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WORKSHOP LIST for April 13, 2012 –Springfield
Room Time Workshop
Title		 Presenter(s) Workshop
Description		 Handouts
Emerald   Keynote: Nicole Pfleger, ASCA's 2012 School Counselor of the Year The professional school counselor is uniquely qualified to be a positive change agent in their school community. Nicole Pfleger will share examples of her collaboration with a local homeless shelter for women and children, the DREAM Team for at-risk boys, and Rachel's Challenge Program promoting character education and random acts of kindness. Her message will give counselors ideas that can be easily implemented to create a culture change by fostering relationships and collaborating with stakeholders.  
           
Emerald Session1
9:40-10:30
 Data, Dogs-Reading: How One School Counselor and RTI Coordinator Collaborate Chris Simonson, School Counselor, LPC, MA; and Pam Broadrick, RTI Coordinator An elementary schools collaborative approach to improving students reading skills and confidence. The presenters will describe how a certified therapy dog and elementary school counselor function with the building response to intervention coordinator to improve at-risk reading scores. handout
Jade Session1
9:40-10:30		 Today's Counseling Interns: Driving Innovation for Prevailing Schools Heidi Larson, Associate Professor, LCPC, PhD; Hallie Theole, Loren Lindgren, Breanna Way, Teresa Byars, Melissa Downs, Jennifer Gorman, Beth Hatrih, Diana Moon, Jana Roark, Cindy Sikes, Mendy Stephens, and Caleb Simms Based on CACREP standards, students are required to receive professional practice applying theory and skill in supervised internships. In today's changing environment, schools are embracing the influence of this underutilized resource. The presenters will demonstrate how one graduate class had not only impacted student lives, but also the overall culture.  
Ruby Session1
9:40-10:30		 Enhancing College/Career Readiness & Success: The Role of Academic Behaviors George Schlott, Senior Consultant for Program Solutions, IL Type 73 - School Services Personnel-Guidance, IL Type 75 - Administration, MS in Counseling Education; and April Hansen, Post-secondary Director One of the biggest challenges in raising student achievement and reducing dropout is early identification of those students who would benefit most from intervention. While assessments of academic achievement provide early indication of risk, academic behaviors are also important for persistence and success.

 
Topaz Session1
9:40-10:30		 It Takes a Village: Students, Parents, School Officials, and a University Collaborate Jim Klein, Assistant Professor of School Counseling, LPC, EdD; Betsy Schroeder, Parent; Erin Schroeder, High School Student; and Cheryl Mullen, School Counselor & Chair This program will highlight an ongoing collaboration between a local University and high school. Students, parents, school counselors, administrators, and university stakeholders have united to address school climate in a comprehensive, sensitive, and deliberate manner. Artifacts from this collaboration will be shared as well as future plans.

