FSCA eNews Update: September 12, 2013

FSCA eNews Update September 12, 2013

Florida School Counselor, Fall 2013 The Whole School Counselor: Serving Others, Strengthening YourselfThe fall issue of Florida School Counselor is now available: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=1c433ab1-a98c-4baa-b476-24eee81d34b7 In this issue:  FSCA Supports Our Work Caregiver Resiliency Learn to hold up under pressure and be a role model of resiliency. Building Trust and Respect To work more collaboratively, start by nurturing an atmosphere of trust and respect with colleagues, including appreciating them as both individuals and professionals. Do You Need a Doctor in the House? If you don’t ever plan on teaching at the college level, is there any reason to pursue a doctoral degree? Managing Stress Ten simple tools can help you better handle challenges and protect your mental health and overall well-being. Finding the Power of School Counseling at the Grocery Store Encountering a former student taught this educator five important lessons about the power of school counseling. Become a Specialist An ASCA Specialist designation can deepen your education and increase your mastery of important subject areas. Reader navigation instructions are opposite the cover page. Remember that links and ads are clickable to learn more, access resources, and respond.

Save the Date for an Upcoming Webinar Bullying & Child Safety Presenter: Stacy Pendarvis, Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc September 26. 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2013 Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the 2013 FSCA Student Essay Scholarship Winners! Each recipient is awarded $500 toward the cost of their college expenses. http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/features/2013-scholarship

New for the 2013 FSCA Convention FSCA 2013 Poster Session Proposal Form (PDF) Poster Session Presentations are for graduate students only. No more than 2 graduate students per poster will be accepted. The 2013 FSCA Convention Program is now available here.

2013 Convention: 2013 Convention Main Page Register for the 2013 Convention Hotel Reservations for the 2013 Convention Preconvention Workshops Keynote Speakers Professional Recognition Description and Nomination Application NEW: Poster Presentation Proposal Form (PDF) NEW: Convention Program Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packet Purchase Recognition Banquet Tickets Only (without convention registration)

2013 Pre-Convention Workshops Note: Pre-convention attendance fees are not included in the convention registration. Each session is $35. Morning Pre-Convention Sessions are October 31, 2013 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. School Counseling and Technology Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts iCounselor: iPad and iPod Apps for the 21st Century Counseling Program Afternoon Pre-Convention Sessions are October 31, 2013 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gifted Students: Perspectives for School Counselors The Legal and Ethical Complications of Working with Minors in Schools The Power of Stories, We Each Have One http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/professional-development/2013-convention/2013precons

Important Links: Legislative and Advocacy Alerts Graduate Student Links and Resources 2013 Poster Session Proposal Form (PDF) Webinar Replays on YouTube News You Can Use Blog from FSCA Follow FSCA on Twitter and Like us on Facebook

Latest News You Can Use Counselor Educator: Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University What Career Is Right For Me? Report: Career Paths of Beginning Teachers Participant Request: School Counselor Wellness as a Moderating Factor between Role Stress and Self-Efficacy National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) Foundation For Sight & Sound Scholarships College Goal Sunday The Foundation For Sight & Sound is proud to offer a series of scholarships ASCA: School Counseling Special Interest Networks National School Counseling Week 2014 Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules Pertaining to School Counselors Research Study Participation Request Scholarship APP Bureau of Justice Statistics Releases 2012 School Crime and Safety Report Free Webinars for School Counselors Scholarships

FSCA Membership Your membership is so very important to the entire profession of school counseling in Florida. From FSCA's efforts in Tallahassee, to our quality professional development opportunities, to FSCA's tools, resources, and important information -- your membership dollars make a difference. If you have received this and are not a member, it's time to join. If you need to renew your FSCA membership, take a minute and do it now. FSCA's efforts are not cheap and we want to do more!

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