This is a new page on our SCSCA website!

Below are the minutes from our September 27, 2022 meeting.
  • Introductions of the SCSCA Board
  • Thank you to Carol Covino at Berkeley College for sponsoring today’s meeting
  • Website will be updated for people who were not able to attend today’s meeting by Jess (Website Master)
  • Introduction of counselors who attended today’s meeting and happenings in schools around the county
    • Week of Respect
    • College Fairs
    • RTI Revamps
    • Peer Tutoring
    • “Get to know your counselor” sessions with students
    • High school recruitment
  • Tina Aue - The Center of Prevention and Counseling
    • New PCR Cards explaining what the Center does
    • TAG Program (ThinkActGrow)
      • Referred by school staff, not parents
      • Students struggling in school
      • Reach out to Jen at the Center for more information
    • Treatment dollars for kids with addiction issues - anyone can refer
    • Adult treatment or recovery dollars available
    • Back in person
    • Universal screening for all high school students in public and charter schools to show risk of addiction - grades 9-12
    • Summit - October 13 at Sussex Tech
      • High school mentors are needed 
      • Training will be provided
    • Toolkits
      • Week of Respect
      • Red Ribbon Week
      • Plant for Promise
    • Narcan training available
      • Monthly, 3 in October
      • Check out the Center’s website for more information
      • Beneficial for coaches or high school employees
  • Caring Awards - High School and Middle School
  • Berkeley College Presentation by Carol Covino
    • Plenty of new MSN and MBA concentrations
    • Associate degree in 16 months/ Bachelor’s in 3 years/ Master’s in 4 calendar years
    • Career component - huge job offers especially in the medical field
    • Career virtual workshops for sophomores and juniors
    • Open house 10/22 and 11/17
    • Financial aid available
    • Field trips available for HS students
  • Sussex Tech Recruitment Information by Bina Varkey
    • October 2 - Application process opens
    • January - Application process closes
    • February - Notification of acceptance
    • October 27 - Open House 5:30pm
    • November 19 - Tech Trek $15 and fills ups quickly
    • Check out website under admissions for specific dates
  • Donna (SCSCA Treasurer) is looking into scholarship options for seniors throughout the county
    • Jeans day
    • Helping field, not nursing
  • Certificates will be sent out via email for today’s meeting from Alicia 
  • Any suggestions- please let Michelle know
  • Upcoming meetings
    • Columbus Day Meeting at SUSSEX TECH
    • January Meeting potentially at Sussex Tech
    • End of the Year/Retirement lunch
    • Sponsors for the meetings are still undecided