FSCA 2014 Program

Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2014
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2014 CONVENTION
OCTOBER 2 3 - 2 5
OR L A N D O, F L OR I D A
SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
ADVOCATES in Act ion, CHAMPIONS f or Children

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The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) expands the image and influence of
professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic
change at the state level. FSCA empowers professional school counselors with the
knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to promote student success in the school, the
home, the community, and the world.
The mission of FSCA is to represent professional school counselors and to promote
professionalism and ethical practices.
1. Professional development opportunities in areas of critical need are made available
to all professional school counselors in the state.
2. Timely, relevant information exists that supports professional school counselors and
student advocacy.
3. Legislative policy exists that supports professional school counselors and child
advocacy.
4. Leaders at local and state levels champion and lead change initiatives.
5. FSCA maintains an organizational structure and administrative functions that
facilitate the accomplishment of the goals and objectives.

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Presidents Welcome Letter

October 23, 2014
Dear Convention Participant,
Welcome to the 2014 Florida School Counselor Association Convention here at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel at
SeaWorld in Orlando. It is exciting that this year we get to celebrate FSCAs 50th Anniversary! There are many
enriching and enjoyable events planned, so I encourage you to take advantage of your time here.

First of all, I would like to thank a few important people. We could not hold this convention without the
contributions of our exhibitors and sponsors. Please visit the exhibitors and let them know we appreciate their
support. I would also like to thank our excellent convention team and volunteers for all of their hard work!

There are many important professional development opportunities at this years convention. Make sure to
attend our keynote speakers presentations as they will be sharing about relevant topics such as college and
career readiness, and the importance of using data to advocate for our students. This years breakout sessions
are full of useful information so we hope you will leave the convention with a wealth of new knowledge. The
level sharing meetings are a great time to connect with your colleagues across the state, so dont forget to
attend those as well.

There are social events throughout the convention, and for the first time, the awards banquet is a luncheon
that is covered in the cost of the convention! We hope you can take the time to relax and enjoy your time here
while celebrating our 50
th
year as an organization. Again, welcome to the 2014 FSCA convention. We are glad
you are here!

Sincerely,

Dr. Carolyn Berger
Governing Board Chair 2014-15
Florida School Counselor Association


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FSCA Appreciates

The entire convention, from coordination, management, to designing the convention program that you are
now reading, was possible through the efforts of volunteers who have graciously contributed their valuable
time and work.

FSCA is committed to ecological and economical sustainability. For instance, you may notice that when
possible, recyclable and re-usable materials are used such as with programs and signs. FSCA is proud to
continually provide relevant and useful benefits and services to all Florida School Counselors.

The Florida School Counselor Association is grateful for
the support of these Sponsors and Exhibitors! Also take
a moment to visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall Online at:
http://fla-schoolcounselor.org/prof-dev/2014-fsca-
convention/virtual-exhibit-hall

Name Badges
Be sure to wear your name badges at all times. You will be required to wear it to
get into educational sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Please note, due to liability
issues, children under the age of 18 will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall. There
is a $10 fee to replace lost badges.
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to conference attendees, please turn off all electronic devices or
set them to vibrate during educational sessions. If it is necessary for you to use
your cell phone, step outside the meeting room to avoid disrupting the other
attendees.
Internet Access
Free Internet access is available in Convention meeting rooms and in the guest sleeping rooms.
Evaluations
Your feedback is critical to ensure that FSCA continues to provide timely and relevant professional development for
school counselors. In your convention bag, you will find an evaluation and if you will, please take a few minutes on
Saturday to offer your feedback to the Professional Development Committee. You may return your evaluation form to
the Registration desk, and if you wish, you will be given a raffle ticket to leave your name and address form a drawing to
receive a free FSCA membership and a free registration to the 2015 FSCA Convention.

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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Sponsors

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by Edward Burr, to
continue the legacy of his late wife, Monique Burr, a devoted child advocate. The Foundation is dedicated to
protecting children from all types of maltreatment and exploitation by providing the best prevention
education programs, collaborating with partner organizations, and engaging communities with awareness and
prevention efforts and resources. http://www.moniqueburrfoundation.org/

Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, not-for-profit, career university that provides educational programs
at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and online delivery
formats. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, with campuses located throughout the State of Florida and
internationally. Through quality teaching, learning, and research, the university is committed to provide students with
opportunities to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for successful employment. At Keiser
University we are here to help students succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet
educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers, the community,
and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and career. www.keiseruniversity.edu
Committed to a students first philosophy, Keiser University prepares graduates for
careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality, education, and
career-focused general studies.

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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Exhibitors

Inspirations for Youth and Families aka Inspirations Teen Rehab, is a nationally recognized, licensed residential
treatment center, for teens ages 13 to 17 and their families, who are struggling with teen drug and alcohol
addiction as well as other accompanying behavioral issues, stressing academics, therapy and family
involvement during treatment.
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is
Florida Hospitals University, located in downtown
Orlando. As part of the Florida Hospital system, we
share a mission focus to extend the Healing Ministry
of Christ and are able to provide students with the
access to unparalleled clinical opportunities in the
hospitals world-class facilities.

Beacon College was the first accredited college in the nation to
award bachelor degrees exclusively to students with learning
disabilities and ADHD. The College is committed to student
success, offering academic and personal support services
permitting students to achieve their goals. Beacon College is a
welcoming community for students with learning differences.
http://www.beaconcollege.edu/

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Inspiring 2.5 million K-6 students annually, The NED Show
serves as a catalyst for change. Our 45-minute motivational
assembly provides common messaging encouraging students
to be Champions at school and in life. Free online resources
including follow-up lesson plans and videos are available to
help enhance school climate year round.
http://www.thenedshow.com

Come browse at our booth for a unique shopping
experience. You will find a wide selection of exotic
accessories which capture the essence of beauty and
reflect personality. Our jewelry is high quality,
handcrafted locally or free trade specialty imports.
Refresh your wardrobe with a work of jewelry art. We
believe that every woman deserves to look and feel her
best!
Quiet Elegance
Michelle Clemons (407) 256-5712
quietelegance@gmail.com
www.quietelegancedesigns.com

CareerThesaurus is a simple and effective Career
Assessment platform which offers people of all ages their
Education and Employment options based on their
psychological test results. Simply put, CareerThesaurus
maps an individual's Personality Traits and Natural
Preferences to various Occupations where such attributes
are important, in order to achieve a balance between a
Successful Career and Happy Life
http://www.cipworldwide.org/


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Florida Atlantic University serves more than 30,000
students at sites throughout southeast Florida. FAU is
earning a reputation as a top research institution in areas
ranging from biomedicine and biotechnology to ocean
engineering and coastline security. The Carnegie
Foundation classifies FAU as a High Research Activity
Institution for the Advancement of Teaching. Visit us
online at http://www.fau.edu/.

Tutor Doctor is a leading provider of one-on-one supplemental education services to students of all ages and
grades. Because our programs are customized, we are able to provide help for students of varying abilities
learning disabled, struggling or gifted following their schools curriculum. We offer a free consultation,
optimally match with a qualified tutor and support all involved to ensure successful academic outcomes.

