MSCA Conference | November 15-16, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI
Proposal deadline: May 31, 2026
Extended through June 15th!
The deadline for submissions has passed.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
School counselors make a Grand Impact on Michigan students, school culture, and the systems that support learning. The MSCA Fall Conference is a chance to share what is working across Michigan and leave with practical ideas you can use right away.
We invite you to submit a proposal for a 60 minute breakout session. If presenting feels like a stretch, you are not alone. First-time presenters are encouraged, and this conference is a supportive space to share your work. Consider teaming up with a colleague to share your favorite parts of your counseling program.
Based on attendee feedback, we are especially interested in sessions focused on the following topics, ranked by popularity:
If your idea does not fit neatly into one of these areas, please submit anyway. We welcome proposals on any topic that strengthens school counseling practice in Michigan and supports student success.
A presenter-led session that shares a program, practice, or key takeaways, with time for questions and discussion. Best for topics where participants are primarily learning from the presenter.
An interactive, skill-building session where participants practice a strategy, use a tool, or develop a plan they can take back to their school. Best when you want participants doing more than listening.
A facilitated discussion for counselors who share a role, setting, or challenge to exchange ideas and problem-solve together. Best for affinity-style learning and collaborative peer support.
Proposal submissions must be received by:
MSCA will convene a committee to review and select conference sessions. Applicants will be notified via email by NCYI, the organization managing the conference, regarding acceptance by mid-July.
The Lead Presenter will receive all communications and is responsible for sharing information with co-presenters, if applicable.
Please review the information below before submitting your proposal. These details outline expectations and general procedures that apply to selected presenters. Additional instructions and deadlines will be provided in the acceptance email.
Presenters are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and covering all travel-related expenses.
All session-related communication will be sent to the Lead Presenter, who is responsible for sharing information with any co-presenters. Co-presenters must be identified at the time of proposal submission or submitted at least one month prior to the conference.
Meeting rooms are arranged theater-style and include a display (projector or TV), A/V cart, and power supply. Presenters are responsible for bringing their own laptop and any necessary adapters for use with an HDMI cord. If your session requires sound or additional equipment, you may provide it yourself or coordinate directly with the hotel at your own expense. While complimentary Wi-Fi is available, please ensure your session does not rely on internet access due to potential connectivity limits.
If you plan to use handouts or presentation slides, upload instructions will be provided in your acceptance email. Materials will be made available to attendees at the conference.
For more information or questions, please contact mi-sca@ncyi.org.
Presenters may register at the discounted presenter rate listed below. Registration includes full access to conference sessions and meal functions.
Presenters may choose to present their session and depart without registering. In this case, no registration fee will be charged; however, access to additional sessions, conference materials, name badge, and meal functions will not be included.
Professional | Affiliate: $65
Graduate | Retiree: $35
The deadline for submissions has passed.
📧 mi-sca@ncyi.org
📞 866.318.6294
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: MSCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
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