Annual Conference
2013 Annual Conference
"Liberty and Learning for All"
June 30–July 3, 2013
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pa.
Register: Register online or download a registration form to mail or fax in.
Live Webcast: Can't make it to the conference in person? Register for the live webcast instead. Learn more.
Schedule at a Glance and Registration Hours: Get an overview of what's happening when.
Pre-conference Workshops: Start your professional development off early with a half-day or full-day pre-conference workshop on Sunday, June 30.
Breakout Sessions: Get detailed session descriptions for sessions on Monday, July 1; Tuesday, July 2; and Wednesday, July 3.
Conference Mobile App: Have a smart phone, iPad, iTouch? Download ASCA's mobile app for the conference to have all the latest information at your fingertips. Plan your personalized agenda, access speaker handouts (after May 15), find room assignments and more. Download this free app at http://crwd.cc/asca2013. You can also access this information on your desktop or laptop computer.
Keynote Speakers: Don't miss your chance to hear inspiring and educational keynote speakers at the 2013 Annual Conference. Speakers include Chef Jeff Henderson, David Marcus and Rachel Simmons. Learn more.
Special Events: There are a number of special events, both educational and social, scheduled for the annual conference -- most of them at no additional charge although some do require pre-registration. Learn more.
Exhibit/Sponsor: Want to get your product, school, service or industry in front of approximately 2,000 school counselors? Exhibit or sponsor at the ASCA Annual Conference. Learn more. And, visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall and Virtual Sponsor Hall to see what organizations will be exhibiting at the conference.
CEUs/Contact Hours: Meet your professional development needs in a variety of ways. Learn more.
Hotel: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 10107. Rate: $179 single/double occupancy. Reservations: Call (877) 212-5752 (mention ASCA to get the discounted rate) or make a reservation online.
Special Sunday Sessions!
Red Cross Training: Foundations of Disaster Mental Health
Sunday, June 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 0.3 CEUs/3 Contact Hours
Interested in becoming a Red Cross disaster mental health provider volunteer? This course is the first step in getting approved to volunteer with the Red Cross in the wake of a disaster. Free to all registered conference attendees. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Learn more, or register via e-mail.
Careers Your Students Need to Know About
Sunday, June 30, 1–4 p.m., 0.3 CEUs/3 Contact Hours
Help your students learn about some exciting career opportunities they may not have previously considered. Representatives from a number of industries gather to share information about their fields in this rapid-fire session. Free to all registered conference attendees. Advance registration isn't required, and you're free to drop in at any time over the course of the session. However, to earn the CEUs, you must attend the session in its entirety.
Special Olympics Project UNIFY: Empowering Youth of All Abilities
Sunday, June 30, 1–4 p.m., 0.3 CEUs/3 Contact Hours
People with intellectual disabilities are part of most schools but are often ignored and left out. Join us and discover the resources available through Special Olympics Project UNIFY that address this issue and can be used as part of a school's bully prevention efforts and school counseling program to improve school climate and culture. Learn more about the service-learning-based lessons, online interactive games, campaigns, clubs and whole-school activities for after-school programs, leadership classes, recess or P.E. classes. Free materials will be distributed. There is no additional fee, but you must register in advance.
RAMP Intensive Application Review
Sunday, June 30
The next round of Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) applications are due in October 2013. If you've already started working on your application and are looking for feedback on how it looks so far, register for a two-hour appointment with a RAMP reviewer to present your application in its current state and get on-the-spot feedback. Limited slots are available, and there's a $99 charge per school for the appointment. Download a registration form or contact Jill Cook for more information.
