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Resources and Materials Shared During the 2025 Counselor Spring Institute can be found below.
Resources and Materials Shared During the 2025 Counselor Spring Institute can be found below.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Keynote Presentation by Gian Paul Gonzalez
Keynote Presentation by Gian Paul Gonzalez
Workshop Session 1 • 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop Session 1 • 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Are You ALL IN?
Are You ALL IN?
Gian Paul Gonzalez
Session Resources
The School Counselor’s Role in Collecting, Analyzing, and Sharing Data
The School Counselor’s Role in Collecting, Analyzing, and Sharing Data
Danielle Duarte, ED.L.D, President, Hatching Results
Service Learning in the Schools to Support Students on the Autism Spectrum
Service Learning in the Schools to Support Students on the Autism Spectrum
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Heather Thompson, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Supporting Diploma Equity from Pk-12+: California’s Alternative Pathway to a High School Diploma for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Supporting Diploma Equity from Pk-12+: California’s Alternative Pathway to a High School Diploma for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Stephanie Coleman and Veronica Ruiz, Sacramento County Office of Education
Session Resources
Supporting K-12 LGBTQ+ Students, Families, and Staff
Supporting K-12 LGBTQ+ Students, Families, and Staff
Jordan Blevins, Kimberly Bowen, Julia Fairservice and Jennifer Robles, Stockton Unified School District
Brain Love: Innovative Brain-Based Strategies that Teach Peace and Decrease Behavior Referrals
Brain Love: Innovative Brain-Based Strategies that Teach Peace and Decrease Behavior Referrals
Lyndsay Morris, Generation Wellness
Session Resources
Deskercise
Deskercise
Lyn Poll, Schools Insurance Authority
Session Resources
The Importance of Youth Voice: Empowering Youth to Create Schools & Communities that are Safe and Inclusive
The Importance of Youth Voice: Empowering Youth to Create Schools & Communities that are Safe and Inclusive
Erica Vogel and Kimberlyn Moffet, Community Matters
Counselors are Essential to the Success of Community Schools
Counselors are Essential to the Success of Community Schools
Ann Curtis and Rayito Farris, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Workshop Session 2 • 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Workshop Session 2 • 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
School Counseling and MTSS: A Tiered Service Delivery
School Counseling and MTSS: A Tiered Service Delivery
Danielle Duarte, Hatching Results
Danielle Duarte, Hatching Results
Going All In on AI? Practical Tools and Ethical Considerations for Counselors
Going All In on AI? Practical Tools and Ethical Considerations for Counselors
Jared Amalong, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Jared Amalong, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Classroom Community Building: Strategies to Foster Teacher Buy-in Through Community Circles
Classroom Community Building: Strategies to Foster Teacher Buy-in Through Community Circles
Dr. Terri M. Williams and Xochilt Pasoscastrillo, Twin Rivers Unified School District
Dr. Terri M. Williams and Xochilt Pasoscastrillo, Twin Rivers Unified School District
Creating College and Career Pathways to Discovery
Creating College and Career Pathways to Discovery
(A new and developing CSUS Program)
(A new and developing CSUS Program)
Sheree Meyer, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Sheree Meyer, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
CalKIDS: The First Step Towards College
CalKIDS: The First Step Towards College
Dana Salas, California State Treasurer's Office
Dana Salas, California State Treasurer's Office
Less Drama, More Inclusion: Simple Strategies that Enhance School Culture and Increase Attendance
Less Drama, More Inclusion: Simple Strategies that Enhance School Culture and Increase Attendance
Lyndsay Morris, Generation Wellness
Lyndsay Morris, Generation Wellness
Session Resources
Will My Disability Accommodations Transfer?
Will My Disability Accommodations Transfer?
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Mary Lee Vance, Ph.D. California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Mary Lee Vance, Ph.D. California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Session Resources
Commonalities and Differences: A Bullying Prevention Module About Celebrating and Embracing Differences!
