The Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology

Mary Ann Mariani, Ph.D., Director
Evans Tsoules, Ed.D., Coordinator

The Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology is one of the few professional continuing education programs in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of school counselors. All of the workshops are offered to Master of Arts program students. C.A.G.S., undergraduates, and Special Students may also attend the Institute sessions. This provides a unique and powerful opportunity for Master's candidates to interact with current professionals in the field.

The Institute provides training sessions for which PDP's and CEU's may be granted. Some training sessions may be taken for graduate credit with additional course requirements.

The primary goals of the Institute are to offer:

• professional training that enables counselors and psychologists to be current with new theories and methodologies
• on-site in-service training to teachers and administrators covering topics that advance the work of school counselors and psychologists towards achieving the standards in the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs;
• outreach consultation to schools seeking assistance with delivery of service.

2012-2013 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
 

TWO DAY WORKSHOP

Friday, October 19 and November 30, 2012 (Must attend both workshops)
"BUILDING RESILIENCY WITH MIND BODY SKILLS"
PRESENTER: Rana Chudnofsky, M.Ed., Director, Education Initiative and Laura Malloy, LICSW, Director of Yoga Programs, Co-Director, Education Initiative, Educational Initiative, Benson-Henry Institute, Mass General Hospital
Workshop details

Graduate Credit Option (3 credits)
SCP 730.23 Resiliency Seminar Strategies for School Counselors and Their Students, Attendance is mandatory at both workshops 10/19 and 11/30 and on six Monday 4:00-6:30 pm seminars on 9/10, 9/24, 10/1, 10/29, 11/19, and 12/3.  Also required is completion of additional course requirements.  No prerequisites.  AC MA/CAGS students may register for 3 credits at the regular tuition rate of $1,629 plus $20 registration fee.
 

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Friday, September 21, 2012
"CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING THE COLLEGE GOING CULTURE IN OUR SCHOOLS"
PRESENTER: Katharine Gray, M.Ed., C.A.E.S., G.E.C.C., is an independent consultant and leadership coach, who formed her own business called Unique Potential in 2007.
Workshop details

Friday, November 2, 2012
"PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS: TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF MEDICATION"
PRESENTER: Peter Moran, Ph.D., Psychologist, Private Practice, Worcester, MA, Adjunct, Counseling Psychology Graduate Program, Assumption College
Workshop details

Friday, December 7, 2012
"LEND ME YOUR BRAIN: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ADD/ADHD AND EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION."
PRESENTER: David Nowell, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist, Private Practice Worcester, MA
Workshop details

Friday, January 25, 2013
"SUPPORTING TEACHERS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES"
PRESENTER: Diane Myers, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education, Assumption College
Workshop details

Friday, April 5, 2013
"MORE ON 504 AND STUDENT RECORDS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS"
PRESENTERS: Matthew MacAvoy, J.D., Partner in Law Firm Sullivan, Nuttall, & MacAvoy, P.C. and Michael Joyce, J.D., Sullivan, Nuttall, & MacAvoy, Adjunct, Boston College
Workshop details

Graduate Credit Option (3 credits)
SCP 730.22 Special Topics: Strategies for School Counselors (Guidance and Adjustment). Attendance at all 5 workshops and completion of additional course requirements is mandatory. AC MA/CAGS students may register for 3 credits at the regular tuition rate of $1,629 plus $20 registration fee.

No Credit Option
Assumption College students and faculty may attend any workshop free of charge but need to register prior to the workshop. To register please call (508) 767-7430 or e-mail l.doucette@assumption.edu. Assumption College is located at 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Consult our web site for directions and information: www.assumption.edu (go to institutes/centers)

Registration Information: For more information & registration, Please call: Lucia Doucette, School Counseling Department Secretary: (508) 767-7430. Consult or website for directions & information www.assumption.edu
(go to Institute/Centers). Registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.

PDP's CEU's Option (6 CEU's PDP's): A $60 registration fee will be charged for each workshop participant earning PDP's and CEU's. Each participant receives 6 PDP's or 6 CEU's (NBCC approved) per workshop. Register for all 5 workshops for ONLY $275.00. (30 CEU's or PDP's). Special Discount for Assumption Alumni: $40 per workshop; register for all 5 for $175.00.

AC Faculty & Students: Assumption College students & faculty may attend any workshop at no charge for no credit. AC faculty & AC students must also register prior to the workshop.