The conference

was hosted by GSCA in Athens, Ga. last month.

Sixteen counselors

educated nearly 200 of their peers across the state on a variety of classroom

guidance lessons that have proven to be successful in Fayette's elementary

school classrooms. The theme of the presentation was "Fayette's Favorites"

based on lessons that the counselors viewed as their favorite.

Various methods

were used in the presentations, including a puppet show, which made the

session interesting and interactive for the attendees. The counselors

also compiled a 200-page book outlining all of the lessons and presented

each audience member with a copy.

"Our counselors

were well prepared, enthusiastic and professional. They made the Fayette

County School System proud," said Larry Reeves, director of pupil

services.

Conference

participants who attended the counselors' session gave the presentation

rave reviews.

"This

one was worth the whole trip. It was one of the best workshops I have

ever attended," said one participant. "I think you need to present

this one again," another participant commented.

The counselors'

presentation was popular before the conference ever began. In fact, the

counselors had to turn some people away because of the large attendance

projected for the session.