Lancaster County School Counselors Association meets four times a year. Please become a member to join our email list to keep informed about meeting location, times, and details.
Meetings
This year, we look forward to offering the following benefits to LCSCA members:
Our first meeting of the year is coming up very soon. It will be held at the Pathways Center for Grief and Loss (4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA) and will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, at 8:00AM. Diane Kulas and Patti Anewalt from the center will provide information on common grief reactions for children and teens and effective holistic interventions to support the child and family. They will also have time for a Q&A and a tour of the center. This opportunity is limited to the 40 individuals so if you are interested, please click here to complete the meeting RSVP form.
- Holding a fall in-person meeting (info coming soon!)
- Continuing our virtual coffee chats to support one another or to address certain topics as we did last year with a chat about PDE Pathways
- Hosting a social event during National School Counseling Week
- Sponsoring LCSCA mini grants to fund counselor projects
- Organizing a counselor meet-up at the PSCA conference in December
- Developing our first LCSCA mini-conference, a half-day of professional development in the works for this spring
- Access to a digital directory of counselors in our area in order to easily facilitate contact amongst colleagues
- Continuing to offer access to our email question and answer forum
Our first meeting of the year is coming up very soon. It will be held at the Pathways Center for Grief and Loss (4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA) and will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, at 8:00AM. Diane Kulas and Patti Anewalt from the center will provide information on common grief reactions for children and teens and effective holistic interventions to support the child and family. They will also have time for a Q&A and a tour of the center. This opportunity is limited to the 40 individuals so if you are interested, please click here to complete the meeting RSVP form.
Past Meetings
- Monday, October 24th, 8:00-8:45 (Virtual): Act 158 Coffee Chat for High School Counselors
- We will host a Zoom for high school counselors focused on Act 158 and the Keystone pathways. This will not have a formal agenda. It will be an open forum to discuss how schools are approaching this task, ask questions, and seek solutions from one another.
- Members, check your email for the zoom link.
- Wednesday November 16th (Virtual meeting)
- Main speaker will be Jen Kirk, PSCA Board Chair and School Counselor at Upper St. Clair HS in Pittsburgh. She will be presenting on gender support plans.
- Registration for the PSCA Annual Conference is open! It will take place December 8-9 at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention. Registration, rates, and more info can be found by clicking here.
- We are in the process of planning an in-person meeting for February focused on National School Counseling Week and a virtual meeting in April. Info to come.
September 2022 Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended last week’s meeting on September 27th. It was held at Thaddeus Stevens’ new transportation center, which is located just off Greenfield Road in Lancaster. It is a beautiful facility if you get a chance to check it out! We had a great breakfast, could take a tour of the facility, received info on PA Free Enterprise Week, and heard about the extensive programs available to all of us through the Byrnes Health Center. Fun Fact: Byrnes is the only preventative health care education provider in the state that offers K-12 programs that meet both PA standards and National Health Education Standards!
We also received a generous gift from Thaddeus Stevens President, Pedro Rivera. At the conclusion of his remarks to us, he offered to pay this year’s dues for all members in attendance! For attendees who had their dues paid at the meeting, please remember to complete the membership form so we have your information (link above)!
February: Thursday, February 4th, 2020 National School Counseling Week
January: Collaboration Chats
December: PSCA Conference
November: Collaboration Chats
October Meeting
DATE: Thursday, October 22nd,2020
TIME: 8:30am
LOCATION: zoom (members will receive link in email)
TOPICS: Introduction of book "Interrupting Racism: Equity and Social Justice in School Counseling" and Resource sharing for Social-Emotional Lessons across a district.
Coffee Chat Connections
Live online meetings for counselors to connect with colleagues who work in the same level. These hour-long charts will be in every-other month. Proposed dates are November 17th, January 19th, March 16th, and May 18th.
April 2020
Due to COVID-19 School Closures, LCSCA is hosting a series of video chats with county counselors to collaborate and share on various topics related to counseling during this time.
DATE: Thursday April 16th, 2020
TIME: 4:30pm
LOCATION: HACC-Lancaster
TOPICS: 21st Century Job Skills: The future of technology skills in the workforce.
Dinner Sponsored by Berks Lancaster Construction Connection Partnership
February 2020
DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
TIME: 2:00pm
LOCATION: IU 13. Refreshments provided by Retreat Addition and Counseling Center.
TOPICS: The Retreat will be providing updates on Teen Drug Trends and The Family Services Advocate from Compass Mark for Children of Incarcerated Parents will provide training about working with these students and the services provided by Compass Mark for these families.
