Advisors Conference
MASC believes student councils are only as good as their trained advisors. Our Association holds professional development for advisors over a weekend in October. Two different sessions will be available this year to accommodate travel and conference restrictions that may be in place for school districts across our state.
New(er) Advisors will have a special session from 9:00 am - Noon on Saturday, October 8, 2022. They are encouraged to stay for the Advisors Conference on Saturday afternoon/evening and Sunday. It will be a full weekend of professional development, sharing ideas and resources.
New(er) Advisors Special Session: Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Advisors Conference: Saturday, October 8, 2022 – 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM AND Sunday, October 9, 2022 – 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The weekend event is held at Old Kinderhook Lodge and Resort, Camdenton.
James Layman (He/Him) joined the AWSL staff in the summer of 2017 and currently serves as the Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL). James has been involved in student leadership and student programs with AWSL since 2001, attending Mt. Baker Leadership Camp and serving as a Junior Counselor at Mt. Triumph Leadership for three summers. James has served as a senior counselor at multiple camps and currently serves as Director of Mission Peak Leadership Camp.
James is a graduate of Central Valley High School and attended Eastern Washington University, focusing on Music Education, Psychology, and African-American History. James taught band and marching band throughout the Spokane area and is still an active marching band show designer. James currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association for Student Activities (NA4SA).
Through AWSL, James is a keynote speaker, curriculum writer, equity consultant, and program facilitator throughout Washington State. James has been a presenter at the Washington Activity Coordinators Association, National Conference for Student Activities, and the NatStuCo National Conference. James lives and works out of Spokane, WA.
2022 Advisors Conference
Date: October 8 & 9, 2022
Theme: "Redefining Advising - Nurturing and Inspiring the STUCO Spirit"
Consultant: James Layman, Washington State Student Council Director
Cost: New(er) Advisors Conference - $30
All Advisors Conference - $90
Deadline for Registration: September 23, 2022
Registration: Complete this Link
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2022 New(er) Advisors Conference
Date: October 8, 2022 9:00 AM - Noon
Cost: $30
Deadline for Registration: September 22, 2022
Registration: Complete this Link
Resources, books, hands on activities, apparel are available in our Gusto Gear Store!
Old Kinderhook Lodge & Resort
Reservation block for MASC: September 16
Call: (573) 317-3500
Room Rates: $105 + tax
Address: 678 Old Kinderhook Dr, Camdenton, MO 65020