September 29-30, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
Norman, OK
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
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!
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.
ALL PRO DAD® is the fatherhood program of Family First, a non-profit organization encouraging every parent to be actively involved in the lives of their children. The ALL PRO DAD® School Chapter program is an exciting and impactful monthly experience that builds great relationships and transforms school communities.
For more information, please contact Keith Schumacher, School Engagement Specialist at (678) 859-6139 and keith.schumacher@familyfirst.net.
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.
Dr. Russell Sabella is currently a Professor of Counseling in the College of Health Professions & Social Work, Florida Gulf Coast University and President of Sabella & Associates. He is well known for his Technology Boot Camp for Counselors workshops conducted throughout the country. Dr. Sabella is Past President (2003-2004) of the American School Counselor Association. He has trained and consulted with thousands of school counselors, educators, parents, and organizational leaders throughout the country. Russ is the co-author of two books entitled Confronting Sexual Harassment Learning Activities for Teens and Counseling in the 21st Century: Using Technology to Improve Practice. He is also the author of the popular SchoolCounselor.com, A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web as well as GuardingKids.com, A Practical Guide to Keeping Kids Out of High Tech Trouble.
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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Tentative
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
15.5 SBEC CPE hours available (#902-466)
15.5 LPC CPE hours available (2740)
Please visit the OSCA website and become a member or renew your annual membership. Please contact OSCA directly for all membership questions.
Do you need help justifying this conference to your Supervisor? Vying for a good funding source can be challenging sometimes. We have created a letter (modeled from ASCA) you can customize to support your efforts to attend the 2025 OSCA Conference!
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.
The online registration portal is now closed, but we will be accepting on-site registration at the event. Please bring the Registration Form (see below to download) with your method of payment to the conference.
To pay with a check or purchase order please download the registration form and send it in with your check or purchase order. Registrations cannot be processed without payment. Contact us with questions.
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.
Register online below using a credit card, or download the registration form and send it in with your payment.
To pay with a check or purchase order please download the registration form and send it in with your check or purchase order. Registrations cannot be processed without payment. Contact us with questions.
VENUE & HOST HOTEL
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK 73069
Reservation information coming soon.
All events of the conference will be located at the Embassy Suites. Standard rooms at the hotel may be reserved at a special conference rate of $126 plus tax, while rooms are available, using the group code “941”. The price includes full, cook-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception. This rate is valid through September 7, 2025, while rooms are available.
You can also book a room by calling (800) EMBASSY. Press #1 for Reservations. Please be sure to mention the “941” group code.
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
ATTN: OK-SCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
Make all checks and purchase orders payable to:
National Center for Youth Issues
The Attendee will receive an email confirmation to the email address provided when their registration is processed. (Make sure to check Junk/Spam folders.) Please allow ample time for processing.
Please contact OSCA directly with all membership questions.
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