Event Calendar



Connecticut School Counselor Association

Promoting Excellence in School Counseling since 1963

Upcoming events

    • 24 Apr 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • University of St. Joseph, Crystal Room, 1678 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117
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    Join us for the 2025 CSCA Awards Gala, hosted by the Connecticut School Counselor Association, on April 24th at 5:00 PM at the University of St. Joseph. This special evening will celebrate the achievements of outstanding school counselors, educators, and students; and recognize recipients of several awards and scholarships, including the Connecticut School Counselor of the Year. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the dedication and impact of our school counseling community.

    Please register here: https://csca.wildapricot.org/event-6128176.

    Please Park in Lot C by East Entrance. Lots E and F if needed.

    Contact Kurt Daigle, cscaawards@gmail.com, with any dietary restrictions.


    • 01 May 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Every other month Michelle will host a virtual meeting to connect with CSCA Members - provide updates on what the CSCA Board is doing, hear from you about what is going on in your school counseling world, and discuss how CSCA can be a better resource for you, your school, and your students. Grab your favorite mug filled with something delicious and join Michelle for these informal conversations!

    Register here: https://csca.wildapricot.org/event-5916366. You'll receive the Zoom link in your reminder email the day before the event.


    • 01 May 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join us for an informative and interactive Zoom session co-hosted by your CSCA Graduate Student Co-Liaisons! Whether you’re gearing up for your first job search or looking to polish your professional profile, this event is perfect for those seeking expert advice on resume writing and interview preparation.

    Featured Guests:

    Michelle Boss, CSCA Executive Director

    Lisa Kilcourse, CSCA Chairman of the Board and Runner-up for 2021 CT School Counselor of the Year

    Curtis Darragh IV, Board of Directors, 2021 CT School Counselor of the Year

    Our skilled guest panelist are experienced professionals in school counseling and will provide valuable insights on:

    -Crafting a standout resume that highlights your strengths

    -Mastering the art of interview, from preparation to follow-up

    -Tips on facing common challenges faced in interviews.

    This session will include a Q&A segment, where you can ask specific questions, get advice, and gain confidence in presenting yourself to potential employers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your career readiness to the next level!

    Please register here: mhttps://csca.wildapricot.org/event-6143693. You'll receive the Zoom link in your reminder email the day before the event.


    • 09 May 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Google Meet
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    Admissions Advice in the Time of AI - what are college admissions representatives looking for when they read applications? What information is important to include? What should we do about letters of recommendation with AI being so prevalent?

    Please register here:  https://csca.wildapricot.org/event-6113885. You'll receive the Google Meet link the day before the event.


    • 16 May 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Tox Brewing, 123 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
    • 50
    Registration is closed

    Are you a school counselor in New London County? Join CSCA and your fellow counselors for a happy hour at Tox Brewing! Come enjoy a drink, relax, and connect with other counselors in the area; we all have something to celebrate in mid-May!

    Please register here:  https://csca.wildapricot.org/event-6160086. Reach out to Ann Zinn with any questions, zinna@nfaschool.org.


    • 22 May 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Trinity College
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    Click HERE for our list of exhibitor and sponsorship packages! 

    The Connecticut School Counselor Association is thrilled to announce our 2025 Annual CSCA Conference will be on May 22, 2025 at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and our theme is "We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust our sails".  

    This premier event brings together K-12 grade school counselors from across the state, representing urban, suburban and rural school districts.  Some of our goals are to share experiences, perspectives, insights and the latest trends in the counseling and educational related field. 

    We truly appreciate the partnerships we have created throughout the years, and it is our hope to also create new relationships. In the link below, there is a description of each sponsor, exhibitor, and advertising package.  

    If you have any questions regarding any of the packages, please contact Seth Korn at

    skorn@npsct.org

    This premier event brings together K-12 grade school counselors from across the state, representing urban, suburban and rural school districts.  Some of our goals are to share experiences, perspectives, insights and the latest trends in the counseling and educational related field. 

    CSCA represents an exceptional opportunity to put your organization in front of key people who have a vested interest in your association and bettering the opportunities for the students of Connecticut and how to best serve them. By becoming one of our exclusive conference sponsors, you have the chance to reach this uniquely targeted audience and demonstrate your commitment to our future.

    If you are also interested in presenting at our conference, please submit the Call for Proposals form HERE.  

