Much has been going on with NSCA these past few months especially since the last newsletter. In October NSCA helped organized a cyber bullying workshop. WebWise Kids sent two facilitators to Nebraska to present the game “Missing”. Mr. O’Brien, Assistant Attorney General discussed the number of predators their office has prosecuted, gave tips on monitoring children when they are on the internet, some history in the increase of  cyber bullying, and tips to stop this kind of bullying. 

In March, a number of us met at the Governor’s Mansion for lunch and listened to Ron Jensen, lobbyist for NSCA and NCA. We learned a lot about the protocol of following a bill through the legislature and he learned more about our organization, NSCA. Loel Schetler gave us a review of what he learned at APPI. We were privileged to meet the First Lady of Nebraska and a special tour of the Mansion. Thanks to Kevin Mills who helped organize the meeting at the Governor’s Mansion. In February Kevin also scheduled the signing of the proclamation by Governor Heineman in recognition of all Nebraska School Counselors.

On April 23rd, Nebraska and Iowa School Counselors are combining their efforts to have a workshop on “Equity, Access, and Accountability”. This will be held at Iowa western Community College in Council Bluffs, Carolyn Stone, President of ASCA and Pat Martin, commissioner of the College Board will be the presenters.

Thanks to Judi Sigler, we now have a website for our members to contact the officers if they have any questions. It is also a way to keep NSCA members informed of any topics pertinent to school counselors.  We are also linked to ASCA website. Members are welcome to look at the new website at www.neschoolcounselors.org. If you have any information you would like to have on the website please contact Judi Sigler or me. My email is bkorkow@paplv.esu3.org.

As you may know Kathy Toner resigned as President Elect. Dawn Smith has agreed to move from President Elect Elect to President Elect. We are looking for someone to fill the position of President Elect Elect. If you are interested in getting involved please, let me know ASAP. Rony Ortega, who was chairman of the Professional Recognition Committee and Technology, has resigned. He will be an assistant principal in another school district. Congratulations, Rony. 

Bonnie Korkow, President
NSCA

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