LANCASTER, Pa. (March 25, 2024) – The Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School Counseling & Social Work Department will host a free hybrid seminar, titled “Navigating the School System,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13.

The event will equip participants to understand elements of the school system related to the human services fields of counseling and social work. Those in attendance either in person or virtually will explore key topics on an introductory level related to effective collaboration among stakeholders in supporting student success. Workshop leaders will also delve into the diverse roles of specialists within the educational system, the special education process, truancy and real-life case studies

The seminar will include a panel discussion of mental health professionals working in the field, including a school-based counselor, school counselor, school psychologist and school social worker, who will identify their roles and discuss how they navigate the school system.

Leading the seminar is Melissa Boas, LBC | Capital’s Director of the Professional School Counseling program and Director of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree. Prior to her work at the college, she served for 12 years in public education as a middle school and high school counselor as well as a supervisor of school counseling services. At LBC, Boas is an Associate Professor, teaches multiple courses, and supervises and advises future school counseling students. She is currently working toward her doctorate in education.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the various roles of school personnel (e.g., school counselor, psychologist, social worker).
2. Identify how best to consult and collaborate with stakeholders while advocating for student/client and family.
3. Understand the structure of a school system to better navigate areas such as special education, testing and truancy.

Registration closes April 5. In-person attendees will gather in Room 401 of the Teague Learning Center on the Lancaster Bible College main campus, 901 Eden Road. Virtual attendees will be sent a Zoom link upon registration. Three continuing education credits are available through LBC | Capital. A non-refundable $25 fee will be charged to those obtaining credits. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Visit lbc.edu/events to register and purchase the CE credit option. For further information, contact Laura Miller at lmiller@lbc.edu.

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During the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College marks 90 years of “educating Christian students to think and live and biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.” We celebrate our history, our heritage and God’s good work through alumni, faculty, staff and friends of LBC over many years. We rely on God’s wisdom and guidance as we equip students to make a lasting impact on our world: in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., online and through partnerships in Uganda, Brazil and beyond. Read stories, view videos, stay up to date on events, and learn more about the past, present and future of LBC at lbc.edu/90.

Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School is a premier academic institution offering a full range of collegiate programming from non-credit courses to undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs. Since 1933, the college has prepared both traditional students and adult learners to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. LBC | Capital’s graduates are geographically and culturally diverse, serving as ministry and professional leaders worldwide.

With a thriving community and a caring, Bible-centered environment, LBC | Capital provides a complete experience that prepares students for their life journey. Accredited through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE), LBC | Capital is also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Lancaster Bible College is located at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and along with Capital Seminary & Graduate School, has sites in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, and well as numerous online degree programs.

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