Georgia School Counselor Association

10/22/2025

It’s almost conference time and you don’t want to miss out on not only the BEST conference in GA, but the most amazing Pre-Conference Sessions. Our first pre-conference highlight is our Mosaic of Voices on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. This session will be presented by three amazing school counseling leaders: Dr. Maritza Cha, Ricardo Lyons and Nicholas Wozniak.

Join us for an engaging and solution-focused session designed for school counselors who are committed to fostering inclusive, informed, and equitable learning environments. This dynamic pre-conference experience will feature a series of mini-presentations from expert voices and community leaders, each offering unique insights into key topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), immigration policies impacting students and families, the evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth, and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.

To register for a pre-conference session, see the session description, or view the bio for the presenters, please use the link below.

https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference

10/22/2025

Join us on for the October Mentoring Webinar on Tuesday, October 28 from
11 a.m - 12 p.m. During this time our panel of experienced school counselors will discuss effective school counseling strategies and practices. Discover proven techniques to support student success, foster mental well-being, and strengthen school communities. Hear from experienced counselors and administrators sharing real-world strategies, innovative programs, and practical tools you can use right away. All GSCA members are invited to attend.

Please register using this link: https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-webinar—october-mentoring-session

10/16/2025

Drumroll please!!!! GSCA is pleased to announce the 2025 GSCA School Counselor of the Year, Shayla Thompson and Semi Finalists Chiquita Jones and April West. In addition, GSCA is pleased to announce the 2025 GSCA Professional Recognition Awards, which includes Counselor Educator of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, Writers of the Year, Business Partners of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award! Congratulations to all!

We will celebrate all of the winners on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the GSCA Conference in Macon. Congratulations to all!

10/13/2025

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities. GSCA stands with educators and counselors in creating spaces where every student’s heritage is respected and celebrated.

10/08/2025

The Georgia School Counselor Association extends heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2026 ASCA School Counselor of the Year finalists! 🌟

These remarkable school counselors represent the very best of our profession — leading with compassion, equity, and dedication to student success. We celebrate their incredible work and the positive impact they make in schools and communities across the nation. 💙

Congratulations to the 2026 School Counselor of the Year Finalists!
· Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii
· Danielle R. Crankfield, Crofton High School, Gambrills, Md.
· Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.
· Lydia T. Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.
· Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.

10/06/2025

Join our next GSCA webinar, Su***de or Self Harm - Know the Difference on Wednesday, October 8 from 12-1 p.m. and learn how to differentiate when encountering a student who is self harming or student who admits to suicidal thoughts. Discover ways to create protocols to keep students safe and learn short and effective counseling interventions that will empower you as a school counselor to trust your own judgment and get students the support they need. Webinars are free for members and only $25 for non-members.

Presenter: Ruth Scott, EdS, LPC, CPCS

Register using this link: https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-webinar—suicide-or-self-harm-—know-the-difference

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10/03/2025

Happy Friday!! It’s almost conference time and you don’t want to miss out on not only the BEST conference in GA, but the most amazing Pre-Conference Sessions. Our first pre-conference highlight is our Mosaic of Voices on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. This session will be presented by three amazing school counseling leaders: Dr. Maritza Cha, Ricardo Lyons and Nicholas Wozniak.

Join us for an engaging and solution-focused session designed for school counselors who are committed to fostering inclusive, informed, and equitable learning environments. This dynamic pre-conference experience will feature a series of mini-presentations from expert voices and community leaders, each offering unique insights into key topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), immigration policies impacting students and families, the evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth, and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.

To register for a pre-conference session, see the session description, or view the bio for the presenters, please use the link below.

https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference

09/30/2025

FINAL DAY for EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! Join us for the 2025 GSCA Fall Conference on November 12-14 in Macon. Registration is now open. See the link below for more details. Conference
t-shirts and early bird conference rates are available for those who register before 9/30/25. Let’s show our conference spirit and wear them on Thursday, November 13.

https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference/register

09/30/2025

There are two special events happening today for GSCA. New schools counselors with 1-3 years of experience can join GSCA for the September Mentoring webinar today, Tuesday, September 30 from 11 a.m - 12 p.m. Our session leaders will answer questions that you have and offer the support you need to maximize your impact as a school counselor.

In addition, don’t forget to join GSCA RAMP office hours TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. The topics will include:
• The benefits of achieving RAMP
• The 10 components of the RAMP application
• Strategies for data collection and preparing your application
• Suggested timeline for application process

Please see the link below to register for these events: www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events

09/26/2025

Have you checked out the GSCA event page lately?!?! The September Mentoring session (September 30), RAMP office hours (September 30), GSCA webinar on Su***de or Self Harm (October 8), and the October Mentoring session (October 28) are all posted and ready for you to register. Also, don’t forget about our upcoming Fall Conference in Macon on November 12-14. Which event are you planning on attending?

Please see the link below to register for any of the above events: www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events

09/25/2025

Know a new school counselor?!? Invite them to join GSCA for the September Mentoring webinar on Tuesday, September 30 from 11 a.m - 12 p.m. New counselors with 1-3 years of experience are encouraged to join and learn from experienced school counselors leading this session. They will answer questions that you have and offer the support you need to maximize your impact as a school counselor. Even though this event is encouraged for new counselors, all Georgia Counselors who are GSCA members are welcome to attend.

Please register using this link: https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-webinar—september-mentoring-session-getting-to-know-you

09/24/2025

School Counselors, get ready to be inspired! It’s almost conference time and we are ending in Macon on a high note! The conference finale promises to be a powerful closing keynote speaker, Dianne Andree, a dynamic and energetic speaker and trainer who brings 25+ years of mental health experience. Dianne has served as a school counselor at the elementary level in a rural and suburban setting, as well as a charter faculty member of a high school counseling team, before becoming the director of Counseling and Advisement in two districts before her retirement.

Dianne will be GSCA’s closing keynote speaker on Friday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m.

To register for the GSCA conference, visit https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference