The deadline for nominations is quickly upon us. Please help us to ensure that voting takes place for these students before their graduation. Nominate a deserving student today within four postgraduate pathways: Workplace, Apprenticeship, College and University. Details can be found on the nomination link.

You can access the nomination form through our website and nominations will close on June 15 by 11:59 pm. Nominate a student today! 

OSCA / ACOSO 2019 célèbre ses 55 ans d’avant-gardiste en matière d’orientation et formation en cheminement de carrière en Ontario. En aidant les élèves à devenir les architectes de leur propre vie (Tracer son itinéraire vers la réussite, page 10), la conférence de cette année a pour but d'explorer les uniques opportunités offertes à nos élèves au moment de commencer à «Construire un avenir brillant: pistes de réflexion pour l’exploration de carrière et la prise de décisions personnelles». Nous recherchons des propositions de présentations qui porteront sur deux thèmes principaux afin de fournir à nos membres un développement professionnel de la plus haute qualité. Chaque journée sera consacrée à l’un des thèmes.

OSCA/ACOSO 2019 celebrates 55 years of leading the way in Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. In helping students to become architects of their own lives (Creating Pathways to Success, page 10), this year's conference is designed to explore the unique opportunities available to our students as they begin "Constructing a Bright Future: Avenues for Career and Personal Decision Making." We are seeking presentation proposals that will focus on two main themes in order to provide our members with the highest quality professional development. Each day will focus on one of the themes.

Why you should be involved as an Exhibitor:
The Ontario School Counsellors’ Association invites you to join Guidance Counsellors, Student
Success teachers, administrators, educators and stakeholders in Guidance and Career Education
for OSCA’s annual conference. You will not want to miss the opportunity to network, sponsor
and exhibit with up to 300 delegates at this year’s OSCA conference.

By supporting this conference as an exhibitor, you and your organization are directly contributing to
the advancement of education in Ontario.

As a sponsor, your organization will receive the following benefits:

✔ Complimentary Exhibitor booth
✔ Complimentary conference registration
✔ Preferred booth location
✔ Advertisement in Sched App and/or Conference Guide
✔ PowerPoint slides prior to plenary events
✔ Permission to use phrase: "Proud Sponsor of OSCA 2019"
✔ Promotional materials distributed in delegate package
✔ Logos/signage at Conference and on OSCA Website
✔ Recognition in follow-up issue of OSCA Today
✔ Opening and closing acknowledgement
✔ Complimentary OSCA News postings

Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

No one knows better than a Guidance Counsellor the stress that our young men and women face today. It’s about managing school and life expectations and all the emotions and chaos in between.

The team at CPPA & Ridley College have extended an offer for OSCA members to join in the momentum that is Positive Education. Learn from leading experts and local practitioners who can share science of Positive Psychology and the many tools and interventions Counsellors can use in their work with students. Find out more about the Conference here http://www.ridleycollege.com/quicklinks/flourish-positive-education-conference

 

Take advantage of this great offer today! Registration is open for OSCA Members here https://45794.thankyou4caring.org/flourish-positive-education-conference

If you have any questions please contact Kerri Brock at kerribrock@gmail.com

The Timetable (Master Schedule) Assistant app is a great aid to the Master Scheduling process and helps manage the Master Schedule throughout the year.

See what this app can do for you!

The Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) Foundation Play Therapy Training offers individual days of unique training in the theory and practice of play therapy. Students are able to complete the 180 hours of continuing education credits at a pace and time that they choose. The 180 hours are one of the steps needed to become a Certified Play Therapist. The program instructors are professional skilled play therapists who bring expertise on a wide variety of topics. The courses will be offered in Toronto from July 8th through August 16th, 2019.

Registration for the individual days of training from the selection of 25 one or two days courses is open now.

 

This year, the Ontario universities’ recruitment events are being renamed and branded to be more consistent across all events and websites.

Cette année, les événements de recrutement recevront des nouveaux noms et marquages pour être
plus cohérente à travers tous nos événements et sites Web.

Please use the link below to see new, important information from the Standing Committee on Student Recruitment

The Ontario School Counsellors' Association has a longstanding tradition (over 40 years) of recognizing and awarding those who stand out in the field of Guidance and Career Education. Each year at our annual conference, OSCA recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. We can say with confidence that our past award winners have helped thousands of students to find their pathways to successful futures!

OSCA's awards are an excellent way of recognizing your most dedicated peers in the following categories: 

• Curriculum and Resources
• Counsellor Professional Development
• Elementary Guidance
• Peer Helping
• Contribution to Guidance and Career Education

Consider nominating a worthy colleague today!