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November 7-9, 2021 Embassy Suites & Frisco Convention Center, Dallas, Texas

SCUTATHE SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S ADVOCATE

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Monday, November 8 • Opening Keynote Speaker

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success

Principal Baruti Kafele

SPEAKER BIO: A highly-regarded urban public school educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Kafele distinguished himself in the classroom and as a school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As a principal, he led the transformation of four different schools, including “the mighty” Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to recognition by U.S. News and World Report Magazine as one of America’s best high schools. Currently, Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after speakers for transforming the attitudes of at-risk student populations in America.ABOUT THIS SESSION: Based on Principal Kafele’s best selling book, Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Success, Principal Kafele asserts that the various gaps in student achievement continue to rank amongst the most important discussions in education today. Equally important for educators is the continued lack of student motivation, undesirable student behaviors and apathy towards achievement across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines. In this high energy, interactive session, Principal Kafele argues that one of the greatest difficulties to closing the various achievement gaps is the overwhelming assumption that achievement is in fact, the problem. He says that the achievement gap is a consequence of the failure to adequately address what he calls, the Attitude Gap (the gap between those students who have the will to strive for academic excellence and those who do not) that continues to persist in American classrooms. Principal Kafele contends that unmotivated, underachieving children are actually “most brilliant and most highly capable” but their attitudes toward themselves, toward learning and toward the prospects for their futures are preventing them from striving to maximize their potential. He says that when educators therefore make the transformation of their students’ attitudes toward themselves, learning and the prospects for their futures a priority, the probability for their achievement increases exponentially! Principal Kafele will provide educators with strategies within a framework for closing the attitude gap toward the ultimate elimination of underachievement in their classrooms and schools. He will simultaneously challenge educators to look honestly within themselves toward ensuring academic success through the following: environment for learning, attitudes toward students, relationship with students, compassion for students and relevance in instruction.

50+ Informative Breakout Sessions!Covering the following target areas:

• Planning a Comprehensive School Counseling Program

• Guidance Curriculum / School Counseling Core Curriculum

• Individual Student Planning

• Responsive Services

• Student Support Services

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

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Sunday, November 7, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.The Pre-Conference Learning Sessions include additional opportunities for more professional development and CPE hours. The sessions generally cover more in-depth information and allow more opportunity for discussion. These sessions are not included in the conference registration fee. Sessions are at a minimal fee. Space is limited for all sessions. Interested participants are encouraged to register early.

All Pre-Conference sessions are being held at the same time, so you may only choose one session to attend.

Choose one of the following!

1. MTSS and School Counseling: How Do They Fit Together?

Emily Goodman-Scott

(This session is not included in the main conference fee.)SPEAKER BIO: Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott is an Associate Professor in Counselor Education and the School Counseling Coordinator at Old Dominion University, in Virginia. As a previous school counselor and special education teacher, Dr. Goodman-Scott has been in education for nearly 15 years. She was a 2018 recipient of the Top 40 Under 40 award for her region, and served on the Virginia School Counselor Association board for 10 years, including most recently as Chair of the Board (2019-2020). She enjoys speaking at national conferences, invited state association workshops, and school districts trainings.Dr. Goodman-Scott is the lead editor of the 2019 book A School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-tiered Systems of Support, and more recently an author of the 2020 book published by the American School Counselor Association, Making MTSS Work. She has co-authored the I Can series of children’s social stories.ABOUT THIS SESSION: Is MTSS (PBIS/RTI) currently implemented in your school? Is your school considering implementation? Would you like to learn more? MTSS is widely implemented throughout the country and school counselors are often an integral part of implementation. Come to this session to discover the alignment between MTSS and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (e.g., the ASCA National Model), gaining strategies to maximize your efforts. Work smarter, not harder. The presenter will share school-based examples for implementation and alignment. Presentations can be adapted to provide content on specific tiers, such as Tier 1 prevention.