Smart Horizons Career Online Education has a solution for at-
risk students to earn a SACS accredited high school diploma
and a career certificate that will help them enter a college,
enlist in the military or have a better than average chance to
get a good job. For more information about our program visit
our website at http://www.shcoe.org/


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Parchment is a leading technology company allowing learners, educators and employers to request, verify and
share credentials in simple and secure ways. The platform has helped millions of people and thousands of
schools and universities to exchange more than 12 million transcripts and other credentials globally.
http://www.parchment.com

At Kairos Academics, we strive to create software
that is both powerful and intuitive. We develop
and support our cloud-based software with the
user in mind. No complicated interfaces, no long
trainings. Easy setup and management for schools
and districts, fun to use for teachers. Bring your
school into the cloud with Kairos Academics.

Citizens Bank / Charter One Bank
Offers the TruFit Student Loan

Were for making college financing more affordable.
Customizable to fit your students needs.
Competitive fixed and variable interest rates, no fees.
Borrower benefits including Loyalty Discounts and
Automated Repayment Discounts
Encourages responsible borrowing
Dedicated to exceptional customer experience.


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The Florida Department of Education provides Florida
CHOICES, www.flchoices.org, our states Internet-based
career information delivery system, free to all residents of
Florida. Students can gain information about themselves
through assessments, learn about postsecondary options and
schools, and explore career possibilities as they plan for their
future educational and career path.

The Florida Surveying and Mapping Society represents the
surveying and mapping professions, including: Photogrammetry,
Imagery, Remote Sensing, Base Mapping, GIS/LIS, Cartography,
Geodesy, Geomatics, GPS, Geographic Information and Geospatial
Data. With the advancement in technology and the expansion of
the profession reaching space, there will be a future for the
professions.
http://www.fsms.org

Method Test Prep, Inc. (MTP) is a New York based education company that offers a range of products and
services to school districts and individual families. MTP operates www.methodtestprep.com which offers
industry-leading online programs for ACT preparation and SAT preparation programs. With MTP, you can give
every student in your school the opportunity to increase their standardized test scores for what some families
spend on test prep courses for a single student. Method Test Prep also partners with schools to provide
custom online classes and works with parents and students to provide private and small group tutoring.


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North Carolina Outward Bound School offers courses for a broad range of groups including individuals (teens
and adults), school groups, educators, business professionals and veterans that are both physically challenging
and powerfully inspiring. From 4 to 72 days long, our wilderness expeditions take place in some of the premier
outdoor recreation areas of the country, with activity options of mountaineering, backpacking, whitewater
canoeing, rock climbing, coastal canoeing and sea kayaking. No experience is necessary you just have to be
willing to dig deep, embrace the moment and tackle the challenge. Financial aid and academic credit are
available for many courses.

The Art Institutes is a system of over 50 schools
across North America that offers areas of study in
Design, Media, Fashion, and Culinary. To learn
more about our programs visit us at
http://www.artinstitutes.edu

For more than 30 years, the Too Good Programs have put
evidence-based social and emotional learning skills to
work to promote safe and drug-free living, enabling
student success in the classroom and beyond. The
programs are designed to mitigate risk factors and build
protection against problem behaviors.
http://www.toogoodprograms.org


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"Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a
single word, artists can enlighten, educate and effect change around
the world!"

Be sure to stop by my booth and purchase your 50
th
Anniversary
Florida School Counselors Conference 2014 Commemorative Poster
autographed & sealed only $25.00.

Thank you,
Internationally known Child Advocacy Artist George E. Miller II.
http://gemartstudio.com/Welcome.html

NCYI is a leading provider of educational
resources, training & support to foster
the healthy psychosocial, emotional and
physical development of children/youth,
primarily targeted to student support
professionals such as professional
school counselors. Please visit our
website at www.ncyi.org.

Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee (ENH) is a highly effective, nationally-
accredited outdoor therapeutic program specializing in helping
girls 12 18 reach their full potential. ENH provides
adolescent girls with therapy, education, camaraderie, and
outdoor activities in a residential peer group setting utilizing
choice theory and reality therapy. Visit
www.Eckerdhelpsgirls.org to learn more.


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Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU
is the 8th largest independent university in the nation. The
Center for Psychological Studies offers programs in Fort
Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and
Jacksonville. The center offers two APA-accredited doctoral
programs in clinical psychology, specialist (Psy.S.) and doctoral
(Psy.D.) programs in school psychology, and masters degree
programs in the areas of general psychology (online), forensic
psychology (online), counseling (online), mental health
counseling, school counseling, and clinical psychopharmacology.
Most programs accommodate the working professional. For
more information, call 1-800-541-6682, ext. 27563 or 954-262-
7563, email gradschool@nova.edu, or visit www.cps.nova.edu.

Edgenuity provides engaging and flexible online and blended learning solutions that propel success for every student,
empower every teacher to deliver more effective instruction, and enable schools and districts to meet their academic
goals. Edgenuity delivers research-based, standards-aligned core curriculum, AP
, elective, career and technical

education (CTE), and credit recovery course. Please go to Edgenuity.com for more information.

All Pro Dad's Day/iMOM Mornings are simple ideas with profound impacts. They are a one-hour monthly breakfast held
before school where fathers/mothers and their children meet with other dads, moms and kids at school. During this
time, they discuss a variety of topics, spend time together and strengthen their relationship.
http://www.allprodad.com/ and http://www.imom.com/morning/

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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Exhibitors FSCA Thanks our 2014 Exhibitors

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a premier, private Christian university that offers over 100 online
and campus-based degree programs and concentrations. For more information, visit gcu.edu.

The Florida Department of Education Office of Healthy Schools sponsors
this online program worth 60 points for certificate renewal. It creates a
path through which teachers will provide instruction on tobacco use, thus
promoting healthy decisions by our students. This knowledge helps our
students perform better socially, academically, and athletically.

University Behavioral Center is committed to providing
intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and
adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for
adults. We provide safe and effective inpatient treatment to
assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling
lives. Our facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in
Orlando, Florida, and includes 88 licensed child and
adolescent psychiatric beds and 24 licensed adult beds. We
accept most major insurances including Medicare and Tricare.
http://www.universitybehavioral.com/


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Universal Technical Institute, chosen by industry
for postsecondary transportation technician
training, is committed to providing students with
the skills necessary to succeed in todays global
marketplace. This commitment has driven UTI to
follow the principles of the STEM Education
Coalition, ensuring science, technology,
engineering and math skills are interwoven
throughout our curriculum.
http://www.uti.edu/

In todays economic environment, helping families understand and plan
for the total cost of college is more important than ever. Wells Fargo has
free tools tailored for high school and college students. Stop by and learn
about our exciting new resources dedicated to providing a roadmap to
achieving educational dreams.
www.wellsfargo.com/student

YouthLight is an educational publishing company dedicated
to providing counselors, educators and other professionals
with useful materials to help maximize their effectiveness
with youth. YouthLight provides exciting books, interactive
lessons, games and other products relating to topics such as
Relational Aggression, Self-Regulation, Social Skills, Biblio-
Guidance and other Developmental Counseling Tools.
http://www.youthlight.com/


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The Relationship Between Perceived Teacher Unfairness, Interpersonal Goals, and Bullying
Problem Addressed: Potential relationships between students' perceptions of unfair interpersonal treatment by
teachers and student involvement in bullying behaviors; potential effects of interpersonal goals on these prospective
relationships.
Domain: Personal/Social
Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle
Presenter: Megan Donnelley, Florida Atlantic University

