Unlocking Educational and Career Opportunities through National Guard Service
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:00–12:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Carol Pizza, Georgia Army National Guard
"Rising Together: Advancing Equity to Empower Every Student”
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Lamar Edmonds, Regent Univeristy
Gabrielle Brundidge, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
"School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences" in Supporting Neurodivergent P–12 Students: A Practical Guide for School Counselors and Teachers
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Karen Rowland, Mercer University
DeeAnn Clarington, Pate's Creek Elementary, Henry County Schools
Being Part of the Machine: The rise of punitive discipline in schools, how it marginalizes students, and how we can advocate for them.
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Matthew Tilley, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System
Being a Girl ROX !- Helping Girls Rule their Own Experiences
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Morgan McKinnon, The Globe Academy
Joycelyn Richards, Dalton Public Schools
Brainwashed: Cortisol, Conflict, and the Keys to Calm
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Steph Jensen, AccuTrain
Career Day Planning and Implementation for All Levels!
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Paul Bowie, Dekalb County School District
Dollar Tree Counseling Hacks
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Tanya Obaidullah, Woodward Academy
Enhancing Practice: Pathways to LPC Licensure for Georgia’s School Counselors
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Tonja Simmons Lee, Bibb County Schools/Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
Tracey Pace, Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia
Males to Men: Helping Young Males Take the Lead in Their Social-Emotional Journey
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Baron Warren, Cuts & Coaching LLC
The Pivotal Role of School Counselors and Other Staff in School-Based Mental Health: Lessons Learned from the Georgia Apex Program
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Natasha De Veauuse Brown, Georgia Health Policy Center, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing
Layla Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Urban Trauma; Turning Pain into Privilege
miércoles, el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:00–14:00 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Post-secondary /Admissions
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
India Trottie, Atlanta Public Schools
A Student-Led Approach to Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Cammie Wolf Rice, CWC Alliance
Bridging the Mental Health Gap Between Professional School Counselors and Clinicians: Strategies for Implementing an Effective School Based Mental Health Program
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Tamika Hibbert, Hibbert Counseling and Educational Services
LaVerne Ware, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Dear Black Man, You Are In Danger
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Jhamarcus A. Pharaoh, The University of Georgia & DeKalb County Schools
Amari BenLevi, The University of Georgia & DeKalb County Schools
Decoding the Resilient Brain: Unlocking Strategies for Supporting Students’ Emotional Wellbeing
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Dr. Juanita Hosch-Martin, Newton County Schools
Tomeka Stringer, Newton County Schools
Demystifying the Enhanced ACT
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Chris Lefevre, ACT Education Corp.
Maximizing Community Partnerships for Student Wellness
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Amanda Summers, Paulding County School District
Rolling Toward Regulation: Board Games as Tools for Executive Functioning Support
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Rebecca Heacox, Mary Lin Elementary; Atlanta Public Schools
The 27th Annual Book-A-Holics Anonymous: Using Children's Literature for Social, Emotional, and Academic Education
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Nancy Jones, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
The Counselor's Gambit: Navigating the Generational Chessboard
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Wendy Whedon, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Crescent Elementary School
Tiffany Laberis, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Moreland Elementary
Craig Whedon, Griffin-Spalding County Schools/Mainstay Academy
The Power of Self-Awareness: Helping Students Build Confidence, Connection, and Emotional Intelligence
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Hattie Hunter, Integrated Leadership Systems, Monroe, GA
Using Connectedness Data to Foster Belonging Through Staff‑Student Engagement, Peer Leadership, and School‑Wide Programs
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Sara Kinsey, Forsyth County Schools and Piney Grove Middle School
What Comes Next....for your students
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 09:00–10:00 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Christopher Bryan, University of North Georgia
Attendance Intervention Through Wrap Around Services!
