Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Emily Brown
Brown, Emily
School Counselor Director
Arizona Department Of Education
Emily Brown is currently serving as the Director of School Counselors at the Arizona Department of Education. Emily has a wealth of experience in K-12 education, working as a School Counselor and JAG Coordinator for over 12 years in both Ohio and Arizona. Drawing from her background in implementing the ASCA National Model, she is committed to advancing comprehensive school counseling programs.
Sessions:
4592 - School Counselor Welcome Breakfast
07/15/2024
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hilton El Conquistador
- School Counseling
Join ADE/CTE for updates and an overview of sessions provided for school counselors. We encourage you to come network with your fellow school counselors before the day begins. Grab some breakfast and join us for a warm welcome!
4495 - School Counselor Luncheon
07/15/2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hilton El Conquistador
- School Counseling
Join us for a special lunch session for school counselors featuring a presentation by Edge Factor. This year's topic will delve into the power of storytelling, and who better to learn from than the experts at Edge Factor? Their platform leverages storytelling to motivate K-12+ learners to explore, prepare and connect as they embark on their career journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
4483 - Learning from our Youth in Career and Technical Education
07/16/2024
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Interdisciplinary
- School Counseling
Join ADE and Vocational Rehabilitation for a youth and young adult panel discussion. This session will provide information from schools that have successfully recruited and retained students with disabilities in their CTE programs, and allow students to share their experience with CTE and showcase how CTE influenced the pursuit of their career goals. Participants will leave this session with best practices strategies collected from educators, counselors, and administrators statewide that can be implemented at school sites to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities in CTE programs.
4494 - Helping Students Write Their Own Stories with My Future AZ
07/16/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Administration
- School Counseling
My Future Az is a powerful college and career planning tool developed in collaboration with ADE. It offers students a comprehensive roadmap to guide their academic and professional journey. It provides personalized and interactive tools for students to explore possible career paths, create resumes, and identify potential post secondary plans. We will highlight several success stories of both students and counselors who have used MFAZ to achieve their goals. Attendees will learn how this innovative tool has helped students to make informed decisions and take charge of their future.
