NOSCA Conference
Destination Equity 2010: Charting Bright Futures for All Students
April 16-18, 2010
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Register online now.
Join us in Nashville for the third annual NOSCA National Conference and gain a national perspective on the impact school counselors have on equitable college counseling practice and programs that prepare all students to be college- and career-ready. Participants at this conference will learn how to use NOSCA’s 8 Components of College Readiness Counseling to:
- Advance equitable access and success in preparation for college and career readiness.
- Connect teaching and learning to students’ future aspirations.
- Cultivate a school climate for high achievement for all students.
- Strengthen leadership and advocacy skills to support an equitable college-going culture.
- Set measurable goals and document accountability using data.
We invite:
- K-12 school counselors
- District directors and state leaders of school counseling
- Counselor educators
- School counseling graduate students
- Leaders of national, state, and regional school counseling organizations
- Principals and building administrators
Hotel reservations
The College Board has contracted with the conference location, the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee to provide special rates for attendees. The room block will be held until March 15, 2010.
Single/Double Occupancy
$135 plus tax & resort fee* per night
(standard room with traditional view)
$200 plus tax & resort fee* per night
(premium room with atrium garden view)
Please note that rooms with more than 2 attendees will be charged an extra $20 per person.
*There is a $10 resort fee for all rooms.
Reservations can be made by contacting the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center at 866-972-6779, using the group code "X-CB10" or booking online.
Transportation to and from hotel
The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center has also extended discounted transportation rates to and from the hotel.
One way—$28 per person
Round trip—$33 per person
Shuttles run to and from the Nashville International Airport every 30 minutes from 5:30am–11pm
Shuttle reservations can be booked online.
For registration questions about Destination Equity, call 800-787-7477, ext. 2.
Participant Remarks on the 2009 Conference
| “This conference invigorated me to begin advocating for systemic change in our school...Thank you!” “This is absolutely the most beneficial experience I have ever had as a school counselor. This conference challenges, encourages and provides new tools for me each year.” |  |
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