November 17-18, 2025
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
November 17-18, 2025
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Call for Presenters
Submit your proposal for the MSCA Conference!
The Michigan School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic achievement, emotional growth, social development, career exploration, and post secondary planning. Presentations showcase best practices, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary, as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.
Thanks for joining us for the 2024 Michigan School Counselor Association Conference!
We hope to see you next year!
DECISION PROCESS
Please note, all sessions are 60 minutes in length.
Proposals of a political, marketing or for-profit nature will NOT be accepted.
The conference theme is Journey Forward. Presentations on that topic are welcome and requested!
Targeted Areas
- Academic Achievement
- Social / Emotional Development
- Career Exploration
- College Admissions
- Post-Secondary Success Strategies
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Student Mental Health Issues
- RAMP
- Comprehensive Counseling Programs
- Data Driven Practices
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Submit Your Vitae/Resume
In addition to filling out and submitting the form below, applicants are REQUIRED to submit a PDF of their vitae or resume, which includes their degree, educational training, certifications and licenses.
Deadline for Submission: May 31, 2025
Notice regarding proposal acceptance will be sent via e-mail by mid-July.
The Lead Presenter will receive all communications regarding your breakout session and will be responsible for sharing it with co-presenters, if any.
IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED
Presenter Instructions
HANDOUTS
A QR code will be used for attendees to gain access to session handouts. Please upload your file/s to this Google Drive folder with your session title as the file name. Please upload your materials at least one week before the conference. You are welcome to provide physical copies of your handouts to attendees at your own expense. The rooms will be set for 40-60 participants.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Presenters must make their own hotel reservations and are responsible for any travel expenses.
CO-PRESENTERS
All communications regarding your breakout session will come to the Lead Presenter directly, and they will be responsible for sharing it with their Co-Presenter(s), if any. Also note the rate structure for Co-Presenters. If Co-Presenters are not added at the time of the CFP submission, they cannot be added in the future.
WI-FI
The convention center is equipped with Wi-Fi Internet that is complimentary for presenters, but possibly not for all attendees. We highly recommend designing your session so that you will not need internet access, since it can be slow or unreliable.
AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
All meeting rooms will be arranged theater style. Please note that the Conference will provide a screen, LCD Projector, A/V cart and power supply at no charge to you. However, the Conference will not be able to provide any other A/V equipment. You are responsible for providing your own laptop and dongle/appropriate adapter cords, if needed for your presentation. If your presentation requires sound for a video or sound effect please make the necessary plan to provide that equipment on your own. If you need additional audio visual equipment, please contact the hotel. Any arrangements you make with the hotel will be at your own expense.
Presenters get a Discounted Conference Rate!
Presenter Rate
$155
The discounted presenter rate can be used for the lead presenter and co-presenters. If your session is approved, the Lead Presenter will be emailed a link to the exclusive registration portal for approved presenters.
If you and/or your co-presenter(s), if any, plan to present the breakout session and then leave, there will be no registration fee. By not registering, you will not be given a name badge, program manual or tote bag, and will not be able to participate in any other sessions or meal functions at the conference.
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
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CONTACT INFORMATION
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: MI-SCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
The Lead Presenter will receive all communications regarding your breakout session and will be responsible for sharing it with co-presenters, if any.