Reinforcement Is Not Bribery
Problem Addressed: Increasing positive behavior through effective reinforcement, especially verbal praise
Domain: Academic, Personal/Social
Intended Audience: Elementary
Presenter: Nicole Brown, Nova Southeastern University
Teen Pregnancy: How Emotional Burdens Affects the Young Mother
Problem Addressed: This will show how emotional issues affects the teen mother.
Intended Audience: High
Presenters: Dannique Kemp and Gina Francis, Nova Southeastern University

Why They Do What They Do
Problem Addressed: The four main reasons why students act the way they do and what we can do to help them.
Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High
Presenters: Natalie Lima and Stephanie Smith, Nova Southeastern University

You Can Do It. We Can Help.
Problem Addressed: Common and uncommon issues faced by school counselors
Domain: Academic, Career, Personal/Social
Presenters: Nicole Setticase and Danny Keller, Nova Southeastern University

Advocating for GLBTQ+ Students: A Counselors Rights and Responsibilities
Problem Addressed: Ethical considerations of counseling and advocating for GLBTQ+ students
Presenters: Rachel Fogel and Brandon Thompson, University of Central Florida

2014 FSCA Convention Poster Sessions
with Sponsors & Exhibitors


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Skin Deep: School Counselors Ethical/Legal Obligations for Self-Harm
Problem Addressed: Self-harm among adolescent students; ethical/legal obligations of school counselors, especially
regarding confidentiality
Intended Audience: Middle, High
Presenters: Lisabeth Hernandez and Michelle Hansford, University of Central Florida

Adventure-Based Counseling in School
Problem Addressed: Interpersonal and social issues, including self-esteem and interpersonal skills
Presenter: Austin Hill, University of Central Florida

Lets Talk: The Relationship Series Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program
Problem Addressed: Healthy relationship dynamics; signs of dating violence; appropriate bystander behaviors
Intended Audience: Middle
Presenter: Esther Noel, University of Central Florida

Grab Your Future By The Horns!
Problem Addressed: Career awareness and college/career readiness for high school freshmen
Domain: Career
Presenter: Brooke Sheetz, University of Central Florida

Putting the Student Back in Student-Athlete
Problem Addressed: Career awareness and readiness for high school student athletes
Domain: Career
Presenter: Ranata Wright, University of Central Florida

A Professional School Counselors Guide to Anger Management and Prevention in Adolescent Girls
Problem Addressed: Anger management issues in females
Intended Audience: Middle, High
Presenter: Louise Yergey, University of Central Florida

Multicultural Appreciation and Awareness
Problem Addressed: Strategies to collaborate with culturally
diverse families; equalizing educational experiences; developing
culturally sensitive interventions
Domain: Academic, Personal/Social
Presenters: Antoya Shuler and Claire Todd, University of North
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Jacksonville Cultural Immersion Experience
Problem Addressed: Inform and inspire cultural awareness through video as well
as quotes from those most involved individuals in Jacksonville.
Presenters: Natalie Medina and Harmony Allen, University of North Florida

Court Case Finding - Ward v. Willbanks and the Implications for School
Counselors
Problem Addressed: Ward v. Willbanks is a recent court case that redefined for
school counselors the referral process when a counselor's values conflict with
their student/clients values. The case has far reaching implications for school
counselor practice. The new ACA codes which rolled out of the Ward case will be
discussed and displayed.
Presenters: Patricia Ansley and Melissa (Missy) Bruce, University of North Florida

Court Case - Aaron Fricke v. Richard B. Lynch
Problem Addressed: GLADs 1980 case, Aaron Fricke v. Richard B. Lynch, is a milestone in protecting the rights of LGBT
students. GLAD founder John Ward and co-counsel argued that, in not allowing him to bring a male date to his Prom,
Cumberland High School violated Aaron Frickes First Amendment rights of association and free speech, and his
Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection of the laws. The court issued an injunction in Aarons favor just in time
for him to attend the dance with his date, Paul.
Presenters: Lisa Harding, Demetrice Sapp and Catherine Sanchez, University of North Florida

Walk Into Your Counseling Career
Problem Addressed: The process of securing a job can be overwhelming. Shared in this display will be common interview
questions, samples of appropriate resumes and additional helpful strategies.
Domain: Career
Presenters: Teresa Hawkins and Taklyah Garman

Professional School Counselors Impact On English Language Learners Success!
Problem Addressed: How professional school counselors can provide resources and make sure that English Language
Learners at the high school level graduate on time.
Domain: Academic
Presenters: Courtney Jackson and Tiahna Freeman, Nova Southeastern University

Decision Day Discovers Dreamers
Problem Addressed: College dreams become reality at Instant Day, a college admission on the spot. Results and the
process for Instant Decision Day are shared in this session.
Domain: Academic, Career
Presenters: Lauren Tandy and Hillery Duperly, University of North Florida


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Finding Your Way


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Quick Convention Overview

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Morning Half Day Pre-Convention Workshops 9:00 am 12:00 pm
Braniac or Maniac? How to Use the Emerging Science of the Brain to Enhance your School
Counseling Program.
Room: Florida Bay 1
Aligning, Enhancing and Reviving your Elementary School Counselor Tool Kit.
Room: Florida Bay 2
iHelp Too: More iPad and iPhone Apps for Counselors.
Room: Florida Bay 3

College Tour ..11:45 am 3:30 pm
Tour the Florida Polytechnic University the campus and programs. The shuttle van will pick up
participants at 11:45 am. Meet in the lobby of the hotel.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN.. 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Afternoon Half Day Pre-Convention Workshops ...1:00 pm 4:00 pm
School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts.
Room: Florida Bay 1
Listen to Your Counselors: Administrators Successfully Implement Common Core Standards.
Room: Florida Bay 2
The Legal And Ethical Complications Of Working With Minors In Schools.
Room: Florida Bay 3

FSCA Delegate Assembly Check-in.4:15 pm 4:30 pm
FSCA Delegate Assembly (Pacific/Indian Ballrooms).....4:30 pm 6:30 pm
Opening Reception with Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Student Poster Sessions...6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Cash Bar, Hors D Oeuvres and Other Culinary Treats
In the Hallways, Florida Bay Patio and Tampa Bay Patio
Join us as we thank our sponsors, exhibitors, and celebrate our graduate students


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Continental Breakfast Convention Pre-Function 7:15 am 8:30 am
In the Hallways, Florida Bay Patio and Tampa Bay Patio
Breakout Session 1..8:30 am 10:00 am
Breakout Session 210:15 am 11:45 am
Luncheon, Awards Banquet, and Keynote Speaker (Arctic/Atlantic Ballrooms).. 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Dr. Trish Hatch
School Counselor Advocates in ActionChampions for ALL Children
Lunch is included in the cost of registration

Breakout Session 3.2:30 pm 4:00 pm
Advocacy (Arctic/Atlantic Ballrooms)4:15 pm 5:20 pm
Level Sharing..5:25 pm - 6:00 pm
Level sharing meetings include: Elementary, Middle, High School, Counselor Educators, District
Staff, Private Schools, and RAMP Support Committees

DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Saturday, October 25, 2014

Coffee Service (In the Hallways, Florida Bay Patio and Tampa Bay Patio) ..7:45 am - 8:30 am

Closing Keynote Speaker (Arctic/Atlantic Ballrooms) ....8:30 am 9:45 am
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Counselors On the MovePaving the Way to College/Career Readiness for All

Brunch (In the Hallways, Florida Bay Patio and Tampa Bay Patio) .9:45 am 10:45 am
Breakout Session 4 ..10:45 pm 12:00 pm
Breakout Session 5 12:15 pm 1:30 pm
Convention Adjourns 1:30 pm
Friday, October 24, 2014
Quick Convention Overview

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 9:00 am 12:00 pm
Braniac or Maniac? How to Use the Emerging Science of the Brain to Enhance
Your School Counseling Program
Room: Florida Bay 1

This program will be interactive. Participants will leave with an increased appreciation of both limitations and
strengths of our neurobiology which can be shared with students to improve their self management and
learning. Scientific terminology will be used, but this presentation does not require participants to have a
science background. It is intended to be user friendly in its use of scientific lingo.

