WSCA Fall Conference
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Call for Proposals

The Washington School Counselor Association is soliciting session proposals for our Fall Conference October 2-3, 2026 at the Centennial Hotel in Spokane, WA. We are accepting proposals for:

  • Three-hour in-depth sessions
  • 60-minute breakout sessions
  • Student poster presentations

All sessions should promote evidence-based programs in the domains of academic, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development highlighting the latest techniques and practices in school counseling. Presentations need to showcase proven programs, current research, resources, or skills of value to K-12 counselors as well as district personnel, graduate students, and school counselor educators.
Important Dates
May 1, 2026
Call for Proposals Closes

May 26, 2026
Presenters Notified
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM QUESTIONS
  • Lead Presenter Name and Contact Information
  • Lead Presenter CV/Resume
  • Co-Presenter Name and Contact Information
  • Session Title
  • Session Description
  • Session Audience (Elementary, Middle/Jr. High, High School, or All)
  • Session Tracks (Advocacy, College & Career Readiness, Dropout Prevention, Equity & Access, Leadership, Legal & Ethical, School Counseling Programs & Curriculum, Schoolwide Programs, Special Needs/Populations, Student Achievement & Success, Technology)
  • Learning Outcomes (2)
Suggested Topics
Past conference attendees have requested presentations on the following topics. This is not a comprehensive list– we are looking for all types of presentations on a variety of topics.

  • Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
  • Working with Difficult Families
  • Counseling Skills
  • Social/Emotional Learning
  • Data
  • Personal Boundaries at Work
  • Suicidal Ideation / Student Safety
  • Using Standards to Create Lessons
  • Culturally Responsive School Counseling
GUIDELINES, RULES, & EVALUATION CRITERIA
Please review our session submission guidelines, rules, and evaluation criteria before submitting a proposal.

Clock hours will be granted to all participants.

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