 
Onyx/Opal

Exhibits
10:30-10:40

        
Topaz Session2
10:40-11:30		 Suicide Causes and Prevention Work: Helping Students find their Essence Ray Piagentini, Professional School Counselor, Type 73 Certificate, MA, MS We will discuss the 8 factors common in most suicides, and look at (hands on) 5 activities which counselors can utilize in a group/classroom setting.  
Jade Session2
10:40-11:30		 SAIG Group - Teen Talk, RTI Tier 2 Intervention Sherri McLaughlin, School Counselor, NCC, Type 73, MA; and Megan Waterstraat, School Counselor, Type 73 Teen Talk is a SAIG group RTI tier 2 intervention that addresses social skills and relationships. There are six stand alone lessons that a student could enter into with the group at any point in time. The lessons deal with: Co-Existing Peacefully, Choices, Conflict Resolution, Gossip/Rumors/Communication, Blaming/Excuses/Responsibilities, and Relationships. This program is also heavily inudated with PBIS.  
Emerald Session2
10:40-11:30		 UPDATE! Current Legislation Impacting School Counselors Toni R. Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS; and Daniel Stasi, Executive Director of ISCA Every year legislation is presented that has an impact on the role of the school counselor. This presentation will cover recent laws and those in process that include counselors such as licensure, social-emotional learning, confidentiality, children of immigrants, medicaid reimbursement and more. Bring your questions.  
Ruby Session2
10:40-11:30		 Everyday Leadership - Inspiring Teens to Take the Lead Mark Kosinski, Guidance Counselor, Type 73, MA; and Matt Chapman, Band Director, MA, Southern Oregon University Every teen has the potential to lead. Discover how one school is working to develop that potential. Through team building activities, class discussions, and service projects students gain the confidence and experience to be everyday leaders. This semester long class is a collaborative effort between the Guidance Department and faculty.  
Onyx/Opal Luncheon, Awards
11:40-12:40		        
Onyx/Opal Exhibits
12:40-12:50		        
Emerald Session3
12:50-1:40 		LifeSavers-A School Suicide and Crisis Prevention Program that Really Helps Judy Ashby, Executive Director, LifeSavers Training Corp., LCPS, MS LifeSavers is a peer-support, suicide and crisis-prevention program that trains high school and college students to listen to their peers in specialized ways that help troubled youth find their own best solutions before their problems become crises. Research is showing that LifeSavers increases positive attitudes, reduces negative incidents, and increases safety factors in schools.
  
Jade Session3
12:50-1:40 		Career Cruising Course/College Planner Sherri McLaughlin, School Counselor, NCC, Type 73, MA; and Steve Yelm, Career Cruising, Owner Career Cruising launched two new programs: Course Planner and College Planner. These programs are in addition to the Career Cruising features of: career searches and inventories, school searches and college programs, workforce skills, portfolio and resume builder. Students can use the course planner as an electronic 4- year plan at the same time that they register for high school courses. The course planner is directly linked to the school's student management system. This program assists counselors in the process of course registration and student scheduling while keeping electronic records for students, parents, teachers, and administrators to access. In addition, the college planner is an electronic checklist for the entire college planning and application process.

 
Ruby Session3
12:50-1:40 		The Changing Roles of Clinicians, Psychologists, Social Workers and Counselors within a school setting with the Implementation of RTI and PBIS Sarah VanAken, PBIS Technical Assistant Coordinator, Social Worker, MSW The RTI and Illinois PBIS programs that have become prevalent in school settings are creating many changes in the roles of clinicians, psychologists, social workers and counselors. This workshop will discuss the duties and responsibilities needed to implement these programs and how these roles and changing the everyday routine of service personnel. It will also discuss how these professionals can work together in the implementation of these interventions to make them a smooth transition within the school district.  
Topaz Session3
12:50-1:40 		Providing Quality Supervision to School Counselor Interns: Best Practices Charles Myers, Assistant Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, BPTS; and Dr. Toni Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS Good supervision during internship is paramount to the development of competent school counselors. While school counselors want to provide a quality experience, certified school counselors are often untrained in the art of supervision. Ethical, best practices include keeping supervisory notes, written disclosure statements, the development of clinical intervention and administrative concerns, creative strategies and the infusion of the ASCA model into the role of the intern. This workshop will provide current best practices that include integrating the ASCA model into the work of supervision.

 
Onyx/Opal Exhibits
1:40-1:50		        
Emerald Session4
1:50-2:40 		IPAD Connectivity Using the IPAD when Counseling Students Laurie Siegel, President of Illinois School Counseling Association, LCPC, CADC, MISA11, Type 73, Type 75 certificates, MA; Shanon Silvia, Graduate student; and Trisha Ryan, Graduate student As school counselors, we are always looking for ways to engage and connect with our students. In this workshop, we will share with you the many different techniques and applications in which to use the IPAD effectively when counseling students.
  
Jade Session4
1:50-2:40 		Role Models Influencing Freshmen Mekelle Neathery, Assistant Principal, Type 75, MA; and JHS Student REF's The REF program (Role Models Influencing Freshmen) is a year-long freshman mentoring program implemented during advisory period by high school students. These students are referred to as REF's. They go through an application and interview process. Their time is all volunteer service and no credit is given to these advisory classes. There are currently 60 REF's leading freshmen advisory with Be RED lessons created in collaboration with the REF's and teachers/counselors.


