Registration

Registration is Now Open!

Join us online on January 31, 2025, for a jam-packed day of informative sessions promoting evidence-based practices, the development of comprehensive mental health strategies within education settings and your professional growth.

Need to get approval to participate in this event?

Use our justification letter template to help make your case!

Justification Letter Template

Dear {insert name},

The School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit is an all-new virtual event from the American Counseling Association (ACA) designed to empower and inspire those on the frontlines of student well-being. In one day, the summit will equip me with the latest knowledge, resources and collaborative opportunities I need to address the unique mental health challenges faced by our students today. I believe my participation is critical to bringing new ideas and approaches to our work and furthering my professional development.

The event takes place online on Jan. 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. I’ll be amongst hundreds of like-minded professionals to hear experts in the field talk about evidence-based practices, comprehensive mental health strategies and more. With more than 30 sessions being offered, I’ll walk away with actionable tips and tools that will make a lasting impact in our community.

Some of the sessions I’m most looking forward to include:

Building Data-Driven School Counseling Programs using Program Evaluation
Ashley Cosby and Jhamarcus Pharoah
Creative, Theory-based Strategies for School-based Mental Health (SBMH) Professionals to Support Students and Families Affected by Substance Abuse
Aubrey Uresti and Suzy Thomas
Playful Connections: Using Play in Small Group Counseling for Social and Emotional Growth
Suzanne Stokes
Navigating Social Media: Supporting Adolescents in a Digital Age
Shanda James
Partnerships and Care: Engaging Parents and Caregivers in the Boston Public School’s Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model (CBHM)
Ivonne Borrero and Brian Hart

Since this is a virtual event, we will have huge cost savings. The only cost for the event will be the registration fee.

Registration Fees

ACA Member: $99
Student Member: $50
Non-Member: $150
Non-Member Student: $90

Plus, if I join ACA as a member, I’ll save more than $50 on registration and get access to even more resources, professional development and advocacy opportunities.

This investment will pay off in more efficient practices, new connections and valuable insights and ideas. In addition, I can provide a report of my key takeaways and recommendations to our team.

I appreciate your consideration and approval. I will ensure we get the full value of this event.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Registration Rates

Registration includes access to all content and the event platform through February 28, 2025.

- Member
  
  $99
- Student Member
  
  $50
- Non-Member
  
  $150
- Non-Member Student
  
  $90

Need Support?

Please check out our FAQs or contact memberservices@counseling.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the live event take place?
Date: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
Eight sessions will be broadcast live, with all sessions including additional content available on-demand through February 28, 2025.

Who do I contact with general questions about the event?
memberservices@counseling.org 

Do I need to download or install information to attend this event?
No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the Internet. 

How do I log in on the day of the event?
Your log in details will be the same credentials you use to log-in to your ACA account.

Where will the event be held?
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. Visit: https://counseling.evareg.com/school-based-mental-health-professionals-summit and use the email address provided at registration to log-in and access the event.

The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.

What can I expect at the event?
The inaugural School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge skills, tools, and insights to effectively support the mental and emotional well-being of students. Designed to empower and inspire school counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals, this event provides a platform for innovation, advocacy, and collaboration in addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by students today.

Will I be able to take away information and/or slides from the event? 
Yes! Handouts will be available in the speaker's profile if they have provided any resources and can also be found beneath the video recording for on-demand sessions.

Cancellation and Refund Policies
Due to the length of the ACA virtual event and the ability to access on demand content through Feb. 28, 2025, ACA regrets that no refunds will be issued.

Will CE credits be offered for the 2025 School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit?
Yes, continuing education (CE) hours are available on select sessions. Each session listing will clearly indicate if the presentation is approved for CE credit and identify the type of approved CE credit available. A full list of sessions that will be offered can be found at https://counseling.evareg.com/school-based-mental-health-professionals-summit.

How many CE credits will be provided?
Attendees can earn 1.0 CE contact hour for each hour of attendance at select education sessions, with the opportunity for 45+ CE hours.

Will I receive a certificate acknowledging my participation? 
Attendance certificates are not issued; however, attendees can claim CE credits which will be displayed in certificate form for time spent in education sessions during the summit.

How will I receive my CE certificate?
Complete CE Certificate details can be found here.

How can I connect with a speaker or presenter?
Please visit the speaker's profile for the contact information they have provided.

Will there be any communication during the presentation?
Live chats will be conducted during the livestreamed presentations.  On-demand sessions are recordings only.

When will recordings for livestreamed sessions be available?
Recordings will be available immediately following the session. 

Who should I contact for help during the event?
Questions pertaining to technical difficulties during the livestreamed portion of the event can be directed to the chat icon located on the lower righthand corner of your screen.  Any other questions may be directed to memberservices@counseling.org.