December 2019
DATE: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
TIME: Our meeting will start at 8:15am, but please plan to arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast provided by MU.
LOCATION: Millersville University, Welcome Center
TOPICS: Trauma informed practices from Dr. Nadine Garner and Lancaster Mental Health Service Providers Round Table
September 2019
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019
TIME: Our meeting will start at 8:15am, but please plan to arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast provided by LBC!
LOCATION: Lancaster Bible College, Library./Teague Learning Center LBC
TOPICS: Updates to the American School Counselor National Model which were introduced at the ASCA Conference this summer, Materials about the 339 Updates & artifact tracking, and working sessions on two aspects of the ASCA National Model.
September 25th, 2018
Lebanon & Lancaster Counties School Counselors Association first quarterly Meeting (Topic: School Counselors role in school safety. Speaker, Jason Pederson, school psychologist and trainer from Derry Township)
When: Tuesday, September 25th
Where: Lebanon Valley College.
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/ontqZptooiya27892
December Meeting
Evening Meeting, Millersville University. December 4th 5:00-6:30. Mixer beginning at 4:30
February Meeting
February 7th afternoon meeting. Manheim Township Public Library, hosted by Lamplight Learning
April 25th, 2019
Final LCSCA Meeting of the year, professional development & honoring school counselors retiring.
Where: High Associates, Dale S. High Leadership Center
When: Evening Meeting
May 3rd, 2018 8:00am-10:00am
Center for Safe Schools: K-12 Social/Emotional Education Program
Faulkner BMW
The meeting will take place on May 3rd from 8:00am-10:00am at the Faulkner BMW dealership located at 1530 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Faulkner BMW is gracious enough to provide a light breakfast from Panera Bread for our meeting. Topics are listed below:
Thanks to everyone who attended last week’s meeting on September 27th. It was held at Thaddeus Stevens’ new transportation center, which is located just off Greenfield Road in Lancaster. It is a beautiful facility if you get a chance to check it out! We had a great breakfast, could take a tour of the facility, received info on PA Free Enterprise Week, and heard about the extensive programs available to all of us through the Byrnes Health Center. Fun Fact: Byrnes is the only preventative health care education provider in the state that offers K-12 programs that meet both PA standards and National Health Education Standards!
We also received a generous gift from Thaddeus Stevens President, Pedro Rivera. At the conclusion of his remarks to us, he offered to pay this year’s dues for all members in attendance! For attendees who had their dues paid at the meeting, please remember to complete the membership form so we have your information (link above)!
February: Thursday, February 4th, 2020 National School Counseling Week
January: Collaboration Chats
December: PSCA Conference
November: Collaboration Chats
October Meeting
DATE: Thursday, October 22nd,2020
TIME: 8:30am
LOCATION: zoom (members will receive link in email)
TOPICS: Introduction of book "Interrupting Racism: Equity and Social Justice in School Counseling" and Resource sharing for Social-Emotional Lessons across a district.
Coffee Chat Connections
Live online meetings for counselors to connect with colleagues who work in the same level. These hour-long charts will be in every-other month. Proposed dates are November 17th, January 19th, March 16th, and May 18th.
April 2020
Due to COVID-19 School Closures, LCSCA is hosting a series of video chats with county counselors to collaborate and share on various topics related to counseling during this time.
DATE: Thursday April 16th, 2020
TIME: 4:30pm
LOCATION: HACC-Lancaster
TOPICS: 21st Century Job Skills: The future of technology skills in the workforce.
Dinner Sponsored by Berks Lancaster Construction Connection Partnership
February 2020
DATE: Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
TIME: 2:00pm
LOCATION: IU 13. Refreshments provided by Retreat Addition and Counseling Center.
TOPICS: The Retreat will be providing updates on Teen Drug Trends and The Family Services Advocate from Compass Mark for Children of Incarcerated Parents will provide training about working with these students and the services provided by Compass Mark for these families.
December 2019
DATE: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
TIME: Our meeting will start at 8:15am, but please plan to arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast provided by MU.
LOCATION: Millersville University, Welcome Center
TOPICS: Trauma informed practices from Dr. Nadine Garner and Lancaster Mental Health Service Providers Round Table
September 2019
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019
TIME: Our meeting will start at 8:15am, but please plan to arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast provided by LBC!
LOCATION: Lancaster Bible College, Library./Teague Learning Center LBC
TOPICS: Updates to the American School Counselor National Model which were introduced at the ASCA Conference this summer, Materials about the 339 Updates & artifact tracking, and working sessions on two aspects of the ASCA National Model.
