The Virginia School Counselor Association Conference 2025 aims to empower school counselors with the latest strategies and insights to enhance student success. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with dynamic speakers, participate in breakout sessions, and network with peers. The conference will cover key topics such as trauma-informed education, anxiety, and depression, providing practical tools and strategies for school counselors. The agenda includes keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and networking events, offering a comprehensive learning experience.
Mental Health Conferences
Virginia School Counselor Association Conference 2025
The Virginia School Counselor Association Conference 2025 will be held in Hampton, VA, at the Embassy Suites & Hampton Roads Convention Center from October 15-17, 2025. This event will feature dynamic speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for school counselors.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: October 15–17, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites & Hampton Roads Convention Center
City/State: Hampton, Virginia
Address: 1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
National Center for Youth Issues
The National Center for Youth Issues focuses on providing resources and support for youth development and education, organizing conferences and events to enhance the skills of educators and counselors.
Email: registrations@ncyi.org
Phone: 866.318.6294
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $170.00 | Member Professional | Main Conference Registration |
| $240.00 | Non-Member | Main Conference Registration |
| $70.00 | Graduate Student | Main Conference Registration with Membership Included |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins on October 15 with pre-conference sessions and a welcome reception. October 16 includes the opening session with keynote speaker Brett Zyromski, followed by breakout sessions and a networking social. October 17 features additional breakout sessions and the closing keynote by Diana Virgil.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Brett Zyromski
Associate Professor and Program Chair of the Counselor Education Program at The Ohio State University, focusing on school-based counseling and positive childhood experiences.
Diana Virgil
School Counselor at Daleville High School, Alabama, and 2024 School Counselor of the Year, known for her work in dual-enrollment programs.
Jenny Hubler
School Counseling Director at Hungary Creek Middle School, Virginia, and former VSCA President.
Lauren White
Tiered Intervention School Counselor at Henrico County Public Schools, Virginia, with experience in trauma-informed education.
Tori Stone
Associate Professor at George Mason University, specializing in anxiety, depression, and creative counseling interventions.
Makenzie Perkins
Counseling Specialist for Collierville Schools, TN, focusing on suicide prevention and crisis response.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
VSCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6066. Attendees must complete an evaluation for each session to receive NBCC hours.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The Embassy Suites, the Conference’s host hotel, offers a conference rate of $159, including breakfast and evening reception. Overflow hotels include Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard Marriott Hampton with rates starting at $131 and $119 respectively.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking details are not explicitly mentioned. Attendees are advised to check with the hotel for parking options.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations can become sponsors or exhibitors at the conference. Sponsorship packages and exhibitor opportunities are available, with details provided in the sponsorship package document. Become a Sponsor
Other Links and Information
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