Presenter: Alwynne Lamp, M.Ed. has more than 25 years of school counseling and
education experience. In 2010 Alwynne was named as the Middle School Counselor of the
Year by the Florida School Counseling Association and was Semi-Finalist for the ASCA
School Counselor of the Year in 2013. Alwynne has worked as a school counselor for 19
years at Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Florida. Other educational roles Alwynne has
held include seven years as a Science Teacher and four years as an outdoor/experiential
educator with Outward Bound in both Australia and Minnesota. Alwynne has worked
closely with her students to help them understand how their brain develops and functions
and most importantly, how to care for it. As part of this effort, she developed a test
anxiety reduction program, has spearheaded the implementation of Carol Dwecks
Brainology program and C-8 Sciences ACTIVATE program. Her initiatives also include a
mindfulness program with struggling readers. Alwynne works closely with her students to track their grades and monitor
academic goal-setting. She also coordinates anti-bullying and alcohol prevention programs at her school. Alwynne
earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the Australian National University, Diploma of Education from Canberra
University and her Masters in Counselor Education from Florida Atlantic University. She is the mother of two grown
daughters and believes she has learned a great deal from raising them.

Aligning, Enhancing and Reviving your Elementary School Counselor Tool Kit
Room: Florida Bay 2

Walk away with ready-to-implement best practices and creative strategies to enhance your elementary
comprehensive school counseling program. Get great ideas for using narrative and play counseling techniques
to develop and deliver engaging classroom guidance and small group counseling. Discover new ways to
promote your program through school-wide activities, Career Week and parent involvement. If you are a
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veteran counselor looking to spice up your program or a brand new counselor looking to launch your
comprehensive program, this session is for you! It's like the "Pinterest" of sessions!

Presenter: Randi Schietz has been an elementary school counselor for 20 years in
Palm Beach County, FL. As a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, she
holds a specialist degree in school psychology and was also awarded her national
board certification in 2008 in school counseling. She is now a Ph.D. Candidate at
Florida Atlantic University and defending her dissertation, which focuses on
easing the transition to middle school for girls. She developed a gender-specific
guidance curriculum called Girl Talk to address issues of relational aggression
among 5th grade girls and is delivered as part of a comprehensive school
counseling program. She has been active in leadership and advocacy for school
counseling in Palm Beach County and served as the former President of the Palm
Beach School Counselor Association. She has presented sessions at the FSCA
Convention for the past 3 years as well as numerous district professional
development for school counselors. She mentors new school counselors and has
provided supervision for school counseling interns and practicum students as a
clinical educator and a university instructor at Florida Atlantic University and
Nova Southeastern University.
Presenter: Nicole Martinez has been an elementary school counselor for
4 years in Palm Beach County, and a social worker for 15 years prior to
that. Nicole holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Specialist
Degree in Counselor Education from Florida Atlantic University. She
presented last year at the FSCA Convention for the very first time and was
honored to be asked to come back as a pre-conference presenter. In
2013, Nicole was Beginning Teacher of the Year for her school as well as
a School Counselor of the Year Nominee for her district. Two years ago,
she instituted the Safe School Ambassador program at her school, which
they call Peacekeepers who are responsible for monitoring
mistreatment in the classroom and around campus. Her program was
recognized by the district as being the most effective SSA program at the Elementary level. She also spearheads an
impressive campaign every year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Pennies for Patients program. Her school has
been the top fundraiser for 3 consecutive years.

iHelp Too: More iPad and iPhone Apps for Counselors
Room: Florida Bay 3

The benefits of using iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones are apparent for classroom teachers, but you may not
realize the contributions they can make to your role as a counselor. In previous presentations, I covered

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several apps to help counselors be more effective in helping others. In iHelp Too, I will cover many more apps
as well as updates to previously-discussed apps.

Presenter: Dan Turk did not take the usual path to becoming a professional school
counselor. He attended a magnet high school for math, science, and technology before
continuing those studies at St. Petersburg College. After obtaining his AA, Turk attended
the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg campus where he graduated with an
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences degree with Sociology and Criminology as cognate areas.
From there, Turk became a corporate trainer for one of the largest restaurant chains in the
United States before deciding to head back to USF for another degree. He was unsure of
what to study, other than he wanted a meaningful career where he could help others.
Since one of the people who greatly affected his life for the better was his high school
counselor, he chose to pursue a degree in Counselor Education with hopes he could help
others in the same way his counselor helped him. During his second round at USF, Turk
presided over his chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and worked as a graduate assistant responsible for creating and developing a
sexual and relationship violence prevention program focused on enlisting men as allies. Turk is now the 7th-grade
counselor at Osceola Middle School in Pinellas County, Florida. Having attending Pinellas County schools his entire
upbringing, Turk is grateful to be able to give back to the system that gave him the opportunities he needed to be the
success he is today.

Thursday, October 23, 2014 1:00 am 4:00 pm
School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts
Room: Florida Bay 1

School counselors are increasingly learning that they need technology to help them be more effective and
efficient in their work. This workshop will get you started on expanding your technological literacy. Learn
about the most powerful features of various applications including word processing, spreadsheet, multimedia,
Web 2.0 apps, Internet, and social networking. Dr. Sabella will share his most coveted tips, tricks, and
shortcuts to help you become more effective, efficient, and have more fun in your
work! You will also learn about lots of online handouts as well as have time for
questions and answers. Note: This is an experiential workshop so bring your laptops
and other devices.

Presenter: Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D., Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida
Dr. Sabella is currently a Professor of Counseling in the College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast
University and President of Sabella & Associates, LLC. Russ is author of numerous articles
published in journals, magazines, and newsletters. He is co-author of two books entitled
Confronting Sexual Harassment: Learning Activities for Teens (Educational Media; 1995) and Counseling in the 21st
Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice (American Counseling Association; 2004). He is also author of the
popular SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web (2nd edition; Educational Media;

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2003), GuardingKids.com A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High-Tech Trouble (2008, Educational Media
Corporation) and well-known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselor workshops conducted throughout the
country. Dr. Sabella is past President (2003-2004) of the American School Counselor Association. Dr. Sabella has trained
and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders throughout the
country. Visit www.schoolcounselor.com to learn more.

Listen to Your Counselors: Administrators Successfully Implement Common Core
Standards
Room: Florida Bay 2

School counselors will learn pragmatic strategies in communication of student needs to the schools top
decision makers. Through a short needs assessment each counselor will learn how to target the needs of
their students with the helpful strategies that will influence their administrators. Presenters will take the
counselors down the path of administrative resistance while providing survival tools along the way. Each
participant will reach the end of their journey with viable, step-by-step processes that will immediately aid
them in their quest to meet student needs. Topics will include college and career, scheduling, emotional
balancing, self-checking, and fundamental counselor goals.

