OSCA Annual Conference
See you Friday, October 10, 2025! The 2025 OSCA Annual Conference will occur at Lincoln High School in Portland, OR.
Announcing the 2025 Keynote Speaker: Lyndsay Morris
Lyndsay Morris, M.Ed., is a global leader in human-first education, equipping schools with practical strategies that reduce stress, decrease behavior referrals, and cultivate well-being. A former school counselor and Educator of the Year turned founder of Generation Wellness, she’s trained over 500,000 educators and students with simple, science-backed tools that actually stick. Blending neuroscience, storytelling, and lived experience, including her recovery from a life-threatening illness, Lyndsay delivers keynotes that are equal parts practical and powerful. Her message sparks clarity, restores hope, and reminds us that even in chaos and conflict, peace is still teachable.
Hotel Information
For the 2025 OSCA Annual Conference, we have secured a group hotel discount at Hotel deLuxe in Portland, OR. Please reach out to Hotel deLuxe directly with the following information or use the reservation link provided below to make your reservation.
Hotel deLuxe
729 SW 15th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205
1-503-219-2094
OSCA Room Block Reservation Link
Group Code: GRORSC
Parking
Parking is limited at Lincoln High School. We encourage attendees to use Uber, Lyft, or the Tri-Met bus system to travel to the conference. Other options include carpooling or having a family member, friend, or hotel shuttle drop you off. Parkopedia provides more information about parking options.
Agenda and Workshops
We will provide more information about workshops and agenda in September 2025.
Thank you to all who submitted proposals to present workshops/breakout sessions for the 2025 OSCA Annual Conference. We have communicated with confirmed presenters. If you have questions, please reach out to oscaconference@oscainc.org.
- OSCA workshops (also called "breakout sessions") are typically 50 minutes long.
- We offer a discounted conference registration rate for up to 2 presenters per selected workshop. The registration rate for conference presenters is $115 per person. Conference registration does not include an annual membership.
- Workshop presenters are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals (excepting food provided during the conference), and all other costs and arrangements associated with conference attendance.
- You do not need to be a current OSCA member to present. We, of course, welcome you to join us!
Important Reminders
In response to member feedback and with the relaunch of oscainc.org in 2024, please note these registration steps and policies:
- To register, all attendees must log in with their own unique account. Members as of February 5, 2024 have an oscainc.org account associated with the email address previously provided to OSCA. If you do not have an account, the registration process will guide you through creating one before you can purchase your ticket. For more help, visit the "Logging In" section of our Getting Started Guide.
- This year, your conference registration does not include purchase of an annual OSCA membership. If you have a current membership, you will receive renewal notices (including instructions for how to renew) via email beginning 30 days from your membership expiration date. If you do not have a current membership, you can join at any time! Use this membership account to register (see bullet above).
- OSCA will no longer issue refunds for tickets to our annual conference. If you become unable to attend due to an unforeseeable conflict, please reach out to oscaconference@oscainc.org to receive a credit for next year's conference registration.
About the Conference
Every year, the Oregon School Counselor Association brings together school counselors, counselor educators, graduate students, Oregon state educational leaders, guest speakers and others in related fields for a day dedicated to furthering and enriching our profession. We are proud to celebrate the dedicated individuals in our profession from across the state.
Our conference includes a variety of activities: professional development, new ideas, knowledge- and resource-sharing, opportunities to meet and learn from other counselors, inspiration, and recognition. We also present the Oregon School Counselor of the Year (SCOY) Award and acknowledge the winners of our annual grants and scholarships.
To receive the latest information first about the conference as it's released and to take advantage of the best registration rates, become a member.
Effective May 1, 2024, OSCA will not issue refunds for tickets to our annual conference. If you become unable to attend due to an unforeseeable conflict, please reach out to oscaconference@oscainc.org to receive a credit for next year's conference registration.
2024 OSCA Annual Conference
Thank you to all who joined us for the 2024 OSCA Annual Conference at the University of Oregon in Eugene on Friday, October 25, 2024. The Conference was held in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Attendees received a certificate for 7.5 PDUs at the end of the conference.
Agenda and Sessions
Check out our complete list of sessions and the conference program.
- 7:30am-8:30am - Registration and Networking Breakfast
- 8:30am-8:50am - Welcome
- 8:50am-9:50am - Opening Keynote Speaker, Dr. Tinisha M. Parker, Ph.D.
- 10:00am-10:55am - Session 1
- 11:05am - 12:00pm - Session 2
- 12:00pm-1:10pm - Lunch
- 1:20pm-2:15pm - Session 3
- 2:25pm-3:20pm - Session 4
- 3:30pm-4:00pm - Closing and Door Prizes
We were thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Tinisha M. Parker, Ph.D. to the 2024 conference. Dr. Parker is a passionate educator and dedicated to supporting students through the services of school counseling. She serves in the 11th largest district in the nation which also happens to be the 7th most diverse district in the nation. She has served students in the capacity of teacher, counselor and now serves the adults who support students as a district administrator. Dr. Parker has been a leader in the counseling profession for many years leading support for over 500 counselors in her district as well as serving as president for the Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA) and Chair of the Board for the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). She has served on a number of state, and national committees involving school counseling practice, scope, and certification. Dr. Parker will help us kick off the day with a focus on qualities and actions counselors use each day to support, develop and advocate for students.