Special Sessions


Thursday, October 8
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm


Live Game Night: eLearn and ePlay
Sarah Slemmons, (SCOY, 2020) School Counselor, Culver City Middle School; Priscilla Grijalva, School Counselor, Norte Vista High School, Alvord Unified School District
We believe that experiences and relationships drive learning and at this time of Covid and devastating fires, teachers and other staff members could use some fun engaging ideas for students.  This opening night activity - eLearn and ePlay is a fun way for participants to learn by experiencing two online engaging platforms -Nearpod and Kahoot! This session is highly participatory and will consist of engaging activities with a 90s trivia theme. The goal is to have fun while learning strategies that can be used immediately in the workplace with your students. How much do you remember about the 90s?  We will find out! Wear 90’s neon, bring a beverage to sip on and a playful spirit.  We look forward to seeing you there.  BTW: There will be 10 totally awesome winners that will receive prizes!


Friday, October 9
8:00 am - 8:40 am


Virtual Yoga with Yoga Ed.

Megan McWilliams, LCSW, MPH, RYT, RCYT, Education Specialist, Yoga Ed
When we feel healthy and well in our minds and bodies, we are better able to connect with and support the wellness of the children and teens in our lives. Please join us for a 30 minute chair yoga practice to start your day. We hope to provide you with a well-rounded practice of accessible physical movement and breathwork to prepare your bodies, minds, and hearts for the days of learning ahead. No past experience or props required.

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Daily Digest 

Start your day off right with highlights of today’s happenings  
Loretta Whitson Ed.D., Executive Director, California Association of School Counselors; Josh Godinez, President, California Association of School Counselors, (SCOY, 2019) School Counselor, Centennial High School, Corona Norco Unified School District

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Yappy Hour!
Hosted by Hatching Results

This  fun-filled hour will be an hour of connecting with others - discussing  the day’s events and talking about current issues facing educators, as well as our children and youth today. Grab your favorite beverage or snack and join the Hatching Results team to mix, mingle and de-stress!  This “Yappy Hour” is hosted by Hatching Results, a well known group  of educators and school counseling experts who work with schools throughout the nation to meet students’ academic, social and career needs fully. (Maximum of 500 participants)

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Film Screening
Exclusive Screening for Conference Attendees with pre-film and post-film discussion with filmmakers

As the nation tackles an uncertain school year, the national nonprofit All It Takes is stepping in to make a difference with A Trusted Space: Redirecting Grief to Growth, a ground-breaking 45-minute docu-training film featuring leading experts and research-based curriculum. A Trusted Space is designed to help teachers, counselors, and parents, mitigate the effects of the grief, trauma, anxiety and other emotional stressors that so many students, families, and even themselves, are feeling as they walk – or video conference – into school this term.

Saturday, October 10
8:00 am - 8:40 am


Yoga for Students Live Lesson
Virtual Yoga with Yoga Ed. 
Megan McWilliams, LCSW, MPH, RYT, RCYT, Education Specialist, Yoga Ed.
Experience a yoga class as one of your students. Join us for a 30 min chair yoga practice from the perspective of youth. This lesson plan is designed for older elementary students (10-11 years) but can be made accessible for all ages. No experience or props required!

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Daily Digest

Start your day off right with a recap of yesterday and  highlights today's presentations and activities
Loretta Whitson Ed.D., Executive Director, California Association of School Counselors; Josh Godinez, President, California Association of School Counselors, (SCOY, 2019) School Counselor, Centennial High School, Corona Norco Unified School District

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Yappy Hour!
with the CASC Board of Directors

Come spend a fun-filled hour connecting and sharing with members of the CASC Board of Directors.  This hour will be devoted to exploring lessons learned throughout the conference, as well as to share success stories happening locally.  Ultimately, it is about decompressing, dialoguing and delivering a little motivational recharge for all of us as we go on our way back to the home life and the work we do. We believe  supporting each other matters, and connecting is one of the ways to manage the  intense responsibilities we are facing in these challenging  times.  You won’t want to miss this opportunity  to meet some of the CASC Board of Directors too.  (Arrive on time - attendance is limited to the first 500 participants.)