School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)

Empowering Student Voices: Equity-Driven Counseling Practices That Transform School Experiences

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EST

Grand Salon A (Marriott) (80 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

Session Summary

Explore how school counselors can empower all students, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to “rule” their academic and social-emotional experiences through equitable, culturally responsive practices. This session offers practical strategies to dismantle barriers, amplify student voice, and promote belonging in school environments. Participants will leave with tools to lead systemic change and support students in owning their narratives.

School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)

Empowering Student Voices: Equity-Driven Counseling Practices That Transform School Experiences

Target Audience

Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)

Primary focus area of your proposal

Session Summary

Presenters

Cedric Cooks, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Chauntice Corbin, Gwinnett County Public Schools Norcross