SESSION II

(1 0:1 5 – 1 1 :05)
PROGRAM # 12

A CT Tessera- Take Social and Emotional Learning Skills

and Character Strength A ssessment to the Next Level
Get thought leadership on the importance of Social and Emotional Leaning
(SEL). You will also learn about ACT Tessera, the next generation solution for
comprehensive, reliable Social and Emotional skill assessment.
A pplication: High School Counselors
Presenter: Greg Napierala, ACT

PROGRAM # 13
Financially Ready f or College
Building a successful college-going culture begins with early education and
planning. You can help by introducing middle & elementary school parents to
savings and financial aid concepts while they still have time to plan. This session
will provide an entry-level glimpse at financial aid concepts, various savings
options, including New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan. A
representative from Ascensus College Savings, the Program Manager for NY’s
529 will share what other districts are doing and provide resources you can
incorporate to engage parents as they plan for college. It’s a great addition to any
PTA, College Planning or Financial Aid Night! Join today’s workshop or learn
more by visiting www.ny529atwork.org.
A pplication: Elementary and Middle School Counselors
Presenter: George Makras, New York’s 529 College Savings Program

PROGRAM # 14

How Far Down the Road Have You Come in Meeting the
New Regulations?
With new regulations and new school counselor expectations now in place, you
may be feeling overwhelmed or not sure what you need to do next to meet these
significant NYSED changes. Let’s work through the five basic changes, swap
implementation ideas, and explore user friendly tools to see how far along with
implementation you already are!
A pplication: Elementary, Middle & HS School Counselors
Presenter: Carol A. Dahir Ed.D.Professor, School Counseling Department
New York Institute of Technology