Ruby Session4
1:50-2:40 		Counseling LGBTQ students Ryan Hancock, Assistant Professor, NCC, LPC, MA This session will focus on effective strategies for counseling LGBTQ students in the schools. Special considerations and research on the topic will be discussed, as well as practical applications.  
Topaz Session4
1:50-2:40 		Helping Children Cope With Post Deployment Issues Michael Jay, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA; Maggie Rosol, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA; and Christie Weiss, Educational Outreach Coordinator Illinois National Guard, B.S., Teacher Certification K-8 Military children face many challenges during reintegration. Presenters will speak to a child's concerns and potential challenges with the return of a parent from military deployment. Presenters will suggest coping techniques that a parent may utilize to support a satisfying and positive reintegration process for the entire family.

  
Onyx/Opal Exhibits
2:40-2:50		        
Emerald Session5
2:50-3:40 		Building Group Cohesiveness Through Cooperative Activities Jim Bergin, Professor of Counselor Education, LPC, NCC, NCSC, EdD The workshop will demonstrate a unit of guidance activities which focus upon cooperation and communication skills, and provide elementary school students the opportunity to practice these skills with their classmates. Each activity requires that students attend to, communicate with, and collaborate with each other in order in to complete an assigned task within a given time period.
  
Jade Session5
2:50-3:40 		SEL Snowball Retreat Sherri McLaughlin, School Counselor, NCC, Type 73, MA; Susan Blose, MA, Type 73, School Counselor; and Barb Fishback, School Counselor, MA, Type 73 The SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Snowball Retreat is a program developed and implemented by the Jacksonville High School Counseling Department that addresses the Social Emotional Learning Standards in a unique fashion that can be replicated in any school.  
Ruby Session5
2:50-3:40 		ACTs College and Career Readiness Tools for School Counselors George Schlott, Senior Consultant for Program Solutions, Type 73 IL Counselor, Type 75 IL Administrative, MS in Counseling Education; and April Hansen, Post-secondary Director This presentation will focus on the ACT College and Career Readiness System tools that schools and counselors can use to monitor and ensure the post-secondary readiness of their students. Participants will review System components and uses by reviewing data to use in post-high school transition planning.  
Topaz Session5
2:50-3:40 		Women Changing the Face of Agriculture - Women Make Tracks in Nontraditional STEM Careerss Penny Lauritzen, Past President of Illinois Agri Women, Program Coordinator of Women Changing the Face of Agriculture; and Toni Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, NCC, NCSC, ACS, Ph.D. LCPC Check out the opportunities available to high school girls in nontraditional agricultural careers and the women who have committed time and effort to share their education and career tracks with them. School Counselors can use this knowledge to be instrumental in encouraging female students involvement in STEM related career tracks.
  
  CPCU/CE Certificates
3:40		      

 
Workshop List for April 20, 2012 Skokie
Room Time Workshop
Title		 Presenter(s) Workshop
Description		 Handouts
    Keynote: Brian Law, ASCA President Remember the Dinosaurs? Don't let school counseling become extinct. Students need you now more than ever. It is a great time to be a school counselor and ASCA is here to help you celebrate good times. Come feel the sensation of school counseling!
  
           
Barcelona Session1
9:40-10:30		 Counselor as Coach, Coach as Counselor Daniel Koutsis, Professional School Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA; and Jason Rhodes, Professional School Counselor, MA Highlights the importance of extracurricular coaches on student outcomes, and how they can be aided with increased knowledge of counseling specific skills and strategies. Presentation will reference the (ASCA) Developmental Model and preparing student-athletes for post-secondary education. Relevant legal issues will also be briefly discussed.  
Berlin Session1
9:40-10:30		 Growing the School Counselor-Administrator Relationship Brian Law, ASCA President Counselors and administrators must collaborate and understand these differing roles in order to create and grow strong school cultures. Learn how to advocate for school counseling with all administrators from supervisors to superintendents. The 3 R's of counselor administrator collaboration and growth will be discussed: Relationships, Respect and Resiliency.  
Cannes Session1
9:40-10:30		 Heads Up Program and School Counselors: Head Injury in the School Setting Michele Kerulis, LCPC, EdD, CC-AASP; and Anthony Juliano The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness of concussions in the school setting while presenting an evidenced-based, CDC-endorsed model of care called Heads Up to increase best practices for school counselors. Workshop will cover an introduction to head injuries, etiology, assessment, and how to educate parents/students/coaches.

