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Content Sessions
Friday,
October 24, 2008
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
No
Child Left Behind for Parents
Mr.
Shawn Neal, Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC)
at USF
Room: Bluegill Levels: EMS
No Child Left Behind provides families with greater choices and
opportunities to become meaningfully involved in their child’s
education. Counselors at Title I schools can play an important
role in sharing this information with families. Participants
will receive a CD with family-friendly materials about NCLB and
discover effective ways to inform and involve parents.
Counseling Those Affected By Deployment: Military and Civilian
Ms.
Barbara Alexander, Benito Middle School
Room: Coral A Levels: EMSP
Deployment today challenges children, schools, families, and
communities for both military and civilian personnel.
Pre-deployment stressors lead to less than optimal deployments,
which continue after the homecoming. This presentation utilizes
first hand stories of effective pre-deployment, deployment, and
post deployment strategies. Attendees will receive current
biblio-therapy and related ideas to successfully counsel those
affected by this ever growing phenomena called deployment.
Career Counseling: Working with Student-athletes at High School
and College Level
Mr.
Patrick Mullen, University of Central Florida
Mrs. Meredith Hirshhorn, University of Central Florida
Room: Coral B Levels: SP
At both the high school and college levels counselors must work
with student athletes to provide academic and career counseling.
This session is going to cover the barriers to working with
student-athletes and research based methods to use with this
population.
Do
You Know TRIO? Federal Programs Promoting Post-Secondary
Education
Mrs.
Marlena Templet, Rollins College
Room: Coral C Levels: MS
Discover the impact TRIO programs have on your students’
success. Learn how to link your students to U.S. Department of
Education pre-collegiate and collegiate programs. Free services
target students with limited family income and potential to be
of the first familial generation to attain a post-secondary
degree.
Enhancing Student Achievement through Family and Community
Partnerships
Karalia Baldwin, Pinellas County
Room: Fantail Levels: EMS
Do you want to enhance the opportunities for your students to be
successful? Having meaningful and positive partnerships with
families and the community will definitely help!!! Participants
will gain insights on how to create effective and meaningful
partnerships. Come willing to learn and share information on
having successful partnerships that help ensure students
academic and behavior success.
Is
MySpace Invading Your Space?
Mr.
Sean Richter, Deltona High School
Mr. Jose Rivera, Deltona High School
Room: Japanero Levels: EMS
Learn how to present internet safety information to
student/parents in a fun yet knowledgeable manner. In depth
discussion on social networking (MySpace), blogs, text, email,
gaming, etc. Participants will receive a sample presentation to
use with parents and students.
SCAD
(Senior College Application Day)
Ms.
Devyani Balladin, Ocoee High School
Mrs. Christine Stenger, Ocoee High School
Room: Koi Levels: S
SCAD is designed to have students gain understanding and
confidence to start on the college application process. The
program was developed by the concerns of a student and developed
into a great and rewarding way to help students work towards a
higher education.
The
Next Generation High School...What is the Role of the Secondary
School Counselor?
Ms.
Helen Lancashire, Florida Department of Education
Ms. Zelda Rogers, Florida Department of Education
Room: Labrid Levels: S
An overview of the Next Generation High School initiative and
how it will impact secondary school counselors as well as career
specialists. Data management and use of the 4-year programs of
study for high school as well as postsecondary goals and options
will be discussed.
Advocacy and Public Policy Briefing
Ms.
LeAnn Pollard, FSCA Chair-Legislative Affairs and Public Policy
Room: Yellowtail Levels: EMSP
Presentation by the committee on current events of interest for
this year's legislative sessions. Also information on developing
grassroots coalitions.
Friday, October
24, 2008
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The
High School Internet Challenge (HSIC)
Mr.
Daryl Hulce, Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation at Nova
Southeastern University
Room: Bluegill Levels: S
Learn how to implement the HSIC and provide students with an
opportunity to review for class material and earn scholarship
money at the same time. The program is both an academic review
and tool for teachers to use as a compliment to their lessons.
Grade
Level Retention and Social Promotion-. The School Counselor’s
Role
Dr.
Barbara Barry, Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center School
Dr. Robert Lange, University of Central Florida (retired)
Dr. Peggy Leggett, Reading Specialist
Room: Coral A Levels: EMS
What DO the Research and the Experts say about Grade Level
Retention? A panel of experts in early childhood education,
educational research, testing, reading instruction and student
advocacy K-12 will discuss Florida’s student progression
policies, mandated and multiple year grade retention and
graduation requirements related to FCAT. Those in attendance
will receive the latest research and best practices to assist
in advocating for struggling learners as well as a plan of
assistance for empowering parents to have a voice in the
educational decisions for their children.