    CSCA reserves the right to deny any exhibitor or sponsor requests from an organization whose mission or vision conflicts with CSCA’s mission.


    • 22 May 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Trinity College,
    • 162
    Register


    The Annual CSCA Conference is here!

    May 22, 2025

    Trinity College




    Keynote Speaker: Virginia Messina

    2020 Connecticut School Counselor of the Year


    In addition to an engaging and inspiring keynote, we have 30+ amazing breakout sessions this year!  There is something for everyone K-12 and at all experience levels!  This year you will have the opportunity to attend 3 sessions.  


    Full descriptions of can be found here 

    Topics include:

    Advisory Programs

    Artificial Intellegence (AI)

    Collaboration

    College & Career Planning

    College & Career Readiness

    Community Partners

    Crisis Response

    Dual Credit Options

    First Year Counselors

    Financial Aid

    Gap Year Education

    Grief & Loss

    Group Counseling

    Internship

    Multilingual Learners

    SAT Practice

    School-wide Programs

    Student Athletes

    Student Engagement

    Student Mental Health

    Students with Disabilities

    Study Skills

    Suicide Prevention

    Trauma Informed Counseling

    Tier II Interventions & Groups

    Underrepresented Populations

    Wellness & Self-Care for Counselors


    Conference Agenda

    Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM

    Welcoming Remarks: 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM

    State of the CSCA: 8:45 AM - 9:40 AM

    (State Reps, CSCA Reps, SCOY Recognition)

    Keynote Speaker: 9:40 AM - 10:15 AM

    Break/Transition to Sessions: 10:15 - 10:35 AM

    Session I: 10:35 AM - 11:25 AM

    Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    (Check out Grad Students, Exhibitors, and Sponsors)

    Session II: 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM

    Session III - 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM

    Happy Hour - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM


    2025 Fee Payment Policy:

    • If paying by check or Purchase Order, payment must be received by May 15th or your registration will be cancelled.  Please include your invoice number on your check or purchase order. 

    2025 Refund and Cancellation Policy:

    • Any cancellations occurring after midnight on May 15, 2024 will incur a $40.00 cancellation fee. This cancellation fee will be used to cover the cost of food that CSCA will already be legally committed to pay to the conference venue. Notice of cancellation may be made by e-mail to Michelle Catucci at execdirectorCSCA@gmail.com

    2025 Bad Weather Policy:

    • If you have bad weather in your area, and are unable to travel, we will extend our refund deadline (less the $40.00 cancellation fee) to the morning of the program.

    Questions about the Conference?
    • Contact Conference Co-Chairs Todd Dyer (tdyer@avon.k12.ct.us) or Heather Toyen (htoyen@avon.k12.ct.us)





    • 06 Jun 2025
    • 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Kinsmen Brewing, 409 Canal Street, Milldale, CT 06467
    Registration is closed

    Michelle loved meeting virtually with you all this school year to provide updates on what the CSCA Board is doing, hear from you about what is going on in your school counseling world, and discuss how CSCA can be a better resource for you, your school, and your students. Let’s have one last Meet over Mugs IN PERSON to celebrate the end of the school year!

    CSCA will provide food only. Beverages will be purchased on your own. Register here: https://csca.wildapricot.org/event-5916377. Please contact Michelle Boss, execdirectorcsca@gmail.com with any dietary restrictions.


