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2014 CONVENTION
OCTOBER 2 3 - 2 5
OR L A N D O, F L OR I D A
SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
ADVOCATES in Act ion, CHAMPIONS f or Children
Florida School Counselor Association Convention 2014
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The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) expands the image and influence of
professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic
change at the state level. FSCA empowers professional school counselors with the
knowledge, skills, linkages, and resources to promote student success in the school, the
home, the community, and the world.
The mission of FSCA is to represent professional school counselors and to promote
professionalism and ethical practices.
1. Professional development opportunities in areas of critical need are made available
to all professional school counselors in the state.
2. Timely, relevant information exists that supports professional school counselors and
student advocacy.
3. Legislative policy exists that supports professional school counselors and child
advocacy.
4. Leaders at local and state levels champion and lead change initiatives.
5. FSCA maintains an organizational structure and administrative functions that
facilitate the accomplishment of the goals and objectives.
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Presidents Welcome Letter
October 23, 2014
Dear Convention Participant,
Welcome to the 2014 Florida School Counselor Association Convention here at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel at
SeaWorld in Orlando. It is exciting that this year we get to celebrate FSCAs 50th Anniversary! There are many
enriching and enjoyable events planned, so I encourage you to take advantage of your time here.
First of all, I would like to thank a few important people. We could not hold this convention without the
contributions of our exhibitors and sponsors. Please visit the exhibitors and let them know we appreciate their
support. I would also like to thank our excellent convention team and volunteers for all of their hard work!
There are many important professional development opportunities at this years convention. Make sure to
attend our keynote speakers presentations as they will be sharing about relevant topics such as college and
career readiness, and the importance of using data to advocate for our students. This years breakout sessions
are full of useful information so we hope you will leave the convention with a wealth of new knowledge. The
level sharing meetings are a great time to connect with your colleagues across the state, so dont forget to
attend those as well.
There are social events throughout the convention, and for the first time, the awards banquet is a luncheon
that is covered in the cost of the convention! We hope you can take the time to relax and enjoy your time here
while celebrating our 50
th
year as an organization. Again, welcome to the 2014 FSCA convention. We are glad
you are here!
Sincerely,
Dr. Carolyn Berger
Governing Board Chair 2014-15
Florida School Counselor Association
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FSCA Appreciates
The entire convention, from coordination, management, to designing the convention program that you are
now reading, was possible through the efforts of volunteers who have graciously contributed their valuable
time and work.
FSCA is committed to ecological and economical sustainability. For instance, you may notice that when
possible, recyclable and re-usable materials are used such as with programs and signs. FSCA is proud to
continually provide relevant and useful benefits and services to all Florida School Counselors.
The Florida School Counselor Association is grateful for
the support of these Sponsors and Exhibitors! Also take
a moment to visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall Online at:
http://fla-schoolcounselor.org/prof-dev/2014-fsca-
convention/virtual-exhibit-hall
Name Badges
Be sure to wear your name badges at all times. You will be required to wear it to
get into educational sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Please note, due to liability
issues, children under the age of 18 will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall. There
is a $10 fee to replace lost badges.
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to conference attendees, please turn off all electronic devices or
set them to vibrate during educational sessions. If it is necessary for you to use
your cell phone, step outside the meeting room to avoid disrupting the other
attendees.
Internet Access
Free Internet access is available in Convention meeting rooms and in the guest sleeping rooms.
Evaluations
Your feedback is critical to ensure that FSCA continues to provide timely and relevant professional development for
school counselors. In your convention bag, you will find an evaluation and if you will, please take a few minutes on
Saturday to offer your feedback to the Professional Development Committee. You may return your evaluation form to
the Registration desk, and if you wish, you will be given a raffle ticket to leave your name and address form a drawing to
receive a free FSCA membership and a free registration to the 2015 FSCA Convention.
