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FALL 2024 CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE: NOV 3-4, 2024
THE FUTURE IS NOW – EMBRACE THE CHANGE
In-Person Conference – Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale

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Welcome to OSCA/ACOSO

As leaders in Guidance and Career Education in Ontario, we are celebrating 60 years of Excellence in Leadership in Guidance and Career Education

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Become a Guidance Teacher-Counsellor

OSCA/ACOSO AQ Spring 2024 Session
will be April 8-June 7, 2024. Taking registrations now.

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OSCA/ACOSO Ethical Guidelines

For Ontario School Counsellors

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OSCA 2024 Call for Workshop Proposals

Sunday, November 3 (3:10pm-4:10pm) to Monday, November 4, 2024 (10:55am-11:55am, 12:55pm-1:55pm, 2:05pm-3:05pm)/

Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale

Through our inspirational keynote addresses, in-person networking opportunities, and collective learning, we will look at how to move forward in an environment that channels unique ideas, adaptability and transformative practices into agency for future-ready student development. Let’s share and network in person, so that we can take learning back to our schools to support students in cultivating their passions and acquiring future-ready skills as they plan for their personal and professional lives.  

We are seeking workshop proposals that will provide our members with the highest quality professional development. Inspired by this year’s conference theme, The Future is NOW – Embrace the CHANGE, we are looking for workshops that illuminate future-ready skill development, wellness, and best practices in our schools. Topics could include, but are not limited to: skilled trades, technology, artificial intelligence, future labour market trends, essential skills, STEM careers, apprenticeships, transition planning (K-8, 8-9, 12 to post-secondary), experiential learning, wellness programs and practicesworking with newcomers/2SLGBTQ+/Indigenous/Black/other racialized students, francophone workshops, the use of technology in Guidance courses and programs, community/parent engagement, counselling techniques, financial literacy, etc. 
 
We strongly encourage our OSCA/ACOSO guidance and career education subscribers to submit proposals to share your excellent programs and best practices with colleagues. If your workshop is chosen, you will receive an OSCA thank-you gift card as a token of our appreciation for presenting.
 
Successful applicants should arrive approximately 30 minutes to one hour ahead of their presentation time.  Presenters will need to pack up and leave quickly at the end of their time to allow subsequent presenters to set-up. Presenters who wish to attend the conference as a delegate, will need to PURCHASE A DELEGATE REGISTRATION on the OSCA/ACOSO website.
 
Workshop proposals are due April 30, 2024, and will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging receipt when you submit this form. Workshops should be 1 hour long, including Q&A. Commercial focused presenters are encouraged to review the exhibitor options available for conference exposure. OSCA/ACOSO reserves the right to make final workshop selections and to edit abstracts. If your workshop is chosen for inclusion in our fall conference, you will be notified by May 30, 2024, via email. 

 

Valuable Resources For Students

Valuable resources to help you choose your career, select a good school and find financial aid resources… collected just for you by our Guidance experts!

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  • OSCA Today magazine
  • OSCA News weekly
  • Ethical Guidelines
  • Discount on our annual fall OSCA conference
  • Discounts on other professional development through the year

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Viola Desmond was a Black Nova Scotian businesswoman and civil rights activist who fought against racial segregation.

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One of the parts of my work that I enjoy most is helping high school counsellors. So I was thrilled to be asked to write for OSCA Today Magazine about how to engage and support under-represented students in the #scholarship process. @OSCA_ACOSO

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Resources for Families

OSCA has pulled together resources on how to help them be successful in school, information on post-secondary education, community involvement and ministry policies all in one place to help you support your loved ones in their education journey.

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