Past events

20 Mar 2025 Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
14 Mar 2025 Meet over Mugs: Coffee & Conversation with CSCA Executive Director Michelle Boss
05 Mar 2025 Spring High School Roundtable
11 Feb 2025 Roundtable: Working with ML Students at the High School Level
07 Feb 2025 Fun Friday - CSCA NSCW Social Hour at Epicure Brewing
05 Feb 2025 NSCW Worry Free Wednesday: Mindful Moment
13 Jan 2025 2025 Middle School Roundtable!
10 Jan 2025 Meet over Mugs: Coffee & Conversation with CSCA Executive Director Michelle Boss
12 Dec 2024 CSCA Winter Happy Hour
10 Dec 2024 Navigating Stress and Pressure in a Digital World: What Adults Can Do to Support Adolescent Girls
25 Nov 2024 Social Hour
19 Nov 2024 A Conversation with the CSCA GRAC Co-Chairs
08 Nov 2024 Meet over Mugs: Coffee & Conversation with CSCA Executive Director Michelle Boss
30 Oct 2024 High School Counseling 101
29 Oct 2024 A Conversation with the CSCA GRAC Co-Chairs
22 May 2024 CSCA Annual Conference 2024 - School Counselors: Thrive & Grow!
22 May 2024 2024 CSCA Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertising Packages
13 May 2024 Elementary Counselor Roundtable
02 May 2024 2024 CSCA Awards Gala
03 Apr 2024 The Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy: Celebrating our Students and their Futures
13 Mar 2024 Spring High School Roundtable
09 Feb 2024 Happy Hour - CSCA National School Counseling Week!
06 Feb 2024 Free is for me! How to help staff & students on a budget.
05 Feb 2024 National School Counseling Week: Mindful Monday
02 Feb 2024 *Rescheduled* FAFSA Demo and Q & A with Holly Franquet
20 Dec 2023 Virtual FAFSA Walkthrough for School Counselors
05 Dec 2023 CSCA Paint Night
07 Nov 2023 MTSS Tier 2 Training
26 Oct 2023 FAFSA Updates for School Counselors
25 Oct 2023 Fall High School Roundtable
29 Sep 2023 Back to School Happy Hour
09 Jun 2023 CSCA End of Year Social
24 May 2023 2023 CSCA Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertising Packages
24 May 2023 CSCA Annual Conference - School Counselors are Out of this World!
15 May 2023 Social Emotional Behavioral MTSS Roundtable
12 May 2023 Happy Hour: Down The Hatch!
26 Apr 2023 CSCA Awards Gala 2023
20 Apr 2023 CSCA Spring PD - EdSight and EdSight Secure
19 Apr 2023 RESCHEDULED! Virtual Spring High School Roundtable
06 Apr 2023 CSCA Social
15 Mar 2023 Spring High School Roundtable
06 Mar 2023 Inside The Interview
08 Feb 2023 Mindful Moment for CT School Counselors
21 Nov 2022 CSCA Presents: A Dog Gone Good Day At School
10 Nov 2022 Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Youth
23 Oct 2022 AFSP: Out of the Darkness Walk
18 Oct 2022 1st Annual High School Roundtable
26 May 2022 CSCA Awards Gala 2022
19 May 2022 Take a Break for Desk Yoga - An Event for Self-Care
10 May 2022 Roundtable Discussion with Kim Gioia of EdAdvance
16 Mar 2022 2nd Annual High School Roundtable
07 Feb 2022 Inside The Interview
07 Feb 2022 Self-Care Event for CT School Counselors
30 Nov 2021 CT First Year Counselor Roundtable
24 Nov 2021 First CSCA Professional Recognition Committee Meeting
09 Nov 2021 A conversation with Dr. Gabriel I. Lomas, Ph. D Professor and Founder of the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation
20 Oct 2021 High School Roundtable
18 Oct 2021 Middle School Roundtable: Welcome Back!
16 Oct 2021 Walk with CSCA to support AFSP
13 Oct 2021 CSCA Conference Planning Committee Meeting
13 Oct 2021 Informing Middle School Students about College Credit in High School/ Concurrent Enrollment in CT
02 Jun 2021 Middle School Roundtable: Planning, Goal setting, and Tips and Tricks for the Fall
01 Jun 2021 Celebrate with CSCA
27 May 2021 CSCA Annual Conference
15 Apr 2021 State of CT LPC/LPCA Process
09 Apr 2021 Accommodations from High School to College: Let's talk Transition!
25 Mar 2021 Elementary School Counselor Roundtable
16 Mar 2021 Flow & Let Go: Yoga for Counselors
09 Mar 2021 Counselors, Coffee, & Connection: High School Roundtable
02 Mar 2021 Middle School Counselor Virtual Roundtable
24 Feb 2021 Making the Most of Internship: A Roundtable Discussion
18 Feb 2021 Virtual Happy Hour with the CT School Counselor of the Year
04 Feb 2021 A School Counselor Self-Care Experience
17 Dec 2020 High School Counselor Roundtable: Counselor's Toolbox for Virtual Learning