Presenter: Dr. Brenda Kay Hardman is a school-based administrator who places the role of the
school counselor on a pedestal of their own within the school infrastructure. Through years of
experience in developing quality curricular programs, hiring and purging instructional staff, and
school management, it has been learned that the support of the counselor has an immediate
and direct impact on student success. Dr. Hardman serves as a principal at Union Academy
Magnet. She is a member of the Saint Leo University Education Leadership adjunct faculty and
brings best practices to future administrators.

Presenter: Dr. Deborah Kindel is a high school assistant principal serving a highly
diverse student population. The development of curricular programs and facilitation
of student services places Dr. Kindel as a co-collaborator and advocate for school
guidance counselors who are instrumental in the vision and practice of school
improvement. The role of guidance counselor is multi-faceted and a vital complement
to effective school leadership. Dr. Kindel also serves as an adjunct professor in the
Department of Educational Leadership for St. Leo University in the preparation of
future school administrators and as a member of the Quality Enhancement Council of
Polk State College for the improvement of post-secondary mathematics programs.


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The Legal and Ethical Complications of Working with Minors in Schools
Room: Florida Bay 3

The school environment poses competing interests between a students need for confidentiality and the legal
rights of parents as established by the U.S. Supreme Court to be the guiding voice in their children's lives in
value-laden issues. Participants will develop an ethical decision making framework for analyzing and resolving
ethical issues through the application of ASCA ethical codes, case and statutory law, school board rules, and
community standards. Through small group and large group discussion of 40 case studies, participants will be
given the opportunity to increase their understanding of the complexities of respecting a minors right to
confidentiality, to develop a sensitivity to the need to consider their actions in the context of each situation for
each individual student, and to understand the rights of parents. Topics of discussion will include areas such as
confidentiality and duty to warn, minors rights to privacy, counselors responsibilities toward suicidal children,
civil and criminal liability, sexually active minor clients, birth control, abortion counseling, defamation, child
abuse, HIV positive students, case notes and educational records, malpractice in academic advising, sexual
harassment, the Hatch Amendment and guidance curriculum, and personal conduct.

Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Stone is a Professor of Counselor Educator at the
University of North Florida where she teaches and researches in the area of legal
and ethical issues for school counselors and school counselors impacting the
opportunity, information and achievement gaps. Prior to becoming a counselor
educator in 1995, Carolyn spent 22 years with the Duval County Public Schools in
Jacksonville, Florida where she served as a middle school teacher, elementary
and high school counselor and Supervisor of Guidance for 225 counselors.
Carolyn was the 2006 President of the American School Counselor Association
(ASCA) and is in her ninth year as their Ethics Chair. Dr. Stone has written the only
book exclusively for school counselors on the subject. She was awarded the Mary
Gerke Lifetime Achievement Award by ASCA in 2010 primarily for her work in the
legal and ethical arena. In 2012 she was awarded the Bob Myrick Lifetime
Achievement Award by the Florida School Counselor Association.

Carolyn is a past President of the Florida Counseling Association and
the Florida Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors.
Carolyn has delivered over 500 workshops in 49 states and 22
countries. She has authored six books, dozens of journal articles and
serves the courts as an expert witness in cases involving school
counselors. Her professional path in elementary and high school
counseling, middle school teaching, Supervisor of Guidance for the
nations seventeenth largest school district, and counselor educator
has prepared her with first-hand experience and understanding of the
professional world of school counselors.

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Keynote Speakers
Friday, October 24, 201312:00 pm 2:15 pm

Keynote: School Counselor Advocates in
ActionChampions for ALL Children
Room: Arctic/Atlantic Ballrooms
School counselors are advocates in action for students, programs and
the profession. Effective advocacy requires both passion and
DATA. Sharing passionate stories using data, Dr. Hatch will inspire
Champions for Children to demonstrate and share the difference
school counselors make each day in the lives of the students they
serve.

Presenter: Trish Hatch, Ph.D. is the author of The Use of Data in School Counseling: Hatching Results for
Students, Programs and the Profession (2014); co-author of the ASCA National Model: A Framework for School
Counseling Programs (ASCA, 2003; 2005) and Evidence-Based Practice in School Counseling: Making a
Difference with Data-Driven Practices (Dimmit, Carey & Hatch, 2007). Dr. Hatch is the Director of the School
Counseling Program and Associate Professor at San Diego State University and the Executive Director of the
Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL), in the College of Education at SDSU.
Dr. Hatch has served on multiple state and national school counseling research summit steering committees
and is one of five original panel members of the National Panel for Evidenced-Based School Counseling
Practices (2004-2006). Dr. Hatch currently serves on the advisory council for the Evidence-Based School
Counseling Conference (2013-2014). She has successfully co-authored 13 Elementary and Secondary School
Counseling (ESSC) grants awarding over $16,000,000.00 dollars in federal funds to school districts. In addition
to providing external evaluator on over ten federal grants, Dr. Hatch provides professional development for
school counselors, social workers, school psychologists and administrators on successful implementation of
ESSC grants.
Since 2007, Dr. Hatch has provided over 250 full days of training to over 100 school districts in twenty states
on the use data in school counseling to create efficient and effective evidenced-based school counseling
programs that align with the ASCA National Model. She has over 50 publications and has presented more than
50 refereed papers and presentations before professional conferences. A former school counselor and

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administrator, Dr. Hatch served in multiple leadership roles including Supervisor/PostSecondary Level Vice
President of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and President of the California School
Counseling Association. She has received multiple state and national awards including the ASCA Mary Gehrke
Lifetime Achievement Award, ASCA Administrator of the Year Award. As President and CEO of Hatching
Results LLC, Dr. Hatch has gathered a team of expert school counselors and counselor educators, who
provide training and consulting on evidenced-based practice, the use of data to improve outcomes for
students, programs and the profession. Please visit us at www.hatchingresults.com.

Saturday, October 25, 20148:30 am 9:45 am

Keynote Topic: Counselors On the Move...Paving the Way to
College/Career Readiness for All

Recently, the First Lady of the United States launched the Reach Higher
Initiative to inspire every student to complete their education past high
school and to answer the President's call to ensure that by the year 2020
America once again has the highest proportion of college graduates in the
world. The First Lady was even the keynote speaker at the most recent
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Conference to show her
support of school counselors! This keynote will highlight the importance of
this initiative for the future of school counseling. School counselors have an
opportunity to highlight their work in terms of college and career readiness
as well as develop new strategies for ensuring that there are equitable
college and career readiness pathways for every student, regardless of his/her background.
Presenter: Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy is currently Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs and Professor of Counseling
and Human Development at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Previously, Dr. Holcomb-McCoy held
appointments as Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at JHU, Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the
University of Maryland, College Park, and Director of the School Counseling Program at Brooklyn College of
the City University of New York. Dr. Holcomb-McCoy earned a Ph.D. in counseling and educational
development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), an M.Ed. in school counseling, and
a B.S. in early childhood education both from the University of Virginia. Her areas of research specialization
include the measurement of multicultural self-efficacy and cultural competence in school counseling, urban
school counselor preparation, and the examination of school counselors influence on low-income students
college and career readiness.

