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HOPEFall Conference

NOVEMBER 14-15, 2019

University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, Oklahoma

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Dr. Dante D. Dixson serves as the principal investigator for The Hope Laboratory, which researches how hope infl uences students’ expectations for their lives. His work helps educators and psychologists understand how imagination and hope can propel students toward goals and outcomes that may seem out of reach.

Dixson’s other areas of expertise include at-risk youth, the achievement gap, academic talent development/gifted education, and the translation of psychological research fi ndings into school-based practice.

Dixson is a tenure-track faculty member at Michigan State University within the School and Education Psychology Programs and is certifi ed for the practice of psychology both inside and outside of schools.

Keynote Session #1Thursday 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.. and repeated 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.In this talk Dr. Dixson will discuss the research underlying hope theory and how student hope can be leveraged to create long-lasting change in student achievement.

Keynote Session #2Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.In this talk Dr. Dixson will discuss how to implement hope-based interventions in schools.

FEATURINGDR. DANTE DIXSON

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ETHICS SESSIONTHURSDAY, NOV. 149:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

LIVING ETHICALLY IN AN UNETHICAL WORLD

PRESENTER:

Micah Perkins, MS, LPC, LADC completed both his B.S. and M.S. in Behavioral Sciences from Cameron University in Lawton, OK. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. He is a recognized Certifi ed Reality Therapist from the William Glasser Institute and has completed Advanced Training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. His experience includes working with children and teens in therapeutic foster care and in acute and residential treatment programs. He has also worked with adults in a community mental health center and has consistently provided LPC Candidate Supervision for the past twelve years. In 2015, he founded Edmond Counseling and Professional Development, LLC, whose mission is to provide evidence based counseling to children, teens, and adults, and training to mental health professionals.

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LUNCHEON SPEAKERFRIDAY, NOV. 15

RICKY MUNOZRicky T. Munoz, JD, MSW is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on the importance of hope to resilience behaviors in the face of obstacles. His work also emphasizes improving the service delivery of non-profi ts through collaborative, multidisciplinary evaluation eff orts.

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THURSDAY8:30am Ethics Session Check-In – Heritage Room9:00am – 12pm Ethics Session with Micah Perkins – Heritage Room12:00pm Lunch On Your Own 12:30pm Conference Check-In Begins – Heritage Room1:15 – 2:45pm Breakout Sessions - Including Keynote Part 1 with Dr. Dante Dixson

3:00 – 4:30pm Breakout Sessions - Including Keynote Part 1 with Dr. Dante Dixson

4:30 – 6:00pm Networking Reception with Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres - Heritage Room

FRIDAY 8:00am Conference Check-In & Exhibitor Hall Opens – Ballroom8:30 – 9:45am Keynote Part 2 with Dr. Dante Dixson – Ballroom10:00 – 11:00am Breakout Sessions11:00am – 1:20pm Luncheon – Ballroom 1:30 – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions2:45 – 3:45pm Breakout Sessions

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ROOM 1:15-2:45pm 3:00-4:30pm421 - Will Rogers Room Keynote Part 1, Dixson REPEAT: Keynote Part 1, Dixson

300 - Carl Albert Room Student Risk Assessment,Johns & Brown

REPEAT: Student Risk Assessment,Johns & Brown

301 - Robert S. Kerr Room OSDE Info & Trauma-Informed Strategies, Ellis

REPEAT: OSDE Info & Trauma-Informed Strategies, Ellis

BREAKOUT SESSIONSTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

KEYNOTE PART 1: THE POWER OF GENERATING HOPE IN SCHOOLS

LEVEL: ALLPresentation of the research underlying hope theory and how student hope can be leveraged to create long-lasting change in student achievement.PRESENTER:

Dr. Dante Dixson, 2019 OSCA Conference Keynote

PUMPED UP KICKS: ASSESSING STUDENT RISK IN SCHOOLS

LEVEL: ALLThis presentation focuses on creating school safety. We’ll present the procedures we use to assess students’ risk of harming oneself or others. We’ll also address how to successfully transition students back to school after a threat-related absence. We recognize every district has diff erent needs and hope the information will help you develop or enhance protocol in your schools.PRESENTERS: Jacqueline Johns is a Nationally Certifi ed School Psychologist. She works at Collinsville Public Schools as the District Mental Health Coordinator, Special Educator Coordinator, and School Psychologist. She received the honor of Oklahoma School Psychologist of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year. Michelle Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works as the Junior/Senior School Counselor at Collinsville Public Schools.

STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, NEW STUDENT SUPPORTS, & TRAUMA-INFORMED TAKEAWAY STRATEGIES

LEVEL: ALLAttend this session to learn about the new house and senate bills that aff ect your role as a school counselor. Attendees in this session will also learn about the new supports available to students, schools and districts through the Offi ce of Student Support (previously Counseling) at OSDE. Trauma Informed Strategies ready to use in classrooms will close out this session. PRESENTER:

Dr. Shelly Ellis is the Deputy Superintendent of Student Support at the Oklahoma State Dept. of Education. Previously, Ellis served as the Executive Director of Counseling & Executive Director of School Support & Improvement for the OSDE. She has also served in various educational roles including principal, assistant principal, counselor, parent & community specialist, & science teacher, all in Okla.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

BREAKOUT SESSIONSTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

ROOM 10:00-11:00am 1:30-2:30pm 2:45-3:45pmHeritage Room Theories That Fit! The Children of Hope Mental Health

Smörgåsbord300 - Carl Albert Room A Play Therapy Experience Unresolved Trauma vs.

Juvenile Delinquent Child Abuse: Fearless Reporting

301 – Robert S Kerr Changing the Conversation

Mindfulness Techniques That Work!

Senses, Senses, Senses

304 – Mary Fallin The Real TLCs of Counseling

Using Data to Defi ne Your Role

The Big, Bad “B” Word

314 – Henry Bellmon Let’s Get Creative with Technology

In My Feelings Literature: A Balm for Healing and Inspiring Hope in Poverty ’s Children

320B Executive Functioning Skills in Early High School

Googling Up a Better School Counselor

320C RAMP Roundtable Own It!

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:00 - 11:00AM

THEORIES THAT FIT!

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: HERITAGE ROOMEff ective school counselors use theories that fi t the problem. Learn useful interventions from numerous theories, designed to be brief in context and goal-oriented, perfect for a school setting. Empower a student, change behavior, and teach students strategies to help them conquer anxiety and negative thinking.PRESENTER:

Kathy McDonald, PhD, LPC, NCC, spent 30 years in education in both Texas and Oklahoma before transitioning into higher education. She is currently the School Counseling Program Coordinator at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a fully online program. Her research interests include animal-assisted therapy, childhood trauma, and CPS reporting.

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Senses, Senses, Senses

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A Play Therapy Experience

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:00 - 11:00AM (CONT’D)

A PLAY THERAPY EXPERIENCE

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 300 - CARL ALBERTThis is probably the most fun you will ever have at a conference! We will be engaged in the hands-on nonstop activities of a real play therapy active activities experience. This presentation is fi lled with music, games, and action for groups of individuals of all ages. School counselors will leave with free take-away activity ideas to do by recycling supplies, reusing items, and learning how to be resourceful.PRESENTER:

Madi Wend, is a Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and a National Certifi ed Counselor. She enjoys working with children and families, and specializes in divorce recovery, trauma, and attachment issues.

CHANGING THE CONVERSATION

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 301 - ROBERT S. KERRWith the rise of mirrors, store bought clothes and the explosion of external diff erentiators at their fi ngertips, girls are immersed in a world that constantly tells them they are not enough. Let’s dive in and understand how girls 9-12 are particularly vulnerable to shame as they learn to navigate their world.PRESENTER:

Heather Stark, is the founder and owner of Grace and Grit Box. Her company empowers girls through the stories of infl uential women in history. She is also the creator of the podcast and blog series called This Is Me. Heather received her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of North Texas. For the past several years Heather has worked extensively to empower girls ages 10-14 years. Her why is simple: “Every girl has the right to understand her worth and her potential in this world.” Her work with young girls has been featured in numerous magazines and the local news. She was the recipient of the 2018 Girls Scouts Women of Discovery Award and the 2019 recipient of The American Legion Humanitarian of the Year Award. Heather speaks to educators, counselors, and parents about her journey through Anorexia and Bulimia and all things related to Girl Empowerment.

THE REAL TLC’S OF COUNSELING

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 304 - MARY FALLINThis session is designed to give solutions to counselors as they try to reach students and parents who may be apathetic in their outlook toward education, struggle with discipline issues, or lack motivation. It features researched based strategies that will improve student behavior and results on standardized assessments! By the end of this session participants will understand the role they play in providing motivation to aid student performance during assessments and understand the role of internal motivation within adults in the education process. Through the presenter’s use of humor, energy, and touching multimedia presentations session attendees will see HOW to motivate students to accomplish their goals.PRESENTER:

Sean Buchanan, is an elementary principal, author, and national keynote speaker. Under his direction Geary Public Schools is witnessing a dramatic turnaround.

