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PSCA Diversity Taskforce

Goal Statement:

            In keeping with the mission of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association, to promote excellence in professional school counseling, the goal of the PSCA Diversity Taskforce is to address the current needs of school counselors as they relate to students, community, and to society.

 

Objectives for 2006-2007: 

q       To create a mission statement and vision for the Taskforce.

q       To disseminate the Diversity Taskforce Needs Assessment.

q       To facilitate an online Taskforce.

q       To develop a plan of action based upon stated membership need.

q       To establish a Diversity Clearinghouse for the PSCA membership.

 

Names of Committee Members

Anne S. Morris, PSCA Governing Board, Chairperson

Maxine Coker, PSCA Governing Board

Ruth Garcia, PSCA Governing Board

Sandra Hoff, Octorara Area School District

Judi Schmitz, PSCA Governing Board

Jay Cannon, Pennsylvania Department of Education

Ruth Fisher, Hempfield High School

Chip Harvey, Great Valley School District

Latinia McKinney Shell, School District of Lancaster

Dr. Becky Meyer, Millersville University

Faye Wilson, School District of Philadelphia

                                                   

Diversity Taskforce Needs Assessment

In an effort to insure that the Diversity Task Force addressed the needs of the membership of the Pennsylvania School Counselors, we ask that counselors respond to the following:

 

1. What areas of diversity should be addressed by the PSCA Diversity Task Force?

2. What are the needs of PSCA members as they relate to diversity?

3. What are the needs of school districts as they relate to diversity?

4. What activities, programs, or services had your school / district implemented to address issues of diversity? (Please identify your district and a contact if you are willing to accept inquiries.)

5. What resources have you utilized to address issues of diversity in your school / district? (Please identify your district and a contact if you are willing to accept inquiries.)

6. Are you willing to serve on the PSCA Diversity Task Force? Please provide your name, email or preferred mailing address, school, school district, location, and grade level.  Please share your interest in being a part of the PSCA Diversity Task Force.

 

Please respond to:

Anne S. Morris, PSCA Diversity Taskforce Chairperson

amorris@gvsd.org