NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021-2022 FSCA BOARD

 

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021-2022 FSCA BOARD

The Florida School Counselor Association is soliciting candidates for its Board of Directors. Please help identify the next generation of Florida's school counseling leaders by seeking a Board of Director's seat, or by encouraging other FSCA members you believe to be talented leaders in your area to self-nominate.

Nomination packets will be accepted up to 5:00 pm on March 17, 2021. After March 17, voting instructions and ballot will be sent to FSCA members. Four (4) Board of Director seats will be filled for this election year. Those candidates receiving the four highest number of votes are considered elected to the FSCA Board of Directors and shall serve a three-year term.

The three year term of newly elected Directors will begin on July 1, 2021 and end on June 30, 2024.

For detailed responsibilities and criteria to be placed on the ballot: click here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FdnaCawvOGuyuhGBtUWlhAoz0hJ0PyK8/view

For the nomination application packet: click here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j9_BFL0tqfC4FO0lfbUU38e0yY-AEM8D/view

FSCA 2020 Convention

A 6 p.m. Convention opening on Oct. 29 

Closing Session ends at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 31

CONVENTION HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN

Hilton Dayton Beach Oceanfront Resort 

Cost: $135/night! 

Make Reservations by Oct. 14! 

Call - 386-254-8200, Booking Code – FSCA20 

Hotel Link found on the FSCA Convention page!

CALLING ALL SCIENTISTS AS VIRTUAL GUEST SPEAKERS FOR K-12 SCHOOLS

The Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education (CESE) is working to

support K-12 school districts during this period of remote instruction. The school

districts have identified a need for increased access to the A Scientist in Every Florida School (SEFS)

program. The mission of SEFS is to build long-term collaborative relationships between teachers

and scientists, better integrate current scientific research and big data into classroom lessons that

adhere to Florida Sunshine State Standards, and connect a scientist with every school in the state.

CESE is partnering with the SEFS program to bring it to all school districts across the state

beyond the original five pilot counties. Our goal is to enroll more scientists as virtual guest speakers

and to help promote the program widely to educators throughout Florida.  To participate: 

• Scientists can sign up to participate as a virtual guest speaker HERE

• Teachers can request a virtual scientist visit by signing up HERE

• Please share this information far and wide with your networks of scientists and teachers

Once participants are signed up, the program will contact you when an opportunity arises for a scientist to work directly with a teacher.

The virtual visits are designed to support the standards-based curricular needs of teachers, so scientists should please expect to respond

to the self-identified needs of K-12 teachers.

Thanks for helping connect scientists and kids across Florida!

How to Get Involved – Thompson Earth Systems Institute

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/scientist-in-every-florida-school/how-to-get-involved/

ASCA U ...

WOW. ASCA U Specialists From American School Counselor Association

"We understand a lot of professional development events have been canceled, so we wanted to make sure our members, nonmembers and graduate students can get the professional development they need and have requested. Therefore, from March 17– May 15, we're offering our ASCA U Specialist trainings for only $29 for members (regularly $99) and $49 for nonmembers (regularly $249). No code needed. If you have any issues purchasing or registering for any of these professional development offerings, please contact ​us.

https://schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors/professional-development/learn-more/covid-update

#SchoolCounseling

Path2Freedom Weekend Relief Mentor Role and Responsibility

The PATH2FREEDOM Safe House is a “place of refuge, and a designated place to heal” for minor-female survivors rescued out of Sex Trafficking. Licensed by Department of Children and Families (DCF). The address of the Safe House “is strictly confidential and is not to be given to “anyone” without prior permission from Directors.

Weekend relief Mentors will cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect through words and behaviors. Lead by example in modeling a healthy lifestyle in the body, soul and spirit. Provide direction and encouragement to program participants. Practice and teach healthy boundaries to program participants. Navigate interpersonal conflict by modeling healthy resolution skills. Provide support and crisis help as its necessary. Maintain a teachable attitude.

It is extremely important for the Mentors to show a heart of unconditional love and showing a lot of grace for girls that have not been taught how to manage their feelings and emotions.

Understand and demonstrate a willingness to engage in the core values of Path2Freedom:

PASSION: We are passionately committed to serving the needs of child survivors through their individual journeys from Rescue to Restoration.

COMMITMENT & COLLABORATION We, along with our partners share a focused commitment to attaining our goals by working collaboratively.

INTEGRITY: We believe in doing all things with excellence and uncompromising integrity.

Role Requirements:

·       Mentors must have 21 hours of preservice training and 24 hours of Human Trafficking Training.

·       A complete Background Check

·       CPR Certification

·       Medication Administering Training

·       Water Safety Training

Weekend Caregivers Responsibility:

·       Caregivers are on duty Friday 5pm – Sunday 5pm

·       Maintain organization of the house.

·       Talk with/entertain/suggest entertainment for girls when they are at home, staying busy is important. Crafts, entertainment, and projects in which to engage. Game night

• Prepare a healthy, nutritional, meals

·       24 awake supervision. (two mentors on duty at all times)

·       Daily reporting

Wine Glass Painting Party!

Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) is soliciting candidates for its Board of Directors.

The Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) is soliciting candidates for its Board of Directors. Please help identify the next generation of Florida’s school counseling leaders by seeking a Board of Director’s seat, or by encouraging those you believe to be talented leaders in your area to self-nominate. Those interested in being nominated should complete the Nominations and Elections packet.

