December 3-5, 2025
The Penn Stater Hotel & Convention Center
State College, PA
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
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QuaverReady is a fully online, teacher-led curriculum designed to support essential readiness skills for school and life. We provide a full year of lessons for grades K-8 based on the 5 core competencies. Our curriculum is fully aligned to ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors. All lessons include resources for MTSS and progress monitoring. School counselors, teachers, social workers, and other supporting staff may facilitate relevant lessons on topics like Academic Achievement, Bullying, and Resilience.
For more information, please contact Nathan Wesner, Director of Sales at (615) 922-2014 or nathanwesner@quavered.com.
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For more information, please contact Keith Schumacher, School Engagement Specialist at (678) 859-6139 and keith.schumacher@familyfirst.net.
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Opening Keynote Session
December 4, 2025| 8:30 a.m.
When you throw a stone into a pond, sometimes it simply sinks—“plop”. However, if thrown just right, the rock skips. Instead of the singular “plop”, the skipping rock reaches more water, leaving ripples on the surface – and this energy changes the entire pond. As educators, we throw the stone. In this dynamic opening session, educators will learn simple ways we create ripples in the school setting that positively impact the students we serve.
Dan St. Romain is a national independent educational consultant who provides staff development and consultative services to educators and parents working with children at all developmental levels. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective on discipline, understanding the best ways to provide support given the challenges posed in today’s society.
After receiving his master’s degree in education, Dan worked in both private residential and public school settings, as well as at the Region 20 Education Service Center in San Antonio, Texas. His work as a selfcontained behavior unit teacher, educational diagnostician, behavior consultant, and director of a learning resource center has afforded him experience at all levels, in both general and special education settings. Dan is now enjoying semi-retirement after having worked in the school system for the past 30 years.
Dan’s overwhelming strength is his skill as a presenter. Although his sessions are exceedingly interactive, his greatest asset lies in his ability to offer participants rich insight into the connectedness between educational practices and student behavior. He is the author of Lessons from LaRoux: How Needs Shape Behavior in Developing Brains, Teach Skills and Break Habits: Growth Mindsets for Better Behavior in the Classroom, Positive Behavior Principles: Shifting Perspectives and Aligning Practices in Schools, and several resources for teaching social skills, featuring his chameleon, Juan Pablo.
Dan will also be presenting two breakout sessions.
Luncheon Keynote Session
December 5, 2025| 12:00 p.m.
In this empowering and light-hearted session, student services professionals will consider as well as engage in a variety of self-care activities they can practice throughout their careers. With an honest look at the challenges student services professionals face every day, SSPSC is vital and we will work to address staff well-being during our time together.
Robert B. Jamison currently serves as a coordinator of school counseling services for a large suburban school division and has years of experience as a school counselor and school counseling department chair. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia as well as his Master of Science in Education in School Counseling and his Education Specialist degrees from Old Dominion University. Mr. Jamison has also supported school counselors and educators as a member of the Board of Directors for a state school counselor association; and, he served on a state commission for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Robert is also the co-author of the book 15-Minute Focus: Diversity, Bias, and Privilege: Addressing Racial Inequities to Create Inclusive Learning Environments.
Robert will also be presenting a breakout session.
Pre-Conference Session
December 3, 2025| 2:00 p.m.
This session will equip you with effective and practical behavior interventions, strategies, and techniques that work! Topics include: 16 Proactive Strategies, understanding why misbehavior happens and strategies to de-escalate in tense moments.
Shawna Griffin began her career in education in 2003. Since her start as a classroom teacher, she has held positions as a PBIS District Director and District Behavior Interventionist. Shawna believes that a team approach is vital in creating the best educational environment for all learners. School staff, students, and caregivers who work together to create and routinely monitor plans they’ve created help students succeed. Shawna blends her teaching experiences with the latest research to share practical tools and strategies with educators and administrators to meet the needs of all students. Her credentials include Ed.S. in Special Education Leadership, Licensed Restorative Practices Trainer through the International Institute of Restorative Practices and Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner for Education through STARR Commonwealth.
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Tentative
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop – Shawna Griffin
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. “Meet and Greet” Mixer in the Exhibit Hall
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast for First-Time Attendees (Location TBD)
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Ballroom
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Opening Session with Keynote Speaker – Dan St. Romain
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Transition Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Breakout Session 1
11:05 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Break with Exhibitors and Poster Sessions
11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Breakout Session 2
12:25 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Greetings from ASCA and Lunch Buffet
1:25 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Breakout Session 3
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Poster Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Breakout Session 4
3:35 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Transition Break
3:50 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Breakout Session 5
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking Social Fun Night
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration & Information Center Open
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibits Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Breakout Session 6
9:20 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Transition Break
9:35 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Breakout Session 7
10:25 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break & Exhibit Hall Closing
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Breakout Session 8
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Transition Break
12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Awards Luncheon & Closing Keynote Speaker – Robert Jamison
1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closing and Preview of next year’s Conference
Please visit the PSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership.
For all PSCA membership questions, please email info@paschoolcounselor.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 2025 PSCA Conference!
Professional/Associate
MEMBER*
$40
Retired/Student/Lifetime
MEMBER*
$35
NON-MEMBER
$50
Professional/Associate
MEMBER*
$350
Save $50 if you register by October 15th!**
Retired/Student/Lifetime
MEMBER*
$250
Save $50 if you register by October 15th!**
NON-MEMBER
$450
Save $50 if you register by October 15th!**
Professional/Associate
MEMBER*
$250
Save $50 if you register by October 15th!**
Retired/Student/Lifetime
MEMBER*
$150
Save $25 if you register by October 15th!**
NON-MEMBER
$350
Save $50 if you register by October 15th!**
*Your PSCA membership must be good through December 5, 2025 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.
Cancellation Policy: If we are forced to cancel the PSCA 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 November 3, 2025. All cancellations before November 3, 2025 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 PSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
Register online below 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
215 Innovation Blvd
State College, PA 16803
Reservation information coming soon.
All events of the conference will take place at The Penn Stater Hotel & Convention Center. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $149 plus tax. This rate is valid through November 3, 2025, while rooms are available.
You can also book a room by calling (800) 233-7505. Be sure to mention the “PSCA25A” group code.
Looking for something to do in your free time? The convention center is located right next to Penn State, so take some time to visit the campus and check out one of the several museums on campus. After being inspired by art, do a little shopping at the Douglas Albert Gallery across the road from the university. There are plenty of restaurants of all kinds to choose from nearby, or just relax at the hotel and enjoy one of their 2 restaurants. You will have plenty to do in the area, 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: PSCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
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National Center for Youth Issues
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Please contact PSCA directly with all membership questions.
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