ISCA Fall Conference 2014 (Co-Sponsored by the ICA)

ISCA Fall Conference 2014 (co-sponsored by the ICA)

Best Western Coeur d’Alene Plus,

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Thursday, October 2

7:30-8:30Registration: Breakfast on Your Own

8:30-8:50Hayden Room General Session; Announcements; Introductions; Pres. Remarks

9:00-10:15Breakout Session 1

1A ShermanBuckets of SuccessBrooke Winston

Synopsis: An up-beat approach to shining a light on the very best in your students, staff, parents as well as YOURSELF! How often do you fill the buckets of others, how often do you take away from those very buckets as well? What if you could learn as well as teach others to ‘fill people up’ in everyday conversations, and in doing so create a climate that has higher rates of success, productivity, and positivity? Come and see for yourself, how YOU can begin to cultivate a culture that stems from showcasing the positive attributes of others as well as yourself!

Learning Objectives:

Understand ‘The Bucket Philosophy’

Identify ways to make a positive impact while dealing with others

Become familiar with 5 strategies for Increasing Positive Emotions

Explore how Google Surveys can help you gain knowledge and fill buckets

1B CataldoYoga TherapyDeanna English

DEANNA ENGLISH, RN, CMT, RYT YOGA THERAPIST, MBSR,English is owner of Emergence, an integrative health service in Grangeville that combines nontraditional health resources such as yoga, meditation and deep breathing with traditional western medicine to help people achieve a balanced, healthy life. “Sometimes people get so used to living with pain or living frenzied lives that they don’t step back long enough to learn there are techniques that can be used to help people cope more effectively.

Deanna is a registered nurse, yoga therapist and teacher, massage and medical body worker, and an integrative health coach. In addition to creating and coordinating integrative health and wellness programs within medical facilities, she creates personal plans of integrated therapies for individual clients. She is a member of International Association of Yoga Therapists

1C GarnetCareer & College Readiness Resources - GEAR UP Idaho:

Amy Kernin-Laye; Heather Nyby

Title of Program: Career & College Readiness Resources - GEAR UP Idaho

Synopsis: Program description as you would want it to appear. This should include a clear summary, including the information, techniques, theory or research to be presented. Limit to 40 words.

GEAR UP staff will highlight successful and engaging strategies for college and career activities and events. Participants will learn about available tools and resources that will assist them in supporting a college readiness pathway for all students and their families.

Learning Objectives: What the audience can expect to learn (3 or 4 bulleted items).

•Ideas for college and career readiness activities and events

•Ways to engage students about going to college

•Websites and resources available at no cost

1D SyringaState and Federal Aid OverviewJoy LaRue

State and Federal Aid Overview

Synopsis: This presentation will cover the scholarships opportunities available to students from the State of Idaho and changes from previous years. I will also offer some information and tips on the FAFSA process.

Learning Objectives:

•State of Idaho Scholarship opportunities

•Changes to state scholarships

•FAFSA process

•What to expect for 2015-16

Method of the presentation: (panel, lecture, demonstration, Q & A, etc)

Audio Visual Requests: I am developing a PowerPoint presentation so if possible, the ability to present PowerPoint.

Please submit a brief biography:

Joy has over fourteen years of student services experience, primarily in academic advising and financial aid. Joy began her professional experience at the University of Idaho and the University of Arizona, where she earned in a master’s degree in Higher Education. Upon returning to Idaho in 2006, she served at Idaho State University in the Academic Advising office. After a few years, she moved on to the College of Western Idaho, where she served for five years as a manager specializing primarily in scholarships and work study programs. Joy recently began working as the Scholarships Program Manager at the State Board of Education in July 2014.

10:15-10:30Break

10:30-11:45Breakout Session 2

2ACataldo& Hayden (set up for lunch)

2BGarnetHow to give your students the edge in the scholarship hunt:

James O Smyth

: How to give your students the edge in the scholarship hunt

Synopsis: Program description as you would want it to appear. This should include a clear summary, including the information, techniques, theory or research to be presented. Limit to 40 words.

Hunting for scholarships is an important part of helping your students prepare for their future and it can be hard to find an effective way to do it. Experience scholarship search technology that leaves traditional searching in the dust.

Learning Objectives: What the audience can expect to learn (3 or 4 bulleted items).

- What students experience using Scholar Box compared to other scholarship searches.

- How to use Scholar Box's student tools.

- Tips on how to get your students to use Scholar Box.

Method of the presentation:

Lecture/Demonstration

Audio Visual Requests:

We will have a power point to put up on a projector and need access to the internet.

James Smyth founded Scholar Box nearly two years ago with a goal to simplify the scholarship process for counselors, students, and parents. Since then, he has worked hand in hand with high school counselors across the country to develop Scholar Box and its tools. In his spare time, James enjoys playing basketball and watching Disney movies with his wife and four kids.

