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School Counseling Learning Engagement Institute
Welcome to the Department of School Counseling January 2025 Learning Engagement Institute!

We have an exciting day planned for with an inspirational speaker, tier 1 focused learning and express sessions where you get to choose! We will wrap up the day with some horizontal team time to discuss topics important to your school counseling programming.

In this Sched listing, you will find the options available for the express session section of the day. You will get to choose two express sessions that will be 30 minutes each with time between to change rooms. It is a lot of learning in a short amount of time but we tried to give you plenty of variety!

Looking forward to seeing you all!
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Thursday, January 2
 

1:00pm EST

Anxiety and Stress Strategies for Students FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 255
Need tips and tricks to help your student manage stress and anxiety? Learn the difference between stress, anxiety, and chronic worry while filling your counseling toolkit with practical strategies to help students learn coping skills and build resiliency 
Speakers
avatar for Barbara Truluck

Barbara Truluck

Middle School Counseling Consultant, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 255

1:00pm EST

ASIST refresher LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 254
Come get a quick refresher of the ASIST framework so you can continue to recognize risk and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. This session is for those who have already been ASIST trained. 
Speakers
avatar for Patty DaSilva

Patty DaSilva

Supervisor: School Counseling, Advisement, & Crisis Response, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 254

1:00pm EST

Building Relationships LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 259
Participants will explore the vital role that cultivating strong, supportive relationships plays in promoting student well-being and academic success. Attendees will gain insights into why positive relationships are foundational to creating a safe and effective learning environment, as well as practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections with students. The session will also address common challenges educators may face in relationship-building and offer solutions to overcome these barriers. Through collaborative discussions, attendees will share effective strategies from their own practice, leaving with actionable approaches to enhance student engagement and support positive outcomes for all learners
Speakers
avatar for Sara Folk

Sara Folk

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 259

1:00pm EST

CTLS Digital Classrooms for school counselors: Setting up a Digital Classroom & Rostering LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 251
School counselors can learn about Digital Classrooms in CTLS; how to create one from scratch and adding students to the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. LeAnna Anantaraman

Dr. LeAnna Anantaraman

Tech Instructional Specialist, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 251

1:00pm EST

De-escalation Strategies FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 261
Participants will learn the cycle of acting-out behavior and how to respectfully respond early in an escalation. Additionally, participants will learn to identify environmental factors that can be manipulated.
Speakers
AG

Alexis Gonzalez

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 261

1:00pm EST

Elementary Career Awareness Lessons LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 248
In this session, you’ll hear about ways to freshen up your elementary career awareness lessons and programs. We’ll look at innovative ways to help our students think about different possibilities for the future.
Speakers
LK

Lisa King

School Counselor, Blackwell
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 248
  • Level ES

1:00pm EST

Excel Basics LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 250
This session will cover key foundational skills such as navigating the interface, entering data, and performing simple calculations using formulas. Participants will also learn essential functions like sorting, filtering, and formatting data for clearer presentation and analysis.
Speakers
CH

Corey Hogan

Tech Instructional Specialist, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 250

1:00pm EST

IEL Student Support LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 249
This session is focused on an IEL Small Group curriculum and different activities provided at Daniell Middle School that you can do with your IEL students. In this session, we will walk you through the five small group lessons/activities and introduce you to the platform ELLevation.
Speakers
CP

Cayce Pope

School Counselor, Daniell
LM

Lauren McAfee

School Counselor, Daniell
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 249

1:00pm EST

Restorative Circles Toolbox LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 238 - Music Room
In this session, you will learn how community circles are a powerful tool for fostering connection, promoting empathy, and building strong relationships. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of how to create a safe space that allows for individuals to come together, share their experiences & support one another.
Speakers
avatar for Joslin Maxwell

Joslin Maxwell

Wellness Specialist, Cobb County School District
avatar for Cree Hare

Cree Hare

Wellness Specialist, Cobb County School District
•Wellness Specialist for Cobb County School District•14 years teaching elementary in public and private schools in Kansas, Texas, California, Georgia.•8 years as a school counselor in Georgia public schools.•Restorative Practices Trainer, Sources of Strength Trainer/ Coach... Read More →
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 238 - Music Room

1:00pm EST

Self-care Is Not Selfish: Practical Self-care for School Counselors FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 253
Self-care is crucial for school counselors due to the demanding and often emotionally taxing nature of their work.  By prioritizing self-care, school counselors can sustain their ability to support others while maintaining their own health and well-being.  In this session, we will discuss the purpose of self-care and effective self-care strategies for specifically for school counselors.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Brady, Ph.D.

Brandy Brady, Ph.D.

High School Counseling Consultant, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 253

1:00pm EST

The School Counselor and Military-Connected Students LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 262
Georgia is home to the fifth-largest military population in the United States, including 13 different military bases. Cobb County is home to Dobbins AFB which is the largest-multi-service reserve training in the world and is appointed 50 different aircrafts with nearly 7,000 take-offs a month. More than 6,000 soldiers are assigned to Dobbins AFB, many who are parents to school age children.  School counselors play an integral role in ensuring military-connected students feel supported in their academic, career and social/emotional development. School counselors will learn to identify the unique needs of military-connected students within their schools and individual and small-group interventions to support these students.
Speakers
KO

Kelly Owen

School Counselor, Ford
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 262

1:00pm EST

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Behavior Interventions Overview: Check-In/Check-Out, A Tier 2 Intervention for Behavior FILLING
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 260
In this session, participants will get an overview of “Check-In/Check-Out,” a Tier 2 behavior intervention that targets students with attention-seeking behaviors. Learn how this intervention works, what it looks like in action and get tips on how to launch Check-In/Check-Out at your school.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Hellman

