Oklahoma School Counselor Association

08/29/2026

It's time to meet the board! Let's start with 2026-2027 OSCA President, Dr. Petra Woodard!

Dr. Woodard most recently retired from her position as the Executive Director of Counseling and College and Career Readiness with Oklahoma City Public Schools. She previously served as the Executive Director of Academic Counseling and Alternative Education for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, a position within the Office of Student Support created to work alongside other state education agencies in serving the academic needs of secondary schools across the state. Prior to assuming those roles, she served as a high school principal, school counselor, and teacher working with students, staff and parents to accomplish the mission of preparing all students academically and socially for lifelong learning and achievement. As an Executive Director of OKCPS, she led the district's school counseling, mental health, and career tech programs. Dr. Woodard is a member of the National School Counselor Association and her passion is investing in others and empowering them to become agents of their own change. She and her high school sweetheart, Marcus, have been married for 36 years and are blessed with 3 children and 10 grandchildren.

Thank you for your work and your leadership, Petra!!

08/28/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Asian District Youth Board - the third cohort! The board is open to AANHPI high school Juniors & Seniors who are interested in leadership, community involvement, and helping plan the annual Asian Youth Empowerment Conference.

The application deadline is September 9, 2026: www.asiandistrictok.com/about
If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]

08/19/2026

🍂It's time for the Fall School Counselor Caravan with our friends at OSDE! 🍂

From OSDE:
We are so excited to be on the road again this fall and coming to a location near you! We have added more stops along the way to be a little more accessible to the four corners of the state!

As you complete this registration form, PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM ONCE! Duplications make it very difficult to track respondents so if you are not sure if it has been received, please email us at [email protected] and we can check for you. You should receive an email verifying your response as soon as you submit, so please check your spam/junk folder if you don't see that. Please save that for your reference!

If for any reason, you are not able to make your session, please notify us at the email above so we can open that spot for someone else as some of our locations will be at capacity.

We can't wait to see you!
Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciwub-Vs9P6s9rdKQlH6eSK9W7QwQN4piPP2_VNDX0Nx3lwQ/viewform

08/06/2026

There is still room in this cohort!!

It’s that time of year!we’re ready to welcome Cohort 2 of Project COMPASS (Counselors Offering Mentorship, Professional Advocacy, Support, and Strength)!

We invite school counselors interested in growing their leadership and advocacy skills while supporting others in their districts and surrounding communities.

If selected, participants will commit to:

*6 hours of exclusive training at the 2026 OSCA Conference (over two days)
*Participation in a follow-up book study
*Access to ongoing open office hours for continued support and connection

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive cohort focused on mentorship, advocacy, and strengthening our profession across Oklahoma.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application here:

https://forms.gle/VvnsK4NJRsFik47g9

We would love to have you join us for Cohort 2!

07/23/2026

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07/22/2026

We are reaching out today with an exciting opportunity to participate in an NSF-funded professional learning experience designed specifically for high school counselors:

Advancing Career Counseling in Engineering Professional Learning Program

This incredible opportunity aims to help you empower your students to explore and excel in the world of engineering. Whether you're passionate about expanding opportunities for your students or just looking to learn more about exciting career pathways in engineering, this is the perfect program for you!

🌟 What’s in It for You? 🌟
By participating, you'll:

Receive a $4,000 stipend 💵 (Yes, you read that right!).
Have all travel expenses fully covered. ✈️
Earn a certificate of completion (perfect for PD credits).
Expand your professional network by connecting with other counselors.
Gain invaluable knowledge about engineering pathways to share with your students.
Access opportunities to engage in conferences and elevate your expertise.

🗓 Tentative Schedule 🗓

October - December 2026: Kickoff the program with monthly Zoom meetups (~60 minutes each) to collaborate, learn, and exchange ideas with peers.
January 2027: Connect with your peers over the Spring Engineering Summit for Counselors (SESC), a 1.5 day in-person weekend workshop (most likely Jan 16-18, 2027) in sunny Arizona 🌞
February 2027 - July 2027: Resume monthly Zoom meetups for ongoing discussions.
Asynchronous Fun: Dive into approximately 2 hours of related content and readings per month at your own pace.
Research Component: Since this is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project, we’ll invite you to participate in a few optional research activities throughout the program. Details forthcoming.

Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited to participate, simply fill out this application form by August 31, 2026. We will announce cohort selections as soon as possible.

Questions? Please contact Medha Dalal at [email protected].

07/14/2026

A very big congratulations to Roosevelt Middle School for being the first Oklahoma middle school to ever earn RAMP!

OSCA is so proud of you!!!

07/12/2026

We LOVED seeing everyone at the OSCA happy hour in New Orleans last night! 🤩🤩🤩

07/11/2026

For those joining us at the OSCA Happy Hour, Rosie’s is located on the 9th floor of the Higgins Hotel!

07/11/2026

If you’re going to the ASCA National Conference, be sure to look for our crew!! We’ll be at the general session with our OKC Thunder flag!!