2CShermanIt Starts Now: Incorporating the Career and College Standards at the Elementary lLevel. Addy Wissell, Ph.D., et al, Leah Lorimer,

Kristine Spruill, Justine Brown, Kristina Grundmanis

It Starts Now: Incorporating the Career and College Standards at the Elementary lLevel.

Synopsis: School counselors at the elementary level often struggle to incorporate the career component of the ASCA model. This part of the program is not "optional," and we have to get creative! This presentation will share practical ideas that counselors can implement quickly and independently. Participants will be invited to share their experiences and ideas.

Learning Objectives:

•Participants will experience a variety of strategies and activities.

•Participants will leave with a number of activities and ideas to implement into their school counseling program this year!

Method of the presentation: (panel, lecture, demonstration, Q & A, etc)

Presentation and audience participation

Audio Visual Requests:

Projector and screen needed

2D SyringaIdaho State Department of Education Advanced Opportunities:

Jennifer Caprile

Title of Program: Idaho State Department of Education Advanced Opportunities

Synopsis: This session will address legislative and process guidance regarding the 8 in 6, Dual Credit for Early Completers and Master Advancement Programs as well as the new Fast Forward program that provides up to $200 for juniors and $400 for seniors to access for dual credits, college credit bearing examinations or professional-technical examinations.

Learning Objectives: Session attendees will leave with the following:

•Updates on 2014 legislative changes that affect the state Advanced Opportunity programs.

•Summary of each of the four different Advanced Opportunity programs that are available to Idaho public school and public charter school students.

•Reimbursement process of all the program funds.

11:45-1:30Hayden/Cataldo Rooms Lunch Keynote speaker:Jim Sporleder, “Catching Kids

BeforeThey Fall”Lunch sponsored by the “Kootenai Alliance for Children and Families”

Catching Kids Before They Fall

Synopsis: The keynote will use research to show that traditional methods for discipline have lost their impact. Participants will be introduced to a new approach that is backed by evidence-based research. A PPT presentation

Learning Objectives:

•Participants will learn that many of the disruptive behaviors we see in our schools are students impacted by trauma and toxic stress.

•Participants will learn that the foundational core of implementing a “Trauma Informed Model” is caring adult relationships.

•Educators will see that they play a major role in helping students change their life path to one that will bring them fulfillment and purpose.

•Participants will learn basic strategies to help a student de-escalate and begin to learn how to self-regulate and stay connected with their learning and with their teacher.

1:30-2:45Breakout Session 3

3AShermanCatching Kids Before They Fall Part1Jim Sporleder

Jim Sporleder will use research to show that traditional methods for discipline have lost their impact. Participants will be introduced to a new approach that is backed by evidence-based research. A PPT presentation. Question and answer at the end of the presentation.

3BSyringaCounseling the Student AthleteJodi Hickenlooper, LPC

Counseling the Student Athlete

Synopsis:

Student athletes face stressors beyond the regular academic demands of school. Through discussion and case studies we will explore implications and strategies for working with student athletes as well as ways to partner with others to support this population.

Learning Objectives:

•Understand the unique considerations of working with student athletes

•Identify ways to support and guide student athletes

•Discover ways to partner with others to support these students

Method of the presentation: Lecture and Case Studies

3CCataldoAdvocacy – The Key to Program Survival Thomas V. Trotter, Ph.D., Kathleen M. Trotter, Ed.S., Michael S. Dunn, MAC Candidate, Justine A. Brown, MAC Candidate

Advocacy – The Key to Program Survival

Synopsis: Unfortunately, when school systems fall on financial hard times, school counseling programs are all too often seen as expendable. This presentation is designed to maximize a program’s survivability by taking every aspect of the counseling program into account in order to keep it out of harm’s way.

Learning Objectives: Participants will learn that …

•Advocacy is not one-dimensional/narrowly defined but rather includes multiple aspects - seven, to be exact - each of which plays a critical role in survivability.

•Public Relations is just one consideration in taking a more comprehensive approach to Advocacy, to which there is a scientific …

•Selected aspects of Advocacy also serve an important purpose in the program development, implementation, and monitoring processes.

Method of the presentation: This presentation is a team effort in which each person will deliver on selected topics in Advocacy coupled by brief exercises and a self-assessment of PR/PI effectiveness.

Dr. Tom Trotter is the Clinical Placement Coordinator for Gonzaga University’s Counselor Education Program. He is also Professor Emeritus of Counseling & School Psychology from the University of Idaho. In addition to teaching, he is an active consultant to schools and school systems, author, and is actively engaged in research activities related to validating the 7Cs Model of Comprehensive School Counseling.

Kathleen M. Trotter, Ed.S. is a recently retired high school counselor (and school psychologist) with experiences across the grade levels. She is a past president of ISCA and a partner in research activities focused on validating the 7Cs Model.

Michael S. Dunn is an advanced graduate student Gonzaga University’s School Counselor Education Program. He also serves as a research assistant engaged in validating the 7Cs Model. He is a counselor intern at Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, WA. Michael graduated from Harvard University in 2011 where he was a member of the swim team; he continues his love of the sport through coaching locally.

Justine A. Brown is an advanced graduate student in Gonzaga University’s School Counselor Education Program. She also serves as a research assistant engaged in validating the 7Cs Model. She is a counselor intern at Garwood Elementary in North Idaho. Justine graduated from the University of Idaho in 2012 with degrees in psychology and secondary education. She is employed by Coeur d’Alene School District where she works in a before and after school program for elementary aged students.

3DGarnetIdaho State Department of Education Advanced Opportunities:

Jennifer Caprile

Learning Objectives: Session attendees will leave with the following:

•Updates on 2014 legislative changes that affect the state Advanced Opportunity programs.

•Summary of each of the four different Advanced Opportunity programs that are available to Idaho public school and public charter school students.

•Reimbursement process of all the program funds.

2:15-4:153EHaydenWeaving a Tapestry of Support – A View of Psychosocial

Rehabilitation for Children Tracey Sutton, LCSW, ACSW

Synopsis: Program description as you would want it to appear. This should include a clear summary, including the information, techniques, theory or research to be presented. Limit to 40 words.

•Psychosocial rehabilitation for children experiencing serious emotional disturbance teaches critical skills to improve daily functioning. Natural supports and community resources are woven together as scaffolding for goals and strategies of a developmentally and culturally sensitive system of care. This presentation will provide a valuable overview of this community based service.

Learning Objectives: What the audience can expect to learn (3 or 4 bulleted items).

1. Participants will gain awareness of the unique qualities and challenges of psycho-social rehabilitation for children. The workshop will include a discussion of culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate goals, treatment strategies and facilitation of a collaborative approach to support families. The core principles and values for working with children as presented by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association will provide the framework for this learning objective.

2. Participants will learn practical ways to integrate attachment theory and a strengths- focused approach to support caregivers in providing an emotionally responsive environment that will enhance the child's self-esteem and confidence on their trajectory toward greater resiliency.

3. Participants will identify the skills necessary for youth to thrive in their living, learning and social environments, as well as the community resources available to help in the acquisition of those skills.

Method of the presentation: (panel, lecture, demonstration, Q & A, etc)

•The proposed 2-hour presentation will be comprised of the following: a 10-minute welcome and introductions, 20-minute opening experiential activity designed to facilitate an initial group discussion regarding identifying community resources critical for the support of children and families. This will be followed by a 60-minute PowerPoint presentation, another 20-minute experiential activity will facilitate the discussion of sociocultural considerations for working with children, followed by 10-minute question and answer period and closing.

2:45-3:00Breakand Poster Presentations in the Hall

3:00-4:15Breakout Session 4

4A ShermanCatching Kids Before They Fall 2Jim Sporleder

4B CataldoLearningExpress Library: Free College and Career Readiness Tool Gina Persichini

Name: Gina Persichini

Email:

Title of Program: LearningExpress Library: Free College and Career Readiness Tool

Synopsis: Learn how students can use this easy, online tool to prepare for college entrance exams, AP exams, and career licensing and certifications. It also contains Math, grammar, and popular software tutorials for students looking for extra help or new challenges. LearningExpress Library is available free to all Idaho residents through LiLI.org and your nearby library. Join this session to see how easy it is to login, and view the wide variety of content available for you and your students. Please bring your own device if you’d like to follow along on your own during the presentation.

Learning Objectives:

•Scope of content available for students to support efforts to graduate, go on to college, or prepare for the career of their choice,

•How to access LearningExpress Library from any computer with Internet access, and

•How to create a login to get started right away.

Method of the presentation: Lecture with live, online demonstration.

Biography:

Gina Persichini is the Networking Consultant at the Idaho Commission for Libraries. Having received her Master’s Degree from the University of South Florida School of Library and Information Science in 1995, Gina started as a trainer teaching librarians to incorporate online resources with library services. After six years with Florida’s multi-type library cooperatives, Gina relocated to Idaho in 2001 to join the Idaho Commission for Libraries. As Networking Consultant, Gina is focused on resource sharing and developing statewide library programs. She coordinates Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI), a collaborative web-based service for Idahoans.

4C SyringaSuicide PreventionMatt McCarter, DirectorStudent Engagement & Postsecondary Readiness,SDE; Kim Kane, MPA, is the Program Director for the Idaho Lives Project

Youth Suicide Prevention in Idaho- the Idaho Lives Project

Synopsis:

The Idaho Lives Project exists to prevent youth suicide in Idaho and is funded by SAMHSA’s Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act grant. The project is founded upon Dr. Thomas Joiner’s interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide and represents a partnership between the SDE and SPAN Idaho. This workshop will provide an overview of the strategies being implemented as part of this project and include a discussion around indicators of suicide ideation in students, related risk factors, interventions and primary prevention activities. Participants will leave with an increased understanding of suicide prevention and information on how to participate in the Idaho Lives Project.