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Northwest PA School Counselors Association 2012-2013

kimj@fairview.iu5.org
814 474-2600 ex. 5231

Vice President Erica Ratkowski eratkowski@gsd.k12.pa.us 814-665-8297 x3118

Secretary Ann Waldemarson 814-774-5602 x 6202 awaldemarson@corrysd.net Danielle Bailey Co-Secretary

Treasurer Amy Vilushis, Co-Secretary avilushis@fairview.iu5.org

 *dues: $20
Make payable to NWPA SCA  C/o Erica Ratkowski, Elk Valley Elementary 2556 Maple Ave. Lake City, PA 16423

Date Location Time RSVP due

**September 21** **Edinboro University** 8am – 2:00pm Reservations by 9/12 Pogue Student Center //Dr. Judy Bookhammer: Current Initiatives in School Counseling: School Counselor Evaluation & observation, interpersonal skills, State Standards, SAS, Accountability, and the ASCA Model, 3////rd// //Edition//

**October 25 Penn State Behrend** 8:15 – 1:00 Reservations by 10/16 //Panel Discussion sponsored by the Manufacturing Association: Job shadowing, Elementary-High School Career Days, Current Job Trends, Community/School/Business Relations, Job Skills for the work force//

**November 9 Gannon University** 8:00 – 1:00 Reservations by 10/30 //Melissa Sulkowski, private therapist: Divorce and the impact on the family and child. How to help a student through a divorce.//

December 2012 off

**January 16 Safe Harbor** 8:30 – 12:30 Reservations by 1/5 //Dr. Eberly, Psychiatrist, via tele-conference. Discuss current diagnosis and treatment of children and youth.//

**February 20 Mercyhurst University** 8:00 - TBA Reservations by 2/11 //Dr. Jonathan Ivy, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Assistant Professor of Education (Mercyhurst University): Interventions for Classroom Problem Behaviors//.

**March 7 LECOM Wellness Center** TBA Reservations by 2/25 //Exploring the mind-body connection, overview of what LECOM wellness offers to the community, yoga demonstration, and facility tour.//

April 2013 off (PSSA month)

**May 3, 2013 Great Lakes School** 8:30 – 12:00 Reservations by 4/22 //Sandra Long, Blended Spirits Ranch: Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Promoting therapeutic development of an individual’s social and emotional well-being through activities performed with horses. We will also honoring retirees and services will be provided by students of Great Lakes free of charge (bring a few dollars for a tip!).//

Reservations: Email Anne-Marie Waldemarson awaldemarson@mail.corrysd.net

Mail Application & check to : Erica Ratkowski Elk Valley Elementary School 2556 Maple Avenue Lake City, PA 16423
 * Make Checks Payable to: Erie County School Counselors Association**

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE STATE CONFERENCE:
=PSCA CONFERENCE November 29 - December 1, 2011= (If you are interested in going to the Conference, but don't have the cash, check out the Bill Lee Leadership Grant on the PSCA Page!)

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