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Danielle Wilson, Baldwin Elementary
Building Strong Runners: Preparing Students for Successful Transitions and Beyond
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Marcia Teemer, Dutchtown High School
Timica Parker, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
Monique Edwards Santiago, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
LaKeshia Ammons, Henry County Schools/Dutchtown High School
Building Structure Amongst Chaos - Best Practices and Tips for New Counselors
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Logan Odom, Thomas County Schools
Cynthia Forde, Thomas County Middle School
Career Navigation in Georgia--New Tools for Workforce Readiness
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Scot Lingrell, University System of Georgia
Mark Peevy, Technical College System of Georgia
Digital Citizenship & Social Media Smarts: Helping Students Rule Their Online Experiences
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Patty DaSilva, Cobb County School District
Brandy Brady, Cobb County School District
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Elizabeth Hatcher, Cobb County School District
Escaping Vaping - A Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Program
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Lauren Shamblin, Georgia Academy of Family Physicians and Georgia Healthy Family Alliance
Reading Between the Lines: Building Bridges Between Counselors and ELA Teachers
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Cayce Pope, Cobb County School District
Brandy Judkins, Cobb County School District, Daniell Middle School
S.I.E.P- Sparking Interest in Engineering Pathways
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Tiffany Hudson, Fulton County Schools
Alexcia Massey, Georgia School Counseling Association
Fredric Johnson , Fulton County Schools
TRANSforming Times: Supporting Resiliency in LGBTQ Students
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA
Tech-Savvy Counseling: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Student Growth and Well-being
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Teshia Dula, GCPS and GCU
Together We Thrive: Building Bridges Between Schools and Communities
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Shelby Gonzalez, Norcross Elementary
April Ed.S, Stripling Elementary
Amy Crapo, Gwinnett County
Reuben Gresham, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Using the Arts to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing in Middle School
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 10:15–11:15 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Nicholas Wozniak, SCCPSS
A Crown of Confidence: Building Inner Strength in Girls
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Sundae Azaga, Houston County School District/ Pearl Stephens Elementary
Alexis Alexander , Houston County Board of Education/ Pearl Stephens Elementary
Shonte’ Davis, Houston County BOE- Pearl Stephens Elementary
Belonging in Action: Small Group Strategies for Empowering Middle School Girls through Positive Psychology
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Josselyn Ayala, Regent University
Beyond the Language Barrier: Advocating for English Language Learners
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Mirna Wynn, Atlanta Public Schoos, King Middle School
Bianca Garcia, Georgia State University, Graduate Student
Drum, Draw, Drama, & Dance 2.0: Integrate the Arts into Your School Counseling Program
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Beth Ruff, Powder Springs Elementary School and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Family Engagement with Spanish speaking and ESOL Families
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Cliff Johnson, Dekalb County School District - Snapfinger Elementary School
From Classroom to Counselor’s Office: A Whole-School Success Plan
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Teresa Neal, Cherokee County School District
Amanda Blackwell, Cherokee County School District
Inspiring College Ambitions: The APS-UGA Partnership Advantage
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Maria Grovner, Atlanta Public Schools
Felicia Lewis, University of Georgia
Revealing the Unseen: Uplifting Students Who Are Experiencing Homelessness to be Seen, Supported, Successful
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Nichole Robinson, One Degree Hire
Blanca Torres, One Degree Hire
Show, Don’t Just Tell: Simple Data Strategies to Promote Your School Counseling Program
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Betsy Alpert, Walton High School
Structure in Classroom Guidance: How Using a Quote has Changed My Life
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Cortney Jones, Academy for Classical Education
Transforming Education Equity Through Communication: The Historic Partnership Between Rockdale County School District and The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Annise Mabry, The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation and Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative
When Counselors and Administrators Collaborate: A Roadmap to Student-Centered Success (Even in Discouraging Times)
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 11:30–12:30 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Overall Counseling Program/ASCA Model
Presenters
Brittney Perry, Bibb County School District
“Blow The Whistle: Building College and Career Readiness in Middle School”
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Courtney Jordan, Henry County Schools
Cyntonia Carten, Henry County Schools
Charting the Course: Mentoring that Elevates!
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Shanna Mitchell-Jones, Henry County Schools
Premlata Miller, Henry County Schools
PaKisha Reynolds, Henry County Schools
Connection Before Correction: Building Relationships to Empower and Intervene
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Janelle Brooks, CJ Hicks Elementary
Crowns & Connections:Partnering to Help Every Student Rule Their Journey
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Dr. Jessica Evans, Monroe County Schools
Empowered and Prepared: Helping Students Rule their Post-Secondary Experience
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Post-secondary /Admissions
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Amy Clines, University System of Georgia eCampus
Empowering Student Voices: Equity-Driven Counseling Practices That Transform School Experiences
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Cedric Cooks, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Chauntice Corbin, Gwinnett County Public Schools Norcross
Equipping Educators with Effective Interventions for Students exhibiting Psychosis and other Mood Disorders
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Zoauntrist Oldham, Freedom Middle School and Dekalb County School District
Kea Watson, Freedom Middle School
Integrating Gap Year Education Into Your Practice
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Adam Salzman, AdventureEXP
Options for Earning a High School Diploma within the Technical College System of Georgia
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Lauren Edgar, Technical College System of Georgia
Ruling Their Realm: Empowering Multilingual Learners through Strategic Support
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Torrye Isom, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Cary Settles, Gwinnett County Public School
David Lee, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Beata Lech, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Second Annual Door Dash: More Fresh Counseling Ideas to Feed Your Program
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Rachael Fogleman, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Minh Chiavone, Roberts Elementary
Abigail Miller, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suicidality is on the rise. Help students know how to stay safe for now.
