and then leave, there will be no registration fee. By not registering, they will not be given a name badge, program manual or tote bag, and will not be able to participate in any other sessions or meal functions at the conference.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

This portal is now closed.

The deadline for submissions has passed.

CONTACT INFORMATION

866.318.6294

Fax 423.899.4547

presenters@ncyi.org

National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: NCSCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185

NCYI W-9

The Lead Presenter will receive all communications regarding your breakout session and will be responsible for sharing it with co-presenters, if any.

Accommodations
Conference Schedule

IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED

Presenter Instructions

  • HANDOUTS: A QR code will be used for attendees to gain access to session handouts. Please provide a file/s to presenters@ncyi.org by August 15, 2023 with your session title as the file name. You are welcome to provide physical copies of your handouts to attendees at your own expense. The rooms will be set for 40-60 participants. By agreeing to be a breakout session presenter, you are agreeing to submit your presentation to NCSCA to upload to the website for conference participates to refer back to after the conference. If you are approved as a presenter, you will be notified of how and by when to submit the outline.
  • HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Presenters must make their own hotel reservations and are responsible for all other travel expenses.
  • CO-PRESENTERS: All communications regarding your breakout session will come to the Lead Presenter directly, and will be responsible for sharing it with a Co-Presenter (if any). Also note the rate structure for Co-Presenters. If a Co-Presenter is not added at the time of the CFP submission, one cannot be added in the future.
  • WI-FI: The hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi Internet that is complimentary for presenters only. We highly recommend designing your session so that you will not need internet access, since it can be slow or unreliable.
  • AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT: All meeting rooms will be arranged theater style. Please note that the conference will provide a screen, A/V cart and power supply at no charge to you. However, the conference will not be able to provide any other A/V equipment. You are responsible for providing your own LCD Projector, laptop and dongle/appropriate adapter, if needed for your presentation. If your presentation requires sound for a video or sound effect please make the necessary plan to provide that equipment on your own. If you need additional audio visual equipment, please contact the hotel. Any arrangements you make with the hotel will be at your own expense.

For more information or questions, please contact presenters@ncyi.org.

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