 
London Session1
9:40-10:30		 College Career Counseling: The What & The How Julia Yang, University Professor, PhD, NCC; Rachel Fassel and Natalie Watson, Graduate Students The school counselor's post-secondary leadership is critical to ensuring that high school students are properly prepared for access to and success in post-secondary education and career. The presenters will provide 22 selected college career assessment/planning tools and resources organized by the NOSCA eight components of college career readiness counseling.

 
Milan Session1
9:40-10:30		 Everyday Leadership - Inspiring Teens to Take the Lead Mark Kosinski, Guidance Counselor, Type 73 MA NEIU - Secondary Counseling; and Matt Chapman, Band Director, MA, Southern Oregon University Every teen has the potential to lead. Discover how one school is working to develop that potential. Through team building activities, class discussions, and service projects students gain the confidence and experience to be everyday leaders. This semester long class is a collaborative effort between the Guidance Department and faculty.  
Venice Session1
9:40-10:30		 In the Zen Zone: Creating a Yoga Club in School Amy Klug, Professional School Counselor, Type 73, MSEd., Doctoral student; Keri Apking, Professional School Counselor, Type 73, MSEd.; and Tracey Salvatore, Social Worker, Type 73, Type 75, LCSW, MSW We're in our fourth year of offering yoga to students both during the school day and as an after school club. Our data has shown that students greatly benefit from this intervention by improving their overall well-being. They experience an increase in calmness and self-confidence and a decrease in nervousness and anxiety. We want to share our experiences with mental health professionals in schools who can create their own programs to benefit students.  
Vienna Session1
9:40-10:30		 Is College Possible for Students with LD/ADHD? Veronica Vyazovsky, LPC, IL School Counselor, NCE, MA Planning for college and career training, must start as early students with Learning Disabilities and AD/HD. Counselors will learn about what services and accommodations that are currently available for students with disabilities after high school, based on ADA requirements. Counselors will develop a compressive understanding of the skills students will need to develop by the time they graduate high school in order to advocate for their best interest as learners in college and post-secondary training programs.  
Zurich Session1
9:40-10:30		 Aligning with the Alliance: Creating Safer Schools for LGBTQ Students Melissa Ockerman, PhD, Assistant Professor; and David Fischer, Illinois Safe Schools Alliance This workshop will discuss strategies for collaborating with local and national organizations to better serve the needs of LGBTQ students in schools. The formation of Gay-Straight Alliances, as well as whole-school and individual counseling strategies will be addressed.  
 

