2022 Annual WySCA State Conference
Professional Development Conference
Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion
Breaking Barriers in the Equality State
Wednesday February 16th 8:45 am-4:00pm
Thursday February 17th 8:00am-4:00pm
1 PTSB Credit available when participants attend both days!
Casper College, Student Union
Wednesday Keynote Speaker Haley Wikoff, M.S. School Counseling, PhD Counselor Education and Supervision
*Sponsored by Gear Up*
Haley received a B.S. in Elementary and Middle Level Education from Concordia University, NE and taught 6th, 7th, & 8th grade at a small Lutheran school for 2 years. Although she loved working with kids in the school setting, this wasn't the right fit, so she returned to school to get her M.S. in School Counseling from Western Illinois University. She worked as an elementary counselor for 5 years and a middle school counselor for 9 years. Haley received her PhD at the University of Iowa in Counselor Education and Supervision. Much of her research while at Iowa focused on school counselor advocacy for LGBTQ+ students. Her dissertation was entitled, "Understanding Factors that Influence School Counselor Advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth." As a member of the ASCA Ethics Committee, she has also been presenting at the ASCA conference and other state conferences on the ethical responsibility of advocating for LGBTQ+ students. In addition, she often works with school districts on how to create welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ students and families.
Thursday Keynote Speaker (via Zoom) Carolyn Stone
*Sponsored by the WDE*
Bio for Dr. Carolyn Stone, University of North Florida
Carolyn Stone is a Professor of Counselor Educator at the University of North Florida (UNF) where she teaches and researches in the area of legal and ethical issues for school counselors. Prior to becoming a counselor educator in 1995, Carolyn spent 22 years with the Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, Florida where she served as a middle school teacher, elementary and high school counselor and Supervisor of 225 school counselors. Dr. Stone was the 2016 Distinguished Professor for the University of North Florida; the 2006 President of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA); the longest sitting Ethics Chair now entering her twentieth year; recipient of the American School Counselor Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010; and recipient of the Florida School Counselor Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Dr. Stone was the chairperson for the last three revisions of the ASCA Ethical standards and serves the court as an expert witness in eight cases involving school counselors. Dr. Stone has written the only book exclusively for school counselors on legal and ethical issues. In addition to being a past President of ASCA, Dr. Stone is a past President of the Florida Counseling Association and the Florida Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Carolyn has delivered over 600 workshops in all 50 states and 23 countries and guest lectured for 18 colleges and universities. She has authored six books, dozens of journal articles, and conducted numerous legal and ethical webinars for College Board and ASCA. Her professional path in elementary and high school counseling, middle school teaching, Supervisor of School Counseling for one of the nation’s largest school district, and counselor educator has prepared her with first-hand experience and understanding of the professional world of school counselors.
Wednesday February 16, 2022
REGISTRATION AND SESSIONS- HELD IN THE
STUDENT UNION
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7:30 am-8:30 am
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Registration & Exhibitor Fair
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8:30 am-8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks - WySCA President, Kara Miller, MA Counseling- Emphasis K-12 School Counseling
ASCA Welcome & Video - Gen Nelson, LPC, NCC
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8:50-9:50
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Keynote Dr. Haley Wikoff, PhD
Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ+ and Other Marginalized Youth: School Counselor Advocacy Strategies
*Sponsored by Gear Up*
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Breakout Sessions
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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A Closer Look at Advocacy Strategies for LGBTQ Students.
Dr. Haley Wikoff PhD
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Prevention Planning in Wyoming
Sara Serelson - MA Psychology, Maria Vasquez James BA Psychology, MA Spanish, Joseph Belcher JD, Lisa Finkey JS
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Transition Planning:Resources for Transition Planning
Dr. Michelle Aldrich/PhD in Adult Learning and Technology
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Strong Families Strong Wyoming: Bringing Healthy Relationship Curriculum to the Classroom through the Powerful Intersections of Social Emotional Learning and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jessica Polland, SFSW Project Coordinator
Mr. Jim Elias, SFSW School Outreach and Training Coordinator
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11:00 - 11:50 am
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Mandatory Supporter: Civic Duty and Mandatory Reporting, Invasive Process and Type of Family Needs for Support
Sara Serelson, MS, Nicole Neider, BA
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Trio Programs and Gear UP: Building Partnerships with Schools
Alex Rickert, MA, English
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Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ Students:Our Professional and Ethical Responsibility.
Dr. Haley Wikoff PhD
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Exploring the World of Work
Dr. Michelle Aldrich, PhD in Adult Learning and Technology
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12:00am-1:00pm
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Lunch & Exhibitor Fair
Network with others and visit the vendor and sponsor tables
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Grade Level Collaboration
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Elementary - Facilitated by Ann Ernst
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Middle School - Facilitated by Cristina Jensen
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High School - Facilitated by Kayla Wilkinson
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K-12 - Facilitated by Loyce Ellingrod
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Breakout Sessions
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Aces (Adverse Childhood Experiences): Science behind ACES and Protective Factors -
Sara Serelson, MS & Nicole Neider, BA
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Sustainability and School Mental Health Programs
Laura Budd (BS) and Dustin Brown (MS)
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FAFSA, Scholarships & Deadlines Oh My! Tools and Resources Navigating Financial Aid.
