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go back to the Assembly ﬂoor for concurrence before it is signed by the governor. All of this will take place over the next several months. If the bill completes all of these steps successfully, it will go into eﬀect Jan. 1, 2009. We need every California counselor to get involved and help us to press forward in this eﬀort. Advocacy and Rapid Response Network: CCCL needs counselors to participate in a grassroots network throughout California. Counselors will be given the tools and guidance well in advance in order to request support for the bill from their state senator and assembly member. Please let us know if you will participate in this new CCCL networking opportunity by responding to info@ caccl.org. CCCL Database: Counselors who register their contact information under How to Support on this Web t site will receive periodic updates Wentworth: A great place to learn • 15 majors in the ﬁelds of architecture, biomedical engineering (Fall 2009), computer science, construction, design, engineering, engineering technology and management Unique 3-part learning model combining classroom knowledge, lab and studio work, and real-world co-op experience 35 acre campus located in the heart of Boston Laptop initiative for all students NCAA Division III athletics, community service learning center and over 30 clubs and professional organizations Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Ofﬁce 550 Huntington Avenue Bosto , MA 02115 oston 25 www.wit.edu | 800.556.0610 on our progress. CCCL communicates through e-mail, so it is important for counselors to keep us informed of their current email address. Financial Contributions: CCCL is dependent on contributions from counselors to cover its legislative expenses. In order to maintain the eﬀort, CCCL must continue to build its treasury. Please download the form under How to Support on this Web site t and mail it with your donation. To locate your state senator and assembly member visit www. sen.ca.gov. The CCCL legislative oﬃce is Sacramento Advocacy. Visit www.sacadvocacy.com for more information. Counselor Educator’s Corner California Counselor Educators Lead WACES in 2008-2009 The Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) was founded in 1961 as one of ﬁve regional organizations of the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). WACES counts among its members professionals and students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Paciﬁc Rim countries. WACES seeks to advance the education, credentialing, and supervision of counselors. The association advocates for a multicultural approach that honors diversity and promotes the mastering of knowledge, skills, and competencies of its members who work in guidance, counseling, and student personnel services in all settings of society. Two California counselor educators – Dr. Leah Brew and Dr. Lori Lowe – are leading the way for counselor educators in 2008-2009 in WACES. Dr. Leah Brew (lbrew@fullerton.edu) from University of California at Fullerton serves as president and Dr. Lori Low (lori.low@gmail.com) from University of San Diego serves as president-elect. For more information on WACES and to access the membership application, check out the Web site at http://counselored.unlv.edu/ WACES.htm. ■ • • • • 8 356690_Wentworth.indd 1 The California School Counselor | fall 2008 r 12/8/07 12:59:31 PM http://www.sen.ca.gov http://www.sen.ca.gov http://www.wit.edu http://www.sacadvocacy.com http://counselored.unlv.edu/WACES.htm http://counselored.unlv.edu/WACES.htm

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California School Counselor - Fall 2008 Contents Presidential Perspectives Jackie's Jottings Executive Director's Report Pics, Clicks and Technics Calendar Index to Advertisers Prevention is Key in Crisis Response High Schools Partner with Cash for College to Boost Cal Grant Awards CASC Southern California Conference and Research Summit II Reflection 2008 WACAC Annual Spring Conference H.B. McDaniel Foundation Awards Announced 2008 Delegate Assembly 2008-2009 School Counseling Program Grant Recipients Named Solution Tree Outsert

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