November 16-18, 2023
Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
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November 16-18, 2023
Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
November 16-18, 2023
Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
Details to come.
We look forward to seeing you next year.
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.
Are you ready to Inspire Harmony in your schools?
Harmony SEL is a social and emotional learning (SEL) program for pre-K-6 grade students designed to foster communication, connection, and community in schools and out-of-school time organizations. Newly refreshed units available now! This year we invite you to start on the path to success with a refreshed introduction to Harmony SEL Third Edition.
Inspire celebrates and supports pre- and in-service educators and staff with online professional development resources and educator SEL opportunities.
Check out our new Educator SEL modules, Understanding the Brain to Get to the Heart of SEL and Self-Compassion and Emotion Regulation for Educators.
For more information please contact Lindsay Volpe, Account Manager at lvolpe@nu.edu or 718-673-1794.
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.
TaRael Kee
Pre-Conference Speaker
Susan Fisher
Pre-Conference Speaker
Brandon Beachamp
Pre-Conference Speaker
TaRael Kee
Pre-Conference
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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 department co-chair of Collinsville High School and is president elect of the Illinois School Counselor Association (2020). Kee 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 awarded honorable mention for Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2020). He received a specialist degree in educational leadership in May 2021.
***SESSION FULL***
Susan Fisher and Brandon Beachamp
Pre-Conference
Thursday, November 17, 2022
*First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced class before the conference, and then participate in a 4-5 hour, Instructor-led class in person at the NYSSCA Pre-Conference.
**Max participants: 30. Sign up early.
ABOUT THIS SESSION: Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a 7-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan:
As COVID-19 is changing our daily reality, there is an important need for Youth Mental Health First Aid.
The training includes expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care. Youth MHFA includes new content applicable for adults working with elementary-age children, including content on the impact of social media. The content is gender neutral and culturally relevant.
SUSAN FISHER BIO: Susan Fisher is the Assistant Director at the School Mental Health Resource and Training Center at MHANYS. She is an active PTA member in her local community and participates in her school district’s Mental Health committee and Mental Health Consortium. She is currently an Associate Director for Nassau Region PTA and Legislation Coordinator for New York State PTA. Susan is a former educator, last working as an NYC High School Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science teacher. She has taught middle school science, mentored an advisory class, and supervised extracurricular activities. She is a mom of two boys, one in 10th grade and one in 6th grade.
BRANDON BEACHAMP BIO: Brandon Beachamp is the director of the Mental Health Association in New York State’s (MHANYS) School Mental Health Resource and Training Center. He oversees a statewide project aimed at supporting K-12 schools in mental health education development and integration, professional development for school and mental health professionals, and establishing community partnerships for integrated supports for students and families. Brandon received his M.Ed. and MA in Psychological Counseling from Teacher College, Columbia University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership.
Horacio Sanchez
Keynote Speaker
Mark Leinweaver
Keynote Speaker
Horacio Sanchez
Keynote Speaker
Friday, November 18, 2022
ABOUT THIS SESSION: Self-regulation is the one mental process that overrides obstacles that hinder planning, attention, learning, memory, and the coping skills required for students to achieve immediate goals and obtain long-term success. Without the skill to self-regulate, students will succumb to the whim of every thought, distraction, emotion, and desire. The lack of self-regulation is the root of many of the behavioral and academic issues education faces today. The development of self-control enables students to transcend life’s obstacles and engage in new skills that promote academic success (Inzlicht, Bartholow, & Hirsh, 2015). Therefore, educators need to know how to promote self-regulation in order to maximize student achievement. Come learn the key steps identified by neuroscience to promote self-regulation. The steps identified in the research have been found to help students placed at-risk by life’s circumstances to experience life success.
SPEAKER BIO: Horacio Sanchez is the President and CEO of Resiliency Inc., an agency leader in helping schools improve school climate, instruction, and discipline. Horacio is recognized as one of the nation’s prominent experts on promoting student resiliency and applying brain science to improve school outcomes. The Maladaptive Council (Academy of Science) recognizes him as a leading authority on emotional disorders and resiliency. He is a highly sought-after speaker and has keynoted many national conferences.
