THE POINT OF IT ALL:

STUDENT SUCCESS

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*Daily Schedule

*Featured Speakers

*Keynote Addresses

*Skill Builder Session Titles and

Presenters

*Conference Costs

*Lodging Information

*Administrator Appreciation Day

Invitation

64th Annual Pennsylvania School Counselors Association Conference

10.10.2018

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - Subject to Change

Thursday, November 21, 2019 Friday, November 22, 2019

7:30AM-8:30AM First Timers’ Session Continental Breakfast

7:30AM – 8:30AM Plated Breakfast/Unit Meetings/Exhibit Hall Exploration

9:00AM-10:30 AM Opening Session and Keynote 8:30AM – 9:30AM- Keynote: Dr. Trish Hatch

10:30AM-10:45AM

Beverage Break 9:30AM-10:30AM Beverage Break, Exhibit Visits, Book Signing

10:45AM-11:45AM

Skill Builders 10:30AM-11:30AM

Skill Builders

11:45AM-1:15 PM Exhibit Hall Opening Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

11:30AM-Noon Exhibit Hall Grand Finale and Closing

Noon-1:00PM Lunch and Annual PSCA Business Meeting

1:15PM – 2:15PM Skill Builders 1:00PM – 2:00PM Skill Builders

2:15PM-2:45PM Afternoon Break 2:15PM-2:30PM Break

2:45PM-3:45PM Skill Builders 2:30PM-3:30PM Skill Builders

4:00PM-5:00PM Skill Builders 3:45PM – 4:45PM Focus Session, Conference Closing

5:00PM-6:00PM R & R/Networking

6:00PM-6:30PM Reception

6:30PM-8:30 PM Recognition Banquet SAFE TRAVELS TO HOME!

8:30PM-10:30 PM

By Appointment B. Hoffman Individual/Small Group Consults-Register at Workshops

Table

By Appointment B. Hoffman Individual/Small Group Consults-Register at Workshops

Table

ACT 48: PSCA is an Act 48 provider. Total possible Act 48 hours, if all sessions attended: 12.

NBCC HOURS: Effective November 20, 2017, PSCA is an approved ACEP (Provider Number 2082). Up to? contact hours for the

64th Annual PSCA Conference may be earned. A certificate stating hours earned will be issued, upon request,

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSS

Thursday, November 21 Friday, November 22

Brian Coleman

Shine A Light!

School Counselor and ASCA SCOY 2019

Dr. Trish Hatch

Handling Difficult People While Moving

Forward

Author, President& CEO, Hatching Results

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Mr. Bernard G. Hoffman

Administrator Emeritus

Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald Director of Public Policy

American School Counselor Association

Mr. Mark Kuranz

Associate Professor, Marquette University

Terri Tchorzynski

ASCA SCOY 2017

Director of Professional Development

Hatching Results

TENTATIVE LISTING OF SKILL BUILDER TOPICS AND PTRESENTERS

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:30PM-9:00PM

Your Questions, Mr. Bernard Hoffman’s Answers

In an informal, “drop-in” session, Mr. Bernard G. “Bernie” Hoffman, Administrator Emeritus, will respond to questions regarding best practices for practicing safely and effectively in today’s challenging environments.

Mr. Hoffman will, in addition to this Q&A session and his two skill builders, will hold individual consultation sessions for individual/small group questions. Sign-ups for these will be available at the Workshops Table.

