LIVE: 2024 CEDL Conference
February 23, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific
February 23, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pacific
7.5 Hours | 6 CEs
Live Virtual Conference via Zoom
Join Palo Alto University for the annual CEDL Conference to maintain best practices in distance learning and online counselor education.
Registration Fees:
- Professionals - $100 (register via the button above)
- Students - $50 (CEUs); Request promo code for registration
- Students - Free (No CEUs); Request promo code for registration
Students: Please email caps@paloaltou.edu to request the promo code for registration. Be sure to include if you would like CEs or free registration in the mail.
Conference Overview: The evolution of Counselor Education means that many programs offer classes and degrees partially or totally online. Innovations in technology allow such practices to meet the rigor and standards of accreditation while maintaining cultural relevance and sensitivity. As educators, we must be strategic in how we approach our work. The Counselor Education Distance Learning (CEDL) Conference gives online educators, or those interested in the development of best practices, a space to share their pedagogical innovations and processes. This practical and innovative fully virtual conference will inspire and inform those who currently provide or are interested in providing online counselor education.
The Social Justice Force of CEDL Counselor Education in a distance learning format is truly an initiative in social justice. By reaching underserved students and crossing state and national borders, we can offer training opportunities to students with a passion for helping those who are geographically bound. In addition, students have the opportunity to learn from faculty and peers from outside of their typical area. Why Attend? Many counselor education programs have moved toward distance learning. Due to COVID-19, we all had to. We recognize that pandemic pedagogy is not the same as planful distance learning that is rooted in research. It is both essential and responsible for counselor education programs to evolve and evolve well. That evolution should be strategic, grounded in best practice, and driven by a social justice mindset.
Attending CEDL will allow participants to bring best-practice pedagogy into their programs, whether they are teaching one course in an online/hybrid format or an entire curriculum. CEDL allows like-minded educators to engage in thoughtful discussion and training on concepts essential to delivery models that are rapidly changing. The conference is organized to benefit the educator new to online teaching as well as those who have been working in this space for some time.
The conference addresses topics related to teaching and training counselors in an online format. Sessions for educators new to online training, as well as for those with experience, are offered. Sessions related to the challenges of student engagement, clinical placements, social justice curricula, and specific program offerings are provided, along with sessions on the hard pivot to online pedagogy.
The registration fee includes live online instruction, continuing education credits, and e-copies of all conference materials.
Call for Proposals
The Counselor Education Distance Learning (CEDL) Virtual conference is scheduled for February 23, 2024.
Hosted by Palo Alto University, this conference is provided in an innovative symposia format allowing for maximum learning and earning up to 6 CEU’s.
The deadline for submissions is October 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (PST). You should receive a confirmation email shortly after finishing your proposal. We anticipate program decisions being communicated in late Fall 2023.
Submit Call for Proposals Here
Symposium sessions will be hosted by a Counselor Educator who will facilitate information sharing and discussion between presenters and the attendees. Presenters will pre-record their presentation in a 15 minute video. Video presentations are shared live, then the Counselor Educator Facilitator will summarize the findings of the various topics and host a Q&A between all presenters.
Topics of Interest for this year's conference include:
- Administrative issues in distance learning programs
- Addressing AI in your classroom
- Innovative Approaches to clinical training in distance learning
- Administrative approaches to increasing faculty cohesion in an online department
- Conducting Research as a distance educator
- Navigating tenure and promotion from afar
*Because of the sheer number of submissions in the last 3 years related to ways to build community in online spaces, please know that acceptance rates will likely be lower for those types of programs. Consider branching out into other, more nuanced, areas of distance counselor education to enhance acceptance potential
Presenters will be limited to two presentations. For more information about the conference, please contact Dr. Donna Sheperis at dsheperis@paloaltou.edu For more information about program submission, please contact Dr. Margaret Lamar at mlamar@paloaltou.edu
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
Presented By
PAU Counseling Program
PAU is a diverse and dynamic community dedicated to developing highly effective licensed mental health counselors, future leaders, and innovators in the counseling profession. We strive to reduce human suffering by promoting mental health, wellness, social justice, education, and vocational well-bei...
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries, we will provide a full refund up to (1) week prior to the conference start date.
Event Conduct
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