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Dr. Holcomb-McCoy has authored over 50 articles in refereed national journals and is the author of the best-
selling book entitled, School Counseling to Close the Achievement Gap: A Social Justice Framework for
Success (Corwin Press). In addition, she has served as the principal investigator and/or co-principal
investigator on numerous national and regional grants, with funding over $2,000,000.
Dr. Holcomb-McCoy is currently one of the Associate Editors of the Journal for Counseling and Development,
and she has served on numerous journal editorial boards, including the Professional School Counseling
journal, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, and Journal for Social Action in Counseling and
Psychology. Professional colleagues have recognized her with awards for outstanding multicultural/diversity
research, excellence in teaching, and exemplar service. In 2009, she was awarded the prestigious Mary Smith
Arnold Anti-Oppression Award at the American Counseling Association conference in Charlotte NC. In 2007,
the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) selected her for the Exemplary
Diversity Leadership Award.
Dr. Holcomb-McCoy has served on the American Counseling Associations School Counseling Task Force,
elected Secretary of Chi Sigma Iota (international honor society in counseling), Vice President of the Maryland
School Counselor Association, and was selected as the Maryland Counselor Educator of the Year in
2001. Nationally and regionally, she serves on numerous education advisory boards and community policy
groups and was selected by Marylands former State Superintendent, to be a member of the Achievement
Initiative for Marylands Minority Students (AIMMS) Steering Committee.

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Friday, October 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Microaggressions: How to Spot them and Stop them!
Room: Florida Bay 1
Engage in an interactive workshop where participants will increase their understanding of the role that
microaggressions play in this often heard statement from students: They're bullying me! Attendees will leave
with specific strategies to engage both students and faculty in creating a culturally inclusive atmosphere in
their school.
Presenter: Ms. Jaclyn Infanzon
Co-Presenter: Dr. Cindy Topdemir
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High

How to Work Smarter Not Harder!
Room: Florida Bay 2
Spinning your wheels? Tired? Frazzled? Learn how Volusia County High School Counselors use "The Law of
Parsimony" to tackle individual needs in large group settings effectively and efficiently. Topics include PSAT,
SAT/ACT, Coffee Talks, Punks to Peers, AP Students and 18 credit options! Handouts and refreshments
included!
Presenter: Mrs. Teresa Snyder
Co-Presenters: Mrs. Treva Lewis, Mr. Brian Richardson, Mrs. Ingrid Rivera
Domain: Academic
Audience: Middle, High

Advocacy and School Counseling: A Needed Action from Within
Room: Florida Bay 3
Promoting our profession is critical, particularly in light of budget cuts and assigned job responsibilities. This
session will share tips, strategies, and examples for how to develop advocacy skills and strategies to promote
school counseling at the local level with administrators and school boards, as well as with your legislator.
Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Berger
Co-Presenters: Mrs. Margaret (Peg) Reale, Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher
Domain: Career


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Friday, October 24, 2014 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Cross-Silo Collaboration: Developing the Student Mental Health &Wellness Conference
Room: Tampa Bay 1
Working in collaboration with district and community groups, the presenters developed the first of its kind
Student Mental Health and Wellness Conference. This session will provide participants with a road map for
collaborating to provide meaningful training to school counselors and other educators committed to student
mental health and wellness.
Presenter: Mr. Michael Kane

Creating Championship Classroom Guidance and Small Group Sessions
Room: Tampa Bay 2
Our goal is to reach as many students as possible. During our time with students, we must create an
atmosphere of cohesiveness and collaboration that promotes active engagement and overall success. By
creating "championship" lessons, we ensure that students take away the skills necessary to be successful in
life.
Presenter: Mrs. Summer Kuba
Co-Presenter: Mrs. Ellen Chance
Audience: Elementary, Middle

Learn to Lead Child Sexual Abuse Prevention in Your Community
Room: Tampa Bay 3
Child sexual abuse is a health crisis, with a serious array of consequences. Society however lacks the ability to
recognize, respond, and most importantly, to prevent it. Learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by creating a
community prevention initiative and using the only national, evidence-informed adult prevention program.
Presenter: Mrs. Stacy Pendarvis

Counselor Strategies to Influence Administration Decisions for Students
Room: Pensacola Bay
School Counselors will learn pragmatic strategies in communication of student needs to the schools top
decision makers. Through a short needs assessment each counselor will learn how to target the needs of
their students with the helpful strategies that will influence their administrators.
Presenter: Dr. Brenda Hardman
Co-Presenter: Dr. Deborah Kindel


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Friday, October 24, 2014 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Family Engagement in the Digital Age
Room: Florida Bay 1
We live in a digitally connected world, yet were often disconnected from our own families. Well discuss the
importance of an engaged family, how to build relationships in the digital age, and how to overcome hurdles
to ensure that your school families have the greatest chance to succeed.
Presenter: Mrs. Kaleigh Bowman
Co-Presenter: Ms. Candice Butner

Career Planning Resources for Floridas Secondary Schools
Room: Florida Bay 2
Come learn about legislative changes and what resources will be available to you this fall. Find out about
enhancements to the states career planning program, Florida CHOICES. Help your students discover the world
of work, develop individual career plans and establish goals in their lives.
Presenter: Mrs. Heather Conley
Domain: Career

The School Counselors Guide to ADHD
Room: Florida Bay 3
ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects executive functioning skills, cognitive skills that are essential
to academic success. Without proper intervention and support, many students with ADHD are left feeling
alone, different, and unsuccessful. It is imperative for counselors to not only understand ADHD, but how to
intervene effectively.
Presenter: Mrs. Cherie Burgess
Domain: Academic

How Can PSCs Promote Career Awareness and Planning in Schools For All Students?
Room: Tampa Bay 1
This presentation will give school counselors ideas on how to integrate career awareness and career
development into their existing comprehensive school counseling programs by aligning with the ASCA
National Standards. This session will cover specific career counseling activities that can be used with all
students within all grades.
Presenter: Dr. Stacy Van Horn
Co-Presenters: Mr. Christopher Belser, Dr. Vincent Geigel
Domain: Career


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Friday, October 24, 2014 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Graduate Students: How to Conduct an Effective Job Search
Room: Tampa Bay 2
Learn from the collective wisdom and experiences of practicing school counselors and supervisors as they
discuss what works and what to avoid during your job search. This panel will share helpful strategies about
application letters, resumes, interviews, and post-interviews. Included will be suggestions about effectively
beginning a new position.
Facilitator: Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher
Panelists: Mr. Andrew Weatherill, Mrs. Lori Brooks, Mrs. Margaret (Peg) Reale, Ms. Lauren Tandy, Mrs. Patricia
(Michelle) Ansley
Domain: Career
Audience: Graduate Students

Maximize the Use of Technology in Supporting Our Students
Room: Tampa Bay 3
This interactive session will provide student services professionals with an overview of various free web-based
tools that can be used to collect data and connect with students, parents, and faculty to provide them with
meaningful content and important information. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet for this
session.
Presenter: Ms. Veritza Kostovski
Domain: Academic

THINK COLLEGE: Six Year Plan to Prepare Students for College
Room: Pensacola Bay
You know the negative mindsets: Im not smart enough. I cant afford college. Early intervention helps
students (especially poor and minority students) work in groups, change mindsets, think about college, dream
about their future, and work harder in school. Helpful resources will be shared.
Presenter: Mrs Judy Fishel
Domain: Academic

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Friday, October 24, 2014 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Understanding Data
Room: Pacific/Indian Ballrooms
Join in this energizing presentation that will illuminate how data can improve outcomes for students, and your
school counseling program. Participants are asked, if at all possible, to bring a copy of the ASCA National
Model book to aid in the content presented in this session.
Presenter: Dr. Trish Hatch
Domain: Academic, Career, Personal/Social

