FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION

Established 1961        Feb. 2006           Fed. ID  #04-3372825

http://www.geocities.com/franklin_hampshire_guidance

or www.masca.org /affiliates(left sidebar)/FHGA 

If you did NOT get a FHGA  email announcement, notify  helenod@worldnet.att.net  (subject: FHGA)

February, 2006             

President/Trustee: Helen O’Donnell, Ed.D   10 Maplewood Terrace, Hadley, Ma. 01035    549-1914     helenod@worldnet.att.net

VP: Rachel Schwab, Athol-Royalston Schools    

Professional Development Committee/Co-Trustee):  Larry West, White Brook Middle School, Easthampton  529-1530 x 133

Sec.:  available                                  Committee:  Larry Dean, Transfer Counselor, GCC

Web Design/Technical Advisor: Stephanie-Marie Cariello

 

Membership Benefits   -  FHGA:                                       

Plans local professional development programs

Processes PO’s and has a bank acct.

Develops  collegial networks

Provides  PDP;s with MASCA         

Established  a FHGA website and email network

Co-organizes - Summit of Peacemakers: A Conference of Peer Mediators

Maintains a WMA Mediation Advisor Network

 

FHGA in the 21^st Century:  (Mission Statement)

The Franklin-Hampshire Guidance Association (FHGA), a bi-county professional organization of school counselors (K-post graduate) and colleagues, is a 45year affiliate of the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA)  and a partner affiliate with Western MA Counselors Association (WMCA).   FHGA’s mission  is to provide and support WMass  professional development for school counselors & mediation advisors; establish networks for colleagues striving to meet the diverse needs of their students and school communities; and actively promote safe schools by providing workshop opportunities relating to peaceful conflict management, peer mediation,and other anti-violence initiatives.

 

FHGA MEETING: APRIL 6, 2006 (2:30-5:30)  (follows 4/6 workshop at GCC downtown campus)
1. MA Model update and overview (free copy of DOE endorsed MA Model)                         

2. Implementation presentation (TBA)                                                 free parking (see website)

3. Treasurer’s Report                                                                     complimentary snacks

4. Recruiting new leadership, slate of officers 

5  Announce MASCA LDI Aug. 6 – 7, 2006 MA MOCA No. Adams

   “Strengthening partnerships. Activating affiliates. Promoting collegial connections.”

5.  PROGRAMS AND INITIATiVES UPDATE

         a. Register now for: 13^th Annual Summit of Peacemakers: A Conference of Peer Mediators

        b. Discuss ’04-’05 FHGA survey results

           

Bring colleagues.  Arrive when you can. 2005-2006 FHGA dues $5.

 

Resources:

·      www.masca.org

·      UMAss Center for School Counseling Outcome Research:   Dr. Jay Carey and Dr. Carey Dimmett    

             http://www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/   (Center for School  Counseling Outcome Research)

 

FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM: 

Mail check to:  10 Maplewood Terr. Hadley 01035

1. Here is my $5 FHGA membership check made out to:  Helen O’Donnell, FHGA

   Name:                                                                                 Address:

  

   Email:

  

   School/Agency:                                                      Job Title:

 

2. Volunteer your services:  

   ___ Professional Development Committee    

   ___ Officer (circle choice): Pres/VP/ Treas./Trustee/ Technology(Manage website & mailing database )

 

3.  I will host a meeting, workshop or collegial discussion group (Counselors meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest)

 

4. Topics for professional development:  (collegial sharing of promising practices, training session, or a workshop

  

 

 

IT IS ONLY $5 TO JOIN.  PLEASE MAIL YOU CHECK TODAY!!!