Beyond Allyship: Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Youth
Presenters: Vania Silva & Allison Newlee
Research demonstrates LGBTQ+ youth face discrimination and barriers in K-12 schools nationwide. Beyond allyship, we want to emphasize individual and systemic advocacy that can be done in support of LGBTQ+ students. The presentation will cover common issues faced by LGBTQ+ K-12 students, LGBTQ+ student rights, and recommend further advocacy work that should be done in support of LGBTQ+ students.
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Equity & Access, Social Justice, Special Populations
Participants will be able to:
Identify common issues LGBTQ+ students face in schools.
Understand LGBTQ+ student rights in K-12 schools
Assess gaps in supporting LGBTQ+ youth in local schools
Model advocacy in support of LGBTQ+ students
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (29:11)
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Cultivating Resilience: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Presenters: Elizabeth Mendoza & José Álvarez
Our presentation will seek to understand the effects on children and families who have been impacted by domestic violence. It will delve into how domestic violence causes disruptions and affects mental health among those impacted. We will address strategies for educators to better serve this population.
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Equity & Access, Mental Health, Social & Emotional Learning, Special Populations
Participants will be able to:
Understand how domestic violence causes disruptions in family structures, such as displacement
Learn strategies to help prevent and cope with domestic violence
Gain further knowledge of how domestic violence affects the mental health of families and students
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (34:52)
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Highlighting Native and Indigenous Historical Trauma in the United States’ Educational System
Presenters: Ravonelle Yazzie & Katherine Pérez Ávila
We aim to discuss and unveil the ways in which historical trauma impacts Native and Indigenous Youth in the United States’ educational system. We will cover historical implications and their direct connection to how students experience education today and the impact on them and their families. We will learn about the importance of understanding the range in experiences and cultural backgrounds and the issues with generalizing or tokenizing. Lastly, we will examine what we see in schools today and how using a strength-based perspective and cultural awareness can make all the difference in being a part of Native and Indigenous Youth’s lives.
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Equity & Access, Social Justice, Student Voice, Engagement, and Connection
Participants will be able to:
Increase understanding of Southern California Native American tribes in comparison to tribes across the United States
Develop comprehension of historical trauma relating to Native American and Indigenous students and how it relates to their experiences in the educational system
Understand the importance of using a strength-based approach in serving NAI populations
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (31:47)
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The Importance of Establishing a Nature Connection Within Schools
Presenters: Kimberly Kuizon, Jasmine Arias, & Ali Kiviat
Nature is often thought of as a healing source for cultures all throughout the world. Our workshop is to educate and provide research on the power of incorporating nature into a comprehensive school counseling program to be more multiculturally considerate and effective.
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Equity & Access, Mental Health, Self-Care, Social & Emotional Learning, Student Voice, Engagement, and Connection
Participants will be able to:
Interpret research findings from our workshop pertaining to utilizing nature as a school intervention
Identify at least 3 benefits from incorporating nature into a school setting
Recognize the importance and positive impact nature can have on students
List 2 ways to creatively incorporate nature into their regular practice in school settings
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (18:52)
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The School Counselor’s Role in Building a Restorative School Culture
Presenters: Fatima Haghi & Madison Dekker
Restorative Practices can have a greater impact that goes beyond school discipline policies. These practices have been proven to improve school culture and student outcomes. This workshop will cover the current research available on school-based restorative practices and how school counselors and other educators can implement it in their programs.
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Equity & Access, Social & Emotional Learning, Student Voice, Engagement, and Connection
Participants will be able to:
Define school-based restorative practices and its impact
Explain the role of the school counselor in restorative practices
Identify restorative strategies they can implement in their practices
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (24:03)
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School Funding Inequities and its Impact on School Counseling
Presenters: Jose Luis Olvera & Alan Garcia Zamora
Research on how inequitable funding in today’s educational system impacts our students, and how school counselors can serve underrepresented students?
Grade-level: All grade-levels
Category: Academic, Equity & Access, Social Justice, Special Populations, Educational Inequities
Participants will be able to:
Have an understanding of the history of school funding inequities
Understand how schools are funded today
Understand how funding inequities impact our students
Identify how school counselors can target these inequities
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (34:28)
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Summer Melt: How School Counselors Can Address the Phenomenon and Ensure Successful Matriculation
Presenters: Kim de la Mora, Fabiola Beas, & Jamie Bermejo
Background on Summer melt, Populations most impacted, reasons for summer melt, interventions and practices, presenting case studies
Grade-level: High School
Category: Academic, College & Career Readiness, Equity & Access
Participants will be able to:
Define summer melt
Explain why Summer melt happens
Learn at least 2 interventions
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (27:07)
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Supporting High School Students in All Post-Secondary Education Options
Presenters: Marisol Magana & Jennifer Cole
The importance of educating students on all available college and career pathways such as 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges, and trade/vocational schools. Due to the current trends in education, we have seen a decrease in students attending 4 year colleges and understand the necessity of providing and educating all students on alternative education pathways.
Grade-level: High School
Category: College & Career Readiness
Participants will be able to:
Understanding the trends in post-secondary education
Describe the importance of inclusive post- secondary education and career curriculum
Implement inclusive curriculum surrounding post-secondary education pathways
Link to RECORDED PRESENTATION (31:18)
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