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PSCA Spring Break Conference: March 24, 2021Looking for a way to beat the winter blues. Mark your calendar for the PSCA Spring Break Conference on March 24, 2021. This virtual event will include Keynote Speakers Alicia Oglesby and Rebecca Atkins, authors of “Interrupting Racism: Equity and Social Justice in School Counseling”. Just like our Annual Conference in December, you will have access to all sessions. Other offerings will include:
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ScholarshipThe PSCA Student Scholarship application kicks off during NSCW! PSCA High School Student Scholarship was established in 2014 as a way for students to recognize a School Counselor who has made a difference in their academic, career and/or social-emotional development.The recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,000. Participants should be high school seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education. A one (1) page essay of no more than 500 words (single spaced, double spaced between paragraphs) about a School Counselor who has made a difference in their academic, career, and/or social/emotional development is required. The School Counselor being written about must be a certified School Counselor, employed, as such, in Pennsylvania. The essay must be submitted with a PSCA Essay Competition Entry Form by April 2, 2021 (postmark or date stamped). The recipient will be announced on or before May 7, 2021. All questions can be directed to Mrs. Nicole Levis, School Counselor at Avonworth HS, 412-847-0940 or via email at nlevis@avonworth.k12.pa.us To access the link for the Scholarship you can get a PDF HERE |
Nominations and ElectionsThe PSCA Governing Board Announces 9 Vacancies for the Term Beginning July 1, 2021.The PSCA Governing Board consists of two regionally elected representatives from each of 8 regions of Pennsylvania. The function of the Governing Board shall be to determine the major goals (Ends) of the Association, to approve the policies and procedures for implementation of such goals (Ends), and to review and approve the operating budget of the Association. If you are interested in running for a seat on the governing board or would like more information CLICK HERE. |
PSCA Staffing ReportGovernment Relations Committee Chair, Adam Oldham, has assembled the first Pennsylviania School Counelor Staffing Report which can be used for School Counselor Advocacy. This report is designed to educate and empower school counselors acroos Pennsylvania as they advocate for the intestment in school counselign positions and programs in our K-12 education system. It will serve as an annual reference point for the numbers and ratios of school counselors employed in Pennsylvania. If you would like to access the PSCA Staffing Report CLICK HERE. |
Important COVID-19 Vaccine informationOn January 8th, the PA Department of Health set forth guidelines for vaccine disbursement. While Phase 1B included “Education Workers,” Phase 1A includes “Clinical personnel in school settings”. See below: CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE CHART The Association of School Psychologists of PA posted steps their members could take if they sought an appointment as a 'clinical personnel in school settings.' Since the posting, the Pennsylvania Vaccination Plan has been taken down, in response to emerging changes to Federal vaccine distribution. We are monitoring anticipated changes, but cannot currently offer definitive direction regarding school counselors’ classification. PSCA will continue to gather further information and advocate that the vaccine be made available for all school personnel, including school counselors, as quickly as possible. |
In Response to the Attack on the US Capital...In the wake of the violence on January 6th with the attack on the nation’s Capitol, and the unprecedented challenges to the standards of peaceful transfer of power in our state and national governments, PSCA would like to offer the following resources. Please use these tools to support students and guide discussion as we all reconcile with this shameful day in our nation’s history.CLICK HERE TO VIEW RESOURCES |
Did you Miss the 65th PSCA Conference?Stay tuned... there is going to be a Spring Break 2021 on March 24th.65th PSCA RecognitionIf you missed it. Please catch the recognition ceremony from the PSCA Conference HERE. |
In Memory of Mike ThompsonMike Thompson passed away April 26, 2020. Many of us know him through trainings dealing with 339 Plans and Career Education. Click HERE and you will find an article published in the Hummelstown Sun in Mike's memory. You can also see a tribite to Mike Thompson at the 65th PSCA Conference HERE. |
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