The Catalyst
British Columbia School Counsellors' Association
COUNSELLING CORNER
Since last summer, BCSCA has been sitting on the Community Action Initiative Leadership Council, an integrated group of professionals representing the Ministry of Health, Ministry for Children and Families, community agencies, BC Mental Health Association, BC Schizophrenia Society, BC Clinical Counsellors, private industry and First Nations agencies to administer funding of 10 million dollars from the BC Government earmarked for grass roots, culturally sensitive community projects and training aimed at addiction and mental health across the lifespan. The second phase of funding has just been completed and many innovative projects have been funded across BC. Phase three is just underway and BCSCA is excited to be a part of this ongoing initiative! To read more about what projects have been funded (many involve school district partners) click the link below...
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/bco-nwl/pdf/press_release_Cycle3_funding_June1_2012.pdf to view the full article online.
FROM THE BC COUNSELLOR
Recently, the BC Liberal government passed Bill 22 in response to teacher strike action and the ongoing lack of progress in contract negotiations. This Bill contains some subtle and some not so subtle implications for school counsellors. We all need to be aware of what lies ahead....
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/bco-nwl/pdf/Bill_22_Article.pdf to view the full article online.
THE LEARNING CURVE
The annual summer institute program for educators is being held at UBC Aug. 23-24, 2012. Register by June 15 as space is limited. The cost is $55 and includes lunch. The two-day program features experts in teen mental health such as Stan Kutcher and Lynn Miller and is supported by the B School Based Mental Health Coalition. Read more to find out how to register...
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/bco-nwl/pdf/Summer-Institute-Registration-Flyer.pdf to view the full article online.
MEMBERS
Our annual BCSCA Conference and AGM is being held at the Coast Plaza Stanley Park Hotel in Vancouver's beautiful West End in October. Check out this link for information about our keynote, intensive sessions and informative workshops for this year's conference: Connect '12.
Visit http://bctf.ca/bcsca/conference_12.html to view the full article online.
