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Navigating the Grey: MASCA’s Legal & Ethical Monthly Symposium

  • 13 May 2025
  • 03 Jun 2025
  • Via Zoom

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Navigating the Grey: MASCA’s Legal & Ethical Monthly Symposium

Transform Your Practice Through Expert-Led Ethical Decision Making

Are you facing increasingly complex ethical situations in your role as a school counselor? Join MASCA's innovative virtual symposium series designed to strengthen your decision-making skills and expand your professional toolkit.  

Program Overview

Dive deep into pressing ethical challenges through this dynamic, interactive workshop series. Each monthly session creates a collaborative learning environment where you'll:

  • Explore real-world case studies relevant to today's school counseling landscape
  • Engage in facilitated small-group discussions with peers
  • Learn from experienced presenters on specialized topics
  • Build a stronger foundation in ethical decision-making

Series Details

  • Dates & topics listed below
  • Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
  • Format: Virtual via Zoom
  • Investment: $50 for the complete series (members) and $90 (non-members)

Dates and Topics

DATE

TOPIC

Nov 26

Artificial Intelligence   

Dec 3

College Admissions 

Dec 17

Dual Relationships & Professional Boundaries 

Jan 14

Underage drugs, sex, consent 

Feb 11

Parental rights  

March 4

Race & Ethnicity

March 18

DCF and external agencies or providers 

April 15

Special Education/504s/Testing 

May 13

Confidentiality

June 3

LGBTQ+ Gender  

*Please note that there will be an additional 2 hours of assigned asynchronous work, to be outlined during the course, in order to earn the 10 PDPs

Earn While You Learn

  • Qualify for a minimum of 10 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
  • Receive MASCA's specialized Microcredential in Ethical Practice
  • Access session recordings for flexible learning
  • Gain valuable resources through the Counselor's Notebook

Program Leadership

Expertly coordinated by MASCA's Ethics Committee in collaboration with our Executive Director and Professional Development Chair, ensuring high-quality, relevant content aligned with current professional standards.

Why Participate?

  • Address real ethical challenges you face daily
  • Build confidence in handling complex situations
  • Network with colleagues facing similar challenges
  • Access ongoing resources and support
  • Contribute to the broader counseling community through shared learning

Registration Includes

  • Access to all live sessions
  • Session recordings for flexible viewing
  • Pre and post-session materials
  • Small group discussion opportunities
  • Certificate of completion
  • Microcredential upon meeting all requirements

I'm interested, but what if I can't make all the sessions?

  • Not to worry!  While live sessions are always more engaging, dynamic, and interactive, the sessions will be recorded and available online for you to view if you need to miss a session.  Please note that a check-in (to be described at the first session) will be required to verify completion of a recorded session.  

Join us in this transformative professional development opportunity designed specifically for school counselors who seek to elevate their ethical practice.

Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot in this comprehensive professional development series.



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