Exhibits
10:30-10:40

        
Barcelona Session2
10:40-11:30		 HELP WANTED! I NEED A JOB! Amy Thompson, College & Career Counselor, York Community High School, Type 73, School Counseling, MA; Julie Feldkamp, Counseling Department Chair, York Community High School, Type 73, MA; and Jack Rohyl, Middle School Counselor, Lisle Junior High, Type 73, MA Are you passionate about school counseling but still trying to find work in this saturated market? Unfortunately, there are a lot of school counselors looking for work and if our state ratios were what they are supposed to be, there would be more jobs. But given the reality we have, are there ways to improve your odds of getting an interview and, ultimately, getting the job? This session is designed to guide candidates toward being more appealing and marketable. Tips will be offered for getting noticed in a massive pile of applicants as well as landing and nailing an interview.  
Berlin Session2
10:40-11:30		 UPDATE! Current Legislation Impacting School Counselors START HERE! Toni R. Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS; and Daniel Stasi, Executive Director of ISCA Every year legislation is presented that has an impact on the role of the school counselor. This presentation will cover recent laws and those in process that include counselors such as licensure, social-emotional learning, confidentiality, children of immigrants, medicaid reimbursement and more. Bring your questions.  
Cannes Session2
10:40-11:30		 Social/Emotional Fridays: Counselor/Teacher Collaboration Michelle Dluzak, School Counselor, Type 73, MEd; and Brea Adams, Type 73, MEd Using data collected from a freshman needs assessment, we created classroom guidance lessons. We collaborate with our teachers on a monthly basis to deliver these guidance lessons. By the end of the school year, we will have covered the following topics: GPA, Freshman/Sophomore Transition, Bullying, Study Skills, and Career/ College Awareness.  
London Session2
10:40-11:30		 Using the Grit Scale in High School Counseling Steve Murray, Director of Counseling, MA The Grit Scale is used as a tool to measure the obstacles and challenges that students face in schools. The presentation will review the development of this tool, and its use.  
Milan Session2
10:40-11:30		 Using Possible Selves to Motivate Students to Graduate
 Diane Mitchell, Professional School Counselor, Illinois certification, MA, MS, Doctoral student Motivational strategies based on Possible Selves Theory have been found to be effective in improving academic achievement. This workshop will focus on strategies to help motivate students to attain their high school diploma. Presentation will be a springboard for discussion of best practices.  
Venice Session2
10:40-11:30		 Motivational Interviewing & Adventure Counseling: Nurturing Aspiration & Motivation Richard Rutschman, Program Director, NEIU ENLACE & CTC Bridges to the Future, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, EdD This interactive workshop on Motivational Interviewing and Adventure Counseling will engage participants in approaches that inspire students to take action to work for a better future for themselves. Come prepared to laugh, think, share and take action. It is likely that unmotivated will no longer be in your vocabulary.  
Vienna Session2
10:40-11:30		 Effective Social/Emotional Support: A Student's Journey Between Hospital and School Vince Walsh-Rock, Assistant Principal, LCPC, Certified School counselor, Certified school administrator, MS in Ed-Counseling; and Amy Klug, Professional School Counselor, School Social Worker (to be determined), representative from hospital (to be determined) Within the past two years, our high school has witnessed a significant increase in the numbers of students being hospitalized for depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. This panel discussion will focus on the reasons that students are being admitted to IOP and IIP programs and how to best coordinate services between schools and hospitals.  
Zurich Session2
10:40-11:30		 Suicide Causes and Prevention Work: Helping Students Find Their Essence Ray Piagentini, Professional School Counselor, Ill Type 73 Certificate, MA, MS We will discuss the 8 factors common in most suicides, and look at (hands on) 5 activities which counselors can utilize in a group/classroom setting.
  
  Luncheon, Awards
11:40-12:40		        
  Exhibits
12:40-12:50		        
Barcelona Session3
12:50-1:40 		Homeless Students in Your School: It's a Situation that Can't be Ignored Patricia Rivera, Consultant, Opening Doors Technical Assistance Project, ISBE, Type 73, Type 75, ACSW, LCSW, MSW and Matt Hanafee, Assistant Lead Liaison, Area 1, Will County ROE, BA This workshop will help counselors recognize the common signs of homelessness; recognize the impact of homelessness and instability on students' learning; learn how to intervene with positive solutions, and how to access resources (including FAFSA information) and mandated services for homeless students, including whom you can contact for help.  
Berlin Session3
12:50-1:40 		Setting the Tone: Implementing Bullying Prevention Best Practices Michael Carpenter, PhD, Consultant This workshop will describe a.) how schools can minimize exposures to bullying and other safety issues using a risk reduction model; b). what documentation is needed; c.) best practices (what strategies work and don't work); and d.) importance of positive adult role modeling.

