Welcome to the FSCA
2011 Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall

The Florida School Counselor Association
is grateful for the support
of these Sponsors and Exhibitors!

Please take a moment to visit these
important websites.

Sponsors

ACT, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides a broad array of assessment, research, information, and program management solutions in the areas of education and workforce development.  Each year, ACT serves millions of people in high schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies - nationally and internationally.   ACT has offices across the United States and throughout the world.  All ACT programs and services have one guiding purpose: helping people achieve education and workplace success.
http://www.act.org

Keiser University is a regionally accredited private career university that provides educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and online delivery formats. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, with campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally.
http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/

Florida State University has launched a new, landmark animation and visual effects program that unites the nationally renowned FSU College of Motion Picture Arts and the Digital Domain Media Group -- the parent company of the award-winning visual effects industry pioneer Digital Domain, which has created innovative visuals for more than 80 movies including the "Transformers" series and "Tron: Legacy.”

Students completing the Animation & Digital Arts program will learn from legends of the motion picture industry and graduate with both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University and professional training and certification in sub-specialties of their choice. To learn more about FSU's new animation and visual effects program visit our website.
http://film.fsu.edu/

Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the 6th largest independent institution in the nation. The Center of Psychological Studies offers programs in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The center offers two APA-accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology and master’s degree programs in the area of counseling (online), mental health counseling, school counseling, clinical psychopharmacology, and a specialist (Psy.S.) program in school psychology. Most programs accommodate the working professional. For more information, call 1-800-541-6682, ext.27563 or 954-262-7563, email gradschool@nova.edu, or visit www.cps.nova.edu.

The SAT® is a reliable measure of college readiness for students seeking admission to undergraduate colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. The SAT tests the academic skills and knowledge that students acquire in high school and how well they apply that knowledge - a factor that educators and researchers agree is critical to success in college coursework. The SAT® is administered annually to more than two million students in more than 170 countries.
http://sat.collegeboard.org/

FSCA Thanks our Exhibitors

At Argosy University, our passion is teaching and learning. We develop professional competence, provide opportunity for personal growth, and foster interpersonal effectiveness. Students succeed because our university community engages and supports them. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440.
 http://www.ncahlc.org

Carlos Albizu University (CAU) is a private, non-profit, institution of higher learning with campuses in Miami, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Through its expert faculty, CAU offers exciting and challenging programs in Business Administration, Education, and Psychology to over 2,000 students at our two campuses. With more than 40 countries represented in our student body, CAU - Miami Campus thrives in a modern facility with 18 acres of university grounds in the city of Doral, Miami - Dade County.
http://mia.albizu.edu/

The Florida Department of Education provides Florida CHOICES Planner, our state's Internet-based career information delivery system, free to all citizens of Florida.  Students can gain information about themselves through assessments, learn about postsecondary options and schools, and explore career possibilities as they make decisions and plans for their future educational and career pathways. http://www.flchoices.org

Eckerd offers a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health and child welfare services to around 11,000 children and their families annually. We offer more than 30 different privately funded and publicly funded services, and also are an experienced partner with helping states manage and transform public systems of care. Visit www.eckerd.orgEckerd offers a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health and child welfare services to around 11,000 children and their families annually. We offer more than 30 different privately funded and publicly funded services, and also are an experienced partner with helping states manage and transform public systems of care.
http://www.eckerd.org

EdOptions is an award-winning education technology firm located in Arlington, Virginia.  Its premier product, Stars Suite, currently services more than 400,000 students nationwide and features 46 middle and high school courses as well as web-based solutions for state test preparation, high school preparations and GED study.
http://www.edoptions.com/

Everest is part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. which is one of North America’s leading and respected families of private career schools. With more than 120 schools and more than 100,000 new students a year across North America, Corinthian Colleges’ schools are reputable and accredited in the United States and registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, in Canada.
http://www.everest.edu/

FACTS.org is Florida’s official student advising Web site brought to you by the Florida Department of Education.  Middle School and High School students use the site to create an electronic Personal Education Plan (ePEP) for High School and explore endless career possibilities.  High School students can research and apply online to Florida colleges, universities and vocational programs and even locate options to pay for college including Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarships.  FACTS.org is an amazing resource of information for all students, parents, and guidance counselors working to help each student plan for individual success! 
http://www.facts.org

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the U.S. and the world. A nationally recognized e-Learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country's first, state-wide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades K-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs.
http://www.flvs.net

The International Academy of Design & Technology is a school committed to students who have big dreams, imaginative ideas and creatively driven goals. For more than 30 years, IADT has inspired students from across the country to think outside of the box when it comes to tapping into their talents and turning them into marketable assets in today's competitive job market. With our industry-current programs and supportive learning environment, IADT has built a strong reputation for developing confident, skilled professionals ready to tackle the creative and technical challenges of a number of exciting industries.  IADT campus locations in Tampa and Orlando as well as an online degree program featuring Associates and Bachelor degrees are available in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Audio Production, IT and more.
http://www.academy.edu/

