Mental Health Conferences

Sun, Sea, Sand, and School Counseling: Empowering School Counselors through the ASCA National Model

The 1st Annual Conference of the U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association will be held at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This event focuses on empowering school counselors through the ASCA National Model.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The 1st Annual Conference of the U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association aims to empower school counselors by focusing on the ASCA National Model. Attendees will engage in workshops and breakout sessions designed to enhance their skills in implementing this model effectively. The conference will provide opportunities for networking and professional development, with a focus on supporting student mental health and wellness through various approaches.

The agenda includes workshops on implementing the ASCA National Model and supporting mental health through the arts. Breakout sessions will cover topics such as data-driven counseling programs, supporting diverse student populations, and crisis intervention. The event promises a comprehensive exploration of key issues facing school counselors today.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Date: February 07, 2025

Location: University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus

City/State: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association

This is the group that put together this event.

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost	Type	Notes
$65.00	Nonmember with CEUs	This registration is for anyone who is not a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association who wishes to obtain CEUs from the conference.
$50.00	Member with CEUs	This registration is for anyone who is currently a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association who wishes to obtain CEUs from the conference.
$35.00	Member or Non-member without CEUs	This registration is for anyone (member of the U.S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association or not) who does NOT wish to obtain CEUs from the conference.

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference will begin at 8:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM. Workshops and breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the day, covering a variety of topics relevant to school counseling.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Mrs. Berlina Wallace-Berube

Advisory Board Member of USVISCA, Senior Advisor, Officer of the Director for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She has a 13-year career in Education, with eight years as a School Counselor.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers CEUs for attendees, with specific registration options available for those seeking these credits.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

Details on accommodation options are to be provided later.