Thursday, November 21 Friday, November 22

Advocacy and RAMP: A Match Made in School Counselor Heaven- Mrs. Erica Germani, MA, School Counselor, Western Wayne SD Apps for Counselors: Useful tools meeting ASCA standards- Dr. Claire Dandeneau, PhD, Counselor Educator, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Nicolette Dayarmin, M.Ed, Graduate Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Career Day 101: Easy Steps to Planning and Implementing an Elementary School Career Day- Mrs. Brenda Cappy Gruhn MA, NCC, LPC, Doctoral Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania College Financial Aid 101- Mr. Dennis Moy, B.S. Business Development Manager, Discover Student Loans Connecting Counselors: Collaboration, Mentorship and Relationship-building- Mrs. Jennifer Kirk, M.Ed, School Counselor & High School Counselor Curriculum Leader, Upper St. Clair SD “Connecting with “the other side”: Forging Relationships Between College Admissions & School Counselors- Mrs. Carrie Thompson, MS, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Nicole Levis, MS,

An innovative approach for site supervisors: Creating successful interns- Dr. Shannan Shiderly,PhD, NCC, Counselor Educator, Geneva College, Mr. George Bellinger, MA, NCC, School Counselor, Aliquippa SD, Mr. Joshua Denny, MA, NCC, School Counselor, Williamsburg-James City, Ms. Elizabeth Dewar, MA, NCC, School Counselor substitute, Hopewell Area SD ASCA National Model, 4th Edition Updates – Mark Kuranz, ASCA Trainer Elementary Sharing Session – A facilitated sharing session with a focus on the CEW Standards Benchmarks and the PA Career Ready Skills. Details on “sharing options will be sent to registrants. Ethics and Social Justice - Where Do They Intersect?- Mrs. Meg Rieley, M. Ed, School Counselor, Mechanicsburg Middle School Full-Tuition ROTC Scholarships- Mr. Christopher Boissonnault, MS, Scholarship Officer, University of Pittsburgh Hatching Results for Elementary School Counseling - Dr. Trish Hatch, President & CEO of Hatching Results; Terri Tchorzynski, M.A., Assistant Director of Professional Development, Hatching Results Hatching Results for Secondary School Counseling - Dr. Trish Hatch, President & CEO of Hatching Results; Terri Tchorzynski, M.A.,

School Counselor, Avonworth SD Creating Secondary School Career Portfolios- Mrs. Janet Toth, M.Ed, NCC, NCSC, LPC, School Counselor, Charleroi Area High School Effective Strategies to Identify and Serve Students Experiencing Homelessness- Ms. Nicole Anderson, MPA, Region Coordinator, Allegheny Intermediate Unit How Do I Fit in Self-Care When I Don’t Have Time for Lunch?!- Dr. Karen Dickinson, PhD, Counselor Educator, West Chester University Knowledge is Power: School Counselors’ Efficacy in Knowledge of the College Process- Dr. Jerad Kolbert- PhD, LPC, NCC, Director of Operations, Counselor Education Program, Duquesne University, Mr. Matthew Nice, MS, LPC, NCC, Graduate Student, Duquesne University, Dr. Kristi Krasta, PhD, Adjust Professor, Duquesne University Redesigning Small Groups for Better Results in Less Time!- Mrs. Stephanie Steigerwalt, M.S. Ed, School Counselor, Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School School Counselors in a Cyber World- Mrs. Laura Manko, M. Ed, School Counselor, Agora Cyber Charter School, Mrs. Whitney Patterson, M. Ed, NCC, School Counselor, Agora Cyber Charter School, Mr. Barron Whited, M. Ed, School Counselor, Agora Cyber Charter School Suite Success: Getting Google's suite of services to work for you!- Mrs. Theresa Onody, M. Ed, School Counselor, Stroudsburg Area SD Supporting Grieving Students- Mr. Shawn Sledzianowski, MA, NCC, LPC, CT, Counselor Educator, Highmark Caring Place, Mrs. Laura Frencho, MSW, LSW, Counselor Educator, Highmark Caring Place Teen Technology Usage Trends and Mental Health Sharing Through Social Media- Mr. Ryan Kilingensmith, MA, LPC, NCC, Shape the Sky The Relationship Between Social Media and Hate Crimes- Bernie Hoffman Time Tracking & Record Keeping for the Organized School Counselor- Mrs. Alaina Schrader, M. Ed, NCC, School Counselor, Avonworth Elementary School Trauma and Learning Environments: A Comprehensive Approach to School Climate- Dr. Stacie Molnar-Main, EdD, Consultant, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Dr. Dana Milakovic, NCSP, Pennsylvania Department of Education Triumphant Transitions: Supporting College Success for Students with HFA- Dr. Jennifer Barna, PhD, NCC, ACS, Counselor Educator, Marywood University, Mr. Matthew Nice, MS, LPC, NCC, Graduate Student, Duquesne University Weaving Chapter 339 into Your Core Curriculum- Mrs. Barbara Micucci, MS, School Counselor, Caley Elementary School, Mrs. Kelly Gallagher, MS, School Counselor, Roberts Elementary School Whose Job is It Anyway? The School Counselor’s Role in Educational Leadership”- Mr. Adam Oldham, M.Ed, LPC, NCSC, School Counselor, East Pennsboro Area SD Zero Suicide in Schools. A new framework for suicide prevention- Dr. Perri Rosen, PhD, Project Director, Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Program, Mr. Stephen Sharp, M. Ed, School Counselor