 
London Session3
12:50-1:40 		ACTs College and Career Readiness Tools for School Counselors George Schlott, Senior Consultant for Program Solutions, Type 73 IL Counselor, Type 75 IL Administrative, MS Counselor Education; and April Hansen, Post-secondary Director This presentation will focus on the ACT College and Career Readiness System tools that schools and counselors can use to monitor and ensure the post-secondary readiness of their students. Participants will review System components and uses by reviewing data to use in post-high school transition planning.

 
Milan Session3
12:50-1:40 		High School Athletes and Perpetual Identity Crises: The Need for Earlier Intervention Jim Klein, Assistant Professor of School Counseling, LPC, EdD Collegiate athletes participate in Life Skills programming as prescribed by the NCAA. As a result of the ever- increasing emphasis being placed on sports in society, is it possible that adolescent athletes could foreclose on their identity? In the absence of early intervention efforts, high school athletes risk over-identification.  
Venice Session3
12:50-1:40 		Providing Quality Supervision to School Counselor Interns: Best Practices Charles Myers, Assistant Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, BPTS; and Dr. Toni Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS Good supervision during internship is paramount to the development of competent school counselors. While school counselors want to provide a quality experience, certified school counselors are often untrained in the art of supervision. Ethical, best practices include keeping supervisory notes, written disclosure statements, the development of clinical intervention and administrative concerns, creative strategies and the infusion of the ASCA model into the role of the intern. This workshop will provide current best practices that include integrating the ASCA model into the work of supervision.
  
Vienna Session3
12:50-1:40		 Creating a Foundation for an SEL-Infused RtI Program Kirsten Perry, School Counselor, Type 73, MEd; Nilufar Rezai, Type 73, MSW This workshop will help educators understand how gathering data and collaborating with stakeholders is pivotal to creating a school-wide intervention that targets social, emotional and behavioral concerns. Using both the Safe & Civil Schools RtI Series and the Lions-Quest SEL Program, we will discuss the results of our pilot project.  
Zurich Session3
12:50-1:40		 Transition Planning for Students with Special Needs Amy Thompson, College and Career Counselor, Type 73, MA School Counseling Counselors play an important role in helping special education students plan for their future. In fact, the state requires transition goals every year and having a four-year transition planning scope and sequence can help support case managers in setting realistic goals. In this session, I will present the scope and sequence for York High School's Transition Planning curriculum with handouts and take-aways.  
  Exhibits
1:40-1:50		        
Barcelona Session4
1:50-2:40 		IPAD Connectivity Using the IPAD when counseling students Laurie Siegel, President of Illinois School Counseling Association, LCPC, CADC, MISA11, Type 73, Type 75 certificates, MA; Shanon Silvia, Graduate student; and Trisha Ryan, Graduate student As school counselors, we are always looking for ways to engage and connect with our students. In this workshop, we will share with you the many different techniques and applications in which to use the IPAD effectively when counseling students.
  
Berlin Session4
1:50-2:40 		Bully Training 4.0- Four Practical and Powerful Steps to Reducing Repeated and Excessive Bullying Mike Culver, Director, MA, Educational Leadership Four simple, practical and powerful steps school counselors and administrators (elementary and secondary) can take to reduce repeated and excessive bullying. Developed by a former veteran assistant principal of discipline. This is a bullying reporting process that has been tried, tested and works.


Cannes Session4
1:50-2:40 		From Theory to Practice: Learning and Implementing the ASCA Model Gabriela Rulka, Graduate Student, Roosevelt; Angela Rodriguez, Graduate Student, Roosevelt University; and Christopher Balthazar School counseling students learn how to design comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs that promote success for all students. In this presentation, three school counseling interns will share their experiences learning and implementing the ASCA model. Methods for utilizing interns as resources in facilitating a comprehensive program will be discussed.
  
London Session4
1:50-2:40 		The Career Connection: Implementing Career Development in Elementary School Jasmine Knight, Assistant Professor, Roosevelt University, PhD; and Lauren Wiley, Graduate Student, Roosevelt University Comprehensive career development programs are integral to the elementary school counseling curriculum. The most effective career development occurs daily and is a collaborative effort between school counselors, parents, teachers, and students. Participants will learn methods, strategies and ideas involving collaboration with key stakeholders in implementing a career development program.
  
