September 28-29, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
Norman, OK
We hope to see you next year!
Details to come.
Harmony Academy supports school counselors with flexible, evidence-based digital and print resources that foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and support whole-child success. Counselors can use ready-to-use lessons, activities, discussion prompts, and community-building practices for classroom guidance, small groups, student supports, and schoolwide initiatives. Harmony also extends support to families through Harmony at Home and offers professional learning, coaching, and Belonging Together resources to help build safe, connected, and inclusive school communities.
For more information, contact Kimberly Northcutt,
Account Executive at (214) 675-1597 or knorthcutt@nu.edu.
My Life, My Quit™ offers support to teens 13-17 who already use tobacco products. By visiting mylifemyquit.com or texting “Start My Quit” to 36072, teens can connect to free live texting and web chat support personalized for them. The services are confidential and do not provide patches, gum or lozenges. My Life, My Quit™ is funded in Oklahoma by TSET.
My Life, My Quit is part of the broader TSET Healthy Youth Initiative. The Healthy Youth Initiative, led by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), helps younger Oklahomans learn how to live healthier lives through reduced tobacco use and improved nutrition and physical activity, with the goal of creating generational change. The TSET Healthy Youth Initiative uses statewide public health education messaging, youth-led advocacy programs and character-building to affect positive behavior change.
For more information, contact Candice Bacon, Campaign Manager at (405) 845-9418 or Candice.Bacon@tset.ok.gov.
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. Hope Pregnancy Centers have been serving Oklahoma women since 1986 to empower those struggling with a pregnancy decision with medical services, resources and education to make informed decisions.
For more information, contact Diane Glennie at (405) 697-2728 or diane.glennie@obhc.org.
QuaverReady brings readiness skills to life for students. Our curriculum equips students with the skills necessary for success in school and beyond. Our engaging, fully digital, and standards-aligned Pre-K–8 curriculum program ensures students are ready to face the challenges and opportunities ahead.
For more information, please contact Brittany Wood at BrittanyWood@QuaverEd.com or (615) 922-2008.
RethinkEd helps districts turn whole child and whole educator frameworks into everyday practice. Through one connected platform, essential supports come together with actionable insights – reducing reliance on siloed, fragmented solutions. Rather than treating academics, behavior, mental health, and educator support as separate efforts, we bring these areas into a unified system designed for consistent use across schools. Curriculum, interventions, professional learning, and data work together to support students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional growth while strengthening educator capacity and confidence. Built by educators and grounded in evidence, our platform aligns with trusted standards and research-based best practices used across K–12 education. Districts partner with RethinkEd to extend the strong work already happening in their schools and build sustainable systems where students thrive and educators feel supported. Explore what’s possible at rethinked.com.
For more information, please contact Corinne Bishop, Director of Sales at (347) 797-4756 or corinne.bishop@rethinked.com.
SchooLinks is a modern college and career readiness platform that supports districts’ implementation of a comprehensive curriculum and framework to prepare students for the post-secondary pathway of their choice. Containing more than eighty interactive student experiences from interest discoveries, academic planning, and soft skill development – SchooLinks offers internship matching, career mentorship, industry partner management, and more to help districts support holistic postsecondary readiness. Our unified solution supports South Carolina’s initiatives for improved student outcomes and postsecondary readiness.
For more information, please contact Kate Weaver at kweaver@schoolinks.com.
SCUTA (School Counselor Use of Time Analysis) equips school counselors and district leaders with clarity, evidence, and a common language to develop high-impact, comprehensive school counseling programs. Aligned with national and state standards, SCUTA transforms daily work into meaningful data that increases visibility, improves alignment, and supports student-focused decisions. Using confidential documentation tools and precise use-of-time analysis, SCUTA helps counseling teams demonstrate the scope of their work, advocate for appropriate roles, and identify opportunities to improve services and close gaps. For leaders dedicated to best practices, accountability, and equitable outcomes, SCUTA offers an efficient way to monitor program implementation, support counselors, and communicate results with confidence and accuracy.
For more information, please contact Alani Staples, Director of Outreach and Engagement at alani@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 28, 2026| 10:00 a.m.
Educators are at the heart of fostering a culture of care and connection on campus. How can we intentionally shape the climate in our schools to meet the diverse needs of both students and staff? Now more than ever, school systems must prioritize well-being, belonging, and engagement—not just for students but for educators too. In this session, you’ll discover practical, low-burden strategies that empower staff to shift their behavior, ultimately creating meaningful change that enhances students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development. Together, we can build systems that nurture thriving, inclusive school communities.
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Kat has passionately served as a student and educator advocate for over 20 years in the roles of coach, student council advisor, school counselor at the secondary level and financial aid counselor/coordinator of student employment and adjunct professor at the post-secondary level. Through Kat’s leadership, her school counseling department received both state and national recognition, including the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) RAMP recognition in 2020. Kat has facilitated professional development with various state and national associations, along with individual schools and districts. Kat exudes a commitment to community, having served on numerous local, state and national associations, boards and committees. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Masters in Education in Student Affairs and School Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Kat was named the ASCA 2016 National School Counselor of the Year and Northern Arizona University’s President’s Alumni Awardee in 2021.
Kat 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. – 5:00 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 – Kat Pastor
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. – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. OSCA Welcome & Committee Sessions
8:15 – 8:45 OSCA Board Welcome
8:45 – 9:00 OSCA Session A
9:00 – 9:15 OSCA Session B
9:15 – 9:30 OSCA Session C
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
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 2026 OSCA Conference!
Professional Member*
$199
Student Member*
$169
Non-Member
$239
*Your OSCA membership must be good through September 29, 2026 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 28, 2026. All cancellations before August 28, 2026 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 $129 plus tax, while rooms are available, using the group code “90O” [nine-zero-letter O]. The price includes full, cook-to-order breakfast and evening Manager’s Reception. This rate is valid through September 6, 2026, while rooms are available.
You can also book a room by calling (800) EMBASSY. Press #1 for Reservations. Please be sure to mention the “90O” [nine-zero-letter O] 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
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National Center for Youth Issues
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