Join an inspiring fireside chat with Philip Bowman, founder of MARIO Education, as he explores an innovative and evidence-based structure to learning conversations to reduce the overwhelming burden on school counselors by upskilling staff in a key Tier 1 intervention. In this session, Philip will share what the MARIO Approach is, providing free access to additional resources and courses, and how it has been successfully implemented in primary school classes and MS/HS advisory programs to foster meaningful, personalized student connections. Learn how upskilling teachers to lead one-on-one learning conversations can improve structure and meaning in classrooms/advisories, improve wellbeing for students and staff, as well as strengthening your MTSS and RTI processes.

Location: Black Box

Adaptable Human Solutions (AHS) is the longest established English language counseling center in South Korea. A tried-and-true provider, opened in 2006, we have been working closely with international schools throughout Korea and beyond for 18 years! We pride ourselves on client centered care and high standards of clinical excellence with a passion and expertise in expat life and cultural adjustment. Our fully licensed and experienced therapists provide counseling and creative therapy services for individuals of all ages, couples and families. We have extensive experience working with children and young people, helping them manage the challenges of life and school, building confidence and understanding themselves. Our team are passionate and dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of mental health care for everyone that comes our way.

Asana Counseling Center is a mental health center providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and family therapy. Our dedicated therapists specialize in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disorders, ADHD, stress management, anxiety, depression, and more. All services are provided by licensed professionals and are available in English and Korean. We offer in-person, online sessions, and home visits for some services.

Integrated Counseling Services is a premier center for psychotherapy and psychological assessment in Pyeongtaek (near Osan Air Base). Our bilingual psychologists and therapists are licensed and trained in the US and/or certified in Korea. We provide online counseling and on-site workshops, assessment, and interventions, and specialize in various treatments for ADHD, academic and cultural maladjustment, parenting difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, and other emotional and behavioral problems.

The Korea Psychological Group is a mental health practice that specializes in the school aged population in South Korea. We provide counseling, psycho-educational evaluations, and consultation services to students, parents, and educators for international and foreign schools in South Korea. Our most common referrals involve acculturation stress including multi-cultural and 3rd culture students, emotional regulation, social skills, differences in learning, neurodivergence, trauma, and complex cases.

LIH Olivia's Place is a pediatric rehabilitation clinic providing support for children aged 0-18. Our multidisciplinary team consists of clinical psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and behavior analysts from various countries around the world. Our clinics are based in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an, and Kunming. We deliver tailored interventions and comprehensive assessments to address learning, attention, and social skills, ensuring each child receives the individualized care they need.

The MindCare Institute of Korea is a multidisciplinary clinic in Seoul and Pyeongtaek, with a 13-year history of providing psychotherapy, counseling, speech-language therapy, occupational/sensory integration therapy, art therapy, play therapy, parent education, ADHD coaching, couples’ therapy, and family therapy. We also provide multidisciplinary testing, including, SL testing, SI/OT testing, and testing for psychological/ neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, ASD, and affective disorders.

You&Me Psychological and Counseling Services (You&Me) is in Anguk, Seoul. We provide individual, couple therapy, and psychological assessment for both English and Korean-speaking clients. We also have therapists for French, Mandarin, and Japanese-speaking clients. We actively work with various organizations to serve diverse populations (e.g., Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link(GOAL), Seoul Foreign Resident Center) and offer individual/couple/child therapy and psychological assessments.

MARIO Education ensures all students are safe and ready to learn through strong adult-teacher relationships & improvements to learning support, advisory/pastoral care programs, and ultimately reducing burdens on counselors. MARIO Education is a comprehensive solution for schools, including one-to-one conversation protocols, check-ins, personal learning plans, professional development courses, and custom software designed to improve learning outcomes and efficiency gains.

The Pioneer Research Program is the world’s ONLY online research program with US college credit granted by a top ranked US College and the ONLY undergraduate -level research program with 30 academic areas. Pioneer Academics believe that students who will meaningfully impact society throughout their lives need personalized, guided educational experiences that inspire them to explore, to question, and to generate and test their own ideas. Pioneer Academics offer these experiences.

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals. EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education.

EducationUSA Korea provides services such as individual advising, cohort advising, operating monthly hybrid seminars, hosting fairs, and representing EducationUSA at external fairs as requested. Online platforms, including Instagram, Youtube, and Kakao, also offer resources on U.S. colleges and universities.

Study Melbourne is a dynamic initiative dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of international students in Melbourne, Australia. As a vibrant and inclusive multicultural hub, Melbourne welcomes students from around the world, and Study Melbourne is committed to ensuring their time in the city is enriching, safe, and fulfilling. Through a wide range of support services, programs, and initiatives, Study Melbourne offers international students valuable resources to help them thrive academically, socially, and personally.