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UPCOMING TRAININGS - EVERYONE WELCOME!
WEBINAR: When Anxiety Affects Education: Evidence-Based Interventions for School Avoidance
Join licensed psychologist Dr. Jonathan Dalton for a virtual professional learning session on understanding school avoidance and supporting students whose anxiety interferes with attendance and learning. Explore research-based strategies, non-avoidant coping skills, and key differences between anxiety-based and autism-based school avoidance.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | ZOOM LINK
KEYNOTE & TRAINING: School Avoidance: A Shared Challenge, A Collective Solution
Join Montana educators, school leaders, counselors, and community partners in Butte on April 14, 2027, for a pre-conference event focused on helping students reconnect with school. Dr. Jonathan Dalton, a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience treating anxiety and related disorders, will share practical, evidence-based approaches to school avoidance.
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | Keynote & Workshop Schedule | Butte, MT
Two-Hour Keynote | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Open to everyone involved in education, including school counselors, administrators, educators, postsecondary professionals, and state leaders.
Three-Hour Intensive Workshop | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
A deeper dive into practical, evidence-based strategies schools can implement. Reserved for MSCA members and Montana GEAR UP schools.
Ready to attend? REGISTER NOW
Dig Deep: Unearthing What Matters
2027 MSCA Spring Conference | April 15–16 | Butte, Montana
Join the Montana School Counselor Association in historic Butte, Montana, for our 2027 Spring Conference!
This year's theme, “Dig Deep: Unearthing What Matters,” invites school counselors from across the state to explore the heart of our profession—building meaningful connections, advocating for students, and discovering the tools and strategies that make a lasting impact.
Inspired by Butte's rich mining history, we'll dig beneath the surface, uncover fresh perspectives, share valuable resources, and reconnect with what matters most in school counseling.
Mark your calendars for April 15–16, 2027! We can't wait to connect, collaborate, and strike gold together in the Mining City!
Stay tuned for registration details, session announcements, and more!
ABOUT US
The Montana School Counselor Association is a division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and represents approximately 500 Montana school counselors. Montana has held its charter with ASCA since 1982. The Montana School Counselor Association promotes professionalism and ethical practices while empowering and advocating for all school counselors.
BECOME A MEMBER OF MSCA
We’re better together! Joining the Montana School Counselor Association (MSCA) demonstrates your commitment to the school counseling profession and your dedication to staying current with the latest research, best practices, and developments in the field. Whether you're a professional, student, retired, or supporting member, MSCA offers valuable opportunities to connect, grow, and make a difference in the lives of Montana students.
What Does Membership Mean for You?
- Advocacy: MSCA is your voice at the Montana Capitol, representing school counselors in the legislative process. We also empower members to advocate for themselves, their colleagues, and their students at the school and district levels.
- Connection & Collaboration: Build a strong network of fellow school counselors who share your commitment to strengthening the profession and supporting student well-being. Connect with like-minded educators and partner organizations working to make a difference in Montana schools.
- Professional Development: Access webinars, resources, and discounted professional development opportunities throughout the year to support your continued growth and success.
- Annual Conference: Participate in MSCA’s annual two-day Spring Conference featuring evidence-based programming, current research, and best practices to help you stay informed and effective in your work.
- Leadership & Engagement: Help shape the future of MSCA! Members vote for the Board of Directors and can serve on the Board or committees focused on advocacy, marketing and technology, conference planning, professional development, and membership support.
- Recognition: Celebrate excellence in school counseling through MSCA’s annual School Counselor of the Year and Advocate of the Year awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the profession.
Your membership strengthens our collective voice, supports the growth of our profession, and helps us better serve Montana’s students and schools. Join MSCA today and be part of a community that advocates, collaborates, and grows together!
Go-To Drink Order: Cold flat diet Dr. Pepper First Job: Delivering newspapers by hand at 4:00 AM (Sunday papers were the worst!)
Unique Skill: She once started a stick-shift car using her toes and feet!
Childhood Dream Job: Ballerina
Bucket List: Traveling to Ireland and ScotlandThe Montana School Counselor Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting the professionals who serve Montana’s students every day. Your tax-deductible donation helps us fulfill our mission to promote professionalism and ethical practices while empowering and advocating for school counselors statewide. Donations make it possible to provide impactful professional development, offer meaningful support to counselors in their roles, and advocate for policies that protect and strengthen the profession in Montana.
