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Professional Development Day
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: Free for PennACE members; non-members may attend for $15 to help cover lunch costs.
Registration Deadline: November 13, 2026
Join PennACE for a day of professional development, collaboration, and networking with career development and employer relations professionals from across Pennsylvania! The day will feature roundtable discussions, shared best practices, and opportunities to connect with colleagues over lunch. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, discuss current challenges, or learn how other institutions and employers approach their work, the PennACE Roundtables offer a great opportunity to learn from your peers.
This year’s PennACE Roundtables will take place in person at two locations on the same day, making it easier for professionals on both sides of the state.
East Side Location: West Chester University (WCU)
We hope you can join us for a day of conversation, collaboration, and professional connection!
Meeting location details and parking instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email closer to the event.
More Information and Registration: Click Here
West Side Location: Duquesne University
Cost: Free for PennACE & WestPACS members; non-members may attend for $15 to help cover lunch costs.
71st Annual Conference
Penn Stater Hotel, State College, PA
December 2 - December 4, 2026
This year, we are bringing together an incredible lineup of educational thought leaders and practitioners to provide you with actionable, real-world strategies:
Dr. John W. Hodge (Opening Keynote) on practical solutions to foster resilience and buffer the risk factors holding students back.
Terri Tchorzynski (Closing Keynote), former National School Counselor of the Year, on redesigning systems to break the cycle of burnout and reactivity.
Dr. Carolyn Stone (Pre-Conference Workshop) providing a vital deep-dive into legal literacy, ethical practices, and confidentiality in school counseling.
Earn Continuing Education: Access top-tier professional development with Act 48 hours, NCC hours, and up to 6 CEUs available.
Dynamic Breakouts: Choose from a robust schedule of breakout and poster sessions tailored to current educational realities.
Network & Connect: Collaborate with peers from across the state during our evening social events and networking luncheons.
Register by October 15, 2026, to take advantage of our early-bird discount. Plus, you can save even more on your registration fee by becoming a PSCA member today!
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION: https://ncyionline.org/conferences/pascac/#home
"MACCA is seeking approval to offer Resilience & Transitional Change for continuing education credit. Please check back for updates."
PACDA members register at a discount using code in Member Resources
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