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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Sponsors
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by Edward Burr, to
continue the legacy of his late wife, Monique Burr, a devoted child advocate. The Foundation is dedicated to
protecting children from all types of maltreatment and exploitation by providing the best prevention
education programs, collaborating with partner organizations, and engaging communities with awareness and
prevention efforts and resources. http://www.moniqueburrfoundation.org/
Keiser University is a regionally accredited, private, not-for-profit, 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. Through quality teaching, learning, and research, the university is committed to provide students with
opportunities to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for successful employment. At Keiser
University we are here to help students succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet
educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers, the community,
and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and career. www.keiseruniversity.edu
Committed to a students first philosophy, Keiser University prepares graduates for
careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality, education, and
career-focused general studies.
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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Exhibitors
Inspirations for Youth and Families aka Inspirations Teen Rehab, is a nationally recognized, licensed residential
treatment center, for teens ages 13 to 17 and their families, who are struggling with teen drug and alcohol
addiction as well as other accompanying behavioral issues, stressing academics, therapy and family
involvement during treatment.
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/
Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is
Florida Hospitals University, located in downtown
Orlando. As part of the Florida Hospital system, we
share a mission focus to extend the Healing Ministry
of Christ and are able to provide students with the
access to unparalleled clinical opportunities in the
hospitals world-class facilities.
Beacon College was the first accredited college in the nation to
award bachelor degrees exclusively to students with learning
disabilities and ADHD. The College is committed to student
success, offering academic and personal support services
permitting students to achieve their goals. Beacon College is a
welcoming community for students with learning differences.
http://www.beaconcollege.edu/
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Inspiring 2.5 million K-6 students annually, The NED Show
serves as a catalyst for change. Our 45-minute motivational
assembly provides common messaging encouraging students
to be Champions at school and in life. Free online resources
including follow-up lesson plans and videos are available to
help enhance school climate year round.
http://www.thenedshow.com
Come browse at our booth for a unique shopping
experience. You will find a wide selection of exotic
accessories which capture the essence of beauty and
reflect personality. Our jewelry is high quality,
handcrafted locally or free trade specialty imports.
Refresh your wardrobe with a work of jewelry art. We
believe that every woman deserves to look and feel her
best!
Quiet Elegance
Michelle Clemons (407) 256-5712
quietelegance@gmail.com
www.quietelegancedesigns.com
CareerThesaurus is a simple and effective Career
Assessment platform which offers people of all ages their
Education and Employment options based on their
psychological test results. Simply put, CareerThesaurus
maps an individual's Personality Traits and Natural
Preferences to various Occupations where such attributes
are important, in order to achieve a balance between a
Successful Career and Happy Life
http://www.cipworldwide.org/
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Florida Atlantic University serves more than 30,000
students at sites throughout southeast Florida. FAU is
earning a reputation as a top research institution in areas
ranging from biomedicine and biotechnology to ocean
engineering and coastline security. The Carnegie
Foundation classifies FAU as a High Research Activity
Institution for the Advancement of Teaching. Visit us
online at http://www.fau.edu/.
Tutor Doctor is a leading provider of one-on-one supplemental education services to students of all ages and
grades. Because our programs are customized, we are able to provide help for students of varying abilities
learning disabled, struggling or gifted following their schools curriculum. We offer a free consultation,
optimally match with a qualified tutor and support all involved to ensure successful academic outcomes.
Smart Horizons Career Online Education has a solution for at-
risk students to earn a SACS accredited high school diploma
and a career certificate that will help them enter a college,
enlist in the military or have a better than average chance to
get a good job. For more information about our program visit
our website at http://www.shcoe.org/
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FSCA Thanks our 2014 Exhibitors
Parchment is a leading technology company allowing learners, educators and employers to request, verify and
share credentials in simple and secure ways. The platform has helped millions of people and thousands of
schools and universities to exchange more than 12 million transcripts and other credentials globally.
http://www.parchment.com
At Kairos Academics, we strive to create software
that is both powerful and intuitive. We develop
and support our cloud-based software with the
user in mind. No complicated interfaces, no long
trainings. Easy setup and management for schools
and districts, fun to use for teachers. Bring your
school into the cloud with Kairos Academics.
