Mississippi Drive-in Workshop & Advocacy Day

Description

Join us for both the Mississippi Drive-in Workshop and Advocacy Day (or just attend one!) A complimentary breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided.

8:30 - 9:00 am - Check-in at Get2College

9:00 - 9:15 am - Welcome

9:15 am - 10:15 am - "Advocating for your Students' Financial Stability"

• We all know education can be a big financial burden for students and families. In this session will cover the various ways the state of Mississippi helps students pursue affordable higher education. Representatives from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid and the Woodward Hines Education Foundation will cover the basics of the MAAPP, MTAG, HELP, and other state resources for students.

10:20 - 11:15 am - "Promoting Student Mental Health"

• How can you best set up your students for success? In this session you will hear from a professional in the mental healthcare field on how to best advocate for your students mental health. We will dive into how their mental health impacts their overall success, ways to best support them, and what resources are available to high school counselors.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - "Learning to Advocate for Yourself"/Closing

• Want to learn how to put yourself and the counseling profession in the best position to succeed in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast? This session will review the different leaders within the state Senate and House Education committees. We will also briefly discuss how membership in SACAC can help you advocate for yourself on a regional and national level.

12:45 - 1:00 pm - Depart for Capitol

1:30 - 4:30 pm - Advocacy Day at MS Capitol

4:45 - 5:00 pm - Return to Get2College