Innerchoice Publishing has, for more than twenty years, been providing social and emotional learning resources and materials to school counselors and other educators. If you are looking for engaging and meaningful learning experiences for your students, you’ll find a whole range of easy-to-use, K-12 resource books full of relevant activities for groups, classroom, and individual counseling. Come see our wide array of materials covering preparation, prevention, intervention, and crisis. Specific topics include social skills, emotional intelligence, conflict management, anger control, self understanding, character development, and many more. You can visit Inner- choice Publishing online at www.InnerchoicePublishing.com,  call us toll free at (877) 799-5350, or if you are in Palm Beach County you can call locally at (561) 790-5350.

Leaps is a research-based, online program for educators that improves behavior and thereby improves academic performance in K-12 educational environments. Leaps provides an extensive library of lesson plans to teach important social-emotional skills, interactive assessment tools to pinpoint specific behavioral needs, and progress monitoring and reporting tools to track progress.
https://www.goleaps.com/

Mitchell College, a private institution of higher education, provides a transforming educational experience. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills professional knowledge and skills necessary for students to contribute to an ever-changing world.
http://www.mitchell.edu

Since 1989, tens of thousands of outstanding high school students from across the United States and around the world have come to the National Student Leadership Conference to explore the qualities of effective leadership and gain an insider perspective on today’s most sought-after professions.
http://www.nslcleaders.org/

Rising Star Studios is a production and distribution company that develops and manages an array of properties that entertain and educate. Our award winning content entertains children while reinforcing excellence in character, life skill development and making wise choices. Some of the best known brands in character development are from Rising Star; the 5 time Emmy award winning series "Auto-B-Good," "The Book of Virtues" and "Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs." Rising Star materials are used in over 5,000 schools nationwide with an estimated 3,000,000 viewings annually.
http://risingstareducation.com/

The Florida DOE has provided this opportunity, at no cost, for guidance counselors to take the Tobacco Prevention and Intervention Online Course. Local districts across our State are awarding points for completion of this program that helps you save the lives of our students. http://www.tobaccopreventiontraining.org

Sylvan Learning Center is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages. We develop personalized learning plans for each student based on the diagnostic assessment results. Our warm, caring teachers build the skills, habits, and attitudes students need to be successful in school and in life.
http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/

The Trevor Romain Company is a K-12 supplemental educational publisher that develops innovative, sound academic and counseling curricular materials to improve student academic achievement while helping students develop social, physical, and behavior self-management skills.  Our curricula, which are both print and cinematography based, develop English Language Arts skills while addressing salient real-life situations. Our mission is to increase academic skill mastery and performance as well as instill personal, positive growth.  We are committed to the development of students and helping them build a strong foundation for life-long learning and emotional well-being.
http://trevorromain.com/

University Behavioral Center is a psychiatric hospital providing quality of care to children and adolescents in Orlando, FL. Our mission is to be a life-changing resource to our patients, their families and the community. Through the provision of intensive, evidence-based and safe mental health treatment, we work with our patients and their families to allow them to lead more fulfilling and productive lives.
http://universitybehavioral.com

Universal Technical Institute, industry's choice for post-secondary transportation technician training, is committed to providing students with the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global marketplace. This commitment has driven UTI to participate in the STEM Education Coalition, ensuring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills are interwoven throughout our curriculum.
http://www.uti.edu/

The University of West Alabama Division of Online Programs is your convenient, affordable and practical choice for online learning. UWA Online offers numerous master’s and education specialist degrees, as well as baccalaureate degrees in accounting, business management, business administration, early childhood development and technology. With programs offered in five eight-week sessions per year, no residency requirements or out-of-state tuition, UWA Online allows you to earn your degree on your time and in your way.
http://www.uwa.edu/Online_Education/

YouthLight, Inc. is an educational support company dedicated to providing counselors, educators and other professionals with useful materials to help maximize their effectiveness with youth. YouthLight provides exciting books, games and other products relating to topics such as relational aggression, anger management, grief and loss, character education, mentoring social skills, magic counseling tools, and many, many more.
http://www.youthlight.com/

MARK YOU CALENDARS

 FSCA 2012 & 2013 CONVENTIONS

 HILTON ST. PETERSBURG
BAYFRONT HOTEL

333 First Street South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701

2012 CONVENTION
 NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2012
 

Pre-Convention Workshops & Opening Reception:
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Breakout Session & Awards Banquet:
Friday, November 2, 2012

Breakout Sessions & Delegate Assembly:
Saturday, November 3, 2012

2013 CONVENTION
OCTOBER 31 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2013
 

Pre-Convention Workshops & Opening Reception:
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Breakout Session & Awards Banquet:
Friday, November, 1, 2013

Breakout Sessions & Delegate Assembly:
November 2, 2013