Thursday, November 6, 2025
Morning Session 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*School Counselors choose ONE session to attend.
Gwinnett Technical College Busbee Center
School Counselors from Gwinnett County School District are invited to attend a day of training and inspiration with various speakers. You can also visit with area youth service agencies and sponsors, who will display information on their available services. Come be refreshed and invigorated to continue the work you are doing. For the full schedule see below.
Also, all schools will receive a COMPLIMENTARY BOOKSTORE VOUCHER to be used to shop at the on-site NCYI Resource Fair.
Dr. Russell A. Sabella is a Professor in the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. His areas of expertise include comprehensive school counseling programs, datability, school counseling technology, and solution-focused school counseling. Dr. Sabella has made significant contributions to the field. He is the author of numerous articles in journals, magazines, and newsletters, as well as several influential books, including Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual (2020). A leader in the profession, Dr. Sabella served on regional, state, and national committees as well as President of the American School Counselor Association (2003-2004) and the Florida School Counselor Association (2013-2014). His training and consulting work have impacted tens of thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders across the country.
Join Russ for an insightful keynote presentation that delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of school counseling. This engaging session is designed for school counselors seeking to comprehend the fundamentals of AI and its application in their profession. Dr. Sabella will equip school counselors with the knowledge and insights needed to leverage AI effectively, fostering a future-ready approach to school counseling. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of your work.
Tentative
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Morning Session Check-in
8:00 am – 8:20 am
Welcome and Introduce Sponsors
8:20 am – 9:35 am
Featured Speaker – Russ Sabella
9:35 am – 9:50 am
Break and Sponsor Visit
9:50 am – 11:00 am
Featured Speaker – Russ Sabella
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shop at the NCYI Resource Fair
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session Check-in
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Shop at the NCYI Resource Fair
12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
Welcome and Introduce Sponsors
12:20 pm – 1:35 pm
Featured Speaker – Russ Sabella
1:35 pm – 1:50 pm
Break and Sponsor Visit
1:50 pm – 3:00 pm
Featured Speaker – Russ Sabella
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Finish Shopping at the NCYI Resource Fair
Each school will receive a COMPLIMENTARY COUPON to shop the NCYI Resource Fair at the mini-conference!
This is an opportunity for you to personally review and purchase curriculum, activity and small group manuals, books, videos, DVDs and CDs. NCYI has the newest and best guidance resource materials available from America’s foremost publishers in Classroom Guidance, Character Education, Bullying Prevention / Intervention, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Separation Issues, Grief Recovery, Learning Disabilities and Social Skills Training.
Save on shipping and handling – You can save 5% to 8% by purchasing from the on-site display and taking the resources with you, which eliminates shipping and handling charges! On-site discounts will also be offered.
Specialty savings on overstock items – Save 50% or more off the retail price of a unique selection of overstock items.
NCYI accepts all major credit cards, personal checks, purchase orders, and even cash for additional purchases! If you have building level funds available, you can use a school purchase order.
National Center for Youth Issues, or NCYI, is a national non-profit organization that publishes and distributes guidance resource materials for schools. In addition to publishing its own publications, NCYI represents over 40 different publishers of educational resources. They also provide training opportunities for educators through on-site training services, as well as regional and state-wide conferences.
866.318.6294
National Center for Youth Issues
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
