2019 Convention

Convention Overview

Thursday, November 7th

Pre-Convention workshops will be offered (at an additional cost) in morning and afternoon sessions.  The Convention kicks off Thursday evening, with an Exhibitors’ Reception, Graduate Student Presentations, First-Timers Session and networking opportunities.

Friday, November 8th  and Saturday, November 9th

The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) invites you to the 2019 Annual Convention from Thursday, November 7th to Saturday, November 8th.  The annual professional development event is the only state-wide convention that draws school counselors, school counselor educators, and child experts together with the goal of helping all Florida students experience school success and prepare for a world of opportunities.

Hotel Information

 

  • Rosen Plaza HotelReserve your room at a discounted rate by October 16th OR before the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Rooms at the Rosen Plaza are available for November 8th and 9th; Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7th are SOLD OUT!
  • Hotel Address: 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
  • Hotel Phone: (407) 996-9700 or 800-627-8258 

Overflow Hotel

  • Overflow rooms for November 6th and 7th are available for $135/night at:
  • Drury Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando Resort™
  • 7301 West Sand Lake Road
  • Orlando, FL 32819
  • Telephone: (407) 354-1101
  • www.druryhotels.com

Individual Call-In reservations can be made by reserving online, go to www.druryhotels.com, then enter Group number of 2394833.  Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the Group number of 2394833. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Convention Schedule

Convention Flyer with Breakout Session Titles

2019 Convention Program

Pre-Convention Program – Thursday, November 7th

  • Pre-convention sessions are billed in addition to the regular convention registration
  • Pre-convention check-in and on-site registration opens at 8:00 AM on November 7th

Register for Convention 

Online registration closes on November 3rd at 6:00 PM.  Onsite registration opens at 3:00 PM on November 7th. The convention registration fee includes the opening reception (with cash bar), keynote speakers, all breakout sessions, the awards luncheon on Friday, breakfast each morning, and coffee and snacks during breaks.  If you are only attending the Awards Luncheon you can purchase a Luncheon Ticket for a fee of $50.00.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL ONLINE REGISTRATION Closes at 6:00 pm on November 3, 2019
  • PRE-CONFERENCE Check-in & Registration Opens at 8:00 a.m. on November 7, 2019
  • CONVENTION CHECK-IN & ON-SITE REGISTRATION Opens at 3:00 pm on November 7, 2019  

Cell Phones for Soldiers, 2019 FSCA Service Project.  Bring your old electronics to Convention (cell phones, tablets, MP3 players to the registration desk and help our troops and veterans.  Learn more here.

Call for Proposals – Now Closed.

Proposals are now being accepted for 75-minute break-out sessions. FSCA is seeking proposals promoting evidence-based programs that highlight the latest techniques and practices in school counseling to improve students’ academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development.  Proposals must be received by midnight on June 3, 2019.

Call for Proposals Graduate Student Posters – Now closed. 

FSCA is accepting proposals for Graduate Student Poster Sessions. Posters will be presented on November 7th. Complete your submission here by Sept. 30th to be considered.

Keynote Speaker

Exhibitor and Sponsors 

School Districts In-Service Points and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/In-service Points

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Letter to use for support from Administration