16 Dec 2020 Mindfulness While Elementary Distance Learning
09 Dec 2020 College Guidance Network Overview - Repeat Session
08 Dec 2020 College Guidance Network Overview
03 Dec 2020 SC for SCs: Self-Care for School Counselors: Using self-awareness as a tool to gain clarity, relief, and comfort for optimum mental health.
19 Nov 2020 Getting a School Counseling Position: The Job and Interview Process
19 Nov 2020 Engaging the Disengaged
12 Nov 2020 High School Counselor Roundtable
12 Nov 2020 Learning about ASAP (Advanced Services for Adolescents with Psychosis)
29 Oct 2020 Understanding College Transitions for Students with a 504/IEP
17 Oct 2020 Leaf Peeping in the Litchfield Hills
15 Oct 2020 College Advising in a COVID World
14 Oct 2020 Advocacy for School Counselors
13 Oct 2020 SEL with Marc Brackett: Permission to Feel
26 Sep 2020 Out of the Darkness Walk With CSCA
24 Sep 2020 CSCA Roundtable
26 Aug 2020 Back to School Roundtable
11 Jun 2020 Elementary School Re-Opening Roundtable
08 Jun 2020 Middle School Re-Opening Roundtable
03 Jun 2020 School Counselors Connect: A Conversation about Racism and Injustice
02 Jun 2020 High School Re-Opening Roundtable
27 May 2020 Programming for the Transition to High School
18 May 2020 Important Information For School Counselors : Resilient Workforce Ecosystems Fostering Economic Recovery
14 May 2020 2020 CSCA Professional Recognition Virtual Gala
13 May 2020 Learn to Lead Online Social Emotional Groups for Grades 3-12
12 May 2020 How to Keep School Counseling Positions in Our Schools for Next Year
12 May 2020 ACT Workforce Readiness: Time to PODCAST
11 May 2020 Chairman's Circle of Support
08 May 2020 Impact of Coronavirus on College Admissions
07 May 2020 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
07 May 2020 Finding Momentum During Disruption
07 May 2020 ACT Webinar - Combat the COVID Learning Slide
06 May 2020 Transition to Middle School Counselor Support
06 May 2020 CT Update and Q&A with Alan Bernstein from College Board
04 May 2020 Follow Up Round Table: A review of the COVID 19 Crisis Handbook Annex
29 Apr 2020 Lunch & Learn: Rebuilding School Community While Social Distancing
28 Apr 2020 The ACT Twelve Week Challenge: Maximizing the Free ACT Resources and Fee Waiver Program
24 Apr 2020 Elementary School Counselor Support: A Sharing of Google Classroom and Google Meet Knowledge
24 Apr 2020 COVID-19: The Impact on Financial Aid and College Admissions in CT
22 Apr 2020 Graduate Students: Curious About the Value of an LPC and How to Attain it?
22 Apr 2020 An Update from College Board for CT School Counselors
21 Apr 2020 ACT Free Webinar: Walking You Through Your School's ACT Profile Report - often an unopened treasure!
21 Apr 2020 Middle School Counselor Support: The How To’s of Google Classroom and Google Forms
20 Apr 2020 Chairman’s Circle of Support
09 Apr 2020 Middle School Round Table with Curtis Darragh
08 Apr 2020 Graduate Student Level Round Table with Kathryn Gallagher and Kiley Flynn
08 Apr 2020 Elementary Level Round Table with Kim Shapiro
08 Apr 2020 High School Level Round Table with Kelly Whitham and Jessica Slater
06 Apr 2020 Breathwork and Drumming Meditation from Karaka with Eileen Melody and Vina Torossian
06 Apr 2020 The School Counselors' Role in Crisis Preparedness and Response with Gabe Lomas, WCSU and Peg Donohue, CCSU
30 Mar 2020 Students, Social Media, & You - Presented by the Connecticut State Police
26 Mar 2020 Students and Social Media
24 Mar 2020 Online Counseling Skills for School Counselors - A Crash Course in Telemental Health
05 Mar 2020 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
14 Feb 2020 Mindfulness and Psychology Interventions to Help Dysregulated Youth in Schools
12 Feb 2020 School Counselors of Color Roundtable
17 Jan 2020 New London/Middlesex County Roundtable
02 Jan 2020 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
05 Dec 2019 High School Counselor Roundtable
22 Nov 2019 Manchester Community College Breakfast and CSCA Roundtable
15 Nov 2019 Aligning Your School Counseling Program with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
14 Nov 2019 Fairfield County Roundtable
07 Nov 2019 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
07 Nov 2019 CSCA Middle School Counselor Round Table