Milan Session4
1:50-2:40 		Embrace Your Strengths: How Communication Style Determines Effectiveness! Michael R Carpenter, PhD, Consultant This workshop (a) enhances your ability to view the world through different lenses by examining communication pathways; (b) empower your students/staff to relate more effectively by learning how to capitalize on different ways of perceiving/processing information; and (c) enable you to celebrate individual differences in team settings after identifying strengths and abilities.
  
Venice Session4
1:50-2:40 		Things We Wish We Knew: Internship Survival Guide Megan Connolly, Graduate Student; Amanda Vancina; Julie Wiseman; Stacie Brandt; Stephanie Peterson; and Jennifer Persak (All Graduate Students) Through this workshop, we will present a comprehensive guide including tips, advice, and personal accounts for future school counseling interns.  
Vienna Session4
1:50-2:40		 Activities That Teach Diversity Carl Olson, MS, Guidance Counselor Retired Going beyond the traditional methods of instruction is necessary to understand the complex topic of diversity. Using his experience with the experiential method of teaching and learning Carl has developed some great methods of tackling the topic of diversity. In this workshop Carl centers the instruction on two areas that will help educators convey the ideas of personal understanding of other peoples and the world that we live in. Personal Connections  They do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.  
Zurich Session4
1:50-2:40		 Which path to take? IEP or 504 Plan Vince Walsh-Rock, Assistant Principal, LCPC, Certified School Counselor, Certified School Administrator, MS in Ed Counseling With the change in the ADA law as of January 2009, schools have been challenged by the number of 504 Plan requests for students. Teachers and counselors often fall in the middle of negotiating reasonable accommoda tions in sometimes challenging situations. This workshop will present the main components of a 504 Plan, analyze the difference between IEP and 504 Plans and offer helpful strategies in writing effective plans.  
  Exhibits
2:40-2:50		        
Barcelona Session5
2:50-3:40 		Enhancing College/Career Readiness & Success: The Role of Academic Behaviors George Schlott, Senior Consultant for Program Solutions, IL Type 73 - School Services Personnel-Guidance, IL; Type 75 - Administration, MS in Counseling Education; and April Hansen, Post-secondary Director One of the biggest challenges in raising student achievement and reducing dropout is early identification of those students who would benefit most from intervention. While assessments of academic achievement provide early indication of risk, academic behaviors are also important for persistence and success.
  
Berlin Session5
2:50-3:40 		Post-Secondary Planning with Undocumented Students Angela Rodriguez, Graduate Student; Sarah Heeger, Graduate Student; Jessica Barajas, Graduate Student; and Gabriela Rulka, Graduate Student 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools every year. Multicultural competency is crucial when working with this population. This session will discuss strategies and resources that can be used in collaboration with teachers to assist these students in post-secondary planning. Participants will be given tools to increase their multicultural competencies.  
Cannes Session5
2:50-3:40 		Using Technology to Engage and Collaborate with High School Students Jennifer Wygant, Professional School Counselor, MEd; and Amber Swanson, Professional School Counselor, NCC, MEd The presenters will demonstrate collaboration with students using technology in order to develop transferable skills that improve engagement in counseling lessons and the self-efficacy of students empowering them to be more successful in and after high school. Participants will learn a variety of resources and real-life applications.  
London Session5
2:50-3:40 		Curtailing Student Stress through Animal-Assisted Activities Charles E. Myers, Assistant Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, RPT-S, ATT; and Vanessa Winans, MA, AAT Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) conducted by certified animal-human partners has been demonstrated to contribute to many prosocial outcomes, including the reduction of stress. Presenters and their pet partners will introduce participants to the benefits of AAA and share their experiences of providing AAA to university students prior to finals.  
Milan Session5
2:50-3:40 		Keeping Up with the Next Generation! Jamila Lyons, Graduate Student; Madeleine Francique; Sybil Handy; and Rolanda Clark Today School Counselors/Professional Counselors are having a difficult time keeping up with the times. The workshops with talk about family strucutures and cultural diversity, the major economy issues, and how counselors should know the trends and technology.
 
