What: An annual event conducted on South Padre Island, Texas, the 15th Annual International Counselors’ Institute “Mis Quince Anos” will continue for three days.  Theme of the event will be:  Qualified, Understanding and Inspiring Nurturers Caring for and Empowering others to succeed.”

 

When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 22-23-24, 2009 

 

Who: Sponsored in partnership by:  The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, the Tip-of-Texas Counseling Association, and the Rio Grande Valley Counseling Association.  Attendees at the institute are area school and agency counselors, federal program facilitators, social workers, educators, private practitioners, clergy members, and others interested in the counseling profession. Breakout session presenters are typically from the local region and elsewhere in the state.   

 

Where: In 2009 the institute will be conducted at the Island Grand Beach Resort, formerly known as Radisson Resort, South Padre Island, Texas. 

 

Why: There are numerous counselors and related professionals in the South Texas and Northern Mexico region who want to take advantage of the opportunity for professional growth by participation in a quality conference that has reasonable registration fees and is within easy driving distance.  Increasing numbers of nationally certified and state licensed counselors needing to meet continuing education requirements may do so through attending the institute.  Private practice and agency counselors along with those who work with K-16 students attend the institute to learn more about topics of interest and specialization.  Attendees will have opportunity to earn up to 15 hours of CEU credit through the institute.

 

How: Go to http://blue.utb.edu/studentsuccess/counselorsinstitute/ to respond to the Call for Proposals as a breakout session presenter or poster exhibitor (students only), to register for the institute, to request a table as an exhibitor/vendor, to become a sponsor, and for additional information.