Attending conferences during the summer is a great way to reset your mindset, set goals, and prepare for the upcoming school year. I’ve attended the ASCA Conference both as an active participant and presenter.

There is a unique energy, excitement, and inspiration that can be found at this event. However, it's common to make excuses as to why you should not attend a conference such as shyness, missing family, not meeting anyone, cost, and thinking you wouldn't learn anything new.

In this episode, I am going to debunk these excuses and emphasize the value of attending conferences for professional development and personal growth.

Topics Covered: 

• My experience with attending the ASCA Conference as a participant and a presenter 
• Common excuses people make for not attending conferences
• Practical tips for those attending in-person conferences
• Benefits of attending summer conferences both in-person and virtually 

Blog Posts

• Going To ASCA: What You Need To Know
• Why Did I Wait 20 Years To Go To ASCA? 

ASCA Conferences

• Dream Big Conference--Atlanta, GA 2023
• Future Conference Information

Resources:

• 2023 Summer Counselor Conference
• Carol's website
• TPT store
• Leave a Review On Apple Podcast

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Perks Membership