Venice Session5
2:50-3:40 		Women Changing the Face of Agriculture - Women Make Tracks in Nontraditional STEM Careers Penny Lauritzen, Past President of Illinois Agri Women, Program Coordinator of Women Changing the Face of Agriculture; and Toni Tollerud, Presidential Teaching Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Adult & Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, NCC, NCSC, ACS, PhD, LCPC Check out the opportunities available to high school girls in nontraditional agricultural careers and the women who have committed time and effort to share their education and career tracks with them. School Counselors can use this knowledge to be instrumental in encouraging female students involvement in STEM related career tracks.
 handout
Vienna Session5
2:50-3:40 		The Role Residential Treatment for Youth in the Continuum of Care Ryan Tingey; and Brian Pace The role of residential treatment has come under question due to recent social reform movements. This workshop will describe a treatment modality that distinguishes residential treatment on the continuum of care. This workshop will present factors to determine appropriate placement needs and research to validate the appropriateness of residential care.  
Zurich Session5
2:50-3:40		 Collaboration Between School Counselors, Counselor Educators & the District Dr Erin Mason, Assistant Professor DePaul University; Lisa Degregorio, Type 73 & district K-8 Counseling Specialist;
Shira Fisher, Type 73; Elizabeth Khorana, Type 73; Martha Williams, Type 73; and Amanda Frystak, ASCA Cohort		 Our group, the Elementary ASCA Cohort has focused on collaboration processes between school counselors, counselor educators & the district K-8 Counseling Specialist to increase school counselors' effectiveness utilizing the ASCA National Model. We are focused on collaborating with fellow counselors to improve the development of projects that use data to quantify the positive impact that a comprehensive developmental school counseling practice has on student achievement. Our hope is to highlight the critical element that counselors have on the lives of the students we serve.  
  Poster Session Adventure-Based Counseling: Connecting Students and Enhancing Growth Charles E. Myers, Associate Professor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, RPT-S; Nate Underwood, Type 73, MSEd; and
Oksoon Lee, CYC, MA		 Adventure-Based Counseling is an experiential approach promoting self-esteem, communication, trust, resiliency, and self-efficacy in students. Come learn how to implement this dynamic approach to meet the needs of your students. You will learn about the principles and concepts of ABC through experiential activities and interactive discussion.  
  Poster Session Eighth Grade Transition through Collaboration Nicole Cannon, School Counselor, Type 73, MA; Martha Williams, Counselor/Case Manager, MA Professional School Counselor, MA Special Education, BA Special Graduation from high school depends in part on a student's successful transition to high school. The presenters will demonstrate to elementary and high school counselors how to collaborate to implement an engaging transition program for urban students providing insight on best practices and resources for implementation.  
  Poster Session Ethical Literacy Lee Harsy, Assistant Professor, Former Director of Guidance, Type 73, Administrative Endorsement, BA, MS This poster session will review the concept of ethical literacy and its importance in successfully promoting ethical behavior among students and adults. Workshop participants will also review the shared values that support the counseling state and national standards and competencies.  
  Poster Session Advocate for Your Profession Violetta Losowski, DePaul University Graduate Student; and Thaddeus Sherman, Graduate Student Counseling students from different universities met with representatives and senators as they lobbied. Everyone had varying degrees of success with each but the experience has left everyone invigorated and perpetuated our desires to advocate for other counselors. Counselors should get involved in order to make positive changes for the profession. handout
  Poster Session Using the National Model to Guide the Role of Professional School Counselors in PBIS Donna Kirkpatrick Pinson, Professional School Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NCC, NCSC; and Laura Mutchler, Professional School Counselor, PhD This workshop will discuss how to use the ASCA National Model as a framework to guide the professional school counselor's role in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Examples of school counselors' use of data from the SWIS program and intervention design and implementation will be presented.  
  CPCU/CE Certificates
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