Stark County School Counselors Association

10/07/2026

🏆 Exciting SCSCA Updates!

As part of the changes and improvements being made to SCSCA this year, we are excited to announce that our awards will now be presented at the December Membership Meeting:

🌟 SCSCA Counselor of the Year Award is available so that a School Counselor can be recognized for his/her contributions to and advancement of the profession of school guidance and counseling.

🏆 Dr. Larry Hentsch Counselor Support Award is for an individual or group whose work, support, or contribution helped advance the goals and further the mission of the school-counseling program. Nominees need not be a member of the SCSCA and could include the following: volunteers, teachers, coaches, secretaries, principals, administrators, alumni, students, college personnel, agency personnel, business/industry professionals, clergy, public servants, community members, or court officials.

We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding counselors and supporters who make a difference in our schools and communities!

📝 Award Nominations

Want to nominate an outstanding counselor or counselor supporter?
👉 CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO

10/06/2026

🤖✨ AI is changing the way we work—and school counseling is no exception!

Join us for AI for School Counseling as Matt Mays shares practical ways artificial intelligence can support, streamline, and enhance the everyday work of school counselors. From saving time on routine tasks to creating new opportunities for student support, discover how AI can become a valuable tool in your professional toolkit.

📅 October 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00–10:30 AM
📍 Stark County Educational Service Center

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of school counseling with colleagues from across the county. We can't wait to see you there!

09/08/2026

Check out the Back to School Edition of the newsletter! 🏫🎒👩‍🏫🍎

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

📚✨ Leadership starts with learning.

The school counseling profession is constantly evolving, and our students need strong, adaptable leaders now more than ever. How do we continue to grow and lead with confidence?

Beginning this fall, Amy Myers, School Counselor at North Canton, will facilitate virtual Book Study Framework meetings via Google Meet. Together, we'll explore Dare to Lead and engage in meaningful conversations designed to strengthen our leadership skills, build courage, and transform our practice.

Whether you're looking to grow professionally, connect with colleagues, or gain new strategies for leading with purpose, this book study is for you.

📖 Dare to Lead
💻 Virtual meetings via Google Meet
🙌 Open to school counselors interested in growing as leaders

Interested in joining us? Reach out and let us know!

09/01/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! The SCSCA 2026–2027 meeting schedule is here.

Join fellow school counselors throughout the school year for opportunities to connect, collaborate, learn, and grow together. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings across Stark County!

✨ Save the dates:
• September 14, 2026
• October 16, 2026
• December 4, 2026
• February 5, 2027
• Final Meeting – TBA

For additional details and updates, visit: www.scscacounselors.org

08/31/2026

School is back in session! 🍎✏️

Can you believe that? That being said, we can't wait to get together on Monday, September 14th for some coffee and conversation at Malone University! There will be opportunities to collaborate via grade bands to see how everyone's starting the year off. Make sure to RSVP by Wednesday, September 9th!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/k9d4ZtGkofvfJdsf6

08/30/2026

Congratulations, Meredith!