Emily Goodman-Scott will also be presenting a breakout session.

PRE-CONFERENCE LEARNING SESSIONS

All of the pre-conference speakers will be staying over until Monday to present breakout sessions on different topics!

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2. How Do You View the World? A Discussion of Diversity and Equity

Robert Jamison

(This session is not included in the main conference fee.)SPEAKER BIO: Robert Jamison is currently the Coordinator of School Counseling Services at the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. He has numerous years of experience as a School Counselor and also as a School Counseling Department Chair. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia as well as his Master of Science in Education in School Counseling and his Education Specialist degrees from Old Dominion University. Mr. Jamison supports school counselors across the state of Virginia as a member of the Board of Directors for the Virginia School Counselor Association. And, he recently served on the Virginia Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, established by Governor McAuliffe in Executive Order 69. Mr. Jamison has spoken at numerous state and national conferences. Whether conducting professional development activities or supporting students and families, Mr. Jamison enjoys working and collaborating with all stakeholders.ABOUT THIS SESSION: The goal of this introspective session is for participants to think about diversity and equity through a more expansive lens. The presenter will review common terms used in schools, classrooms and organizations and how these terms relate to our behaviors. The session will also review things to consider when working with staff and students, and personal stories related to these topics will be shared. Participants will be asked to participate in individual, small and large group activities throughout the presentation.

Robert Jamison will also be presenting a breakout session.

3. Counselor/Administrator Relationships: The Great Husky Partnership for Student Achievement

Deirdra Williams

(This session is not included in the main conference fee.)SPEAKER BIO: Deirdra has earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling and School Administration. She also is a National Board Certified Teacher in K-12 School Counseling. She applies her knowledge each day maintaining a comprehensive school counseling program, and serving as a certified trainer for the American School Counselor Association. She enjoys working at the secondary level, ensuring her students position themselves well to have a positive transition to meet their chosen college and career goals. She believes all students can learn and educators must meet them where they are to get them moving.Deirdra has been a school counselor for over 22 years. She uses advocacy, collaboration, and leadership to influence systemic changes that support achievement for all students. Using the framework of the ASCA National Model has strengthened her abilities and created even more positive outcomes for students. During her tenure she has led two separate counseling teams to RAMP status, one in the school’s second year of existence. She has been a RAMP Reviewer, a lead RAMP Reviewer and now serves as a RAMP team captain. She enjoys supporting counselors in documenting the work of their school counseling program as well as helping counselors and administrators to strengthen their partnerships for the sake of student achievement.ABOUT THIS SESSION: Need a more effective working relationship with your principal and other administrators? The administrative and RAMP counseling teams at Heritage High School have been intentional in supporting student achievement since the school opened in 2010. Come learn how you can apply their best practices to develop or enhance your working relationship with school administrators. Attendees will learn specific strategies for developing and maintaining positive and meaningful relationships with administrators for the sake of student academic, attendance and behavior achievement.

Deirdra Williams will also be presenting a breakout session.

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Sunday, November 7, 2021 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Learning Sessions

Monday, November 8, 2021 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration and Information Center Open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Opening Session Keynote – Principal Kafele 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m Breakout Session 1 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Network Box Lunch and Visit Exhibitors 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 3 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break – Visit Exhibitors 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 4 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakout Session 5 – LSSSCA Track 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. President’s Reception (Embassy Suites Atrium)

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration and Information Center Open 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Breakout Session 6 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Break – Visit Exhibitors 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session 7 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m Break – Final Chance to Visit Exhibitors 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Awards Luncheon, Annual Meeting, PowerPoint Show, and

Door Prizes!

Tentative Schedule

SBEC and LPC hours available:

12.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466) • 12.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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A. Main Conference – Attend both days (Nov. 8-9)

LSSSCA Member* Non-Member Graduate Student*/Retiree*q Early Register (by Sept. 15, 2021)** $150 per person $200 per person $110 per personq Regular Registration (after Sept. 15, 2021) $170 per person $220 per person $130 per person

B. Pre-Conference Learning Sessions (Nov. 7)

Early Register (by Sept. 15, 2021)** • Regular Registration (after Sept. 15, 2021)

Please check the box for the ONE session you plan to attend.

