VIRGINIA STUDENT COUNCILS ASSOCIATION
Upcoming Leadership Workshops
Registration Deadline: October 21, 2016
Dear Administrator:
 
VSCA will host two outstanding workshops for member schools on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Registration deadline is October 21, 2016.

A workshop is being held exclusively for all elementary and middle school students who are interested in gaining more knowledge and experience in leadership skills to use in their schools and local communities.

An advisors' workshop held simultaneously will provide strategies and examples on maximizing the efficiency of the Student Council Advisor. Also, there will be an opportunity to learn from fellow advisors! Best practices will be shared as well as discussions of potential mishaps that you might incur while being in the leadership role.

We hope that by offering these workshops on the same date - for advisors and student leaders - we will be able to provide needed support to student councils in schools throughout the commonwealth.  We are especially excited to be able to provide a workshop focused on elementary and middle school students so that we may create a stronger foundation for leadership in our high schools and school community. 
 
Sincerely,
Andrea Vail
Director
Virginia Student Councils Association

P.S. If your school is not a member, please join today! Only VSCA member schools will be allowed to attend.

Elementary and Middle School Workshop
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The Virginia Student Councils Association is offering a leadership workshop for all elementary and middle school student council members. Leading the workshop are Cadie Culp and Mark Shiring, seasoned SCA Advisors.

Throughout the dynamic workshop, the students will work collaboratively to enhance their leadership skills by learning through the workshop theme: "It Starts With Us!" This motivational workshop will energize your students to positively impact your school and community this year. The workshop will feature:
  • Dynamic icebreakers
  • Small group breakout sessions on a variety of engaging leadership topics
  • Team-building activities
  • Motivational videos
  • Idea exchange
  • Hands-on event planning
  • Students will return to school with a clear "call-to-action" to get started
Workshop Details:
Leaders: Ms. Cadie Culp and 
Mr. Mark Shiring
Date: November 4, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Deadline: October 21, 2016
 
Advisor's Workshop
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The second workshop will be exclusively elementary, middle and high school Student Council Advisors. Leading the workshop this year will be Jeff Schutte, seasoned Student Council Advisor and current Activities Coordinator at Woodgrove High School in the Loudoun County Division.

Jeff began his work as an advisor to young leaders over two decades ago when he entered the educational profession in Ohio. Since then, he has worked as a class sponsor, Spirit Club advisor, varsity head coach, and Academic Team instructor among many other roles high school teachers play.

Jeff moved to Virginia a dozen years ago and brought with him his passion for helping light the fire of leadership in today's youth. He has helped his schools win district, regional, and state titles, and was named 2013 VSCA High School Advisor of the Year. This November, he'd love to share his passion for student leadership with you!

Whether you are a new SCA advisor yourself, or an experienced veteran, you're sure to walk away with several new items for your toolbox. From helping craft a SCA Mission Statement to executing a perfect pep rally, the students need to take ownership of every event, and Jeff has some great advice on how to make that happen. Do you need help with organization, marketing, or helping youngsters see the value in recognizing others? This workshop is right up your alley!

Come with your stories and your successes, and leave energized to keep up the great work you're doing already. Don't miss out - register today. 

 

Workshop Details:
Leader: Mr. Jeff Schutte
Date: November 4, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Deadline: October 21, 2016
Register Today!
Click on one of the registration forms to register for the event
 
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