Nomination packets will be accepted from February 1-29, 2020.  FSCA members may cast their votes online from March 1-31, 2020. The term of office will begin on July 1, 2020, and end on June 30, 2023. During the 2020 election cycle, FSCA seeks to fill five (5) Board of Director positions. Those candidates receiving the five highest number of votes are considered elected to the FSCA Board of Directors and shall serve a three-year term.

Members of the Board of Directors do not receive any financial compensation for their service, although they are reimbursed travel expenses and other costs according to FSCA policies on reimbursement. Those who have been involved have recognized the benefits of this leadership experience which includes networking, learning about school counseling issues, developing strategies to advocate for the profession, collegiality, and excellent professional and personal development. FSCA makes every attempt to schedule travel during weekends to minimize board members’ time away from school.

https://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/2020-fsca-board-of-directors-elections/ 

Rainbow Trails 2020

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Thank you for being a member of the Florida School Counselor Association and for contributing to our mission to strengthen school counseling and impact students.    ASSOCIATION NEWS The mission of FSCA is to support and promote school counselors, their ethical practices and professionalism, to impact students' academic, college/career, and social/emotional development. 2019 Convention SPOTLIGHT ADVOCACY this year's point of emphasis for the 2019 FSCA Convention. Come learn strategies for advocacy at the school level, district level, and with stakeholders. PAUL RIPCHIK, opens the 2019 Convention with the keynote, The Heart of a Counselor. As the Associate Principal, Paul's leadership with his 12 school counselors at Shenendehowa High School, developed a plan to recognize and rebrand the Shenendehowa Counseling, College & Career Center. In 2017 the school was recognized as an ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and School of Distinction. Paul now serves as an ASCA Lead RAMP Reviewer. Mark your schedule too to attend his breakout session; Resources for Counselors to Use in Promoting Their Program. For Convention information including registration and hotel click here. FSCA is ... If your colleagues are not FSCA members, ask 'WHY NOT?' FSCA is the ONLY state-wide organization who supports each of you, for the work you do each and every day to make a difference for your students. One way of FSCA support to school counselors is by Professional Development. In addition to the annual state convention, on-site trainings and webinars are offered. If you have needs and/or questions, please do reach out at fsca@fla-schoolcounselor.org. School Counselor Position Openings Fort Myers Bishop Verot High School seeks a school counselor. Click here for more information. Lee located in beautiful Southwest Florida, has a number of school counseling positions available for the 2019-2020 school year! Interested school counselors may apply online here. Updated each Sunday, candidates may also view the current list of job openings at this link. To learn more about certification requirements in Florida, visit here. If applying, also please send your current resume to Lori Brooks, Director, School Counseling & Mental Health Services. Email address: LoriMB@Leeschools.net. Phone: 239-337-8348. Please feel free to contact Lori by phone or email with questions. Manatee is hiring for multiple School Counselors. Click here for more information. Palm Beach Manatee Elementary in Palm Beach, Florida, is looking to hire a new school counselor for 2019-2020. The school is participating in the District SEL Cohort, so teachers are engaged at various levels with SEL work. The counselor will be engaged in delivering classroom lessons, offering targeted tier 2 interventions through small groups. You may view the latest post here. Pasco schools has multiple opportunities for School Counselors at the elementary and secondary level to join their team! Click here to apply. Questions? Email kmcdowel@pasco.k12.fl.us Pinellas schools is looking for dynamic school counselors to join our team! We have several opportunities for elementary and secondary counselors. Please create an account and upload the required documentation here to begin applying for positions. Feel free to contact Jonathan Blair School Counseling Specialist with any questions at blairjo@pcsb.org. Polk Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred, in Polk County, is seeking to hire a Middle School (8th Grade) Counselor and a High School Counselor.Those interested in the Middle School can look for the application on our website www.discoveryacademy.org and those interested in the High School position can apply through www.discoveryhighschool.org or they can contact the Executive Director of both schools, Carol Fulks (carol.fulks@discoveryacademy.org). Santa Rosa seeks Elementary and High School Counselors Click here and use filter criteria "Counselor" — For more specific information click on the position in which you may be interested, or contact Darla Dunn, Certified School Counselor on Special Assignment to Student Services, 850-983-5156, DunnDL@santarosa.k12.fl.us St. Lucie hiring elementary counselors. Click here for more information. Volusia, a district focused on Social Emotional Learning currently has 5 vacancies for certified School Counselors at all levels. These positions include 2 at high school, 1 at middle school, and 2 at elementary school. Please click here to visit the Volusia County Schools website to apply. After completing the on-line application, please contact Mr. Justin Lipomi, Specialist, K-5 Counseling & SEL at jlipomi@volusia.k12.fl.us or Mrs. Abaco Rayner, alrayner@volusia.k12.fl.us Specialist, 6-12 Counseling at to assist in the application process. FSCA Weekly Bulletin The FSCA Weekly Bulletin is sent out each Wednesday to current members. Don't miss an issue; be sure to renew! 4th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards High school seniors interested in flight training: Epic Flight Academy's aviation scholarships now open for application. Two scholarships ($20,000 and $5,000). Deadline to apply is Oct. 11! Full details are available online here. The ASCA National Model, Fourth Edition is Here ASCA unveiled the 4th edition of the ASCA National Model during the recent ASCA Convention. Check out information on the changes at this page. On this page, the executive summary and the changes in the 4th edition documents may be the most helpful information on the changes. Need to Update your FSCA membership? To log in to your member account to change contact information, password, print a membership card, or print receipts for registration, click here.