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q 1. MTSS and School Counseling Early $45 per person Early $85 per person – Goodman-Scott Regular $60 per person Regular $95 per person

q 2. How Do You View the World? Early $45 per person Early $85 per person – Jamison Regular $60 per person Regular $95 per person

q 3. Counselor/Administrator Early $45 per person Early $85 per person Relationships – Williams Regular $60 per person Regular $95 per person

C. LSSSCA One-Year Membership

You can save $50 on your conference registration by becoming a member of the LSSSCA for only $30!

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* Must have an LSSSCA membership through Nov. 9, 2021 to qualify for member rates.

** To qualify for the Early Registration Rate, your registration form AND payment (copy of your purchase order, check, or credit card) must be received or postmarked by the Early Registration cutoff date.

SBEC and LPC hours available:12.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)12.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)

CANCELLATION POLICY: If we are forced to cancel the LSSSCA Conference because of a “force majeure” event, such as a government restriction on large gatherings that cover the intended size of the conference, then we will issue full refunds of the registrations. Otherwise, our normal cancelation policy will be upheld: There will be no refunds after October 7, 2021. All cancellations before October 7, 2021 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The conference is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control such as weather or school closings.

On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers are still unfolding and being developed. The LSSSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.

PLEASE NOTE: The attendee will receive a confirmation to the email address provided when their registration is processed (make sure to check Junk/Spam folders). Please allow ample time for processing. The sponsors of the conference receive registrant contact information.

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Reserve your hotel room today! Limited Availability Call 1-800-362-2779 or 972-712-7200 (Direct Line)

Embassy Suites Dallas Frisco Hotel Convention Center & SpaFrisco, Texas

To make hotel reservations:All events of the Conference will be located in the Convention Center. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at the special conference rate of $162 per night, plus tax. Make your reservations by calling 1-800-362-2779 or the hotel directly ar 972-712-7200, and refer to the “LSR” block to receive this rate. The conference rate includes a full, cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening Manager’s Reception.

TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE:Go to www.ncyi.org/lssscac and follow the link to the hotel’s reservation system.

Please Note: This rate is good on reservations made by October 22, 2021. Rooms in the “LSR” block are limited, and may fill up before October 22.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Frisco7550 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco TX 75034

469-362-8485

The Hilton Garden Inn, within easy walking distance from the Embassy Suites, has a conference rate of $149 per night, plus tax, which remains valid for reservations made by October 18, 2021, while rooms are available. The group rate includes a Continental Breakfast Buffet.

TO MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

CALL: CALL: (469) 362-8485. Please be sure to tell the hotel that you are with the “Lone Star State School Counselor Association 2021” group.REGISTER ONLINE: Go to www.ncyi.org/lssscac and follow the link to the hotel’s reservation system.

Overflow Hotel InformationIf the Embassy Suites hotel is full, we have opened a room block at a new hotel within easy walking distance from the Embassy Suites!

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In the evening, make sure you take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. Go to www.ncyi.org/lssscac to see the things to do around the beautiful Embassy Suites.

Visit the Stonebriar Centre, one mile from the Embassy Suites!

• You can sit back and relax at the many restaurants at the Stonebriar, such as Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill, and Dave and Busters, along with others.

• The Stonebriar Centre also has an AMC movie theater, so you can finally watch that movie you have been wanting to see.

Come Work and Play!

We hope this conference will educate and equip you to do your job well, and we also hope you will take advantage of the wonderful ways you can relax and be refreshed!

At the Stonebriar enjoy shopping at the Sam Moon, Williams & Sonoma, Coach, Yankee Candle, Sephora,

Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, and many more!

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