Horacio has been a teacher, administrator, clinician, mental health director, and consultant to the Department of Education in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and other states. His diverse education and background have helped him to merge research, science, and practice. Horacio sits on the True Health Initiative Council of Directors, a coalition of more than 250 world-renowned health experts, committed to educating on proven principles of lifestyle as medicine. He has authored several articles and books on the topics of resiliency, closing the achievement gap, and applying neuroscience to improve educational practices and outcomes. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Education Revolution published by Corwin Press, which applies brain science to improve instruction, behaviors, and school climate.
Mark Leinweaver
Keynote Speaker
Friday, November 18, 2022
ABOUT THIS SESSION: Be The Agent is a motivational message about how to “represent yourself” by taking ownership, celebrating interests and understanding why character is vital to your “client”. This presentation focuses on identifying leadership qualities and maximizing what you can control…while inspiring others. It is not someone else’s job to do this for you. Your path to success begins with a roster of one: YOURSELF.
SPEAKER BIO: Mark Leinweaver’s daily responsibilities include managing off-the-field client services, contract negotiation and communicating with all 30 clubs on behalf of the players and their families. Mark is a frequent speaker at high schools nationwide on why “Character Matters”, offering guidance on social media dangers, volunteering and anti-bullying leadership. He is also a guest professor each semester at the University of Southern California (USC) and has lectured at Duke, Virginia, Georgia, FSU and Texas on “How To Get A Job In Sports”. His book Minor Moments, Major Memories debuted in bookstores nationwide in 2005 and was developed into a scripted TV series by Sony Pictures Television. Mark was the baseball team captain at Stonehill College (Mass.), where he graduated with a degree in Communication.
Tentative
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Session – Part I
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Session – Part II
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Session – Part III
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Networking
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sponsor Presentation
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Welcome Conference Opening
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Keynote – Horacio Sanchez
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Workshop Session 1
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break and Exhibits
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshop Session 2
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote – Mark Leinweaver
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Level Networking
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Graduate Students Poster Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Exhibitor Rally / Break / Raffle Winners
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Workshop 3
4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Workshop Session 4
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Awards Presentation and Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
8:00 p.m. Trivia Night – Kelly Barr
7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sponsor Presentation
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Collective Care Team – Panel Discussion
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Annual Membership Business Meeting
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break and Exhibits
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Workshop Session 5
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Workshop Session 6
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch and Closing Remarks
2:00 p.m. Conference Closes
Please visit the NYSSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership.
For all NYSSCA membership questions, please call 937.969.7722 or email membership@nyssca.org.
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 2022 NYSSCA Conference!
Member*
$60
Non-Member
$110
Professional
Member* $275
Non-Member $325
Graduate Student
Member* $195
Non-Member $325
Friday ONLY
Professional Member* $210
Graduate Student Member* $100
Non-Member: $260
Saturday ONLY
Professional Member* $175
Graduate Student Member* $80
Non-Member $225
*Your NYSSCA membership must be good through November 19, 2022 to qualify for these rates.
**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.
Please Note: If we are forced to cancel the NYSSCA 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 October 17, 2022. All cancellations before October 17, 2022 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 NYSSCA 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.
Advanced Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 13th
After the cutoff you will be able to register onsite.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL
40 Lodge St.
Albany, NY 12207
Reservation information coming soon.
All events of the conference will be located at the Hilton Albany. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $139 plus tax. This rate is valid through October 27, 2022.
You can also book a room by calling 866-691-1183. Be sure to mention the “1SCA” group code.
Come to the NYSSCA Conference in the State’s capital, Albany! Albany, New York is on the west bank of the Hudson River and is known for its rich history with fascinating architecture, historic homes, and world-class museums, like the Albany Institute of History & Art. There are delicious restaurants a short distance from the hotel, such as Union Seafood, The Hollow Bar & Kitchen, and Iron Gate Cafe. If looking for some retail therapy check out Crossgate Mall with shops like Michael Kors, Bath and Body Works, DSW, Sephora, and restaurants like Texas de Brazil and Dave and Busters. There is tons to do around Albany, so you can learn 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!
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: NYSSCA
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Make all checks and purchase orders payable to:
National Center for Youth Issues
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