Area students invited to CASC conference
Focus on student leadership skills
The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) will be hosting the 2017 Region Eight One Day Conference on Oct. 28 at Harmony Magnet Academy in Strathmore. Students will learn how to harness leadership abilities such as public speaking, project planning, and organization in order to create positive change in their schools and the world.
The event is open to any area students interested in developing their leadership skills and learning more about student government. Fees for the event are $35 for current CASC members and $40 for nonmembers. Students can register online at www. casc.net/region8 or call 560-6013 for more information.
“I am inviting different schools from all over the Central Valley to experience one of the best leadership opportunities for middle and high school students in California,” said Arelli Adams, Region Eight president of the California Association of Student Councils and Harmony Magnet Academy student. “This conference is unique because it is led by student leaders for students all over California.”
Every year, the CASC holds conferences around the state designed to create young leaders, while strengthening skills and empowering delegates to motivate change within their community.
This year’s conference will focus on skills necessary to change school environments for the better. Delegates from Tulare, Kings, Kern, and Inyo Counties will interact in workshops, seminars, and activities to develop the ability to work effectively, as well as leadership curriculum and student to student peer training. There will also be ASB sessions for students to help create team bonding and learn how to manage effectively throughout the school year.
CASC is an organization that advocates a peer-supported environment that allows students to speak out about their passions, whether it be in ASB or in another club or sport. Their programs emphasize authenticity, ethics and collaborative decisionmaking, and enhance learning outside of the classroom by fostering self-esteem and civic engagement.
The California Association of Student Councils is a student led non-profit established in 1947 by the California Department of Education. Their purpose is to improve the quality of life in the world by developing skilled, ethical and sensitive leaders of diverse backgrounds and cultures.