“Does anyone ever think of that kid?” – Brian Mendler
Brian Mendler says it's possible to "get through school and not be great at it - but still be successful in life." https://youtu.be/ZsLUUjsEPPg Watch Brian Mendler explain why educators should…
Student Circumstances Trump Curriculum: Craig Boykin
"At-risk youth don't care about your curriculum and lesson plans until you start caring about their circumstances." Presenter Craig Boykin shares his insights on learning barriers he faced as an…
Online Risk Assessment: Sam Jingfors
Snapchat, the number one app for one-to-one communication, is here to stay, according to Pre-Conference Presenter Sam Jingfors. As Snapchat adds popular new features, there are increasing concerns regarding school…
Impacting the Mood of the School: Baruti Kafele
With the pressure of improving standardized test results, Plenary Session Speaker Baruti Kafele says educators must avoid losing focus on “the mood” of the school and of the classroom. Watch Baruti…
Patience is a Skill: Candice Cox
Moving from chaos to a new mindset requires new skills, according trauma advocate and author Candice Cox, LCSW. At the Counseling Strategies and Resources Conference, Candice will reveal tools that…
Infographic – 10 Questions About Culture
Surging numbers of foreign-born students are requiring school counselors to accommodate an array of backgrounds in order to offer students culturally sensitive counseling services. Infographic including 10 Questions Counselors…
Ramping Up School Culture? Assess for Bad Rules: Brian Mendler
Enforcing rules can be a slippery slope for educators seeking to build community and affinity within a classroom and ultimately the school as a whole. Crowd favorite, Brian Mendler demonstrates…
Tracie Berry-McGhee: Keepers vs. Cliques
Keynote Presenter Tracie Berry-McGhee says girls often join two very different kinds of groups – cliques and “keepers” — and these groups function quite differently. Founder of the SistaKeeper Empowerment…