The New School Counseling Program in California
AB1802 - Implementation Conference

The California Association of School Counselors, California Department of Education,
Los Angeles County Office of Education, Center for Student Support Systems (CS3) and
the Western Association for College Admission Counseling

Announces

The New School Counseling Program in California:

AB1802 - Implementation Conference

Guest of Honor
Governor Schwarzenegger

October 9, 2006
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Double Tree Hotel, Sacramento

Invited Keynote Speakers:

Marc Prensky
Internationally acclaimed speaker and author. Prepating Youth for Twenty-First Century Sucess.

The passage of AB1802, with 200 million dollars for school counseling, bestows a responsibility on school counselors and school administrators to utilize these funds effectively. Insuring the success of this strategic investment in California’s education system is a top priority for a whole range stakeholders. The conveners of this historic conference have organized the event to inform attendees of effective ways to implement this new state categorical program. The day will feature information on:

• Initial steps for program implementation

• Funding requirements and criteria

• Links with results-based student support programs and student support programs

• Annual reporting stipulation

• Time management strategies

• Effective methods for helping students plan for sucess beyond high school

• Valuable tips for providing students with information on all educational and vocational options
  available to them

• Useful tips for adapting the ASCA National Model and SPARC to AB 1802

• Knowledge about college admission and financial aid counseling

 
Three ways to register:
1) Online:               www.schoolcounselor-ca.org
2) Mail to:              CASC (AB1802 Implementation Conference) PO Box 90334, San Bernardino, CA 92427
3) Fax:                   909/793-3280

Conference price includes all materials, continental breakfast, and afternoon refreshments. Please register early. Space is limited. The hotel is located adjacent to several restaurants and to the Arden Mall.
Double Tree Hotel:  2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815.  916.924.4913  

Graduate Students:   $ 35.00                     CASC Members:   $ 75.00                General Admission:   $100.00

WACAC Members Only: $75 - Required to go to www.wacac.org to register to get this pricing..