Commonalities and Differences: A Bullying Prevention Module About Celebrating and Embracing Differences!
Mick Rabin, Office of Youth Advocacy, San Diego Unified School District
Mick Rabin, Office of Youth Advocacy, San Diego Unified School District
Session Resources
Workshop Session 3 • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Workshop Session 3 • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Shasta County's Matriculation Project
Shasta County's Matriculation Project
Tara Schwerdt, School Counseling Coordinator, Shasta County Office of Education
Empowering School Counselors: Navigating the New California Standards
Empowering School Counselors: Navigating the New California Standards
Loretta Whitson, The California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
Loretta Whitson, The California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
Tier II Data Tracking and Reporting
Tier II Data Tracking and Reporting
Kathryn Buchan, Roseville City School District K-8
Kathryn Buchan, Roseville City School District K-8
Frontline Support: Empowering Counselors with Mental Health First Aid Skills
Frontline Support: Empowering Counselors with Mental Health First Aid Skills
Cynthia Eldridge and Gabriel Laporati, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Cynthia Eldridge and Gabriel Laporati, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Session Resources
Rockstar Counselors in the Classroom
Rockstar Counselors in the Classroom
Tawny Reinhardt, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Tawny Reinhardt, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
How to "Self-Care" in a World that Never Stops and a Workplace that's Burning Out
How to "Self-Care" in a World that Never Stops and a Workplace that's Burning Out
Lyndsay Morris, Generation Wellness
Lyndsay Morris, Generation Wellness
Session Resources
Hornet Launch: Streamlining Success for First-Year Students
Hornet Launch: Streamlining Success for First-Year Students
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Ashton Hinkle, Mario Gutierrez, and Michelle Loew, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Ashton Hinkle, Mario Gutierrez, and Michelle Loew, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
The Transformative Impact of Kindness
The Transformative Impact of Kindness
Alyssa Pacay and Itzel Sosa, Roseville City School District
Alyssa Pacay and Itzel Sosa, Roseville City School District
Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC). Quantitative Reasoning With Advanced Math Topics (QRAT/TRQ)
Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC). Quantitative Reasoning With Advanced Math Topics (QRAT/TRQ)
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Marcy Merrill and Chay Bettencourt, California State University, Sacramento
Marcy Merrill and Chay Bettencourt, California State University, Sacramento
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Workshop Session 4 • 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop Session 4 • 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening the Counselor-Principal Partnership
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening the Counselor-Principal Partnership
Aaron Huff, Principal, Bosse High School, Evansville, IN
Aaron Huff, Principal, Bosse High School, Evansville, IN
Supporting Student Career Development in the Changing Job Market
Supporting Student Career Development in the Changing Job Market
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Michelle Okada, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Michelle Okada, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Promoting Equitable Postsecondary Outcomes for all - Maximizing A-G Completion with CaliforniaColleges.edu
Promoting Equitable Postsecondary Outcomes for all - Maximizing A-G Completion with CaliforniaColleges.edu
Lisa Andrews and Darice Ingram, California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)
Lisa Andrews and Darice Ingram, California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)
Using a Trauma-Informed Framework at the Tier 1 and Tier 3 Level
Using a Trauma-Informed Framework at the Tier 1 and Tier 3 Level
Carli Fabbri and Jessica Krivoy, Westlake Charter School
Carli Fabbri and Jessica Krivoy, Westlake Charter School
Supporting Undocumented Students and Students from Mixed Status Families Navigate the College Admissions and the Financial Aid Process
Supporting Undocumented Students and Students from Mixed Status Families Navigate the College Admissions and the Financial Aid Process
Dr. Miguel Molina Ed.D, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) and Guadalupe Delgado, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Dr. Miguel Molina Ed.D, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) and Guadalupe Delgado, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
Advocating for All Students: Building Future-Ready Pathways for Measurable College and Career Success
Advocating for All Students: Building Future-Ready Pathways for Measurable College and Career Success
Gladys Recinos, ACT WorkKeys NCRC
Gladys Recinos, ACT WorkKeys NCRC
Illegal Narcotics Update
Illegal Narcotics Update
Craig Michaels, Retired Special Agent Supervisor, California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement
Serving Students of Slavic Background: A Cultural Competency Training
Serving Students of Slavic Background: A Cultural Competency Training
Serge Koblik, Twin Rivers Unified School District
Entrepreneurship and Career Development in Visual and Performing Arts
Entrepreneurship and Career Development in Visual and Performing Arts
(This is a CSUS Program)
(This is a CSUS Program)
Melissa Muganzo, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Melissa Muganzo, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), discover how this program works.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), discover how this program works.
