NCSCA East Region Newsletter
Elizabeth P. Atkins, East Region VP
Information and Updates
My name is Elizabeth Atkins and for have had the honor of being a member of the North Carolina School Counselor Association’s Board of Directors and advocating for School Counselors and our profession for almost 15 years. Currently I am currently serving my third term as your East Region Vice President.
The east region includes the following counties and their school districts: Greene, Lenior, Wayne, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Duplin, Sampson, Onslow, New Hanover, Brunswick, and Carteret. Our many districts have diverse characteristics, needs and challenges. By working together as a region, we can promote the school counseling profession, advocate for school counselors, and bring more opportunities to members at the local level.
At any time please feel free to contact me at NCSCAEastRegion@gmail.com if you have any questions, concerns, and/or observations.
NCSCA 2015 Annual Fall Conference
Please join us November 11-13 for the NCSCA’s Annual Fall Conference at the Sheraton Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. The theme this year is School Counseling: A Game Changer. Follow this link for registration information, conference highlights, and the conference schedule.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE… APPLY TODAY!!!
Don't miss out on an opportunity to get funding for school counseling programs and/or professional development! Sept. 30 is the deadline to apply for NCSCA grants and scholarships for the 2016 spring semester.
3 types of grants or scholarships opportunities:
•Mini Grants
•Professional Development
•Graduate Student Scholarship
For more details, go to http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org/ and select the "Professional Development" tab.
NCSCA Scholarship Fund Silent Auction Donations Needed
Each year NCSCA holds a silent auction benefiting the NCSCA Scholarship Fund. For more information or if you would like to donate an item for the silent auction please email NCSCA.EastRegion@gmail.com
NCSCA Professional Recognition Awards
We are excited to extend you the opportunity to nominate your peers for awards that will be presented at this November's NCSCA Fall Conference. We invite you to submit nominations for outstanding counselors, administrators, counselor educators and advocates of the counseling profession. Nominations and completed application packets are due October 9, 2015.
Please click here for application instructions: http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org/page-1557903
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Join the movement! The End of Bullying Begins with Me: that’s the message during PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month in October. It’s a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, outreach, and education. Resources from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center make it easy to take action.
PACER created the campaign in 2006 with a one-week event which has now evolved into a month-long effort that encourages everyone to take an active role in the bullying prevention movement. PACER offers a variety of resources to use during October — and throughout the year — to inspire, educate and involve others to join the movement and prevent bullying where you live. Check out all of the different events and activities and make plans to get involved. Remember, the End of Bullying Begins With You!
Show Your Support
- Register your school or organization as a Champion Against Bullying
- Add your name to the digital “The End of Bullying Begins With Me” petition
- Sign up for the Bullying Prevention Newsletter
- Talk in your community about bullying prevention and local activities.
Visit http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/ for a list of special events and other exciting opportunities.
Click on the link below to access wonderful resources on the NCSCA Website
You can now register for Legislators in Schools Week!!
Legislators in Schools Week October 5-9, 2015 By participating in “Legislators In Schools Week,” you can encourage N.C. senators and representatives to directly observe the positive impact of school counseling programs. We also recommend inviting school board members and local legislators to visit your schools.
Starting NOW, you can pre-register on the NCSCA website to receive our planning packet: www.ncschoolcounselor.org
Legislators in Schools Registration form:
http://goo.gl/forms/ik30Rq2Hkc
For more information, contact: Latoira Rodgers NCSCA Chair of Government Relations: rodgers.latoira@gmail.com
North Carolina School Counselor Association
Email: NCSCA.EastRegion@gmail.com
Website: http://www.ncschoolcounselor.org/
Phone: (919)-645-5730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCSCA
Twitter: @NCSCA