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 13:30–14:30 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Laura Spencer, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kimberly Jones, ASSIST
A Year in the Life of a Senior Class Counselor: Guiding Students from August to May through Seminars, College Prep Events, and Family Engagement
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Heather Boyle, Hillgrove High School
BIG Ideas for Small Groups: Strategies for Effective Interventions
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Danette Jewell, Quaver
Beyond Words: Using Expressive Arts to Help Students Rule their Emotional Experiences
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Amari BenLevi, Cross Keys High School
Alisha Jordan, Gwinnett County Public Schools
College Advising: Advancing Knowledge, Transforming Lives in a Public High School Setting
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Christy Conley, North Oconee High School
Cindy Murphy, Private Practice Counselor and University of Georgia
Creating Psychological Safety in Schools: Increasing Organizational Emotional Intelligence for Administrators, School Counselors, Teachers, and Staff
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Program ideas (e.g. Kindness Challenge, Peer Leaders, Parent nights, Staff PD, etc.)
Presenters
Carolina Ribeiro, North Cobb Christian School
Caroline Nickell, Cobb County School
Melissa Rone, North Cobb Christian School
Grief Support Activity Toolkit: Activities and interventions for bereaved students
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Lane Pease, Kate's Club
How to be the adult youth deserve in their lives!
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Robyn Smith, Wellroot Family Services
Jenny Paveglio, Wellroot Family Services
One Counselor, Many Hats: Addressing the Complexities of Solo School Counseling
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary/Middle
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Counselor Focused (Self Care, Organization, etc.)
Presenters
Tiffany King, Fulton County Schools
Rewiring Resilience & Reprogramming Potential: A Brain-Based Blueprint for Student Success
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Candace Holmes, BrainCore of Duluth
Rule Your Study Game: Study Smart Small Group Intervention
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Barbara Truluck, Cobb County School District
Ruling Together: The Partnership of School Administrators and School Counselors
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Torri Jackson, Georgia Southern University
“From Surviving to Thriving: Empowering Students to Rule Their Path with Intentional Guidance and Bold Partnerships”
jueves, el 13 de noviembre de 2025 a las 14:45–15:45 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Kennard M Weever, Atlanta Technical College Preparatory Academy
Career Carnival - Bringing the Thrill Back to Discovering Our Passions
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Pine (40 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary/Middle
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Robin Mitchell, Forsyth County Schools/Chestatee Elementary School
Lucy Murray, Forsyth County Schools/Chestatee Elementary School
"Hey Bro, Let’s Talk About College: Encouraging college awareness among our male students by providing opportunities for campus tours and firsthand exposure to college life."
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Peach (40 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Middle/High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Jeff Miller, Henry County School System
AI for Counselors: Lesson planning, tracking, and interventions made simple
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Maple (250 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Tips & Technology
Presenters
Tracy Clements, Lindenwood University and GoGuardian
Breaking Barriers: Enriching the Professional Identity of Male School Counseling Students through Supervision
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia C/D (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Presenters
Brent Henderson, College of William & Mary
Bobby Gueh, Georgia State University
Hear with your Heart: The Power of Play in Schools!
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia A (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Kelly Owen, University of Georgia
Helping Students Rule Dual Enrollment: Best Practices to Simplify the Process
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
High School
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Kara Mills Pinckney, North Paulding High School and Paulding County School District
Helping Students Rule Their Experiences: SEL Book Companion Activities and Crafts
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Magnolia B (Marriott) (100 seats)
Target Audience
Elementary
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Elementary
Primary focus area of your proposal
Classroom/Small Group Lessons, Activities, Ideas
Presenters
Robin Zorn, Retired Gwinnett County School Counselor
Making A Difference: Inspiring Resilience in Underserved Communities
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Oak (100 seats)
Target Audience
School Administrator
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Andrew McGee, MACCAP CONSULTING
Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Schools: Practical Strategies for School Counselors
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Elm (50 seats)
Target Audience
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Student Focused (Individual Counseling, Mental Health, etc.)
Presenters
Brandi Lewis, Savannah Chatham County Public School System
Tapping into the Social and Emotional Learning of Multilingual learners to improve student engagement and Graduation Rate
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Dogwood (50 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
School Administrator
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Jennifer Diaz, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Christopher Martin, Gwinnett County Public Schools-Lanier HS
University System of Georgia Resources and Updates 2025
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Grand Salon A/B (Marriott) (140 seats)
Target Audience
High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
College & Career Readiness
Presenters
Sarah Wenham, University System of Georgia
What's In a Name?: Navigating Preferred Name Use with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
viernes, el 14 de noviembre de 2025 a las 08:30–09:30 EST add to calendar
Pecan (40 seats)
Target Audience
Middle/High School
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy