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California Association of School Counselors

14th Annual State Conference

November 14 & 15, 2014

Doubletree Mission ValleySan Diego, CA

2 CASC 2014 Conference

Dear Conference Attendees,

Welcome to the 14th annualCalifornia Association of SchoolCounselors conference, the onlycomprehensive conference inCalifornia exclusively designedto meet the professional devel-opment needs of school coun-selors. School Counselors:Supporting the Needs of 21st

Century Students. This year’s conference theme cap-tures the essence of training elements geared towardshelping professional school counselors keep up withtoday’s fast-paced education environment. It bringstogether experts from across the state and country toprovide extensive training on an array of topics.Also, this is an opportunity for the CASC Board toshowcase the work CASC does on the behalf ofCalifornia school counselors throughout the year andyour opportunity to network with others within ourprofession. Ultimately, we hope the conference willprovide you with practical strategies and resources tohelp you better support the diverse students youserve.

To help you get the most out of the conference, wehave color-coded the workshop sessions to follow oursix core topics. The legend at the right should helpguide your selections as well as the hotel map whichcan be found on the back cover of this program.

Finally, make sure to stop by the exhibit tables andparticipate in the raffle to win some exciting prizes.

Thank you again for attending and for all that you doto support students!

Dr. Vinnie Pompei

2013-2014 President, California Association of School Counselors

Our conference this year is centered on the six core

topics shown below. Each of the sessions over the

next two days supports those core topics and are

color coded to match. For example, looking for a ses-

sion on LCAP & LCFF? Just look for a red session title.

PBIS and Restorative Justice

Professional Essentials

LCAP & LCFF

Common Core &College and

Career Readiness

Best Practices & Emerging Research

Student Mental Health

P.O. Box 1647, Duarte, CA 91009

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www.schoolcounselor-ca.org

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Conference at a Glance - FRIDAY

Tips and Tricks to ScoreYour Dream Job!

Branding and Marketing YourSchool Counseling Program

The Role of Counselors in a Linked Learning Environment

School Counselors: Negotiating the Legal and Ethical Complications of Working with Minors in Schools

Who Moved my ASCA Student Standards?

Adolescent Social and Emotional Development

A Key to Student Successes: Understanding

Brain DevelopmentSuicide Prevention

Aligning your School CounselingProgram to LCFF and LCAP

If You Had One Wish…

Professional School Counselors & Community Collaboration to

Facilitate the Academic Success of Low-Income Students

and Students of Color

Counseling and the CaliforniaCareer Pathways Trust

Opportunities in Career TechEducation for All

Welcoming Schools: LGBTInclusion in Elementary Schools

Anxiety: The Rise in Student Self Medication

College Readiness for ALLOn Track for College and Career:

Navigating the ImprovedCaliforniaColleges.edu

Strategies & Resources forCharacter and Career Counseling

at the Elementary Level

Each Mind Matters: Tools andResources for School Counselors

Tips and Tricks to Score Your Dream Job!

The Role of the School Counselor in PBiS

The New Normal:New Counseling Practices

for the Common CoreEstablishing Youth Court

November 14, 2014

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM . . . .Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM . . . .Opening Keynote Address - Great Room I-V

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM . . .Session I Workshops

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM . . .Session II Workshops

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM . . .Lunch and Keynote Address - Great Room I-V

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM . . . .Session III Workshops

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM . . . .Reception hosted by Naviance by Hobsons-Windows Lounge

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Shutters West 2

Shutters East 1

Shutters East 2

Great Room VI

Great Room VII

Great Room VIII

Brickstones

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Brandi11:30 AM - 12:45 PMng and 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM


Friday - November 14, 2014

voice in their children lives in value-laden issues. Participants will analyzeand resolve legal considerations andethical issues through the application ofASCA ethical codes, case and statutorylaw, school board rules, and communitystandards. Through small group andlarge group discussion of case studies,participants will be given the opportuni-ty to increase their understanding of thecomplexities of respecting a minor’sright to confidentiality, to develop a sen-sitivity to the need to consider theiractions in context of each situation foreach individual student, and to under-stand the rights of parents. Topics of dis-cussion will include areas such as confi-dentiality and duty to warn, minors’rights to privacy, counselors’ responsibili-ties toward suicidal children, civil andcriminal liability, sexually active minorclients, birth control, abortion counsel-ing, defamation, child abuse, case notesand educational records, malpractice inacademic advising, sexual harassment,and personal conduct.


10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Shutters West 1

(Repeats Friday at 2:45 PM)

Ashley Kruger, School Counselor, ValleyCenter Pauma Unified School District &CASC Elementary Level VP; VanessaCrawford, School Counselor, Westview High School; Nicole Pablo, SchoolCounselor, Mission Middle School; Megan Woodward, School Counselor, Potter Middle School; Pedro Caro, SchoolCounselor, San Jacinto Unified SchoolDistrict; Matthew Udvarhelyi, SchoolCounselor, El Cajon Valley High School

Everything from the resume and inter-view to starting at a new school, we willshare diverse perspectives and experi-ences, for all grade levels. Learn whatmakes people stand out in the applica-tion and interview process and what canhelp you be successful in your first yearat a new site.

REGISTRATION AND

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Great Room I-V

Leading from the Inside-Out!

Dr. Diana Stephens is arecognized author, pas-sionate advocate for theschool counseling pro-fession, and an enthusi-astic consultant, workingwith school leadershipteams throughout thenation to build their

capacity in understanding, valuing, andembracing the diverse gifts and talentsof all human beings. Her passion is inco-creating culturally inclusive practicesas pathways for equity and just causes.

Dr. Stephens' conference opening talk,in this era of sweeping educationalreform, will ask us to consider that"Every Perspective Counts! What'syours"?©. Her message of inspirationwill challenge attendees towards a moremindful practice of choosing who theywill be in their practice, in their policy-making, and in their service to oneanother, to children, and to the commu-nity (© ILWEA, 2014).

SESSION I WORKSHOPS

School Counselors: Negotiating the Legal

and Ethical Complications of Working

with Minors in Schools

10:00 AM - 12:45 PM Shutters West 2

Dr. Carolyn Stone, University of NorthFlorida and ASCA Ethics Chairperson

The school environment poses competinginterests between a student’s need forconfidentiality and the legal rights ofparents as established by theU.S.Supreme Court to be the guiding

Adolescent Social

and Emotional Development

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Shutters East 1

Janet Trotter, Assistant Professor of Education,University of La Verne and Retired School Counselor

Learn about the typical (and atypical)social and emotional behaviors, atti-tudes, and thinking of teens as theyinteract with their world. What are theirstrengths and what are their challengesabout school, peer relationships, learn-ing, and handling life problems? Thissession will provide practical tools tosupport teens to grow into their bestselves.

Aligning Your School Counseling Program

to LCFF and LCAP


Liliana Silva, Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia,Brenda Chavez-Casas, Dinnah Donato-Palmore , Kevin Smith, Nancy Garcia, andEleina Vallejo, Sweetwater Union HighSchool Counselors

Engage in a discussion about howschool counselors fit into the LocalControl Funding Formula (LCFF). Learnabout how others are advocating for thework that they do by showing schooldistricts how school counseling programscan contribute to their respective LocalControl Accountability Plans.

Counseling and the California Career

Pathways Trust

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Great Room VI

Lisa Reimers, Education Programs Consultant,California Department of Education

This presentation will share best prac-tices on career development and explo-ration for grades K-14, as well as therole a school counselor plays to supportthe goals of the California CareerPathways Trust.

Dr. Diana Stephens



Anxiety: The Rise in

Student Self Medication

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Great Room VII

Doug Rogers, Substance Abuse PreventionCounselor, SD#22 (Vernon, B.C., Canada)

The increase in anxiety and other mentalhealth issues in North America has beensignificant. Accordingly, the use ofdrugs (both legal and illegal) has alsoincreased markedly. Workshop partici-pants will review the link between men-tal health challenges and self- medica-tion. This session will examine the issueand suggest some ways to help our kids better deal with their daily stressand anxiety.

Strategies and Resources

for Character and Career

Counseling at the Elementary Level

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Great Room VIII

Sladjana Rakich, Los Angeles Unified School District

Building social, emotional, and academ-ic competence is the primary goal ofany comprehensive counseling program.This presentation will share evidence-based practices, resources, and exam-ples for lessons and practices that willfoster character and career developmentwith elementary students.

The Role of the School Counselor in PBiS

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Brickstones

Jacquelin Patrick, PBiS Coach, SchoolPsychologist and Suzy Johns, PBiS Coach,School Psychologist, San Bernardino CityUnified School District: Student Services

This presentation will provide a frame-work for counselors to determine theeffectiveness of learning environmentsfor the purpose of designing interven-tions: common area, class-wide, smallgroup, or individual student. In addition,strategies will be discussed/reviewed toaddress the identified concern.

SESSION II WORKSHOPS

Branding and Marketing Your School

Counseling Program


(Repeats Saturday at 11:15 AM)

Jeff Ream, Professional School Counselor,North Tahoe High School /TheCounselingGeek.com

Just Do It! Those three words have cap-tured athletes and big money but is justmarketing at its finest. Did you knowthat School Counselors can use the sameapproaches with their programs?Branding and Marketing is about advo-cacy, promotion, awareness, and action- learn how you can use it today!

A Key to Student Successes:

Understanding Brain Development

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Shutters East 1

Mary Kay Knock, School Counselor, Poway Unified School District

Frustrations about students' lack oforganization, planning, impulsivity, taskcompletion, and management of emo-tions can be seen with a different lenswhen we understand current scientificresearch about brain development. Thispresenter will share the implications ofbrain development and how this infor-mation is presented to students and par-ents to create new and productive con-versations about students getting theirjob done well.

If You Had One Wish…


Dean Lesicko, Coordinator, Student Support,Murrieta Valley Unified School District andKathleen Murvin, Breakthrough Counselor,Conejo Valley Unified School District

Breakthrough is a district-level studentassistance program conducted inMurrieta Valley USD and Conejo Valley

USD. A structured interview format iden-tifies student and family strengths andconcerns utilizing motivational interview-ing and brief counseling strategies. Thisworkshop will provide you with strate-gies to systematically address academic,career, and personal social concerns.

Opportunities in Career Tech

Education for All

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Great Room VI

Wendy Plew, California TeachersAssociation, UniServ Staff with Cindy Heller,California Teachers Association UniServ Staff

CTE classes improve graduation rates.They promote career and college readi-ness. This session will explore a varietyof career pathways that lead to goodjobs with high wages. There is a seriousshortage of skilled trade workers. Learnhow to help students find their niche!

College Readiness for ALL

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Great Room VII

Kim Oppelt, Community Relations Manager,Hobsons with Bruce Armes, San Juan Unified School District

College readiness isn't just for select stu-dents in your school - tools are availableto make sure all students receive the col-lege knowledge necessary to reach suc-cess. Learn what the research reveals,what students are saying, and see theproducts available to you to facilitatecollege readiness for all!

Each Mind Matters: Tools and Resources

for School Counselors

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Great Room VIII

Yvonne Ortiz-Bush, PhD, PSY, PPS, AssistantProfessor, School Counseling ProgramCoordinator, California State University,Bakersfield; Miguel Perla, Each Mind MattersCoordinator Southern CA; Joseph Robinson,Each Mind Matters Program Manager



prepare students for postsecondary edu-cation and careers by engaging studentsin linking strong academics withdemanding technical learning, andthereby strengthening their real-worldexperience in a range of fields.

Who Moved my ASCA Student Standards?

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Shutters West 2

Nancy Jarman-Dunn, Ph.D, SchoolCounselor, Sequoia Middle School with Jill Newman, School Counselor, Casa Roble High School

Investigate the new ASCA Mindset andBehavior Standards. Understand howthe new competencies tie directly toCommon Core. Bring a current NationalModel standard you are using and wewill help you transform it into the newlanguage. Take back a possible lessonto use at school.

Suicide Prevention

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Shutters East 1

Stacy La Duke, School Counselor, JohnAdams Middle School; Liz Cowgill, SchoolCounselor, Malibu High School

Stacy La Duke has been a public educa-tor for 20 years, working with youthfrom elementary though college age in avariety of roles. She brings a wealth ofknowledge and first-hand experience inworking with suicidal youth.This presentation is made possiblethrough the Mental Health Initiativewhich aims to educate those in the fieldof education who work closely with stu-dents to learn more about risk factors,warning signs and protective factors, as well as intervening with a suicidal student.

Participants will learn about Each MindMatters, an effort to support the growthof the mental health movement through-out California and about the tools andresources that have been created by theCalifornia Mental Health ServicesAuthority (CalMHSA) to reduce stigma &discrimination and suicide prevention,and promote Student Mental Healthefforts Statewide.

The New Normal: New Counseling

Practices for the Common Core

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Brickstones

Bill Henry, Instructor, Fieldwork Supervisor,University of California, Riverside andEngaging Learners, a School CounselorProfessional Development Organization andSusan Disston, Ph.D., Director of InstitutionalAssessment, Biblical Theological Seminary

Learn new practices to implement a col-lege and career guidance componentfor the Common Core. Discover strate-gies and activities to implement thesenew practices effectively. Streamlinecurrent and future practices through theefficient use of data. Leave with a three-pronged strategy for fulfilling a collegeand career-going culture.

LUNCH AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM Great Room I-V

Ana Jerez is a stu-dent at San DiegoState University. Sheattended HooverHigh School in SanDiego and duringher senior yearbecame homeless

with no family support. Her supportnetwork was her family at Hoover HighSchool and staying connected to herschool counselors. She rose above manyobstacles with pride and set her goalson furthering her education. She will talkabout how her school counselors helpedto keep her focused on a brighter future.

School Counselors Closing the

Information Gap Opportunity and

Achievement Gaps for 21st

Century Students

Dr. Carolyn Stone is anational leader in theschool counseling profes-sion. She is an author,lecturer and researcher inthe field of school counsel-ing. Prior to becoming acounselor educator for theUniversity of North Florida

in 1995, she spent 22 years in K-12 educa-tion. Carolyn was the 2006 President of theAmerican School Counselor Association(ASCA). She is in her 10th year as EthicsChair for ASCA and has received its LifetimeAchievement Award. Carolyn has deliveredover 500 workshops and has written 6 books.

School counselors all over the nation aredemonstrating through impact data thattheir efforts are supporting the needs of21st Century Students. This presentationfocuses on school counselors doing prac-tical work to impact the opportunity andinformation gaps, thus resulting in mov-ing the achievement gap in a positivedirection. Data will be presented fromschool counseling programs that focuson accountability measures that impactcourse enrollment patterns, attendance,promotion/retention, discipline referrals,grades, standardized test scores andother measurable indicators of success.

SESSION III WORKSHOPS

The Role of Counselor in a

Linked Learning Environment


Dr. Bobbi Clarke, Professional School Counselor, Long Beach Unified School District

High school counselors today havemany roles that strengthen student expe-rience. Linked Learning is a high schoolreform initiative that seeks to successfully

Dr. Carolyn Stone

Ana Jerez



On Track for College and Career:

Navigating the Improved

CaliforniaColleges.edu

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Great Room VII

Tessa Carmen De Roy, Ed.D., Executive Director, California CollegeGuidance Initiative

CaliforniaColleges.edu has been com-pletely redesigned. This session willcover the new features now available onthe student facing portal, the newProfessional Center, which allows forcounselors to manage and track theircaseloads, and a library of lesson plansthat cover the college, career, and finan-cial aid planning process.


2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Great Room VIII

Ashley Kruger, School Counselor, ValleyCenter Pauma Unified School District &CASC Elementary Level VP; VanessaCrawford, School Counselor, Westview High School; Nicole Pablo, SchoolCounselor, Mission Middle School; MeganWoodward, School Counselor, Potter MiddleSchool; Pedro Caro, School Counselor, San Jacinto Unified School District; MatthewUdvarhelyi, School Counselor, El CajonValley High School

Everything from the resume and inter-view to starting at a new school, we willshare diverse perspectives and experi-ences, for all grade levels. Learn whatmakes people stand out in the applica-tion and interview process and what canhelp you be successful in your first yearat a new site.

Establishing Youth Court

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Brickstones

Ray Culberson, Director, SBCUSD, Youth Services

When a student violates the educationcode or penal code, the first reaction ofmost is to lock students up, suspend or

Professional School Counselors and

Community Collaboration to Facilitate

the Academic Success of Low-Income

Students and Students of Color


Alex Padilla, Ed.D., School Counselor, SantaAna Unified School District and AdjunctProfessor, National University; Javier Valdez,M.S., School Counselor and DepartmentChair, Santa Ana Unified School District andAdjunct Professor, National University andRedlands University; Christian Navarro,M.S., School Counselor, San Mateo UnionSchool District and Juvenile Counselor, SanMateo Probation Department

Low-income students and students ofcolor encounter systemic barriers inschools and in the educational system inthe forms of diminished expectations,low performing schools, classism,racism, and sexism. These barriers leadto negative psychological effects, theachievement gap, lower college goingrates, and diminished career opportuni-ties. The empowerment of marginalizedstudents has contributed to their academ-ic success and overall socio-personalwell-being. This workshop is intended toprovide practicing professional schoolcounselors, school counselors in training,and counselor educators with strategiesto build community partnerships in aneffort to alleviate systemic barriers whilebuilding on the empowerment of theirstudents.

Welcoming Schools: LGBT Inclusion

in Elementary Schools

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Great Room VI

Tarah Fleming, Education Director, Our Family Coalition & Welcoming Schools

Learn key strategies to include childrenwith LGBT parents and children who don'tconform to gender norms. The workshopwill model activities and lessons learnedfrom Welcoming Schools, an LGBT inclu-sive approach to family diversity, gender,and bullying in elementary schools, includ-ing tools for family engagement and pro-fessional development.

expel. But research has shown that sus-pensions are not effective at changingstudent behavior. In this presentation,you will learn how to organize a system-atic intervention process that utilizes thecomponents of restorative justice, thepenal code, education code, citationsand Youth Courts to change studentbehavior while reducing suspensionsand avoiding the prison pipeline. Learneffective implementation strategies at thisunique presentation.

RECEPTION HOSTED BY NAVIANCE

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Windows Lounge

Join colleagues and meet new friends atthis evening reception hosted byNaviance by Hobsons. Relax andunwind after a long day of learning!Eat, drink and celebrate you!


SATURDAY - Conference at a Glance

High School to Community College & Beyond: The

Importance of theTransition Pipeline


Counseling ProgramElementary Level Share

Update on School CounselingResearch: New Directions in

Knowledge Production

Understanding and Participating in thePPS Accreditation Process: An

Opportunity to Positively Impact FutureCounselors and Complete Professional

Development and Personal Growth

Middle School Level Share

Data and Advocacy: A Step-by-Step Approach

Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams:A Restorative Justice

Intervention for BullyingCASC Annual Business Meeting


Summer Melt

School Counseling Intern SiteSupervisors and Counselor

Educators: A CriticalCollaboration

Maintaining the College Culture Under Increasing Caseloads Graduate Student Level Share

I Have a Transgender Student - What School Counselors and Administrators Need to Know

Counselor Educator Forum

A Counselor's Guide to Other Means of

Correction (AB 1729)

Resources to Strengthen Support for Career

and College ReadinessHigh School Level Share



9:45 AM - 11:00 AM . . .Session IV Workshops

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM . . .Session V Workshops

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM . . .Lunch, Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address - Great Room I-V

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM . . . .Session VI Workshops

Color-Code Legend can be found on page 2

LCAP: A New Accountability System For California Schools WithNew Responsibilities and Opportunities For School Counselors

Applying ASCA Standards to Ourselves: Self Care for

School Counselors

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Shutters West 2

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Great Room VI

Brickstones

Great Room I-V

Great Room VIII

Great Room VII

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Brandi11:15 AM - 12:30 PMng and 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM


Saturday - November 15, 2014

will present the latest reports from theWhite House and discuss how schoolcounselors can leverage this historicaltime towards advancing the school counselor's role in preparing students for college.

SESSION IV WORKSHOPS

High School to Community

College & Beyond: The Importance of the

Transition Pipeline


Dr. Paul Jimenez, Clinical Faculty & Directorof Community Outreach, Loyola MarymountUniversity and Dr. Cynthia Mosqueda,Faculty Coordinator, FYE Program, El Camino College

Due to the high cost of university tuitionand the increasingly rigorous highschool to university admission process,the community college is becoming anoption for high school students of allincome and racial backgrounds. Thepresentation will provide attendees infor-mation and resources to prepare highschool students for the future transitionthrough the ever-evolving higher educa-tion pipeline.

A Counselor's Guide to Other

Means of Correction (AB 1729)


Vicente Bravo, Consultant II, Child Welfareand Attendance, Los Angeles County Officeof Education and Maria Hwang de Bravo,Project Director III, Child Welfare andAttendance Unit, Los Angeles County Officeof Education

The world of student discipline is evolv-ing, placing a greater emphasis on whatwe are doing for students instead of tostudents. Discover how these changesaffect you and the students you serve asthe role of the counselor in this para-digm shift has become more importantthan ever.

REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL

BREAKFAST

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Great Room I-V

Greetings from CTA

California TeachersAssociation VicePresident Eric Heins willaddress this year’s con-ference highlightingstate and local initiativesthat effect school coun-selors. Eric has morethan two decades of

advocacy for the education profession inCalifornia. He believes in connectingcore union values with the power of ALL325,000 CTA members.

School Counseling Reaching Higher

Dr. Laura Owen recentlyjoined the faculty at SanDiego State University(SDSU), and she alsoserves as the Director ofCollege and CareerCounseling, a new CESCaLdivision at SDUC. Prior tomoving to higher educa-tion, Laura was a high

school counselor and district school counsel-ing supervisor. She recently spoke at theHarvard summit about the need for researchto identify school counselors' best practices toincrease college opportunity for all students.She is an expert on the role of FASFA in col-lege admissions.

This past July, the White House, throughan initiative led by Michelle Obama,convened an East Coast summit atHarvard University where key stakehold-ers from around the country strategizedon school counselors' role in supportingthe Common Core's aim of increasingcollege readiness. In November, theWhite House is convening a secondsummit at San Diego State University.Dr. Owen and the California representa-tives who attended the Harvard summit

Update on School Counseling Research:

New Directions in Knowledge Production


Dr. Lonnie Rowell, Associate Professor,University of San Diego

The presenter will provide an update onthe state of research in school counsel-ing and will explore the strain betweenknowledge production and the practiceof school counseling in schools. Ways toreclaim the knowledge base and applyresearch to practice will be explored,including the use of web-basedresources. Half the session will be inter-active, with participants sharing practicewisdom and exploring gaps betweenpractice and research.

Applying ASCA Standards to Ourselves:

Self Care for School Counselors

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Great Room VII

Aubrey Uresti, Doctoral Student, University ofCalifornia, Davis and Mary S. Ziadeh,School Counseling Placement Coordinator,Saint Mary's College of California

21st Century school counselors work tocheck off items on a busy "to do" list,yet self-care may become the uncheckedbox. Learn ways to apply ASCAStandards to your career, academic,and personal/social development foryour own benefit, while modeling ongo-ing growth, awareness, and balance foryour students.

Summer Melt

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Great Room VIII

Dr. Laura Owen, Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

The summer after high school is animportant time period in students' transi-tion to college. Both direct counselor out-reach and outreach via text messagingare promising approaches to inform stu-dents of tasks they are expected to com-plete during the summer and to connectthem to professional assistance whenneeded.

Dr. Laura Owen

Eric Heins



Data and Advocacy:

A Step-by-Step Approach

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Brickstones

Sharon F. Sevier, Ph.D., L.P.C., Chair of the Board of Directors for theAmerican School Counselor Association

School counselor stakeholder groupscontinually say that school counselorsneed to advocate for their programs.The best way to advocate is to use data.This workshop will cover the varioustypes of data, and give true examples ofdata projects used by school counselorsthat show the difference school coun-selors make.

I Have a Transgender Student -

What School Counselors and

Administrators Need to Know


Kim Pearson, Co-Founder, Trans Youth Family Allies

You probably know what regulations sayabout equality and transgender students,but how do you implement those require-ments? This workshop will explore "reallife situations" and address your ques-tions and concerns. It will be an interac-tive session and the participants will setthe agenda based on their needs.

Maintaining the College Culture Under

Increasing Caseloads

9:45 AM - 12:30 PM Great Room VI

Gregg Murray, Assistant Director of College Counseling, Viewpoint School with Joanne Ehret

This workshop will focus on creating,building and maintaining a collegegoing culture. As caseloads increase,administrative responsibilities competefor time, thinking critically about pro-gramming becomes ever important. Thissession will offer creative large andsmall group presentations that willenable counselors to effectively dissemi-

nate information and build productiverelationships with students.

LCAP: A New Accountability System

for California Schools with New

Responsibilities and Opportunities

for School Counselors

9:45 AM - 12:00 PM Great Room I-V

Dr. Loretta Whitson, Director of StudentSupport Services, with Esther Park, Homeless and Foster Care Liaison, Monrovia Unified School District

School districts across California havetransformed the hope of closing studentachievement gaps, stemming from thenew Local Control Accountability Plan(LCAP), into the first phase of LCAPimplementation. The LCAP transforma-tion is not only changing school districts,it is transforming the work of schoolcounselors. This interactive workshopfocuses on capacity building within coreLCAP areas. Attendees will learn howdistricts are utilizing school counselors'skill sets to meet their LCAP goals andstrategies, which can be easily appliedwithin their school district. Bringing acopy of your school district's LCAP plan,or a device to access the internet, willenhance your professional developmentexperience in this extended session.

SESSION V WORKSHOPS


Counseling Program


Jeff Ream, Professional School Counselor,North Tahoe High School /TheCounselingGeek.com

Just Do It! Those three words have cap-tured athletes and big money but is justmarketing at its finest. Did you knowthat School Counselors can use the sameapproaches with their programs?Branding and Marketing is about advo-cacy, promotion, awareness, and action- learn how you can use it today!

Resources to Strengthen Support for

Career and College Readiness


John Merris-Coots, Education ProgramsConsultant, California Department of Education

This session will provide an overview ofCalifornia Career Resource Network(CalCRN) career guidance resources,including the California Career Center,CareerZone, Career Surfer mobile appli-cation, and SPARC. CalCRN's effectivefree resources enable educators to workwith students to explore post high schooloptions and develop individualizedcareer action plans.

Understanding and Participating in

the PPS Accreditation Process: An

Opportunity to Positively Impact Future

Counselors and Complete Professional

Development and Personal Growth


Dr. Katie Croy, Consultant, Professional Services Division, Commission on Teacher Credentialing

This workshop will provide the followinginformation: An update on the plans tocreate new PPS credential standards;Data regarding the number of PPS cre-dentials earned in the state; How youcan become involved in accreditation;Benefits of participating in the peerreview process.

School Counseling Intern Site Supervisors

and Counselor Educators: A Critical

Collaboration

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Great Room VIII

Gail Uellendahl, Ph.D, Chair, Department ofCounselor Education, California LutheranUniversity; Diana Stephens, Ph.D, CounselorEducator & Educational Consultant; KathyElderson, Ed.D, Assistant Professor, Universityof La Verne; Cynthia Deiner, M.S., SchoolCounselor, Los Osos High School; DeanneSciarrotta, M.S., School Counselor, TempleCity High School



Middle School Level Share


Facilitated by Nancy Jarman-Dunn, Ph.D.,School Counselor, Fontana Unified School District

Middle School Counselors are a uniquecomponent of the counseling profession.They know that every student needs sup-port, guidance, and opportunities duringadolescence, a time of rapid growthand change. Come join us as we sharewhat's working and what needs to workbetter on the middle school level! MiddleSchool Counselors are truly "caught inthe middle," and we are an indispensa-ble link in the chain.

High School Level Share


Facilitated by Angela Tang, CASC High School Vice-President

Angela will facilitate a networking dis-cussion with high school counselors toshare best practices, programs andprocesses. This coffee-talk format willallow counselors to discuss what theyknow and give counselors the opportuni-ty to network.

Counselor Educator Forum


Facilitated by Kathy Elderson, CASC Counselor Educator Representative

Join other counselor educators andsupervisors for a lively discussion ofthose issues that impact our lives andour abilities to train well-prepared school counselors. This workshop is anopen forum of your concerns, ideas,challenges, and successes. Come readyfor a lively discussion and experiencethe collegiality and support of your colleagues.

This panel of counselor educators andschool counselor site supervisors will dis-cuss best practices for collaboration inproviding supervision and mentorship toschool counseling interns.

Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams:

A Restorative Justice Intervention

for Bullying

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Brickstones

Michelle Myers, Program Specialist andBrenda Freshwater, PBiS-RJ Coach, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Learn how to use a Restorative Justiceapproach to combat bullying by estab-lishing Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams.This unique intervention is proven to besuccessful in elementary, middle andhigh schools by utilizing peer groups toquickly transform bullying relationshipswithout the need for punishment.Practical resources will be provided.