September 25th, 2018
Lebanon & Lancaster Counties School Counselors Association first quarterly Meeting (Topic: School Counselors role in school safety. Speaker, Jason Pederson, school psychologist and trainer from Derry Township)
When: Tuesday, September 25th
Where: Lebanon Valley College.
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/ontqZptooiya27892
December Meeting
Evening Meeting, Millersville University. December 4th 5:00-6:30. Mixer beginning at 4:30
February Meeting
February 7th afternoon meeting. Manheim Township Public Library, hosted by Lamplight Learning
April 25th, 2019
Final LCSCA Meeting of the year, professional development & honoring school counselors retiring.
Where: High Associates, Dale S. High Leadership Center
When: Evening Meeting
May 3rd, 2018 8:00am-10:00am
Center for Safe Schools: K-12 Social/Emotional Education Program
Faulkner BMW
The meeting will take place on May 3rd from 8:00am-10:00am at the Faulkner BMW dealership located at 1530 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Faulkner BMW is gracious enough to provide a light breakfast from Panera Bread for our meeting. Topics are listed below:
- UTI and Faulkner
- Honoring of Retirees
- Social/Emotional Education program K-12 by the Center for Safe Schools
- Mini-Grant winner Presentation by Debi Schmidt (program for at-risk students)
February 6th, 2018 2:00-4:30
National School Counselors Week
Topic: Sharing Best Practices across grade levels
PA College of Health Sciences
A gift will be provided to celebrate National School Counselors Week!
Delicious deserts will be provided by PA College of Health Sciences
Dollars scholarship
SIM Lab presentation from PaCHS
Small Group breakout informal discussion and Q&A for each presenter, members can go between whichever presenters they want to learn more.
December 12th, 2017 4:30-6:30
Millersville University, Lehr Dining Room, Gordinier Hall and Bolger Conference Center
Agenda:
October 31st, 2017 8:00am-10:00am
Lancaster Bible College, Teaque Learning Commons
This will be a regional meeting with members from the Lebanon County Counselors in attendance as well! We are being generously hosted by Lancaster Bible College where breakfast will be provided.
Agenda annoucements include:
Mini Grants will be available again this year, please consider a project to apply for!
February 2017 Meeting
February 8 at 2:30pm
PA College of Health Sciences (850 Greenfield Rd. Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601)
A representative from the Caron Foundation will be present at the meeting to discuss new drug trends that may affect current students. Tours of the new campus of the PA College of Health Sciences will also be given.
RSVP Form: goo.gl/kOVEcP
National School Counselors Week
Topic: Sharing Best Practices across grade levels
PA College of Health Sciences
A gift will be provided to celebrate National School Counselors Week!
Delicious deserts will be provided by PA College of Health Sciences
Dollars scholarship
SIM Lab presentation from PaCHS
Small Group breakout informal discussion and Q&A for each presenter, members can go between whichever presenters they want to learn more.
December 12th, 2017 4:30-6:30
Millersville University, Lehr Dining Room, Gordinier Hall and Bolger Conference Center
Agenda:
- Dinner provided. Please RSVP here for dinner by November 20th.
- Invite your administrators!
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Presentation by Beth Olanoff, PDE. Please email questions you have for Beth Olanoff about ESSA to [email protected] before the meeting. Current framework includes addressing how this affect our roles as school counselor and how our schools will be measured by the Future Ready Index.
- Updates from Lancaster County Academy and the Janus Schools new Post-Secondary Program
October 31st, 2017 8:00am-10:00am
Lancaster Bible College, Teaque Learning Commons
This will be a regional meeting with members from the Lebanon County Counselors in attendance as well! We are being generously hosted by Lancaster Bible College where breakfast will be provided.
Agenda annoucements include:
- PSCA business
- Mini-grant info
- Milton Hershey School
- Lancaster County Community Foundation
- IU 13 Counselor Update
Mini Grants will be available again this year, please consider a project to apply for!
February 2017 Meeting
February 8 at 2:30pm
PA College of Health Sciences (850 Greenfield Rd. Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601)
A representative from the Caron Foundation will be present at the meeting to discuss new drug trends that may affect current students. Tours of the new campus of the PA College of Health Sciences will also be given.
