the 36th annual wsca conference

"navigating partnerships to empower students"

Friday, March 21st, 2025 

Farmingdale State College 



We had a successful conference this past Friday, March 21st, as the WSCA community came together at SUNY Farmingdale to share knowledge and insights, empowering counselors to support their students with the latest techniques.


Keynote Presentation: Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso:  "Connect to Succeed: Harnessing Relationships for Educational Excellence"

Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso’s career in education spans close to three decades. He taught all walks of social studies for 13 years, enjoyed 10 years as an assistant principal, and now serves as principal of the same high school. Dr. Boccanfuso served on the executive board for the Long Island Council of Administrators and Supervisors, as president of his administrative union for five years, and is a member of the Long Island Association of Curriculum and Development planning committee. Lastly, he was employed by the College of St. Rose on a team that vetted prospective

administrators.


"Connect to Succeed: Harnessing Relationships for Educational Excellence"

Dr. Boccanfuso’s mindset and mental model for success in education has its foundation in

connection. His approach to connection includes student/community voice and encompasses the

value of interdependence. Dr. Boccanfuso’s vision is a 21st-century approach to education.

ITINERARY

7:45 – 8:15 am Check -in & Breakfast at Gleeson Hall

8:15 – 8:20 am - Committee Welcome Intro and Keynote Intro at Gleeson Hall

8:20 – 9:15 am Keynote Speaker

9:20 – 10:20 am  Workshop Session A

10:30 – 11:30 am Workshop Session B

11:40 am – 12:40 pm College Expo/Lunch - Campus Center

12:50 – 1:50 pm Workshop Session C

7:45-8:15am


8:15-8:20am

Check in & breakfast- Gleeson Hall

Committee welcome and keynote intro- Gleeson Hall


10:30-11:30am

11:40am-12:40pm

College Expo/Lunch- Campus Center


8:20-9:15am

9:20-10:20am

Keynote speaker


12:50-1:50pm