PSSCA Conference | January 28-30, 2027 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Proposal deadline: September 1, 2026
The deadline for submissions has passed.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Share your expertise. Inspire fellow school counselors. Contribute strategies that make an immediate impact in schools across South Carolina. PSSCA welcomes engaging, practical presentations that support student success and strengthen the counseling profession.
The Palmetto School Counselor Association is requesting proposals for presentations that promote evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, career, and personal/social development. Presentations should:
Note: Presentations must include practical ideas or hands-on activities that school counselors can take away and use immediately.
Proposals of a political, marketing or for-profit nature will NOT be accepted.
The following NBCC Content Areas reflect priority topics for the PSSCA Conference.
Proposal submissions must be received by:
In addition to completing the proposal form below, applicants are required to submit a PDF of their vitae or resume. The document should include degree(s), educational training, certifications, and licenses.
PSSCA 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 the middle of October.
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 projector, screen, A/V cart, and power supply. Presenters are responsible for bringing their own laptop and any necessary adapters. If your session requires sound or additional equipment, you may provide it yourself or coordinate directly with the hotel at your own expense. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available; however, connectivity may be limited, so sessions should not rely heavily on internet access.
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 pssca@ncyi.org.
Presenters may register at the discounted presenter rate listed below. Registration includes full access to the main conference sessions and meal functions. Discounted rates are for the main conference only. Pre-conference is not included.
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.
Lead Presenters may register at the discounted presenter rate listed below. Co-presenters may register at the standard conference rate. Registration includes full access to conference sessions and meal functions.
Early registration through 11/30/2026
Early registration through 11/30/2026
Early registration through 11/30/2026
The deadline for submissions has passed.
📧 pssca@ncyi.org
📞 866.318.6294
National Center for Youth Issues
ATTN: PSSCA
P.O. Box 22185
Chattanooga, TN 37422-2185
Legal & Copyright Information
All intellectual property rights in and to the Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA) Annual Conference (“the Event”), the content and all materials distributed at or in connection with the Event are owned by PSSCA and/or the Event sponsors or speakers presenting at the Event. You may not use or reproduce or allow anyone to use or reproduce any trademarks or other trade names appearing at the Event, in any Event content and/or in any materials distributed at or in connection with the Event for any reason without the prior written permission of PSSCA or the presenting speaker.