30 Oct 2019 CSCA at Ben's Bells
17 Oct 2019 Litchfield County Fall Social at Sunset Meadow Vineyards
15 Oct 2019 Mindful Well-Being in Schools: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
07 Oct 2019 Round Table Discussion: Supporting and Recruiting School Counselors of Color
28 Sep 2019 Out of the Darkness Walk Hartford
29 Jun 2019 FREE CSCA Mixer & drink at the ASCA Conference
06 Jun 2019 Social Emotional Learning through Yoga and Mindfulness
29 May 2019 2019 CSCA Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertising Packages
29 May 2019 CSCA Annual Conference - School Counselors are Out of this World!
29 May 2019 EARLY BIRD Registration! CSCA Annual Conference - School Counselors Make Connections
23 May 2019 Vinyasa in the Vineyard
10 May 2019 Expressive Therapy Techniques in Trauma Recovery
02 May 2019 Governing Board Meeting
25 Apr 2019 CSCA Awards Gala
05 Apr 2019 Managing Anxiety and Best Practices for Resiliency
13 Mar 2019 A Day on the Hill
07 Mar 2019 Governing Board Meeting
01 Feb 2019 Potpourri: High School Counselor PD
03 Jan 2019 Governing Board Meeting
09 Nov 2018 Fairfield County Social
26 Oct 2018 Freshman Counselor Rountable
04 Oct 2018 CSCA Awards Gala
29 Sep 2018 Out of the Darkness Walk
28 Sep 2018 Social Hour at the Artisan West Hartford
30 May 2018 2018 CSCA Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertising Packages
30 May 2018 CSCA Annual Conference - Stronger Together for Student Success
16 May 2018 Building a Collaborative Team Approach to School Based Mental Health Services
11 May 2018 School Counselor Roundtable
10 May 2018 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
20 Apr 2018 2018 CSCA Graduate Student Interactive Forum
15 Mar 2018 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
13 Mar 2018 Freshman Roundtable Meeting
18 Jan 2018 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
12 Jan 2018 Choose Love - with Scarlett Lewis and Dr. Chris Kukk
11 Jan 2018 Screenagers: Movie Screening & Discussion
09 Jan 2018 New Counselor Orientation
07 Dec 2017 Fairfield County School Counselor Social
16 Nov 2017 CSCA Governing Board Meeting
13 Nov 2017 Mental Health Forum for School Counselors
22 Oct 2017 Out of the Darkness Walk
22 Sep 2017 Freshman Counselor Round Table
23 Jun 2017 CAS Book Sales
25 May 2017 "Choosing Love" Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
18 May 2017 RESCHEDULED Elementary School Counselor Social
02 May 2017 Google Tools and School Data
21 Apr 2017 CSCA Graduate Student Conference 2017
13 Apr 2017 Elementary School Counselor Social
16 Mar 2017 2017 CSCA Conference Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertising Packages
16 Mar 2017 2017 CSCA Conference "School Counselors in a Changing World"
16 Feb 2017 Creating a K-12 Culture of College & Career Readiness
16 Feb 2017 CCR Event Lunch Registration
10 Feb 2017 School Counselor Appreciation Week Hartford Region
07 Feb 2017 Helping Students Realize Their Potential
10 Jan 2017 CSCA New Counselor Symposium
02 Dec 2016 School Counselor Roundtable New London/Middlesex County
02 Dec 2016 The Power of a Teacher: For School Counselors
08 Nov 2016 Hartford County Round Table and Professional Learning
04 Nov 2016 CSCA Mixer & Membership Drive
27 Sep 2016 How Will You Make This School Year Meaningful and Successful?
01 Jun 2016 STEM Education: What School Counselors Need To Know
28 Apr 2016 School Counseling Social
25 Apr 2016 Graduate Student Conference
24 Mar 2016 How School Counselors Can Use Emotional Freedom Technique (aka Tapping)
18 Mar 2016 2016 CSCA Conference
24 Feb 2016 An Introduction to Naviance
28 Jan 2016 CSCA Social for Fairfield County
21 Jan 2016 Advocating for your school counseling program / Make N Take Aromatherapy
15 Jan 2016 Joining Together in January: A Social Event for CT School Counselors
02 Dec 2015 CSCA Hartford Region, Self-Care Through Meditation
19 Nov 2015 The Use of Data in School Counseling: Hatching Results

Contact Information:

Address: P.O. Box 4635, Wallingford, CT 06492 ATTN: Michelle Boss, CSCA Executive Director 

For Questions regarding membership, donations and advertising information please contact our Executive Director.

Email: execdirectorCSCA@gmail.com


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