Empowering Students through Mentoring
Mrs.
Wendy Dunlap, University of North Florida
Room: Coral B Levels: EMSP
Learn how the University of North Florida SOAR Counselor
Education Program developed a mentoring program for Duval County
Middle and High Schools. Examine the program’s activities and
curriculum. Learn how relationships between mentors and mentees
increased academic success, improved self-esteem and helped
students make the connection between school and work.
“Learn and Serve” Trains Leaders for Elementary Peer Mediation
Program
Mrs.
Laura Kinard, Bryceville Elementary School
Room: Coral C Levels: E
Building strength of character and serving as productive members
of society are phrases often included in our school’s mission
statements. Young students are capable of serving their school
by mediating student conflicts. As leaders, school counselors
learn how to select, train, and monitor peer mediators so they
may serve others.
Cross
Cultural Counseling and African American Males: Endangered or
Ignored?
Mr.
John Hay II
Room: Fantail Levels: EMS
This interactive presentation will identify and discuss issues
facing both counselors and students in the diverse school
community. Specifically it will address the African American
male, the challenges they face and approaches counselors may use
to become more effective. These same "best practices" would
also be beneficial to African American females and all students
representing diversity.
FACTS.org: Florida’s Tool to Help Students Prepare for the
Future
Mrs.
Donna Haff, FACTS.org
Ms. Melissa Benson, FACTS.org
Room: Japanero Levels: MS
Students in public schools throughout the state have access to
FACTS.org as an on-line advising tool. Students can use tools
on this Web-site to assess and investigate possible career
interests, create an academic plan that matches future academic
and career goals using the electronic personal education planner
or ePEP, find out about Florida’s many post-secondary education
options , complete applications to many Florida post-secondary
schools and even get information about and apply for financial
aid. FACTS.org is the Web-address for planning Florida’s future
– TODAY!
Storytelling: A Way to Reach and Teach about Character
Kim Williams, Palm Beach County
Schools
Dr. Ron Anderson, SELmedia
Room: Koi Levels: E
Palm Beach County has used a storytelling approach in grades to
reach and teach about character education. This presentation
will share research that supports storytelling as a powerful
tool for school counselors. Participants can expect to learn
multiple ways to use storytelling in their individual
counseling, group work, and classroom guidance. The session
will involve videos of storytellers as well as opportunities to
share direct experiences. It will be fun.
Confronting Death in the School Family
Mr.
David Opalewski, Central Michigan University
Room: Yellowtail Levels: EMS
Unfortunately, thousands of school aged children die each year
in the United States. In addition, thousands more experience
the expected or unexpected death of a parent, sibling,
classmate, teacher, or other significant person. This
presentation is designed to assist school staff to develop
appropriate and helpful procedures and policies in dealing with
tragedy within the school family.
Friday, October
24, 2008
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Peer
Mediation: Development and Implementation of Peer Mediation
Ms.
Janell Leatherman, Emerald Cove Middle School
Mrs. Melody Hammer, Emerald Cove Middle School
Room: Bluegill Levels: M
This presentation will give you a hands on lesson to show
students how to remember the steps in peer mediation and how to
effectively implement a school-wide peer mediation program.
Comparative data will also show the effectiveness of peer
mediation on the overall discipline events in the school.
Broward County’s Annual Guidance Plan – LIVE!! – on-line
Ms.
Sharon Dolinsky, Broward County School System District Guidance
Coordinator
Room: Coral A Levels: EMS
Broward County has developed an on line Annual Guidance Plan (AGP)
available for all school counselors. The plan includes all grade
levels, career, personal/social and academic lessons based on
the ASCA standards. All competencies are addressed for
individual consultation (brief consultation), small groups and
classroom guidance. What is unique about the district program
is the availability from the internet, on-line. Our AGP moves
with the counselor, they bring their laptop, plug into an LCD or
screen and you’re ready to begin!!
Psychological First Aid: Methods for Working with Children and
Families in Crisis
Dr.
Abbe Finn, Florida Gulf Coast University
Dr. Pat Santucci, Disaster Behavioral Health Medical Reserve
Corps
Room: Coral B Levels: EMSP
When tragedy strikes the school community, resources of the
professionals are quickly overwhelmed. Therefore it is essential
that there be a trained cadre of ready reserves to help out.