Assistant Director of Professional Development, Hatching Results Just Talk About It- Mrs. Shelia Gillin, LCSW, Counselor Educator, Clinical Director of Minding Your Mind, Mr. Scott Prendergast, BA, Speaker/Advocate, Minding Your Mind OnTrack - College readiness curriculum provided for FREE by a non-profit to high schools- Mr. Andrew Zivic, MA, Director of College Readiness, On-Track to Post-Secondary Education PaSMART! School Counselors Supporting Pennsylvania’s Investment into the Future!- Ms. Torrie Sparks, M. Ed, School Counselor, West Crawford Elementary School, Ms. Erin Campbell, M.Ed, School Counselor, Mifflin County SD, Ms. Kelsey Kman, BS, Graduate Student, Millersville University, Ms. Nicole Sayre, M.Ed, School Counselor, Northley Middle School Paving the Way: Ensure Educational Stability and Opportunity for Students in Foster Care- Mr. Matthew Butensky, PA State Education Foster Care Contact, Center for Schools and Communities POW! Pearls of Wisdom from a Middle School Counselor- Ms. Carol DeMarco, MSW, School Counselor, Peirce Middle School, West Chester Area SD Reaching the Unreachable Student- Mrs. Susan Kriznik, M.S. Ed, School Counselor, West Allegheny SD, Mrs. Tony Baldanzi, M.Ed, Administrator, West Allegheny SD School Counselor Advocacy: From the Schoolhouse to Capitol Hill - Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald, Director of Public Policy, American School Counselor Association School Counselors Implementing Social Justice Competencies for Marginalized Populations- Dr. Diana Wildermuth, PhD, NCC, LPC, PA certified counselor, Counselor Educator, Temple University, Ms. Caitlin Hewitt, BA, Graduate Student, Temple University, Ms. Lianna Meskun, BA, Graduate Student, Temple University Secondary Sharing Session – A facilitated sharing session with a focus on the CEW Standards Benchmarks and the PA Career Ready Skills. Details on “sharing options will be sent to registrants. Steering Boys to Men and Girls to Women- Dr. Montaire Taylor, EdD, LSW, School Counselor, Evergreen Elementary School, Gateway SD, Mrs. Lezlie, DelVecchio-Marks, MS, NCC, Burchfield/Reserve Primary Schools, Shaler Area SD The Role of the School Counselor in the Crisis Oriented World of Today- Bernie Hoffman Trends in College Admission: A Discussion Between Admissions Professionals and School Counselors- Mrs. Katy Charles, M.Ed, College Admissions Administrator, Millersville University of PA, Mr. Michael May, MBA, College Admissions Administrator, Slippery Rock University Walking with the Warrior: Counselor Boot-Camp for Serving Those Who Serve- Dr. Stephanie McHugh, School Counselor and Counselor Educator, Belle Vernon Area SD Dr. Dan Accamando, EdD, Director of Veterans Affairs, Duquesne University, Mr. Paul Shipley, Graduate Student, California University of Pennsylvania

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COSTS

On-line Registration will be available beginning September 1, 2019

Conference Saver Package Thursday, November 21-22, 2019

Conference Saver Package registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday, Thursday reception; morning beverage breaks and afternoon refreshment breaks.

