The Bahamas Association of School Counsellors will host its Inaugural Biennial Conference on February 18–19, 2026, bringing together school counsellors, educators, university partners, and community stakeholders from across The Bahamas for two days of professional development, collaboration, and inspiration.

Under the theme “Change Agents: Empowering Futures,” the conference will focus on:

• ⁠Trauma-Informed Practices — Dr. Silvia Albertrova, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, Barry University 

• ⁠Mental Health and Adolescent Support — Dr. Sonali Parker, Community Counselling & Assessment Centre (CCAC)

• ⁠Diversity & Inclusion in Counselling — Ms. Erin Brown, Disability Inclusion Consultant  

• ⁠Career Readiness & Academic Guidance — Dr. Monique Hinsey, Founder, Global College Access  

• ⁠Lifelong Learning and Reskilling in a Changing Workforce — Dr. Reggie Hill, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrolment, University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL)

Over 130 school counsellors, representing 44,000 students across the Family Islands and New Providence, are expected to attend.

The conference will also serve as a key platform for the presentation of the National School Counsellors Week Awards, recognizing counsellors for ethical excellence, innovation, advocacy, and service.