PAST FALL CONFERENCES
2022 Fall Conference
2022 NJSCA FALL CONFERENCE
Over 300 School Counselors from across the state joined the October 6 & 7th fall conference in Edison, NJ!
Fall Conference Highlights Included…
Preconference speaker Emily Goodman Scott giving a Mental Health Screening Workshop
Main event Keynote speaker Dr. John Hodges asking counselors to “Be the One”
Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight sharing great news about Assembly Bill 1516 to support School Counselors
Recognition of the 2022 NJ School Counselor of the Year, Nancy Reyes
NJSCA President, Cindy Povall, Professional Recognition Co-Chair, Amy Lombardo, and President-Elect Jason Sabino present Nancy Reyes with the 2022 New Jersey School Counselor of the Year Award at the fall conference. Nancy will represent New Jersey at the ASCA SCOY Gala, scheduled for February in Washington, D.C.
2021 Fall Conference
Pictured at the NJSCA Fall Conference on October 8, 2021, the NJSCA Legislative Committee has worked tirelessly to help support Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight’s bill to define the role of a school counselor, ensure school counseling services for all of New Jersey’s public school students, and to establish representation and advocacy with the NJDOE. Thank you, ASW McKnight, for attending our fall conference! We look forward to continuing this work together! Please contact your legislators and tell them you are in support of A4860!
Dana Karas, NJSCA Awards Chair, presents Jillian Shadis with the 2021 New Jersey School Counselor of the Year Award at the fall conference. Jillian will represent New Jersey at the ASCA SCOY Gala, tentatively scheduled for February in Washington, D.C.
2020 Fall Conference
Due to Covid, the 2020 NJSCA Conference was updated to reflect a transition from in-person to virtual and a shorter professional development learning experience.
2019 Conference Handouts:
Access to Higher Education for Undocumented and Immigrant Students
Engaging Activities to Promote Academic Development with K-5
Learning Disabilities_ Our Changing Role in the College Process
Preparing for Careers of the Future_ School Counselors Lead the Way
Ways to Assist Teachers in Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms
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