GASP Conference - 50th Anniversary!
October 27-29, 2021
The Convention Center Jekyll Island
75 Beachview Dr
N. Jekyll Island, GA 31527
The 50th celebration and conference Fall 2021. The 50th celebration will be held October 27-29, 2021 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
Please plan to join us and celebrate GASP and our profession!
Jason Linticum, President
Georgia Association of School Psychologists
Conference Center COVID information- VenueShield (intro explains it)
Per CDC Guidance- Masks strongly encouraged indoors
CONFERENCE AGENDA:
WEDNESDAY, October 27th
7:30-8:30am: Registration
8:30-11:30 am: Social Media and Identity Development: Keynote Speaker-Jennifer Shewmaker, Ph.D.
11:30-12:30pm: Boxed Lunch
12:30-2:00pm:
Group A: How to be a leader in your schools, district, community, state, and nation: Dr. Courtney R. Holley, NCSP & Susan Bryant, Ed.S.
Group B: Opioid Crisis: Emmett Highland, Coordinator Drug Enforcement Administrator, US Department of Justice
2-2:30pm: BREAK
2:30-4:00pm
Group A: Opioid Crisis: Emmett Highland, Coordinator Drug Enforcement Administrator, US Department of Justice
Group B: How to be a leader in your schools, district, community, state, and nation: Courtney R. Holley, Ed.D., NCSP & Susan Bryant, Ed.S.
THURSDAY, October 28th
8:00am-8:30am: Registration
8:30 am-10:00am: Through the Decades School Psych Panel
10:00-11:30: Dyslexia Updates SB 48, Donna Ryan, Ph.D.
11:30-12:30pm: Lunch and General Business Meeting
12:30-2:00pm
Group A: Legal Updates: Corey Kirby, Harbin & Hartley
Group B: School Psychologist Shortages: Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D.
2-2:30pm: BREAK
2:30-4:00pm
Group A: School Psychologist Shortages: Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D.
Group B: Legal Updates: Corey Kirby, Harbin & Hartley
5:00-6:00: Student Reception at Jekyll Island Club Beach Pavilion
6:00-10:00 pm: Silent Auction, President’s Reception with heavy horderves, & 50th Anniversary Party with Live Music at Jekyll Island Club Beach Pavilion
FRIDAY, October 29th
9-11:30: Ethics
11:30-12:00pm: Drawing & Dismissal
GASP Conference Vendor Sponsors- Please Complete vendor form
HOTEL INFO- rates
Home2 Suites Jekyll Island (GA)
101 Ocean Way
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
www.home2jekyll.com
Main Ph# (912) 319-6019
Booking Instructions for Georgia Assn of School Psychologists 2021 Conference October 26-29, 2021*
Room Type(s): 1 King Suite OR Double Queen Studio Suite (1 King Bed + Sleeper Sofa) (2 Queen Beds + Sleeper Sofa)
Rate: $174.00 per night, plus applicable taxes*
*Rates: Taxes are not included in above rate.
HILTON QUICK LINK:
https://group.home2suites.com/2kjty2 (Copy and Paste into Web browser)
Enter Arrival, and Departure Dates
Select your Room Type, and enter your personal information**
**Hilton Honors members may add their HHonors account number to their reservation
TO CALL FOR RESERVATION:
Call Hilton Reservations @ 800/774-1500
Specify this is a Group Reservation
Hotel Name: Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island
Group Name: 2021 GASP Conference
Group Code: GAP
ONLINE RESERVATIONS:
Go to: www.home2jekyll.com
Enter Arrival, and Departure Dates
Click on “+” Add Special Rate Code
Under “Group Code” enter “GAP”
Select “Check Rooms & Rates” (Each Room Type will show your Group Name, and Rate)
Select your Room Type, and enter your personal information**
**Hilton Honors members may add their HHonors account number to their reservation
Cutoff Date for Reservations: September 27, 2021
Cancellations- Full refunds not guaranteed. NO refunds after 15 days prior to the conference. *All cancellations will be subject to a $20 processing fee.
Refund requests must be sent in writing via e-mail or regular mail to the conference registrar. If request is made by USPS mail, please allow sufficient time for mailing of your request to meet deadlines listed above.
GASP is not responsible for problems beyond our control such as pandemics, weather conditions, campus conditions, prepaid parking, etc. No refunds will be given in these situations. Schedules and agenda may be subject to change. The final decision on refunds rests with the GASP President and Treasurer
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