LUNCH, AWARDS CEREMONY,

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Great Room I-V

No Time for Silence:

Amplifying Advocacy

Dr. Shari Sevier is Chairof the Board of Directorsfor the American SchoolCounselor Association.She is a passionatespokesperson for theschool counseling pro-fession, having served inthe K-12 system for 30

years as a school counselor and as adistrict director of school counseling.Shari was honored by the NationalAssociation for School CounselingAdvocacy for creating a college-goingculture. Three years ago, the U.S.Department of State invited Shari to take part in a cultural exchange programin Azerbaijan. Most recently, Shariworked with NBC as an expert for theirParent Toolkit.

With significant support from the WhiteHouse and the United States Departmentof Education, the school counseling pro-fession is moving forward with gusto.What can you do to help this forwardmomentum and bring it closer to home?This presentation will explore practicalways school counselors can create andbring positive attention to their schoolcounseling program.

SESSION VI WORKSHOPS

CASC Annual Business Meeting

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Brickstsones

The California Association of SchoolCounselors business meeting will featureassociation and legislative efforts, andinformation regarding goal progression.All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Graduate Student Level Share Sessions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Great Room VI

Facilitated by Christine Connolly, CASC Graduate Student Representative

This session is intended for graduate stu-dents in school counseling preparationprograms. We will discuss best prac-tices, networking, and the resources nec-essary to be ready for entering the jobmarket and becoming an excellentschool counselor.

Elementary School Level Share


Facilitated by Ashley Kruger, CASCElementary School Vice-President

Elementary Counselors are a rare andunique component of the counseling pro-fession. Elementary Counselors are vitalas they touch the lives of students in theformative years of their academicachievement. Come join us as we sharewhat's working and what needs to workbetter at the Elementary level!

Dr. Shari Sevier


Conference Planning Committee

Vincent "Vinnie" Pompei, Conference ChairDirector, Youth Well-Being Project, Human Rights Campaign

Amy Dauble, Volunteer ChairElementary School Counselor, Arcadia Unified School District

Andres Castro, Conference CommitteeElementary School Counselor, Fortuna Elementary School District

Ashley Kruger, Co-Presentation CoordinatorElementary School Counselor, Valley Center Pauma Unified School District

Danielle Duarte, Co-Presentation CoordinatorMiddle School Counselor, San Diego Unified School District

Donna Cleman, Awards ChairMiddle School Counselor, Temple City Unified School District - Retired

Jeff Ream, Graphic DesignHigh School Counselor, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District

Kirsten Barnes, Conference CommitteeHigh School Counselor, Hanford West High School

Linda Hudson, Event CoordinatorBusiness Manager, California Association of School Counselors

Loretta Whitson, CASC Executive DirectorDirector of Student Support Services, Monrovia Unified School District

Matthew Meyers, Conference CommitteeDropout Prevention, Los Angeles Unified School District

Patty Taylor, Conference CommitteeHearing Panel Counselor, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Rosemary Rubin, Silent Auction Chair and CASC StoreOrganization Facilitator, Los Angeles Unified School District - Retired

Program by Christina Anderson

Board of Directors

Executive Council:President: Kirsten Barnes, 2014-15

President Elect: Danielle Duarte, 2015-16Past President: Vincent Pompei, 2013-14

Executive Vice President: VacantSecretary: Donna ClemanTreasurer: Lisa Robinson

Executive Director: Loretta WhitsonAssistant Executive Director: Patty Taylor

Executive Board Representatives:Northern California: Andres Castro

Central California: Eric BlancoSouthern California: Anna Fierro-Purcell

Los Angeles: Alan ScherElementary: Ashley Kruger

Middle School: VacantHigh School: Angela Tang

Post-Secondary: Lynn Ward-BroudyDistrict (Administrator/Supervisor): Patty Rucker

Counselor Educator: Kathy EldersonGraduate Student: Christine Connolly

Parliamentarian: Rosemary Rubin

Membership Benefits include:

• Information on current trends and happeningsin California related to school counseling

• Representation in Sacramento regarding poli-cy and legislation affecting school counselors

• Representation with other professional organi-zations at the State and National levels ensur-ing that school counselors are well represent-ed in educational and social policy decisionsand seeing that the needs and interests ofschool counselors are promoted

• Networking opportunities with other profession-al school counselors throughout the State

• Subscription to our tri-annual issues of TheCalifornia School Counselor e-magazine

• Access to back issues of The California SchoolCounselor e-magazine

• Discounts on CASC's professional develop-ment opportunities such as conferences,workshops and training sessions

• Access to advocacy tools to use at your local level

• Unlimited access to our online resource center

• Links to funding opportunities for your school or district and tips on how to apply for thatfunding

• Electronic news blasts with timely informationon legislative affairs, professional develop-ment opportunities, etc.

• Cost-saving opportunities on professional liability insurance

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF CASC?