Amy Christensen, MA School Counseling, Tressa R. Horning, MS Counseling & Human Resource Dev., specializing School Counseling
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CTE…a Vision for Everyone Jennifer D'Alessandro
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2:50-3:10
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Snack and Exhibitor Fair
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3:10-4:00
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Assessment of Suicide Risk: Connecting Students with Resources
Carolyn Normington- MS Counselor Education
Wyoming School Counselor of the Year 2021
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Love Trades
Cynthia Barlow - BS Business Administration - Director of Industry Relations & Jim Mathis - Owner - CEO WyoTech - GED
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LGBTQ+Legal Rights in Education
Dirk Andrews- Educator in Natrona County, currently serving as the President of the local association, and NEA Director for the State
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Willow Room: A Tier 2 Behavior Intervention
Aimee Fredrickson M.S.W, Jennifer Morris M.S.W., Jen Huelskamp S.L.P., Jeremy Hill Ed. D. Karen Wells
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Video Session-complete by Thurs. Feb. 17th for full CEU credit. See link in email.
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4:00-5:00
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Reduce Anxiety, Increase Acceptance, Build Resiliency with Emotional Freedom Technique - Tapping
Tijana Coso, The Univ. of Akron, MA- Child & Family Develop.
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Thursday February 20th, 2020
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7:30 - 8:30 am
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Registration& Exhibitor Fair
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8:30 - 8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks - WySCA President, Kara Miller
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8:50-9:50
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Keynote Dr. Carolyn Stone (Via Zoom)
Recent Legal Challenges to School Counselors’ Work
*Sponsored by Wyoming Department of Education*
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Breakout Sessions
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10:00-10:50 am
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Grant Opportunities with UW, Involving Counselors State Wide for Projects - Lindsey Nichols, PhD Associate Professor at UW
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Wyoming Transition Team
Jessica M. McComb, MA Social Work & Master's Certificate Rehabilitation Counseling
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Hope, Help, Strength: Sources of Strength: Peer Leaders
Kristi Lipp, BS and Wendy Morris, BA
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The Road to Oz: Creating Student Equity Pathways through Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
R. Hamid, MA in Counseling Psychology Counselor Education (MFT) J. Lam-Pickett, AA in Paralegal Studies & BA in Political Science and Government, A. Schumaker BA in Family and Consumer Science
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11:00 - 11:50am
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Sexual Harrassment in Schools:Why it’s a Problem & How to Combat It
Jeny Gardner, BA Economics, MA Math Education, Credentialed in Secondary Social Studies and Mathematics; John Fabela, Bachelor of Music in Education, MA Music Education
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Stars are Born Out of Space Tornadoes: Childhood Development, What happens when Students are in the System, & Mandatory Reporting Debra Hibbard, Policy and Program Manager BA
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Hathaway Scholarship, Updates and Answering Questions
Bradley Barker III- Hathaway Scholarship Program Consultant
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Wyoming PTSB: Licensure
Nish Goicolea, Doctorate in Educational Administration & Leadership
Brendan O'Connor, Master's in Education
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12:00 - 1:00 pm
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Lunch & Exhibitor Fair
Network with others and visit the vendor and sponsor tables
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1:00 -1:50 pm
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*WySCA Business Meeting*- Join us to learn more about our association. WySCA Members will vote on Bylaw Revisions and hold the Election of our new board members. If you would like to run for a position and be on the ballot, please see WySCA Past President Amy Mason as soon as possible.
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Breakout Sessions
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Using Expressive Arts Modalities for DEI in Schools
Rachel Ratliff, MS (current PhD student), Eric Holt, MS
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Profile of a Graduate: Setting Graduation Standards for Wyoming
Diana Clapp, Ed.D
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Ethics Session
Jenna Hepp and Amanda DeDiego, PhD
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Equity with the ACT
Dominic Lannone, BS in Social Studies Education, MA in History
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3-00-3:50 pm
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Collaboration: How Can School Counselors & Occupational Therapists Work Together to Promote Student Success
Jennifer Bays- MS Counseling, Katie Bays-AS Occ. Therapy Assistant
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Student Learner Agreements
Steve Jones BS, Megan Westphal BS
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Using SAEBRS and SEBA Screeners to Drive Interventions
April Petty, MS, LPC, NCC
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Video Session -
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Wyoming Career Coach
Lucas Rae - BA, Caroline Landis - BA
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Pre-Order your Conference T-Shirt by January 31st! Click this link to order!
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$20 |
| Long Sleeve |
$25 |
| Sweatshirts |
$30 |
The Wyoming School Counselor Association has reserved a block of rooms at three hotels.
- The Ramkota is offering rooms at $89.00. They are located at 800 N. Poplar St. and their number is (307) 266-6000.
- The Hilton Garden Inn is offering rooms at $96.00. They are located at 1150 N. Poplar St. and their phone number is (307)266-1300. The link to book a room is: www.my-event.hilton.com/cprcagi-wysca-9c2ead0b-88dd-477c-a9dd-885972f807cb/
- The C'mon Inn is offering rooms for $96.00. They are located at 301 E. Lathrop Rd Evansville, WY and their phone number is (307)472-6300.
*If you want PTSB Credit, please remember to include your PTSB or Social Security Number
*If you would like to order a conference shirt or sweatshirt please complete the order form by January 31st to ensure your size will be available.
*Registration is non-refundable after February 1, 2022.