Workshop 9: Who Counsels the Counselor? What every counselor needs to know about staying excited, energized, and taking care of themselves and their students.

Presenter - Cynthia Fitzgerald, Ed.D. - Director of School Counseling, Islip School District; NYSSCA 1 Regional Governor

This workshop acknowledges the incredibly hard work of K-12 school counselors, the emotional and physical demands of the job and how to stay positive, excited, and energized. Examples of useful and practical self-care techniques in a professional setting will be shared, along with department-wide initiatives that can help

counselors manage the stress of the ever-growing list of professional responsibilities. Participants will leave with activities and examples of self-care practices. The value of professional membership will also be discussed.

Workshop 10: Trends in College Admissions

 Presenters: Melissa Bellantonio - Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Adelphi University, Anna Ragno - Assistant Vice President of Admissions, Vaughn College

This session will be a timely discussion to highlight information about what is happening on the other side of the college admissions desk. Hear from leaders at local universities to learn about current challenges,

opportunities, programs, and initiatives to inform school counselors from diverse settings as they navigate conversations and action planning for college bound student.

Workshop 11. Restorative Practices: Your North Star

Presenter: Gregg Scheiner, MS- Director of Restorative Practices

Please join us in a restorative supportive circle as we explore your school ( specific)

needs as it pertains to conflict

reduction strategies/ applications. Possible solutions to be discussed :

1) Conflict Coaching

2) Peer Mediation Training

3) Relational Care Ladder

4) RP Circles

5) Community Building

6) Lesson Planning/ New Topic Circle

7) Response to harm