October 12-13, 2023
Pines Manor
Edison, NJ
We hope to see 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.
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters consists of 43,000 of the most skilled and highly trained construction workers in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Apprenticeships are conducted by specialty experts in several carpentry trades at 17 state-of-the-art training facilities in our region.
For more information please contact Frank Mahoney, Communication Director, at fmahoney@eascarpenters.org or 267-618-3416.
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.
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting youth from bullying, online dangers, and all types of child abuse by providing evidence-based/trauma-informed personal safety and prevention education programs. MBF Programs include MBF Child Safety Matters® (for elementary schools), MBF Teen Safety Matters® (for middle and high schools), MBF Athlete Safety Matters® (for youth athletes), and MBF After-School Safety Matters® (for after-school and youth-serving organizations).
For more information, please contact Julie LeMay, Customer Service Manager, at julie@mbfpreventioneducation.org or at 904.562.1846.
The NJCTS mission is to ensure children and adults with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders are empowered and accepted through education, advocacy and research. NJCTS offers a Faculty In-Service Program geared toward education professionals in elementary and secondary schools across New Jersey. The program provides strategies and accommodations for the classroom to promote a more positive, inclusive, and successful classroom environment for all students.
For more information contact Patricia Phillips, Executive Director at pphillips@njcts.org or (908) 575-7350.
NJMEP is a private, not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey’s manufacturers. For over 20 years, NJMEP has used its extensive network of connections and proven track record of success to help manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices to realize more than $7.6 billion in value. Our services are categorized into the following three areas: Operational Excellence, Innovation and Growth and Workforce Development.
For more information contact Michael Womack, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at mwomack@njmep.org or (973) 998-9801 .
Oasis Education helps schools reduce wait times for mental health services by offering same-day Support Counseling appointments with mental health professionals (Noon-3am). We also provide on-demand courses and strategic learning paths that build stress tolerance, growth mindsets, and self-efficacy.
These support services are offered within a highly accessible and secure platform that can be downloaded on any web browser, iOS, and Android device.
Contact us to schedule a demo!
For more information please contact Sam Harper, Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer at (724) 252-4021 or sam@oasisapp.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.
With RV sales increasing and more and more Americans taking to the road to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, skilled RV technicians are in high demand. The RV Technical Institute’s hands-on training and instruction, created by top RV industry experts, provides the experience and expertise needed by manufacturers, dealerships and repair shops nationwide.
For more information please contact Curt Hemmeler, Executive Director, via email at rvti-info@rvti.org or at 800.664.0154.
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.
Treatment at Turnbridge is led by some of the most name-recognized and widely published adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and researchers in academia, recruited through our affiliation with Yale Medical School, all treating a small group of adolescents to ensure our patients a lot of one-on-one attention and our families a lot of communication.
For more information contact Matthew Rubin, Outreach, Adolescent Programs at(973) 883-5348 or mrubin@turnbridge.com.
What does “Building Your Future. Not Your Debt.” mean? It is asking you to let our program provide the education you need to advance your career without incurring any debt. Sounds crazy, right? It’s not. We are investing in your talent and future so that you can grow your career without a heavy financial burden. Our model allows you to focus on learning and growing, not how much it is costing you. Let’s do this together.
For more information please contact Ann Baker, Dean of UFP Business School at ann.baker@ufpi.com or (616) 365-1574.
When you support students joining the U.S. Army, you increase their chances in college. They’ll gain access to tuition assistance options that pay for all or part of college. The Army provides state-of-the-art skill training in a career fields from Culinary to Aviation to Medical and Engineering. The Army also has for you March2Success.com, a FREE standardized test prep course. To learn more, visit armyedspace.com, call an Army Education Specialist at 301.395.0776, or stop by the Army booth.
For more information please contact Baron McCombs, Ph.D., CA, Retired Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent, HCS, FL at baron.mccombs.civ@army.mil or (301) 395-0776.
Putting on a uniform doesn’t mean sacrificing who you are.
America’s Navy values diversity, equality and inclusivity — striving to build a community of service members who accurately reflect the rich makeup of our country. Our belief is that with hard work and determination, anyone, from anywhere, has the power to be successful in the Navy.
No matter your background, lifestyle, gender, sexuality or religious beliefs, there is a place for you in the Navy.
For more information contact Trevor Muir, Navy Talent Scout at trevor.a.muir.mil@us.navy.mil or at (516) 317-3332.
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 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 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.
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3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Learning Session – TaRael Kee
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. President’s Reception
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Available
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. President’s Welcome
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Opening Keynote – Carolyn Stone
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Concurrent Session I
11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Exhibitor Break
11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Concurrent Session II
12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Lunch and Door Prizes
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Session III
Please visit the NJSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership. 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.
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.
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.
HOST HOTEL
2055 E Lincoln Hwy.
Edison, NJ 08817
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.
