Using Connectedness Data to Foster Belonging Through Staff‑Student Engagement, Peer Leadership, and School‑Wide Programs
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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
Reading Between the Lines: Building Bridges Between Counselors and ELA Teachers
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM 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
Using the Arts to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing in Middle School
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM–11:15 AM 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
From Classroom to Counselor’s Office: A Whole-School Success Plan
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 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
“Blow The Whistle: Building College and Career Readiness in Middle School”
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM 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