#SocialMedia #Ethics
Room: Florida Bay 1
Social media is a blessing and curse in todays world. With the rapid growth of technology, professional school
counselors need to be aware of the positive and negative effects social media has on their students, as well as
the legal and ethical implications of their personal social media usage.
Presenter: Mr. Louise Yergey
Co-Presenters: Ms. Isis Arenas, Ms. Lindsey Romeo, Ms. Marissa Raiford
Domain: Career
Audience: Middle, High, Postsecondary, Graduate Student

Championing Towards National Standards RAMP
Room: Florida Bay 2
Are you ready to be a champion for your students? Are you ready to be a champion for your school program?
Come and see how you can make your program a Champion National Model school through the RAMP
process.
Presenter: Mrs. Jenny Watson
Co-Presenter: Mrs. Joni Shook
Domain: Career

Transition to College: Disability Accommodation Differences
Room: Florida Bay 3
The transition to college from high school can be challenging for any student and especially so for students
with disabilities. The laws that govern and the practices that manage the high school accommodation process
are not the same as within the college structure. This session will highlight the core differences.
Presenter: Dr. Adam Meyer
Domain: Academic
Audience: High


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Getting Credit Where Credit is Due Using Accountability to Make Your Existing Program
Shine!
Room: Tampa Bay 1
Perception is reality in the accountability world. Think you arent using accountability practices? Well you are!
You will learn how to enhance the practices you already use along with new accountability ideas to promote
your program. During this interactive presentation ideas, formats, and how to publicize will be shared.
Presenter: Dr. Cindy Topdemir
Co-Presenters: Ms. Jaclyn Infanzon, Ms. Brittany Sommer
Domain: Academic
Audience: Elementary, Middle, High, Graduate Student

MBF Child Safety Matters Bullying and Abuse Prevention in Florida
Room: Tampa Bay 2
MBF Child Safety Matters a prevention program provided at no cost to Florida public elementary schools, uses
best practices in prevention and polyvictimization research to teach K-5 students and adults information and
strategies to prevent bullying, cyber bullying, digital abuse, and all types of child abuse and exploitation.
Presenter: Mrs. Stacy Pendarvis
Audience: Elementary

College Selection Process for the Student with ADHD/Learning Differences
Room: Tampa Bay 3
The college selection process for students and their families is incredibly stressful and additionally complicated
for students with an ADHD or Specific Learning Disability diagnosis. This session will center on the varying
support levels found on college campuses and whether to encourage students to disclose or not.
Presenter: Mrs. Stephanie Knight
Domain: Academic
Audience: High, Postsecondary

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IMPORTANT Advocacy Session for ALL ATTENDEES

4:15 pm 4:55 pm
Update from Carole Green, Capitol Strategies, INC
Facilitators Peg Reale & Carolyn Berger
&
4:55 pm 5:20 pm
The Monique Burr Foundation:
Champion for Child Safety Presentations
All MBF Child Safety Matters Facilitators are encouraged to attend

Check out FSCA Advocacy at http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/advocacy


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Elementary School Florida Bay 1
Facilitator Beth Jenkins
Middle School Florida Bay 2
Facilitator Alwynne Lamp
High School Florida Bay 3
Facilitator Margaret Peg Reale
Counselor Educators Tampa Bay 1
Facilitator Carolyn Berger
District Staff Tampa Bay 2
Facilitator Lori Brooks
Private School Tampa Bay 3
Facilitators Ashley Bergamo &
Christina Versace

RAMP Support Pensacola Bay
Facilitator C. Stephanie Larson

** GRADUATE STUDENTS SELECT LEVEL OF INTEREST TO ATTEND
Level Sharing Meetings
5:25 PM 6:00 PM

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Saturday, October 25, 2014 10: 45 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Ensuring College and Career Readiness for K12 Students: A Toolkit
Building on the Reach Higher Initiative, this session will include specific information related to school
counseling strategies, tools, and needs for ensuring that every student has opportunities for acquiring a post-
secondary education and/or employment. Session participants will gain knowledge and awareness of college
preparation programs and tools that have proven to be successful. Handouts and other materials will be
provided.
Presenter: Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Domain: Career

Applying Social Emotional Learning to Prevent Substance Abuse
Room: Florida Bay 1
The core Social Emotional Learning skills promote a self-confident child able to prioritize healthy choices. This
workshop will demonstrate the application of the pro-social resistance strategies in the Too Good for Drugs
programs to illustrate how to develop SEL skills and foster a resistance to substance use.
Presenter: Cindy Wiley

5 Keys to Maximizing Your Positive Impact as a School Counselor
Room: Florida Bay 2
This presentation is designed to educate and inspire elementary school counselors to maximize their positive
impact in the profession. Participants will: explore their purpose for becoming school counselors, learn
individual and small group counseling techniques, discover ideas for classroom lessons, school wide initiatives,
and community collaboration, and identify professional development resources.
Presenter: Dr. Daniel Shapiro
Audience: Elementary, Graduate Student

Saturday, October 25, 2014

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Saturday, October 25, 2014 10: 45 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Understanding and Responding to the Academic Achievement Gap
Room: Florida Bay 3
The academic achievement gap between African American children and their peers persists in presenting
challenges for academics, policy-makers, and educators. African American students poor academic
performance often prevents school districts from meeting statewide achievement standards. Causes/solutions
for African American student poor academic performance will be presented during this presentation.
Presenter: Dr. Patrick Davis
Domain: Academic

Mental Illness: From Despair to Hope Through Renewed Self-Perception
Room: Tampa Bay 1
Mental illness significantly alters the worlds of children and their families. Emotional, social, and personal
struggles are compounded by this complex, often-misunderstood condition. Those who work with children
and teens must intentionally confront negative perceptions and help replace them with accurate, truthful
affirmations to convey significance, value, and hope.
Presenter: Mr. Jeremiah Vencel

Increasing Male Involvement and Engaging Dads over Breakfast
Room: Tampa Bay 2
This workshop will include information on the importance of family engagement and the unique role that
fathers play in securing a childs success. Participants have access to practical parenting advice and free
resources, along with information on how to promote and implement effective All Pro Dad programs at
school.
Presenter: Ms. Candice Butner

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School Counselors and Sexually Active Students
Room: Florida Bay 1
This presentation will provide participants with current legal and ethical practices around school counselor
behavior when working with sexually active students. School counselors function in an environment
regulated by state and federal laws, court decisions, certification and school board rules. Using case scenarios,
participants will explore and demystify some of the legal complexities of counseling sexually active minors in
schools through the application of the ASCA code of ethics, federal law, case law, state statutes, community
standards and school board rules. Topics will include: notifying parents of their child's pregnancy; pregnant
students and state and federal law; pregnancy as a temporary disability; sexually active students and school
counselors' values; aiding a student to get an abortion; statutory rape and child abuse; sexual violence and
dating violence among students.
Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Stone
Co-Presenter: Mrs. Niegen Diggs

Sunny Days are Here Again! Creating Positive Classrooms
Room: Florida Bay 2
Positive learning environments set the stage for student academic and social emotional growth. Learn how to
measure climates and implement evidence-based strategies that can turn stormy classrooms into warm,
caring, and supportive places. Find out how counselors can use their results to make data-driven decisions and
demonstrate impact.
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Villares
Co-Presenters: Dr. Melissa Mariani, Mrs. Summer Kuba

Understanding Emotional Safety and Concern of Harms
Room: Tampa Bay 1
This presentation will allow participants to gain an understanding of the process that one school district took
to ensure emotional safety for their students. Attendees will be provided with information concerning an
electronic concern of harm tracking system that assists student services professionals in track trends and
students of concern.
Presenter: Dr. Amy Hall
Co-Presenters: Mr. Greg Akin, Mr. Jose Rivera, Ms. Allison Sylvia

