Sun, Sea, Sand, and School Counseling: Empowering School Counselors through the ASCA National Model

1st Annual Conference of the U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association

Friday, February 7th, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen Campus in the Great Hall | St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands

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Keynote Speaker:

Mrs. Berlina Wallace-Berube

Advisory Board Member of USVISCA, Senior Advisor, Officer of the Director for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Transforming Student Lives: The Power of the ASCA National Model

Ms. Wallace-Berube had a 13-year career in Education, with eight of those years dedicated to serving as a School Counselor. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of the Virgin Islands, she received a Master of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the same university. Additionally, she holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from Walden University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

Registration Info

$65.00
This registration is for anyone who is not a member of the U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association who wishes to obtain CEUs from the conference.
$50.00
This registration is for anyone who is currently a member of the U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association who wishes to obtain CEUs from the conference.
$35.00
This registration is for anyone (member of the U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association or not) who does NOT wish to obtain CEUs from the conference.

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Registration Types and Fees

*All registration fees will increase by $10 on day of conference

Workshops

The morning workshop will take a deeper-dive into implementing the American School Counselor Association National Model.

The afternoon workshop will take a closer look at supporting students’ mental health and wellness through the arts.

Presented by... an ASCA Board Chair Member
Hands-on activities and discussions on effectively implementing the ASCA National Model in various school settings.

Presented By Dr. Tiana Wilson and Jina Mamtani-Mahbubani
Techniques for supporting student mental health and creating a wellness-focused school environment.

Breakout Sessions

Data-Driven School Counseling Programs SCUTA with Jina Mamtani-Mahbubani

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Supporting Diverse Student Populations with Dr. Xuri Allen

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
College and Career Readiness with Dr. Latashia Edwards

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Crisis Intervention and Response

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Social Emotional Learning and School Counseling Integration with Jessamyn Souders

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Family and Community Engagement

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Additional Information

On the conference and St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands

Will there be lunch?

The U. S. Virgin Islands School Counselor Association is providing light refreshments no additional cost to attendees.

How do I get to St. Croix?

Option 1: Fly into Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands. This is the best option for attendees coming from the mainland United States or other Caribbean islands.

Option 2: If coming from St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, take the Seaborne seaplane from “downtown to downtown” for a 25 minute flight. Get more information on the seaplane here.

Option 3: If coming from St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands, take the QE IV Ferry. Get more information on the ferry here.