Cherie Curtin, Student Access Programs, Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), College in the West for Less
Session Resources
Workshop Session 5 • 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Workshop Session 5 • 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
College of Arts & Letters: What's New and What We Do
College of Arts & Letters: What's New and What We Do
Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey, Dena Lemus, and Kya Webb, California State University, Sacramento
Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey, Dena Lemus, and Kya Webb, California State University, Sacramento
Session Resources
College of Arts & Letters: What's New and What We Do
College of Arts & Letters: What's New and What We Do
Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey, Dena Lemus, and Kya Webb, California State University, Sacramento
Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey, Dena Lemus, and Kya Webb, California State University, Sacramento
Session Resources
Creating a Strong Transition Program from Elementary to Middle School
Creating a Strong Transition Program from Elementary to Middle School
Linsey Dotson, Lina Rashid, Lashay Mori, and Jose Alvarez, NP3 Elementary and Middle School
Linsey Dotson, Lina Rashid, Lashay Mori, and Jose Alvarez, NP3 Elementary and Middle School
Building a Student-centered Equitable Master Schedule (Hint: It Requires Administration and Counselors Working Together!)
Building a Student-centered Equitable Master Schedule (Hint: It Requires Administration and Counselors Working Together!)
Jill Thom, Sacramento City Unified School District
Jill Thom, Sacramento City Unified School District
UC Compass - How To Analyze A-G Completion Data To Discover Student and Systemic Challenges
UC Compass - How To Analyze A-G Completion Data To Discover Student and Systemic Challenges
Michael Burton, University of California Office of the President (UCOP)
Michael Burton, University of California Office of the President (UCOP)
Session Resources
Supporting Students on Their First Jobs
Supporting Students on Their First Jobs
Tim Riche, The California Association of Work Experience Educators (CAWEE)
Tim Riche, The California Association of Work Experience Educators (CAWEE)
Session Resources
Strengthening Counseling Support for Dually Enrolled Students
Strengthening Counseling Support for Dually Enrolled Students
Nayeli Chaidez, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Sacramento County Office of Education, Byron Reaves, Director, Career Ladders Project, Camille Medrano, Senior Associate Educator Engagement, EdTrust - West, and Laurencia Walker, Director, Career Ladders Project
Nayeli Chaidez, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Sacramento County Office of Education, Byron Reaves, Director, Career Ladders Project, Camille Medrano, Senior Associate Educator Engagement, EdTrust - West, and Laurencia Walker, Director, Career Ladders Project
Session Resources
Prioritizing Self Care
Prioritizing Self Care
Marshall Shimmon, Schools Insurance Authority
Marshall Shimmon, Schools Insurance Authority
Session Resources
Using the Science of Hope as a Tier 2 intervention: The Data is in!
Using the Science of Hope as a Tier 2 intervention: The Data is in!
Tara Schwerdt, School Counseling Coordinator, Shasta County Office of Education
Tara Schwerdt, School Counseling Coordinator, Shasta County Office of Education
Getting Ahead: Sacramento State Accelerated College Entrance (ACE) Program
Getting Ahead: Sacramento State Accelerated College Entrance (ACE) Program
Sharyn Gardner, Frank Lilly, and Ari Santillanes, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
Other Resources
Other Resources
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