Saturday, October 25, 2014 12:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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Progress Club: Working With Retained Students
Room: Tampa Bay 2
Do teachers come to you about retained students? Do parents seem to either be overly involved or not
involved? How can we help these students to feel/be successful? Learn how to identify barriers to their
learning and how to discover what you are doing that can help!
Presenter: Mrs. Jenny Watson
Domain: Academic
Audience: Elementary, Middle

STEM: Fueling the Future PRODUCT?
Room: Tampa Bay 3
Are students taking enough STEM subjects or understand the relevance to future career pathways? Learn
how to add problem-solving and critical-thinking into career lessons. Join us at NASCAR! You and your pit
crew will learn racing formulas, diagnose your drivers problem, and win the race! Free resources.
Presenter: Mrs. Janice Tkaczyk
Domain: Career
Audience: High

Planting the Seeds of Organization in School Counseling
Room: Pensacola Bay
Do you ever wish you could have a personal assistant just to help you file paperwork? The key is not having an
extra person, but in setting up an efficient, consistent method of organization for your school counseling
program. Learn practical tips for giving your office and practice a makeover!
Presenter: Ms. Lindsey Taylor
Domain: Career

Saturday, October 25, 2014 12:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

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Elementary School Counselor of the Year 2014
Jeannie Maddox
George Marks Elementary School, Volusia County

Middle School Counselor of the Year 2014
Jennifer B. Lotti
Palm Harbor Middle School, Pinellas County

High School Counselor of the Year 2014
Theresa M. Hartl
Seminole Ridge Community High School, Palm Beach County

School Administrator of the Year 2014
Dr. Anthony D. Hamlet
Palm Beach Lakes High School, Director Transformation and School Accountability,
Palm Beach County

School Counseling Advocate of the Year 2014
Sonia Pina
Heritage Middle High School, Volusia County


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Florida School Counselor Association Past Presidents

Cecil Rouselle 1965-1966
Edith Montgomery 1966-1967
Ada May Bender 1967-1968
Marie Willis 1968-1969
Fred Weinman 1969-1970
Fred Weinman 1970-1971
John D. Shafer 1971-1972
Robert Clark 1972-1973
Jo Allen Willis 1973-1974
Mary Benson 1974-1975
Theresa Roberts 1975-1976
Anna Wilcox 1976-1977
Charles Cecil 1977-1978
Jacqueline Barber 1978-1979
Evelyn Clayton 1979-1980
Joan Dowd Shalls 1980-1981
Dot Thomas 1981-1982
Brita Darling 1982-1983
Bonnie Parker 1983-1984
Jo Brewer 1984-1985
Betsy Folk 1985-1986
William E. Redfern 1986-1987
Diane D'Acuti 1987-1988
Larry Tyson 1988-1989

Charles H. Wildly 1989-1990
Mike Stephenson 1990-1991
Roxie Zusmer 1991-1992
Beverly McKinney 1992-1993
Linda Schwartzkopf 1993-1994
Sue Hofstrand 1994-1995
Marshall Koppel 1995-1996
Nilda Diaz 1996-1997
Rich Downs 1997-1998
Melinda Young 1998-1999
Janet Riley 1999-2000
Theresa Snyder 2000-2001
Linda Winkel 2001-2002
Jim Schienle 2002-2003
Beth McCann 2003-2004
Judy Canning 2004-2005
Kate Germuska 2005-2006
Shanshera Quinn 2006-2007
Madelyn Isaacs 2007-2008
Susan Gertel 2008-2009
Curtis Jenkins 20092010
Sharon Dolinsky 7/20101/2011
Christopher Smith 1/20117/2012
Russ Sabella 2012-2013
Rebecca A. Schumacher 2013-2014


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Florida School Counselor Association Board Members

Carolyn Berger
Chair
Margaret (Peg) Reale
Assistant Chair
Rebecca Schumacher
Board Member
Araseli Martinez-Pena
Board Member
Beth Jenkins
Board Member
Nestor Avila
Board Member
Lori Brooks
Board Member
C. Stephanie Larson
Board Member
Cindy Topemir
Board Member
Veritza Kostovski
Board Member
Summer Kuba
Board Member
Curtis Jenkins
DOE Liaison to the Board and
Ex-Officio Member

Roberta (Bobbie) Hill
Executive Assistant and
Ex-Officio Member

Have you visited the FSCA News Blog lately? Youll find everything from resources,
announcements, grant information, and more right here. You can subscribe via email or by
using your favorite RSS reader. Critical announcements are always emailed to all FSCA
members. http://www.myfsca.blogspot.com/

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Convention Committees
CO-CHAIRS
Paula Bewerse
Janet Robertson

COORDINATING
Paula Bewerse
Janet Robertson
Rebecca Schumacher
Curtis Jenkins
Carolyn Berger
VOLUNTEERS
Hillery Duperly
Lauren Tandy

REGISTRATION

PRE-CONVENTION & KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS
Michael Kane
Rebecca Schumacher
Falon Williams

EXHIBITS & SPONSORS
Curtis Jenkins

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Theresa Kalten
Margaret (Peg) Reale

PROPOSAL REVIEWERS
Kristi Keefe
Rebecca Schumacher
Beth Jenkins
Lauren Tandy

GRADUDATE STUDENT POSTERS
Cindy Topdemir

COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn Berger
Melissa (Missy) Bruce

50th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Sarah Marie Powell

PROGRAM BOOK
Elizabeth Villares
Brittany Sommer
Rebecca Schumacher
Curtis Jenkins

A special thank you to our past FSCA Convention Organizers who established high
standards and developed a convention model for all FSCA Conventions!
FSCA is a proud Division of the American School Counselor Association

News Blogs
Updates on FSCA
advocacy efforts, school
counseling news including
convention updates,
scholarship offerings and
information relevant to
program planning

Professional
Network
Link with other school
counselors online
Discuss issues
Share resources
Learn about important
events

http://myfsca.blogspot.com/

Awards
FSCA recognizes our best
school counselors,
administrators, advocates
and other supporters who
make a difference among
students and families
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The Florida
School Counselor
Newsletter
Published 3 xs/year
Legislative
Advocacy
A voice in the legislative
process
Advocacy efforts in
Tallahassee
Legislative webpage
Talking points and letter
writing efforts

Professional
Development
Annual Convention
Webinars and drive-ins
High quality, timely,
relevant opportunities
Program planning,
ethics, technology, RtI,
career counseling, more

FSCA Website
Consistently updated
Information for
counselors, students,
administrators, parents
Advocacy links
Links to
Resource Center
Members only access to:

Professional
development
resources
Promotional materials
and more
Delegate
Assembly

Members concerns and
interests are represented at
State and National
Delegate Assemblies for
FSCA and ASCA
&
Membership is good for one year from your
date of enrollment. Enrollment is not based
on the school calendar year.
MEMBER BENEFITS & SERVICES

www.fla-schoolcounselor.org

Mark Your Calendars

FSCA 2015 CONVENTION
OCTOBER 22, 2015 to OCTOBER 24, 2015

Pre-Convention Workshops & Opening Reception
Thursday, October 22, 2015

Breakout Sessions & Awards Banquet

Breakout Sessions
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2015

DOUBLETREE
by Hilton
Orlando at SeaWorld

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