Are you a professional school counselor who has not been an elected or appointed member of the MASCA Governing Board and who wants to be involved in our profession in some way but not sure exactly how? Well then the Emerging Leaders program (ELP) is for you.

We will be offering a continuing education program titled Understanding and Differentiating the Autism Spectrum in Children and Adolescents, presented by John Ortiz, PhD, on March 9, 2010 in Worcester, MA; March 10, 2010 in Peabody, MA; March 11, 2010 in Braintree, MA; and March 12, 2010 in Warwick, RI. 

You are invited to participate in the 2010 Leadership Forum for Massachusetts School Counselors on Beacon Hill on Wednesday, March 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  School counselors, directors of guidance, counselor educators, graduate students and others interested in school counseling in Massachusetts will ascend on Beacon Hill to show just how important school counselors are to student success and achievement.  MASCA has partnered with the College Board, the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC), the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) in support of this program.

Participants will hear from state legislators, educators and others who are impacted by school counselors. MASCA leaders and also be in attendance.  Legislators, legislative aides and DESE staff will also be invited to hear about the school counseling profession and what we need to do to improve student well being, career planning and academic performance in the state.

In addition to the speakers and conversations around the importance of school counseling and learning how to advocate for our profession, participants will also be asked to meet with their state representative and senator to educate them about what a school counselor does and why they make a difference for today’s youth.  We need a significant turnout of school counselors and their supporters to show policy makers how vitally important school counselors are.  Participants are encouraged to bring data that shows how their school counseling program makes a positive impact on student performance, well being and achievement.  Registration forms must be completed and returned to Bob Bardwell, MASCA Government Relations Chair by March 1.  CLICK HERE for the registration information.

Come out and support the school counseling profession!

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