Membership Status Early Bird rate by 10/1/2019 (11:59PM)

Regular rate by 11/01/2019

11:59PM)

After 11/01/2019 And Walk-ins

Members* $340 $370 $400 Retired/Student

Members** $250 $280 $310

Non- Members $420 $450 $480 Student Non-

Members** $290 $320 $350

Presenters-Member* $300 Note: Only two presenters per workshop are entitled to the “Presenter” Early Bird Rate. Additional presenters must register at the Member/ Non-Member Rate. All presenters must register

by 10/01/2019.

Presenters-Non-Members

$380

Conference One Day: November 21, 2019 or Friday, November 22, 2019 *Conference One-Day registration fee includes lunch and beverage/refreshment breaks. There is an additional fee of

$60 for those planning to stay for the Thursday reception and dinner.

Membership Status Early Bird rate by 10/01/2019

(11:59PM)

Regular rate by 11/01/2019

11:59PM)

After 11/01/2019 And Walk-ins

Members* $240 $270 $300 Retired/ Student

Members** $155 $185 $215

Non- Members $320 $350 $380 Student Non-

Members** $190 $230 $270

Presenters-Member* $200 Note: Only two presenters per workshop are entitled to the “Presenter” Early Bird Rate. Additional presenters must

register at the Member/ Non-Member Rate. All presenters must register by 10/01/2019.

Presenters-Non-Members

$280

*Member status must be current through 11/22/2019. **Student Member rates are for full-time Masters’ Level students only.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Refund requests received prior to 10 days before the start of the event will be subject to a 20% fee. No refunds will be issued for refund requests received ten days or less before the start of the event. All

requests for cancellation/refund must be in writing to PSCA Executive Director Judith Bookhamer at psca50@comcast.net.or by US Mail to Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, PO Box 174,, McKeesport, PA

15134(postmark date applies.) Registrants who cancel will not receive conference materials. Refunds will be issued by check following the conclusion of the event. Please allow at least two weeks for processing.

64th Annual Pennsylvania School Counselors Association Conference November 21-22, 2019

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CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION AND COSTS

Conference Lodging is at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at , Station Square

Standard Room Single/Double Occupancy

$129.00/night plus applicable taxes

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PSCA’S Conference “JUSTIFICATION TOOLKIT”

Tips for Getting Approval and Funding to Attend

…includes strategies and resources to help you as you prepare

your request to attend the 64th annual PSCA Conference.

ADMINISTRATOR APPRECIATION DAY!

PSCA Cordially invites Principals, Superintendents, and

Curriculum Directors to be our guests

for

Administrator Appreciation Day on November 22, 2019

at the

64th Annual PSCA Conference

THE POINT OF IT ALL: STUDENT SUCCESS! Where: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square

Guests will enjoy access to the exhibit hall, keynote address, focus

sessions, skill builder sessions, and lunch. Administrators may also

schedule a “one-to-one” conversation with Mr. Bernard G. Hoffman,

Administrator Emeritus.

There is no cost for administrators to attend but pre-registration is

required. Visit the PSCA website www.psca-web.org for the registration

link. Questions may be directed to Dr. Judy Bookhamer, PSCA Executive

Director psca50@comcast.net or 412-979-0035.

Questions may be sent to: Dr. Judy Bookhamer, PSCA Executive

Director – psca50@comcast.net Questions may be sent to: Dr. Judy Bookhamer, PSCA Executive

Director – psca50@comcast.net

Questions may be sent to: Dr. Judy Bookhamer, PSCA Executive

Director – psca50@comcast.net

For updated information and a complete listing of workshops, please

visit the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association website at