Creating a Positive Climate: The School Counselor’s Role in Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 312
Presenters
Ciera McKinnon, VSU Graduate Student
Cameron C Aurandt, Valdosta State University and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Angel Hall, Valdosta State University and GSCA
#CHICAS: The Use of Participatory Action Research Methodology with Middle Schoolers to Cultivate Future Scholars
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Magnolia B
Presenters
Natalie Edirmanasinghe, Gwinnett County Public Schools
3R's of Counseling....Rebuild, Reform, Restorative Justice in Schools
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 306
Presenters
Tamila Jackson-Whitaker, Ed.S, Atlanta Public Schools
Shaketha Blankenship, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, NCSC, Atlanta Public Schools
A Dose of Reality: How to organize a School Reality Fair
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Magnolia C
Presenters
Mrs. Diana Virgil, Ed.S., South Effingham Middle School
Breaking Down Barriers Impeding Academic Achievement by Identifying and Using Data
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Amina Ross, Georgia Cyber Academy
Building a Culture of Goal-Setting and Academic Success
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Magnolia A
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Creating Meaningful and Sustainable Partnerships through Counseling Advisory
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 308
Presenters
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Cultivating Community by Teaching How to Love Your People: A Different Way to PBIS
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 310
Presenters
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Cultivating a Vertical Village
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Ballroom B
Presenters
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Emotional Dysregulation in Anxiety: Strategies for helping students so they can go back to class.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 303
Presenters
Dr. Katharine S. Adams, PhD, Valdosta State University
Dr. Jennifer M. Branscome, PhD, Valdosta State University
Engage Me!
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 313
Presenters
Mrs Teshia Stovall Dula, Ed.S., GCPS
How GATRACS (Georgia Transfer Articulation Cooperative Services) Can Help You Provide Guidance To Dual Enrollment and AP Students
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Ballroom E
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How to use Google In your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Ballroom A
Presenters
Valerie Jackson
Spreading Our Advocacy Seeds for Greater Impact
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 309
Presenters
Ms Gail Smith
Supervision as a Developmental Relationship: Helping Supervisees promote self-efficacy, autonomy, leadership, and responsibility.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM–2:15 PM EST
Room 324
Presenters
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A Red Carpet walk in the Academic, P/S and Career Domains
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 303
Presenters
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BRIDGE-ing the Bill with YouScience
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 309
Presenters
Dawn Mann, Georgia Department of Education
Ms Myesha Davis, Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Session Materials
Best Practices for Elementary to Middle School Small Group Transition Work
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 312
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Black Students Matter: Changing the Narrative
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Cedric Cooks, Norcross High School
Creating Connections: A School-Wide Initiative to Connect and Engage All Students
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 306
Presenters
Laura Ross, Five Forks Middle School/ GCPS
Data, Data, Data! Making Data Informed Decisions For Your School Counseling Program Using Technology Tools
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom B
Presenters
Nicohl Shelton Webb, Pate's Creek Elementary
Growing Your College Going Culture: Understanding the 21st Century College Admission Climate
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Magnolia CD
Presenters
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Mindfulness with Judeo-Christian Student Populations
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 324
Presenters
Richard E Cleveland, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, Georgia Southern University
Jared Simonin, Georgia Southern University
Motivational Interviewing (MI): A Beneficial Skill for School Counselors
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Grand Salon
Presenters
Navina Vemuri, M.Ed School Counseling, Chattahoochee High School-Fulton County
Sarah Connelly, M/ED School Counseling, Dickerson Middle School - Cobb County
Julian Pendrick, M.Ed School Counseling, Chattachoochee Elementary-Forsyth County
Robert E. Rice, Ph D, Georgia State University
My Mind Matters: Implementing Programming to "Stop the Stigma and Start the Conversation"
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 310
Presenters
Tonya Dedeaux, Woodward Academy
McKenzie Lawson, Woodward Academy
Standards and Guidelines for Georgia's Work-Based Learning Program
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Magnolia B
Presenters
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The Impact of Poverty on Student Achievement & Steps to Overcome Barriers
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 308
Presenters
Dr. Lacey Ricks, Liberty University
Dr. Teshaunda Hannor-Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, Walker & Hannor-Walker, LLC and Liberty University
Erik Schmitt
Tips for Supporting Undocumented Students through the High School to Post-Secondary Process
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom DE
Presenters
Tamika Hibbert, Atlanta Public Schools
Mrs. Keala Edwards-Cooper, Atlanta Public Schools
Whatever It Takes: Wrap Around Services for Student Success
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom A
Presenters
Ms. Dianne Thompson, Ed.S., City Schools of Decatur
Ms. Tamika Mickens, Ed.S., City Schools of Decatur
Ms. Raquel Jones, M.Ed., City Schools of Decatur
Dr Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA
Dr Kimberly Jones, Ed.D., City Schools of Decatur
BRIDG-ing The Bill With YouScience Part 2
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 309
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Diversity Consciousness: Are you awake?
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Chon Hester, Henry County Schools
Education Rights 101
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 303
Presenters
Tim Schwarz, JD, Law Office of Tim Schwarz
Emotional Abuse: Advocating for the Voiceless Student
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 308
Presenters
L. Nicole Ayers, MA, APC, NCC, Mercer University
Handling Crucial Conversations through Effective Communication
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 310
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High Schools and Technical Colleges: Partnering Together for Future Fairs
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Magnolia B
Presenters
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Mental Health Curriculums in the School Setting
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Ballroom DE
Presenters
Lauren Hodges, Savannah Arts Academy
Dr. Dawn Howell Hadley, Ed.D., Savannah Arts Academy
Novice School Counselor Level of Self-Efficacy in Child Abuse Reporting
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Magnolia A
Presenters
Dr. Lacey Ricks, Liberty University
Malti Tuttle, PhD, Auburn University
Christy Land, PhD, University of West Georgia
Dr. Julie Chibbaro, University of West Georgia
Planting the Seeds of Healthy Balance: A Presentation on Stress and Burnout for School Counselors to Present to Teachers at their Schools
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Magnolia CD
Presenters
Dr. Lee Grimes, Valdosta State University
Sasha Quarles, Ed.S., Taylors Creek Elementary School
Preparing for Careers of the Future: School Counselors Lead the Way!
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Ballroom B
Presenters
Sean Myers, NA
Angela Cleveland, National Center for Women& Information Technology
Dr Catherine Roberts, Lovejoy High School
Christy P Conley, Ed.D, North Oconee High School
Restorative Practice: A Counselor's Point of View
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Grand Salon
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School counselor & Mental Health Provider Collaboration
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Ballroom A
Presenters
Alexandra Huguelet, Cobb County Public Schools
The Professional School Counselor as an Active Participant of the Response to Intervention (RTI) Process
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 312
Presenters
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What is Tapping & How Can I Use it to Help My Student Regulate Their Emotions?
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:15 AM–12:30 PM EST
Room 306
Presenters
Elizabeth Butler, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Alton C. Crews Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
A Transgender Student Case Study: Creating Support Systems For A School Community
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Mrs. Megan Nellen, Masters in Ed. Leadership, Confluence Educational Consulting, LLC
Kristin Moffett, Ed.S., The Walker School
Boys to Men: Counseling Adolescent Males in 21st Century Schools
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 306
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Bring Back the Fun!
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 324
Presenters
Jenni Briggs, Cobb County School District, Kemp Elementary
Career Leadership Begins in Elementary School
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Magnolia B
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Combating Burnout in Rural School Counselors
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Magnolia A
Presenters
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Conflict Resolution: Methods to Successfully Resolve Conflict with Students, Teachers, and Parents
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 303
Presenters
Ms. Lisa Miller, Centennial Academy
Ms. Ashley Chennault, Centennial Academy
Mrs. Chastity Williams, Centennial Academy
Ms. Grace Pniewski, Centennial Academy
Session Materials
Fostering Bounce in Students
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Ballroom B
Presenters
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Getting to the heart of the matter. How to get students to lower their guard and be real about what is keeping them from success.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Grand Salon
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Growing in Coping Skills... Managing Student Stress & Anxiety
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 308
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How to Bridge Data and Technology in your Counseling Program for the 21st Century
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 309
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Implementation of Peer Mediator Programs: An Intervention to Promote Emotional Intelligence.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Ballroom A
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Planting Seeds For Our Future School Counselors
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 312
Presenters
Cameron C Aurandt, Valdosta State University and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Snap School Counseling: Students in the Age of Social Media
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Room 310
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Session Materials
The College Board: Seven Immediate Ways to Initiate Opportunities for Georgia Students
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Ballroom DE
Presenters
Cale Golden, College Board
Brandi Sabb, The College Board
Using the Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) reports, tracking and Counselor Companion
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EST
Magnolia CD
Presenters
Ms Markita J Grant, Georgia State University
A K-12 Approach to College and Career Readiness
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Ballroom A
Presenters
Maria Grovner, EdS, Atlanta Public Schools
Sonya Wright, EdS, LPC, NCSC, NCC, Atlanta Public Schools
Rebecca Heacox, M.Ed, Atlanta Public Schools
Anita Ragland, EdS, Atlanta Public Schools
Rachel Kaney, EdS, Drew Charter School/Atlanta
Academic Student Led Teams and School Counselors: Taking Conferences to the Next Level
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Magnolia B
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Access, Progress, Complete! USG Resources and Initiatives for Student Success
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 309
Presenters
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College Admission Testing - What Counselors Need to Know
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 308
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Cultivating a Caring Culture
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Grand Salon
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Department of Juvenile Justice School System - Building a Better Future
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 310
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From Chaos to Calm…A Roadmap to Self-Regulation
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Ballroom B
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Growing a Garden of Graduates-how one school raised their graduation rate by 22% in 7 years
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Mrs. Amy Short, Ed.S, Fulton County Schools
Mrs. Lauren Butler, Roswell High School
Incorporating Community Languages in the School Counseling Program
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 324
Presenters
Morgan Zwicker Jones, Athens Academy
Christina Cotsakis Cordón, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Counselor
Junior College and Career Project
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 312
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Learning to Be a Leader: Lessons that Empower Students
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Magnolia CD
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More Than Just A Powerpoint: Incorporating Engaging Technology Tools in High School Core Curriculum Lessons
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Magnolia A
Presenters
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Reinforcing Executive Functioning skills as a means of increasing Academic Achievement.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 306
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The Scholarship Quest
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Ballroom DE
Presenters
Ms. Lauren O Peavler, Discover Student Loans
What does it mean to advocate for LGBT+ students in an educational setting?
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM–4:45 PM EST
Room 303
Presenters
Stefanie Hassing, Augusta University
Dr. Denise Lenares-Solomon, Augusta University
An Ecological Approach to Fostering Successful High School Transition through a Sustainable Peer Mentoring Program
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 309
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essentials for School Counselors
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 308
Presenters
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Session Materials
Consultation in School Counseling: Class project informs ASCA Model implementation
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Magnolia A
Presenters
Georgia M Pritchard, Augusta University
Allegra R Boddy, Augusta University
Mrs. Sonya Weaver, Richmond County School System
Jamie Lewis-Cox, Augusta University
Dr. Denise Lenares-Solomon, Augusta University
Dr. Margaux H. Brown, Ph.D., Augusta University
Session Materials
Cultural Competency Advocates: Evaluating Foreign Transcripts for Immigrants and Refugees
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 312
Presenters
Ms. Phoenicia Grant, M.Ed., Dekalb County School District
Intellect and Emotion in School Counseling Ethical Decision-Making Models
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Magnolia CD
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LGBTQ Case Studies and what to do: Counseling, and School-wide Support strategies
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 306
Presenters
Dr Ken Jackson, Decatur HS/UGA
Session Materials
Non-Suicidal Self Injury: School Counselors CAN Help
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom C
Presenters
Marianna Sullivan, M.ED School Counseling, Saint Paul Public Schools, Harding Senior High
Robert E. Rice, Ph D, Georgia State University
Restorative Practices In Action!
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom A
Presenters
Geraldine Bryant, Ed.D., Dowell Elementary School, Cobb County School District
Maxine Miller, M.Ed., Ed.S., Dowell Elementary School, Cobb County School District
Kelli J Beechler, Ed.S., LPC, Dowell Elementary School, Cobb County School District
Starbucks to Prison Pipeline: Examining the Complex Systems that Contribute to our Outcomes
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 303
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Teach-nology: Using Technology to Teach Engaging Lessons
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 310
Presenters
Leslie Kollasch, Inman Elementary
Mesha Bolton, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Three Keys for Overcoming Resistance to Change
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Magnolia B
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Treatment beyond the clinic: Advocating for mental wellness in schools
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Grand Salon
Presenters
Nadiya Boyce Rosen, M. Ed., TBD
Melissa R. Mecadon-Mann, M. Ed., TBD
Why School Counselors Should be Ready to Discuss 13 Reasons Why
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom B
Presenters
Dr. Dawn Hadley, Savannah Arts Academy
Lauren Hodges, Savannah Arts Academy
encourageME – Building Positive Friendship Skills in Students
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Room 324
Presenters
Avery Bradley, Girl Scouts
“Weird Science: The REAL Deal About Adolescent Brain Development”
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:30 AM–9:45 AM EST
Ballroom DE
Presenters
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