Citizens Bank / Charter One Bank
Offers the TruFit Student Loan
Were for making college financing more affordable.
Customizable to fit your students needs.
Competitive fixed and variable interest rates, no fees.
Borrower benefits including Loyalty Discounts and
Automated Repayment Discounts
Encourages responsible borrowing
Dedicated to exceptional customer experience.
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The Florida Department of Education provides Florida
CHOICES, www.flchoices.org, our states Internet-based
career information delivery system, free to all residents of
Florida. Students can gain information about themselves
through assessments, learn about postsecondary options and
schools, and explore career possibilities as they plan for their
future educational and career path.
The Florida Surveying and Mapping Society represents the
surveying and mapping professions, including: Photogrammetry,
Imagery, Remote Sensing, Base Mapping, GIS/LIS, Cartography,
Geodesy, Geomatics, GPS, Geographic Information and Geospatial
Data. With the advancement in technology and the expansion of
the profession reaching space, there will be a future for the
professions.
http://www.fsms.org
Method Test Prep, Inc. (MTP) is a New York based education company that offers a range of products and
services to school districts and individual families. MTP operates www.methodtestprep.com which offers
industry-leading online programs for ACT preparation and SAT preparation programs. With MTP, you can give
every student in your school the opportunity to increase their standardized test scores for what some families
spend on test prep courses for a single student. Method Test Prep also partners with schools to provide
custom online classes and works with parents and students to provide private and small group tutoring.
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North Carolina Outward Bound School offers courses for a broad range of groups including individuals (teens
and adults), school groups, educators, business professionals and veterans that are both physically challenging
and powerfully inspiring. From 4 to 72 days long, our wilderness expeditions take place in some of the premier
outdoor recreation areas of the country, with activity options of mountaineering, backpacking, whitewater
canoeing, rock climbing, coastal canoeing and sea kayaking. No experience is necessary you just have to be
willing to dig deep, embrace the moment and tackle the challenge. Financial aid and academic credit are
available for many courses.
The Art Institutes is a system of over 50 schools
across North America that offers areas of study in
Design, Media, Fashion, and Culinary. To learn
more about our programs visit us at
http://www.artinstitutes.edu
For more than 30 years, the Too Good Programs have put
evidence-based social and emotional learning skills to
work to promote safe and drug-free living, enabling
student success in the classroom and beyond. The
programs are designed to mitigate risk factors and build
protection against problem behaviors.
http://www.toogoodprograms.org
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"Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a
single word, artists can enlighten, educate and effect change around
the world!"
Be sure to stop by my booth and purchase your 50
th
Anniversary
Florida School Counselors Conference 2014 Commemorative Poster
autographed & sealed only $25.00.
Thank you,
Internationally known Child Advocacy Artist George E. Miller II.
http://gemartstudio.com/Welcome.html
NCYI is a leading provider of educational
resources, training & support to foster
the healthy psychosocial, emotional and
physical development of children/youth,
primarily targeted to student support
professionals such as professional
school counselors. Please visit our
website at www.ncyi.org.
Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee (ENH) is a highly effective, nationally-
accredited outdoor therapeutic program specializing in helping
girls 12 18 reach their full potential. ENH provides
adolescent girls with therapy, education, camaraderie, and
outdoor activities in a residential peer group setting utilizing
choice theory and reality therapy. Visit
www.Eckerdhelpsgirls.org to learn more.
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Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort Lauderdale, NSU
is the 8th largest independent university in the nation. The
Center for 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, specialist (Psy.S.) and doctoral
(Psy.D.) programs in school psychology, and masters degree
programs in the areas of general psychology (online), forensic
psychology (online), counseling (online), mental health
counseling, school counseling, and clinical psychopharmacology.
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.
Edgenuity provides engaging and flexible online and blended learning solutions that propel success for every student,
empower every teacher to deliver more effective instruction, and enable schools and districts to meet their academic
goals. Edgenuity delivers research-based, standards-aligned core curriculum, AP