Psychological First Aid is the current method supported by
behavioral health specialists. The essentials of Psychological
First Aid (PFA) will be introduced, and techniques and
interventions will be demonstrated.
Using
the Four C’s for Designing Effective Parent Involvement Programs
Ms.
Cathy Foss, FL PIRC at USF
Room: Coral C Levels: EMS
School Counselors play a crucial role for ensuring highest
student achievement and parent involvement is essential for
attaining this goal. The four program standards: Counseling,
Consultation, Coordination and Curriculum will be related to
developing effective parent involvement programs at the school
level. Specific program ideas and resources will be shared.
What’s Next with Florida CHOICES?
Ms.
Margaret (Peggy) Land, Florida Department of Education
Room: Fantail Levels: MS
It’s important for students to continue career and education
planning beyond the required middle school course. Continue to
motivate students to take a proactive approach to their future
by learning activities for using Florida CHOICES from middle
school through high school.
Healing Hearts: How Tos of Grief Groups for Elementary Students
Mrs.
Shirley Redcay, Ippolito Elementary School
Room: Koi Levels: E
At a loss when dealing with loss? Learn how to run successful
bereavement groups in the elementary school. Watch or
participate in a demonstration using bibliotherapy and art
therapy. Complete handouts to start your own program will be
provided, including pre- and post- assessments to collect
measureable data.
Simple Data Collection for Demonstrating Program Effectiveness
Dr.
Marilyn Highland, Argosy University
Dr. Stephanie Carter, Argosy University
Dr. Rosine McGhee, Argosy University
Room: Yellowtail Levels: EMSP
Participants will learn quick and easy ways to access existing
data and to collect new data to evaluate the effectiveness of
their school counseling programs. Specific examples across
levels (elementary, middle, high, and university) will be shared
and handouts with samples will be provided.
Saturday,
October 25,
2008
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Passport To Peace- Character Education Program
Mrs.
Ana Leon, Wilton Manors Elementary
Room: Bluegill Levels: E
Through the school wide program “Passport to Peace” students
learn to practice and demonstrate positive attitudes that form
lifelong values” As they travel through the attitudes with their
passports, students develop as caring, peaceful share-holders in
the school and become responsible citizens in the world. Find
out how to involve teachers, parents and community to improve
the school climate and promote learning.
WhyTry? Innovative Interventions that Provide Hope and Motivate
Youth
Mr.
Christian Moore, The WhyTry Organization
Room: Coral A Levels: EMS
The presentation provides the audience with several methods to
teach emotional intelligence and life skills. This workshop
emphasizes a strength-based approach to helping youth overcome
their challenges using “multiple intelligence” methods
emphasizing the youths’ learning styles, to teach in ways that
youth will understand and remember.
Creating a Caring School Climate- The Role of the School
Counseling Program
Dr.
Nancy Lucas, Emerald Cove Middle School
Mrs. Janell Leatherman, Emerald Cove Middle School
Room: Coral C Levels: EM
Dr. Nancy Lucas principal of Emerald Cove Middle School and
former principal of ASCA Model School Freedom Shores Elementary
and Mrs. Janell Leatherman her School Counselor will give the
top ten strategies used in their comprehensive school counseling
program to create a caring school climate among staff, students
and parents. A caring climate is imperative to have an optimal
learning environment to ensure student success.
Managing Multi-party Conflicts in Schools
Ms.
Summer Yaco, University of Florida
Room: Fantail Levels: EMS
School counselors will be introduced to the concept of
multiparty conflict, which occurs between three or more
disputants. Literature in education focuses on dyadic student
conflicts, overlooking the more complex issue of multiparty
conflicts. This presentation includes implications for school
counselors in managing and understanding multiparty conflicts.
Empowering Talk: Career Conversations that Raise Aspirations
with Urban Students
Dr.
Christopher Janson, University of North Florida
Mr. Travis Pinckney, University of North Florida
Dr. Sejal Parikh, University of North Florida
Room: Japanero Levels: M
As school counselors, one of our primary goals is providing
career guidance and counseling services to students. Too often,
students in urban schools are already experiencing significant
impediments and delays to their career development. Learn how to
be more successful in helping urban students close this career
development gap!
“Coffee Talk”
Ms.
Ingrid Rivera, Deltona High School
Ms. Teresa Snyder, Deltona High School
Room: Coral B Levels: EMS
“Coffee Talk” is a unique way to invite parents to school to
share important topics with them on a monthly basis. Deltona
High School Counselors will give you everything you need to
start your own “Coffee Talk.” Topics covered, agendas,
evaluations and methods of contact will be shared.
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