Stop by our membership table and receive a specialgift when you become a member during the conference!

Join Today!


COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR - MYRNA HARP

MARINA VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, EL DORADO

Mrs. Harp received her Master's degree and PPS credential from Chapman University and has held coun-seling positions at both the elementary and middle school level. At her current school, her teachers sayshe has "successfully changed the attitude, view and significance of the school counselor." She providesa total program to her students, including such programs as WEB, a mentoring program for sixth gradestudents, and Club Live which is a student run and student led anti-drug, alcohol and tobacco program.She also maintains a schedule of individual and small group counseling sessions. At the national level,Myrna has received the ASCA Legal and Ethical Specialist Certificate as well as the ASCA BullyPrevention Specialist Certificate. We are proud to honor Myrna with the Donald G. Hays OutstandingSchool Counselor Award and place her name in nomination for the ASCA School Counselor of the Yearaward in 2015.

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR - LEONARD RODRIGUEZ

PRINCIPAL, POTTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FALLBROOK

Mr. Rodriguez is extremely supportive of improving and expanding the school counseling program throughhis leadership and dedication to developing well-rounded students. Some of the many examples include:

• Advocating for more school counseling services and adding an additional counselor this past year;

• Positioning school counselors in leadership roles;

• Supporting professional development for school counselors;

• Embracing ASCA National Model implementation, and helping to create a school counselor evaluation piece that has been adopted district-wide; and

• Supporting the expansion of school counseling services. Mr. Rodriguez supported the goal of elementary schools receiving comprehensive school counseling services and the team's efforts wererewarded with a $1.1 million Federal

• Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Grant to expand services district-wide.

We congratulate Leonard Rodriguez on this well-deserved award.

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - AUBREY URESTI

Ms. Uresti is a credentialed school counselor and a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) whohas taught and counseled in settings such as residential treatment, public and private K-12 schools, countyjail, and graduate school. She is in her second year as a doctoral student at UC Davis, studying schoolcounseling services with urban education. Her dissertation will focus on disenfranchised grief among ado-lescents in urban public schools. At UC Davis, Aubrey serves on "Get on the Bus (a volunteer group thathelps children visit incarcerated family members) and the Social Justice in Education Committee. Ms.Uresti is dedicated to advancing the professions of counselor education and school counseling, and hasbeen especially committed to CASC, attending and presenting at every conference since 2008. Wehonor Aubrey Uresti with the Counselor Advocate of the Year Award.

Awards - 2014


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Special thanks to our GENEROUS SPONSORS!

We would not be able to provide excellent

programs and meet CASC's mission, year

after year, without the generous support of

our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers!

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American School Counselor Association

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Azusa Pacific University

LPCC Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Counseling: TheLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) RespecializationCertificate in Clinical Counseling equips candidates with an in-depth understanding of the educational and clinical, mental healthissues facing students and families today. It is designed to helpretool and prepare any school counselor for the clinical, mentalhealth field. www.apu.edu

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Career Thesaurus

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K12, Inc.

K12 is America's largest provider of online education for grades K-12. School age students can enroll in our online public schools thatpartner with K12. As the leader in providing online learning pro-grams to public schools in the U.S., K12's acclaimed K-8 and highschool programs provide a tuition free, individualized educationalexperience like no other. www.k12.com

Method Test Prep

From a web-based, self-paced program to live online classes, aswell as personalized private tutoring, Method Test Prep has testprep offerings to fit any schedule, learning style, and budget. Wemake every effort to customize the standardized test preparationprocess to fit the individual student's or school's prep needs.www.methodtestprep.com

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National University System

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RISING UP: Coaching Program

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Search Associates

Search Associates is an international education recruitment organi-zation dedicated to connecting teachers and administrators withinternational schools around the world.www.searchassociates.com

Second Step

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Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training

Committee of San Diego

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Too Good Programs - Mendez Foundation

For more than 30 years, the Too Good Programs have put evi-dence-based social and emotional learning skills to work to pro-mote safe and drug-free living, enabling student success in theclassroom and beyond. Mendezfoundation.org

Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute is Industry's Choice in training profes-sional technicians for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motor-cycle and marine industries. With modern campuses from coast tocoast, UTI provides hands-on training using current technology anda fast-track alternative to traditional post-secondary education. UTImaintains relationships with the world's top manufacturers, andwith the ASCA and STEM Education Coalition. STEM skills and job-specific professional skills are interwoven throughout the UTI cur-riculum to ensure we continually deliver high standards of learning.We don't just train students for a job; we prepare them for a life-long career. www.uti.edu

Many thanks to our generous exhibitors

and advertisers!

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9:45 AM - 11:00 AM . . .Session IV Workshops

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM . . .Session V Workshops

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM . . .Lunch, Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address - Great Room I-V

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM . . . .Session VI Workshops



10:00 AM - 11:15 AM . . .Session I Workshops

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM . . .Session II Workshops

12:45 PM - 2:30 PM . . .Lunch and Keynote Address - Great Room I-V

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