October 12-13, 2023
Pines Manor
2085 Lincoln Hwy.
Edison, NJ 08817
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October 12-13, 2023
Pines Manor
2085 Lincoln Hwy.
Edison, NJ 08817
October 12-13, 2023
Pines Manor
2085 Lincoln Hwy.
Edison, NJ 08817
Details to come.
We look forward to seeing you next year.
The New Jersey Chapter is fueled by the mission to save lives by providing education and support to the Garden State.
The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
For more information contact Elizabeth Roithmayr-Clemens, Executive Director at eroithmayr@afsp.org.
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a training program of the United States armed forces present on college campuses to recruit and educate commissioned officers. It is designed as a college elective, and studies focus on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics. Army ROTC teaches the skills needed to be a successful leader. It combines classroom time with hands-on experience while students also learn leadership and management skills. 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 contact:
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, Assistant Vice President at beccab@dialcare.com.
We present, train, and collaborate with schools, corporations, and hospitals, providing a comprehensive Integrated Mental Health
treatment model. This model incorporates traditional psychotherapeutic care combined with evidence-based Mind/Body approaches to promote overall stress reduction, wellness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Clients and participants working with ICCC have unique access to a continuum of care that aids them on their journey towards Post Traumatic Growth.
For more information contact Tristin Fleck, Educational Coordinator at (732) 997-8740 or tfleck@integratedcareconcepts.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 Stacey Spangenburg at Spangenburgs@mhs-pa.org.
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.
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.
OUR MISSION: To steer youth straight toward making sound, rational decisions through a learning experience that provides a message of reality to help them make positive, informed choices through assemblies, professional development for staff, and parent academies and includes curriculum, courses, and other support materials.
For more information contact Darla DeLeon, Chief Executive Officer at (856) 690-8878 or darla@steeredstraight.org.
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.
Pre-Conference Speaker
Keynote Speaker
TaRael Kee
Pre-Conference Speaker
October 12, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
ABOUT THIS SESSION:
School counseling programs must account for the rapidly changing school demographics. Students from multiple backgrounds have a variety of needs that standardized school counseling programs cannot address. Learn how school counselors can practice cross-cultural communication skills, utilize ASCA’s National Model from an equitable lens, identify student needs from an MTSS perspective, and use data to identify and remove equity barriers.
After attending this workshop, you should be able to:
SPEAKER BIO:
TaRael Kee is an assistant principal at Collinsville High School. He is also currently serving as President of the Illinois School Counselor Association. He recently became a Site-Based Trainer for the American School Counselor Association. As a former school counselor at CHS, he utilized data and technology to push the department to become more innovative, efficient, and inclusive. TaRael is a published author. He was named the Collinsville School District e-Educator of the Year (2017), recognized by College Board in (2018), received the Lindenwood Alumni Spotlight (2019), and was awarded Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2021). TaRael graduated from Lindenwood University with a specialist degree in Educational Leadership in May 2021.
TaRael will also be presenting two breakout sessions.
Carolyn Stone
Keynote Speaker
October 13, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
ABOUT THIS SESSION:
School counselors must negotiate the competing interests of the overregulated school environment, student’s need for confidentiality and the legal rights of parents to be the guiding voice in their children lives. Updates on these competing interests will be discussed through recent court developments. Legal rulings will be highlighted in areas such as sexually active students, bullying, academic advising, child abuse, educational records, and sexual harassment, first amendment rights, and transgender youth. The goal is to facilitate participants’ legal literacy and provide guiding principles to support best ethical practice.
SPEAKER BIO:
Carolyn Stone, Ed.D., is a Professor of Counselor Education at the University of North Florida (UNF). Dr. Stone is a Past President of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Prior to coming to UNF, Dr. Stone spent 22 years with Jacksonville, Florida’s Public Schools as an elementary and high school counselor, middle school teacher and Supervisor of Guidance Services. She supervised 225 school counselors. Dr. Stone was ASCAs Ethics Chair from 2002 to 2022 and chaired the last four revisions of the ethical standards.
Carolyn will also be presenting a breakout session.
Tentative
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 NJSCA Conference!
Professional Member*
$159
Student & Retiree Member*
$135
Non-Member**
$199
Professional Member*
$50
Student & Retiree Member*
$50
Non-Member
$65
Professional Member*
$109
Student & Retiree Member*
$85
Non-Member**
$149
*Your NJSCA membership must be good through October 13, 2023 to qualify for these rates.
**If you register for the Full Conference or Friday Only as a Non-Member you will receive a complimentary NJSCA membership. Pre-Conference Only registration does not include a complimentary NJSCA membership.
***To qualify for the early registration discount, your registration form AND payment (copy of your purchase order, check, or credit card) must be received or postmarked by the early registration cutoff date.
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.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If we are forced to cancel the NJSCA 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 September 6, 2022. All cancellations before September 6, 2022 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The conference is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control such as weather or school closings.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers may change. The NJSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If we are forced to cancel the NJSCA 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 September 12, 2023. All cancellations before September 12, 2023 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The conference is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control such as weather or school closings.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers may change. The NJSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
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.
HOST HOTEL
2055 E Lincoln Hwy.
Edison, NJ 08817
Reservation information coming soon.
Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $119 plus tax. This rate is valid through September 2, 2023.
All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. A $30 Security incidental deposit will be taken at check in.
Make sure the Check In date is 10/11/2023 and/or 10/12/2023 and Check Out date is 10/13/2023.
You can also book a room by calling (866) 781-2414. Be sure to mention the New Jersey School Counselor Conference and the “NJC” group code.
Enjoy your evenings at Menlo Park Mall, just minutes from Pines Manor and the Crowne Plaza. Get some retail therapy at places like Sephora, Forever 21, White House Black Market, Bath and Body Works, and more! Or eat dinner at Benihana, The Cheesecake Factory, Rainforest Cafe, or Smashburger. You can also visit the AMC movie theater, so you can finally watch that movie you have been wanting to see. The Menlo Park Mall has a variety of options for your entertainment.
Click here to see all the fun you can have at the Menlo Park Mall.
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!
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: NJSCA
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 NJSCA directly for all membership questions. For questions about NJSCA membership please contact, Jim Lukach at jimlukach@msn.com or at 732.846.6468.
Sponsors receive attendee contact information.
