FSCA Convention

Pre-Con Sessions

MORNING SESSION

Believe We Can!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm
School counselors believe in the importance of a positive and collaborative working relationship with building administration. This in-depth workshop delivers on how to build this support or increase what exists, in your school for school counseling services. Learn from the 2023 Finalist, ASCA National School Counselor, proven strategies, tools, and practices that have impacted and increased administrative support.

Learning Objectives:

Initiate and strengthen the administrative relationship that builds collaborative support for school counseling.
Develop connections with stakeholders for visibility, understanding, and credibility of school counseling.
Apply tools and strategies within your program to demonstrate impact on student school success
Gain understanding for how to market and promote you, the school counselor. Advocacy for the role of school counseling and building administrative buy-in by using marketing and data!

About the Presenter

Josh Nelson

Joshua Nelson is a seasoned educator, first in the classroom, and currently as a Certified School Counselor. He has been recognized locally, state, and nationally for his effective and impactful work. He is recognized for use of data, building a successful school counseling program, collaboration with stakeholders, and building strong administrative relationships, all of which have translated to tremendous student gains in academics, attendance, and behaviors. Awards for his outstanding work include; Teach of the Year, Duval County Public Schools (DCPS); Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP); the Lucille Crysell School Counselor of the Year (DCPS SCOY), Florida School Counselor of the Year (FSCA SCOY), and ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist (ASCA SCOY Finalist).

AFTERNOON SESSION

Infusing Resiliency Education Using a Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm
This three-hour, in-depth and practical approach training, focuses on school counselors at all levels. Learn how school counselors can apply the Florida Resiliency Standards through an MTSS framework using a multidisciplinary approach. Participants will learn how to analyze data to guide informed decisions around tiered interventions. The session will also offer creative strategies for planning school-wide events that engage all stakeholders in the school community.

Learning Objectives

Apply resiliency education within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
Engage stakeholders in the development and delivery of resiliency education.
Utilize data to drive the implementation of resiliency standards.
Involve the school counseling advisory council in planning and supporting resiliency initiatives.

FLDOE Rule, 6A-5.079, Florida School Counseling Standards addressed: #1 thru #6

About the Presenters

Cassie D'Addeo

Cassie D’Addeo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified School Counselor in Florida. She serves as a full-time elementary school counselor and advocates for lifelong social emotional learning through resiliency standards and bibliotherapy. Cassie creates a supportive environment where all students feel seen and valued. She is a member of Equality Florida’s Mental Health Advisory Council and was named the 2025 Florida School Counselor of the Year. Cassie also received RAMP recognition at the 2024 ASCA Conference. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education at the University of South Florida to help prepare future school counselors.

Erika Keller

Erika Keller is an Elementary School Dean in the Manatee County School District. She is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in School Counseling through Florida Atlantic University’s WAVES program. With eight years of experience in education, Erika has served as a paraprofessional, third-grade teacher, and dean. She is trained in the Neurosequential Model for Education, Restorative Practices, and Trauma-Informed Practices. Erika has presented at the Manatee County's New Teacher Orientation and the School Counseling Mini-Conference, as well as Georgia’s Southeast Conference on School Climate. She is a proud member of FSCA and passionate about student-centered support systems.

FSCA is Home for Florida School Counselors.
Since 1964, FSCA is a chartered state division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)