Georgia School Counselor Association

11/04/2025

The GSCA conference is coming soon and we want to recognize our sponsors that help to make this conference a success. Over the next several days, we will feature our sponsors and let you know a little bit about them. The next featured sponsor is our Titanium level sponsor, Army National Guard.

The GSCA Fall 2023 Conference will be in Macon, November 12-14!

GSCA would like to thank one of our Titanium level sponsors for their support for the Fall Conference and School Counselors! Please check out their website below: https://www.nationalguard.com/select-your-state/GA.

11/03/2025

The GSCA conference is coming soon and we want to recognize our sponsors that help to make this conference a success. Over the next several days, we will feature our sponsors and let you know a little bit about them. The next featured sponsor is our Platinum level sponsor, Georgia Military College.

The GSCA Fall 2023 Conference will be in Macon, November 12-14!

GSCA would like to thank one of our Platinum level sponsors for their support for the Fall Conference and School Counselors! Please check out their website below: https://www.gmc.edu/

11/03/2025

The GSCA conference is coming soon and we want to recognize our sponsors that help to make this conference a success. Over the next several days, we will feature our sponsors and let you know a little bit about them. The next featured sponsor is our Titanium level sponsor, Army ROTC.

The GSCA Fall 2023 Conference will be in Macon, November 12-14!

GSCA would like to thank one of our Titanium level sponsors for their support for the Fall Conference and School Counselors! Please check out their website below: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc.html.

10/27/2025

Get ready to kick it old school! 🎧
Join us Thursday night at the GSCA Fall Conference on Thursday, November 13 at Fall Line Station for GSCA’s 90’s Dance Party! Dress in your best 90’s attire and bring those throwback moves. 🕺 🚌 Shuttles from host hotels provided!

10/22/2025

It’s almost conference time and you don’t want to miss out on not only the BEST conference in GA, but the most amazing Pre-Conference Sessions. Our first pre-conference highlight is our Mosaic of Voices on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. This session will be presented by three amazing school counseling leaders: Dr. Maritza Cha, Ricardo Lyons and Nicholas Wozniak.

Join us for an engaging and solution-focused session designed for school counselors who are committed to fostering inclusive, informed, and equitable learning environments. This dynamic pre-conference experience will feature a series of mini-presentations from expert voices and community leaders, each offering unique insights into key topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), immigration policies impacting students and families, the evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth, and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.

To register for a pre-conference session, see the session description, or view the bio for the presenters, please use the link below.

https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference

10/22/2025

Join us on for the October Mentoring Webinar on Tuesday, October 28 from
11 a.m - 12 p.m. During this time our panel of experienced school counselors will discuss effective school counseling strategies and practices. Discover proven techniques to support student success, foster mental well-being, and strengthen school communities. Hear from experienced counselors and administrators sharing real-world strategies, innovative programs, and practical tools you can use right away. All GSCA members are invited to attend.

Please register using this link: https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-webinar—october-mentoring-session

10/16/2025

Drumroll please!!!! GSCA is pleased to announce the 2025 GSCA School Counselor of the Year, Shayla Thompson and Semi Finalists Chiquita Jones and April West. In addition, GSCA is pleased to announce the 2025 GSCA Professional Recognition Awards, which includes Counselor Educator of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Emerging Leader of the Year, Writers of the Year, Business Partners of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award! Congratulations to all!

We will celebrate all of the winners on Wednesday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the GSCA Conference in Macon. Congratulations to all!

10/13/2025

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities. GSCA stands with educators and counselors in creating spaces where every student’s heritage is respected and celebrated.

10/08/2025

The Georgia School Counselor Association extends heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2026 ASCA School Counselor of the Year finalists! 🌟

These remarkable school counselors represent the very best of our profession — leading with compassion, equity, and dedication to student success. We celebrate their incredible work and the positive impact they make in schools and communities across the nation. 💙

Congratulations to the 2026 School Counselor of the Year Finalists!
· Leka Anitema, Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii
· Danielle R. Crankfield, Crofton High School, Gambrills, Md.
· Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Broadview Middle School, Burlington, N.C.
· Lydia T. Larimore, Neabsco Elementary School, Woodbridge, Va.
· Summer Royale Whittington, Ernest Gallet Elementary School, Youngsville, La.

10/06/2025

Join our next GSCA webinar, Su***de or Self Harm - Know the Difference on Wednesday, October 8 from 12-1 p.m. and learn how to differentiate when encountering a student who is self harming or student who admits to suicidal thoughts. Discover ways to create protocols to keep students safe and learn short and effective counseling interventions that will empower you as a school counselor to trust your own judgment and get students the support they need. Webinars are free for members and only $25 for non-members.

Presenter: Ruth Scott, EdS, LPC, CPCS

Register using this link: https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-webinar—suicide-or-self-harm-—know-the-difference

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10/03/2025

Happy Friday!! It’s almost conference time and you don’t want to miss out on not only the BEST conference in GA, but the most amazing Pre-Conference Sessions. Our first pre-conference highlight is our Mosaic of Voices on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. This session will be presented by three amazing school counseling leaders: Dr. Maritza Cha, Ricardo Lyons and Nicholas Wozniak.

Join us for an engaging and solution-focused session designed for school counselors who are committed to fostering inclusive, informed, and equitable learning environments. This dynamic pre-conference experience will feature a series of mini-presentations from expert voices and community leaders, each offering unique insights into key topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), immigration policies impacting students and families, the evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth, and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.

To register for a pre-conference session, see the session description, or view the bio for the presenters, please use the link below.

https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/events/gsca-2025-annual-conference