Welcome to VSCA!Founded in 1962 , the Virginia School Counselor Association is a state chapter of the American School Counselor Association. It is the only school counselor association in the Commonwealth of Virginia solely for and by school counselors. |
Voting is Now Open for 2024 VSCA Board of Directors!!
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Hosted by the Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness
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Emotional Regulation PLCMay 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m. at Old Dominion University Learning mindfulness strategies can be difficult for children and adolescents, let alone kids with autism, anxiety, ADHD, or other emotional regulation issues. Join the VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness as we explore simple, on-point interventions that combine mindfulness, expressive arts, and play to help kids achieve greater self-regulation and focus (appropriate for grades K-12). |
After the Kick-Off Meeting, participants will continue their learning through self-paced virtual engagement opportunities each month and two virtual community chats (time commitment after Kick-Off Meeting is around 1.5 hours per month, over three months).
Kimochis Professional Learning PLCMay 20, 2024, 9 a.m.-noon at Old Dominion University Join the VDOE Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness to learn about Kimochis and how you can use them to support students as they explore, process, and regulate big emotions. Attendees will receive the Kimochis Mixed Bag of Feelings Kit and Resource Guide! After the Kick-Off Meeting, participants will continue their learning through self-paced, virtual engagement opportunities over the next three months and two virtual community chats (time commitment after Kick-Off Meeting is around 1.5 hours per month, over three months). |
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While Kimochis is designed for elementary-aged students, we have had many professionals who work with secondary-aged students participate. Those participants have shared that the techniques can be used with older students as well.
About UsVSCA provides professional development opportunities through workshops and conferences, networking opportunities through various events, and advocacy for the role of the school counselor in the state of Virginia. Mission Statement The mission of the Virginia School Counselor Association is to actively promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and to provide member support through professional development, advocacy, leadership, accountability and collaboration.
Due to the current worldwide health concerns regarding COVID-19, VSCA would like to share the following resources:
| Member BenefitsYour Membership Provides You: Membership programs and services such as - membership mailings, materials related to National School Counseling Week and Back to School, etc. Lobbyists at David Bailey Associates, who will advocate for Virginia school counseling issues FREE RAMP training and consultation for school divisions Scholarships for RAMP application fees Multiple professional development opportunities throughout the state, Annual Conference and Summer Academy each year at a reduced member rate Meet and Greet events to socialize and network with other school counselors in the state. A website full of resources for members only Access to the membership database for networking purposes The VOICE magazine Professional recognition and awards for school counselors and graduate students Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, ASCA/Virginia Scene and YouTube VA delegate representation to the ASCA National Conference Find out more about Member Benefits within our Association. | VSCA Updates
For more information, click here. SAVE THE DATE: October 9-11, 2024 Hampton, VA The Virginia School Counselor Association is proud to bring you presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic achievement, emotional growth, social development, career exploration, and post secondary planning. Presentations showcase best practices, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary, as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators. |
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Advocacy The Virginia School Counselor Association is dedicated to helping it's members advocate for their role at both the school and state level. 1/3 of your membership dues go to lobbying for school counselors in Virginia. Read more |
Awards and Recognition The VSCA provides opportunities to recognize school counselors, graduate students, administrators, counselor educators and students each year through various awards and scholarships. |
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