Welcome
The Oklahoma School Counselor Association (OSCA) is a chartered state division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and a division of the Oklahoma Counseling Association (OCA), which is a state branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA) which supports School Counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal / social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. OSCA provides professional development and networking opportunities to Professional School Counselors in Oklahoma.
OSCA member Kenneth Elliott receives ASCA national recognition as a school counselor
OSCA member Kenneth Elliott was chosen as one of the top six finalists for the American School Counselor Association School Counselor award. Ken was the OSCA Elementary School Counselor of the Year 2011. Ken is an elementary counselor at Sunset Elementary School in Edmond, OK. He has been an elementary counselor for twelve years. The ASCA candidates were judged on several criteria, including: creative school counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student advancement.
O.S.C.A.R (Oklahoma School Counseling Accountability Report)
The O.S.C.A.R is a continuous improvement tool that gives a school counselor an opportunity to demonstrate effective communication and a commitment to getting results in their counseling program. The need for greater accountability in school counseling practice is widely accepted within the profession. Results indicate that participation led to an increased use of student outcomes data for program improvement, and increased awareness about student support programs among stakeholders. Apply to receive an O.S.C.A.R. for your school counseling program. Awards will be presented at the OSCA summer conference, June 7, 2012. Download an application. Deadline is May 15, 2012.
Dr. Jerry Chandler Scholarship
The Dr. Jerry Chandler Scholarship is for OSCA members in a Guidance and Counseling graduate program. Dr. Chandler retired from UCO after many years as a professor and mentor in the school counseling program. He promoted professionalism and the role of the school counselor in Oklahoma. May 1 is the deadline for the application.