RSVP Form: goo.gl/kOVEcP
December 2016 Meeting
December 15th at 4:30pm
Lehr Dining Room (Bolger Conference Center, 2nd floor of the Gordinier Building)
Millersville University
October 2016 Meeting
October 18th at 8:00am
Lebanon Valley College, Blair Music Center
May 2016 Meeting
May 3rd, 2016 8:00 am
Pathways Center for Grief and Loss
4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Full Meeting Agenda
February 2016 Meeting
February 2nd, 2016 2:00pm
LBC Trust Performance Center Lancaster
34 N. Market Street, Lancaster PA 17603
February 2016 Meeting Agenda
December 2015 Meeting
December 1st, 2015 4:30pm Millersville University Gordinier Dining Hall (Lehr Room)
Agenda Items:
December 15th at 4:30pm
Lehr Dining Room (Bolger Conference Center, 2nd floor of the Gordinier Building)
Millersville University
October 2016 Meeting
October 18th at 8:00am
Lebanon Valley College, Blair Music Center
May 2016 Meeting
May 3rd, 2016 8:00 am
Pathways Center for Grief and Loss
4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Full Meeting Agenda
February 2016 Meeting
February 2nd, 2016 2:00pm
LBC Trust Performance Center Lancaster
34 N. Market Street, Lancaster PA 17603
February 2016 Meeting Agenda
December 2015 Meeting
December 1st, 2015 4:30pm Millersville University Gordinier Dining Hall (Lehr Room)
Agenda Items:
- Suicide Prevention- Dr. Matthew Wintersteen, Jefferson College
| youth_suicide_-_lancaster_co_school_counselors__2015_.pdf |
May 2015 Meeting
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 8:00-10:30am Consolidated School of Business,
Agenda Items:
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 8:00-10:30am Consolidated School of Business,
Agenda Items:
- Join us for our annual Retiree Recognition Breakfast Meeting
- Recipients of the LCSCA 2014-2015 Mini-Grants will present
- Topic: Social Emotional Learning. Thom Stecher, Neumann University, Thom Stecher & Associates
| May15 Agenda.pdf |
February 2015 Meeting
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 2:00 IU 13 Conference Center
Agenda Items
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 2:00 IU 13 Conference Center
Agenda Items
- CELEBRATE SCHOOL COUNSELORS’ WEEK! We will celebrate, snack, rejuvenate and socialize together!
- Presentation Topic: BrainSTEPS (Strategies Teaching Educators, Parents, & Students): Concussion Management. Anita Heller, IU 13
- LCSCA travel mugs for sale!
- Inclement Weather Make up date: Feb. 18th.
October 2014 Meeting
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
8:00 am at Lancaster Bible College, Library
Agenda Items:
Meeting Materials:
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
8:00 am at Lancaster Bible College, Library
Agenda Items:
- Breakfast and Tours sponsored by Lancaster Bible College
- Topic: New Educational Specialist Evaluation Tool: What You Need To Know. Lisa Fulton, ELCO School District, President-Elect, PSCA
- Resource Sharing
- Mini Grant Applications Due October 31st, 2014
Meeting Materials:
| Evaluation: Guiding Questions |
| Evaluation: Rubric |
| Evaluation: Evidence Examples.pdf |
December 2014 Meeting
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 4:30 pm at Millersville University
Agenda Items:
Meeting Materials:
Future Book Study: The Use of Data in School Counseling: Hatching Results for Students, Programs, and the Profession
by Patricia (Trish) A. Hatch Link: http://amzn.com/1452290253
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 4:30 pm at Millersville University
Agenda Items:
- Dinner and Tours sponsored by Millersville University
- Community Agency: Bethany Christian Services, Core Issues Facing Adoptive Families
- Topic: Child Abuse & Changes to Child Abuse Reporting Starting 2015. Crystal Natan, Executive Director Lancaster Children and Youth Services.
Meeting Materials:
Future Book Study: The Use of Data in School Counseling: Hatching Results for Students, Programs, and the Profession
by Patricia (Trish) A. Hatch Link: http://amzn.com/1452290253
| December '14 Agenda |
| Handout: Risk Factors-Child Abuse |
| Presentation: Child Abuse Amendments & Impact on Schools |
October Meeting-Combined IU13 Meeting
October 6th, 8:00am-10:30am Elizabethtown College, Leffler Chapel
Agenda Items:
October 6th, 8:00am-10:30am Elizabethtown College, Leffler Chapel
Agenda Items:
- Truancy Prevention-Melvin Fry, Lancaster County Truancy Taskforce
- Social Media: Trends and Core Issues for the 21st Century- Lindsay Knepp, Palmyra Area School District
- ASCA Mindsets and Behavior-Lisa Fulton, PSCA President & ELCO Middle School
- Renew your membership for 2015-2016
| lsca_-_oct_6th_meeting_agenda.pdf |
