September 29-30, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
Norman, OK
Dialogue by DialCare is designed to provide students, ages 11 and up, with a safe, secure and private means of seeking virtual mental health assistance from licensed mental health professionals (LMHP). This unique program offers an app-based interface, connecting students with our LMHPs over the phone or video session. LMHPs are standing by to assist students with conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and more.
Contact Becca Finnegan, DialCare Sales Manager, at beccaf@dialcare.com or (817) 308-5665 today!
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) is the largest provider of private, not-for-profit, residential childcare in the state. OBHC serves more than 200 at-risk children and families on our four campus locations across Oklahoma. OBHC exists to show and share the love of Christ to children and their families. The mission of Hope Pregnancy Center is to help young men and women have hope and choose life in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy.
For more information, contact Diane Glennie at (405) 697-2728 or diane.glennie@obhc.org.
QuaverReady is a fully online, teacher-led curriculum designed to support essential readiness skills for school and life. We provide a full year of lessons for grades K-8 based on the 5 core competencies. Our curriculum is fully aligned to ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors. All lessons include resources for MTSS and progress monitoring. School counselors, teachers, social workers, and other supporting staff may facilitate relevant lessons on topics like Academic Achievement, Bullying, and Resilience.
For more information, please contact Matt Smith, Director of Sales at (629) 702-7051 or mattsmith@quavered.com.
SCUTA is a technology platform designed specifically for school counselors to develop a data-driven, evidence- based school counseling program. Offering confidential, comprehensive documentation, and use of time analysis system, it is an invaluable tool for school counselors who want to utilize best practices, keep accurate records, and develop a data-driven school counseling program. With SCUTA, school counselors will achieve the characteristics of a high performing school counseling program and can clearly illustrate the nature and impact of their work to their supervisors and stakeholders.
SCUTA was initially designed for school counselors; however, we have recently expanded services to include utility for school social workers. Additionally, the functionality for school counseling district supervisors, regional coordinators, and state directors includes reporting at individual, school, district, and state levels. These managers can access real-time data reflecting students’ needs, including how they are being addressed by the school counseling program, and school counselor use-of-time. This valuable insight can inform professional development and advocacy efforts.
We look forward to supporting your schools, districts, and states in having a positive impact on student’s needs.
For more information, please contact Olivia at olivia@myscuta.com.
The U.S. Army is committed to building stronger futures on and off the field. As one of the most capable and mission ready forces in the world, the Army offers extensive educational benefits to help Soldiers reach their goals. From tuition assistance and student loan repayment to enlistment bonuses and scholarships like ROTC, we invest in your success from day one. Whether you’re aiming for a college degree or professional development, there’s a path and support for you here.
For more information, please contact Philip Smith at philip.t.smith34.civ@army.mil or (405) 609-8805.
Keynote Session
September 29, 2025| 10:00 a.m.
Join us for an insightful keynote presentation that delves into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of school counseling. This engaging session is designed for school counselors seeking to comprehend the fundamentals of AI and its application in their profession. Dr. Sabella will equip school counselors with the knowledge and insights needed to leverage AI effectively, fostering a future-ready approach to school counseling. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of your work.
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Dr. Russell A. Sabella is a Professor in the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. His areas of expertise include comprehensive school counseling programs, datability, school counseling technology, and solution-focused school counseling. Dr. Sabella has made significant contributions to the field. He is the author of numerous articles in journals, magazines, and newsletters, as well as several influential books, including Solution-Focused School Counseling: The Missing Manual (2020). A leader in the profession, Dr. Sabella served on regional, state, and national committees as well as President of the American School Counselor Association (2003-2004) and the Florida School Counselor Association (2013-2014). His training and consulting work have impacted tens of thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders across the country.
Russ will also be presenting a breakout session.
Keynote Session
September 30, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
A planned lunch. An organized small group. A Friday afternoon. What do these things have in common? It’s that sometimes It Never Fails that our best-laid plans lead to an unexpected next crisis. It’s just part of being a school counselor. But what about all those things you do that “never fail” to lead to success? Listen as Matt shares how collaborative relationships, advocacy and well articulated goals lead to purpose and program success.
After attending this session, you will be able to:
Matthew Berry is the Coordinator of K-12 Counseling for the second largest school district in Missouri. He is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to learning that enhances their academic and social emotional needs. He is often sought to speak to students, educators, and leaders on a variety of topics.
Matthew will also be presenting a breakout session.
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7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Center Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Session 1
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Exhibits Open
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Speaker – Russ Sabella
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Breakout Session 2
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Exhibitor Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Breakout Session 3
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Exhibitor Break
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Breakout Session 4
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Center Open
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker – Matthew Berry
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Exhibitor Break
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Breakout Session 5
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session 6
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Celebration Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Exhibitor Break
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Session 7
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 8
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
Please visit the OSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership. Please contact OSCA directly for all membership questions.
Professional Member*
$180
Student Member*
$150
Non-Member
$220
*Your OSCA membership must be good through September 30, 2025 to qualify for these rates.
**To qualify for the early registration discount, your registration form AND payment (copy of your purchase order, check, or credit card) must be received or postmarked by the early registration cutoff date.
Cancelation Policy: If we are forced to cancel the OSCA Conference because of a “force majeure” event, such as a government restriction on large gatherings that cover the intended size of the conference, then we will issue full refunds of the registrations. Otherwise, our normal cancellation policy will be upheld: There will be no refunds after August 29, 2025. All cancellations before August 29, 2025 will be refunded less a $25 handling fee. The association is not responsible for and cannot give refunds due to problems beyond its control, such as weather and school closings.
On social distancing and other health and safety measures, the regulations/guidelines that apply to hotels and conference centers may change. The OSCA Conference will conform to all necessary regulations/guidelines that are in place as of the date of the conference.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK 73069
Looking for something to do with your free time? If looking for some retail therapy check out shopping area adjacent to the hotel, with wonderful places like Homegoods, The White Barn Candle Company, and DSW. You can sit back and relax at the many restaurants, such as Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Longhorn Steakhouse and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, along with others. There is tons to do around Norman, so you can learn and play!
We hope this conference will educate and equip you to do your job well, and we also hope you will take advantage of the wonderful ways you can relax and be refreshed!
National Center for Youth Issues
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National Center for Youth Issues
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