Jennifer Hellman

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Classroom 260
  • Level ES

1:45pm EST

Anxiety and Stress Strategies for Students FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 255
Need tips and tricks to help your student manage stress and anxiety? Learn the difference between stress, anxiety, and chronic worry while filling your counseling toolkit with practical strategies to help students learn coping skills and build resiliency 
Speakers
avatar for Barbara Truluck

Barbara Truluck

Middle School Counseling Consultant, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 255

1:45pm EST

ASIST refresher LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 254
Come get a quick refresher of the ASIST framework so you can continue to recognize risk and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. This session is for those who have already been ASIST trained. 
Speakers
avatar for Patty DaSilva

Patty DaSilva

Supervisor: School Counseling, Advisement, & Crisis Response, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 254

1:45pm EST

Building Relationships LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 259
Participants will explore the vital role that cultivating strong, supportive relationships plays in promoting student well-being and academic success. Attendees will gain insights into why positive relationships are foundational to creating a safe and effective learning environment, as well as practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections with students. The session will also address common challenges educators may face in relationship-building and offer solutions to overcome these barriers. Through collaborative discussions, attendees will share effective strategies from their own practice, leaving with actionable approaches to enhance student engagement and support positive outcomes for all learners
Speakers
avatar for Sara Folk

Sara Folk

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 259

1:45pm EST

CTLS Digital Classrooms for school counselors: Next Steps with a Digital Classroom LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 251
For school counselors who already have a Digital Classroom created, learn how to leverage the Class Board and Announcements to communicate information to students and families.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. LeAnna Anantaraman

Dr. LeAnna Anantaraman

Tech Instructional Specialist, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 251

1:45pm EST

De-escalation Strategies FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 261
Participants will learn the cycle of acting-out behavior and how to respectfully respond early in an escalation. Additionally, participants will learn to identify environmental factors that can be manipulated.
Speakers
AG

Alexis Gonzalez

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 261

1:45pm EST

Elementary Career Awareness Lessons LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 248
In this session, you’ll hear about ways to freshen up your elementary career awareness lessons and programs. We’ll look at innovative ways to help our students think about different possibilities for the future.
Speakers
LK

Lisa King

School Counselor, Blackwell
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 248
  • Level ES

1:45pm EST

Excel Basics LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 250
This session will cover key foundational skills such as navigating the interface, entering data, and performing simple calculations using formulas. Participants will also learn essential functions like sorting, filtering, and formatting data for clearer presentation and analysis.
Speakers
CH

Corey Hogan

Tech Instructional Specialist, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 250

1:45pm EST

IEL Student Support LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 249
This session is focused on an IEL Small Group curriculum and different activities provided at Daniell Middle School that you can do with your IEL students. In this session, we will walk you through the five small group lessons/activities and introduce you to the platform ELLevation.
Speakers
CP

Cayce Pope

School Counselor, Daniell
LM

Lauren McAfee

School Counselor, Daniell
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 249

1:45pm EST

Restorative Circles Toolbox LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 238 - Music Room
In this session, you will learn how community circles are a powerful tool for fostering connection, promoting empathy, and building strong relationships. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of how to create a safe space that allows for individuals to come together, share their experiences & support one another.
Speakers
avatar for Joslin Maxwell

Joslin Maxwell

Wellness Specialist, Cobb County School District
avatar for Cree Hare

Cree Hare

Wellness Specialist, Cobb County School District
•Wellness Specialist for Cobb County School District•14 years teaching elementary in public and private schools in Kansas, Texas, California, Georgia.•8 years as a school counselor in Georgia public schools.•Restorative Practices Trainer, Sources of Strength Trainer/ Coach... Read More →
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 238 - Music Room

1:45pm EST

Self-care Is Not Selfish: Practical Self-care for School Counselors FULL
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 253
Self-care is crucial for school counselors due to the demanding and often emotionally taxing nature of their work.  By prioritizing self-care, school counselors can sustain their ability to support others while maintaining their own health and well-being.  In this session, we will discuss the purpose of self-care and effective self-care strategies for specifically for school counselors.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Brady, Ph.D.

Brandy Brady, Ph.D.

High School Counseling Consultant, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 253

1:45pm EST

The School Counselor and Military-Connected Students LIMITED
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 262
Georgia is home to the fifth-largest military population in the United States, including 13 different military bases. Cobb County is home to Dobbins AFB which is the largest-multi-service reserve training in the world and is appointed 50 different aircrafts with nearly 7,000 take-offs a month. More than 6,000 soldiers are assigned to Dobbins AFB, many who are parents to school age children.  School counselors play an integral role in ensuring military-connected students feel supported in their academic, career and social/emotional development. School counselors will learn to identify the unique needs of military-connected students within their schools and individual and small-group interventions to support these students.
Speakers
KO

Kelly Owen

School Counselor, Ford
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 262

1:45pm EST

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Behavior Interventions Overview: Check & Connect, A Tier 3 Intervention FILLING
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 260
“Check & Connect” is a research-based, individualized intervention that supports students who are showing signs of dropping out of school.  Mentors are trained to target Attendance, Behavior, and Coursework (The ABCs) with students and help them problem-solve using their ABC data. The training provides skills and tools to help mentors intervene and disrupt the cycle of disengagement.   Come learn more about this intervention and how to identify staff who would be effective in this mentor role.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Hellman

Jennifer Hellman

District PBIS Coach, Cobb County School District
Thursday January 2, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Classroom 260
 
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