2024
Annual WySca State Conference
Monday February 26th 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday February 27th 8:30am-3:30pm
1 PTSB Credit available when participants attend both days!
Ramkota Hotel, Casper
Meet the Trainers
Karen Griffith, Ph.D., LPC, is a Professional School Counselor, retired (2012), with 35 years in public education plus eight years as Assistant Professor, retired (2020), in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. As a school counselor, she was recognized for excellence at the local, state, and national levels. In addition, she has authored multiple articles and books.
As a Certified ASCA Trainer, Dr. Griffith delivers a variety of workshops on the ASCA National Model, enhancing knowledge of the foundational skills and strategies and providing guided practice for applying specific components of the model. Specific descriptions for workshops are available on the ASCA website. She also serves as a RAMP Team Captain.
Dr. Brian Mathieson is the Assistant Director of Career/College Readiness with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) in Vancouver, Washington. In this current position he supports the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs with 80 amazing school counselors. Dr. Mathieson is a former elementary and high school counselor with 25 years of experience, a Recognized ASCA Model (RAMP) Team Captain with the American School Counselors Association (ASCA), and an ASCA-certified trainer. He has presented numerous times at the ASCA Annual Conference on a variety of topics.
Preliminary Schedule of Events (Subject to Minor Changes)
Sunday, February 25, 2024
REGISTRATION & SOCIAL HOUR - Ramkota Conference Center
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6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Registration & Social Hour
Meet new counselors and reconnect with friends from across the state
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Terrace
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Monday, February 26, 2024
REGISTRATION & SESSIONS - Ramkota Conference Center
Zoom Sessions Available for Both Tracks
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7:00 - 8:30 am
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Registration, Exhibitor Fair, &
Light Breakfast
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Terrace
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8:30 - 8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
WySCA President
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Ballroom
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8:45 am- 9:15am
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Keynote Speakers/Training Introduction
Start Where you are: Navigating the ASCA National Model
Karen Griffith
Brian Mathieson
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Ballroom
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9:15-9:30
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Break and Room Set Up
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9:30-10:20 am
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Track 1 Session 1
Advocacy
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North Ballroom
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9:30-10:20 am
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Track 2 Session 1
Advocacy
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Central Ballroom
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10:30-11:30am
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Track 1 Session 2
Clarifying Why
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North Ballroom
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10:30-11:30 am
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Track 2 Session 2
Owning your Capacity to Generate Change
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Central Ballroom
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11:30- 12:30 pm
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Lunch
Visit with Exhibitors
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Terrace
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12:30 - 1:30 pm
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Track 1 Session 3
Understanding the Model: What it is/What it isn’t
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North Ballroom
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12:30-1:30
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Track 2 Session 3
Goal Work
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Central Ballroom
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1:30 - 2:30
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Track 1 Session 4
Phased Implementation: Getting Started
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North Ballroom
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1:30-2:30
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Track 2 Session 4
Phased Implementation
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Central Ballroom
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2:30-2:45 pm
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Break and Snack
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Terrace
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2:45-3:30 pm
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Group Wrap up & Next Steps
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Ballrooms
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3:30-4:45 pm
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Business Meeting
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6:30 pm
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Bingo Night
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
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7:30 - 8:30 am
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Registration, Exhibitor Fair, & Light Breakfast
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Terrace
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8:30 - 8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Ballroom
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Group Ethics Session
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Ballroom
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10:00 -10:50 am
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Breakout Sessions
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10:50 - 11:10 am
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Break & Exhibitor Fair
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Terrace
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11:10 am - noon
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Breakout Sessions
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12:00 -1:00 pm
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Lunch (Provided )
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Terrace
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1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Network with others &
Visit the vendor and sponsor tables
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Terrace
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1:30 - 2:20 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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2:30 - 3:30 pm
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Grade Level Breakout Sessions
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Board Members will be available at the last session to sign PTSB/CEU paperwork before you leave
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Room Blocks
It is super convenient to stay in the same building as the conference center, not to mention more fun to all be together. Book your room now for only $93 a night. Ramkota Website Call 307- 266-6000. Make sure to tell them you are attending the conference.
*If you want PTSB Credit, please remember to include your PTSB or Social Security Number
*If you would like to order a conference shirt or sweatshirt please complete the order form by February 12th to ensure your size will be available.
*Registration is non-refundable after February 16th, 2024.