Thomas University Hosts GSCA Conference
Post Published On:Thomas University hosted the Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA) Region 6 Mini Conference on Friday, February 27.
Region 6 represents a wide area of Southwest Georgia, including Sumter, Randolph, Terrell, Lee, Crisp, Turner, Worth, Dougherty, Calhoun, Clay, Tift, Early, Baker, Mitchell, Colquitt, Miller, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Wilcox, Ben Hill, Irwin, Berrien, Cook, Lowndes, and Brooks counties. For the past two years, Dr. Katrina Steele, Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology and Coordinator of the Professional School Counseling concentration at Thomas University, has served as the GSCA co liaison for this region helped welcome attendees to campus.
This year’s conference theme, Next Level Counseling: RAMP Strategies, focused on guiding school counselors in developing and implementing Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) frameworks in their schools. Deidre Williams of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) led the training, offering practical strategies and hands on planning sessions to help counselors strengthen their programs and better support students across the region.
Counselors attending the conference also participated in a curriculum swap, designed to provide a spring refresh with new lesson ideas, resources, and best practices to take back to their schools.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) generously sponsored catered lunches for all attendees, supporting the professional development of school counselors throughout the state.
Thomas University is honored to partner with GSCA and ASCA in hosting this important regional professional development event. By supporting school counselors, TU continues its commitment to strengthening educational pathways and serving the broader Southwest Georgia community.