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This is probably the most fun you will ever have at a conference! We will be engaged in the hands-on nonstop activities of a real play therapy active activities experience. This presentation is fi lled with music, games, and

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:00 - 11:00AM (CONT’D)

LET’S GET CREATIVE WITH TECHNOLOGY: HOW SCHOOL COUNSELORS CAN UTILIZE

TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT OUTREACH

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 314 - HENRY BELLMONThis presentation will give school counselors tips about how to maximize student outreach through the utiliza-tion of various technologies. I will give hands on, step by step instructions to school counselors in order to help them feel comfortable using various programs like Facebook, Twitter, Padlet and Powtoons. I will also show them how to use video editing software, video converters and their smartphone to make videos to reach all students, saving time for things like.... counseling! PRESENTER:

Erica Fenderson is a certifi ed educator and school counselor in the states of Texas and Oklahoma with 13 years of experience in education. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision through Adams State University and hopes to become a school counseling professor upon graduation. Her research interests are preventative care within the schools, animal- assisted therapy, play therapy, and online learning.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS IN EARLY HIGH SCHOOL

LEVEL: HIGH SCHOOL

ROOM: 320BI will present research based information on teaching executive functioning skills in early high school students, as well as touch on personal experiences with this age group.PRESENTER:

Angela Jones is a counselor at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, OK. She holds a B.S. in Zoology from Oklahoma State University as well as an M.S. in School Counseling from OSU-Tulsa. Ms. Jones taught high school Biology, Zoology, and Botany before becoming a school counselor. Over the years she has learned a great deal about the habits of 9th graders, what issues they most struggle with, and how they adjust to the high school setting.

RAMP ROUNDTABLE

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 320CCome listen, ask questions, and learn more about the process of becoming a Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Model Program (RAMP) in a very informal setting. Whether you are just wanting to learn more, contemplating, or already starting the process, come join our RAMP Roundtable!PRESENTER:

Sarah Kirk has been an elementary school counselor for the past eight years in Norman and Tulsa. In 2019, her Counseling Program became a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and she was an ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

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ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

School Counselor Association) Model Program (RAMP) in a very informal setting. Whether you are just wanting to learn more, contemplating, or already starting the process, come join our RAMP Roundtable!

has been an elementary school counselor for the past eight years in Norman and Tulsa. In 2019, her Counseling Program became a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and she was an ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

2019, her Counseling Program became a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and she was an ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

2019, her Counseling Program became a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and she was an ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by

Come listen, ask questions, and learn more about the process of becoming a Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Model Program (RAMP) in a very informal setting. Whether you are just wanting Come listen, ask questions, and learn more about the process of becoming a Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Association) Model Program (RAMP) in a very informal setting. Whether you are just wanting

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BREAKOUT SESSIONSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH1:30 - 2:30 PMTHE CHILDREN OF HOPE: THE TRAUMA OF HAVING AN INCARCERATED PARENT

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: HERITAGE ROOMThe emotional trauma of having a parent in prison can present lifetime implications on children’s mental health, physical health, social behavior and education. The separation of a family, possible placement into foster care, and social sigma is often compounded by adverse childhood experiences. Join us in viewing the documentary “Children of Hope” with a question and answer period afterwards. This fi lm was aired on OETA twice in June with scheduled airings this fall. This masterfully produced fi lm has Oklahoma youth that share their experiences in overcoming the challenges they have had. To counteract the potential negative outcomes of having a parent incarcerated, educators can play a signifi cant role in supporting children/teens to be emotionally healthier and resilient.PRESENTERS:

Dr. John Otto, Norman Veterinarian and Founder of Friends for Folks, has a mission to bring to the forefront the challenges that children and teens face when a parent has been incarcerated. He has developed therapy dog training programs in local prisons to assist inmates in re-integrating with their children upon release.

Sharon Heatly, is the Director of Counseling and Student Advocacy for Norman Public Schools. She has a mission to eff ectively integrate school counseling into the total educational program of a school district. At the heart of school counseling is advocating for student safety and well-being. Sharon is currently serving as board chair for Friends for Folks, which helps bring awareness and program development to assist children and teens who face the hardships of parental incarceration.

UNRESOLVED TRAUMA VS. JUVENILE DELINQUENT

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 300 - CARL ALBERTOftentimes students who are acting out are misunderstood or not understood at all, leading to a lack of aca-demic success. When we can change our lens, we can change our approach to these students, bettering their chances for success. This presentation will explore the ways counselors can help school staff work with stu-dents with unresolved trauma that plays out in conduct disorders and defi ant behaviors. There’s no magic wand here; however, the more we know, the better we can provide for our students to plant seeds of hope and success.PRESENTER:

Beth Mills, has 30 years in education as a teacher and as a counselor in Oklahoma and Kansas, and is currently serving as a middle school counselor at Shawnee Middle School. She served on the statewide task force to develop the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character Development (SECD) Standards accepted by the Kansas Board of Education in 2012. She is passionate about working with students to build positive relationships and positive interactions, as well as sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow counselors.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH1:30 - 2:30 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30 - 2:30PM (CONT’D)

MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES THAT WORK!

LEVEL: ELEMENTARY

ROOM: 301 - ROBERT S KERRResearch has shown that implementing mindfulness in schools is eff ective. So how do we do it? You will leave this presentation with applicable techniques and interventions that you will be able to implement right away. In addition, you will leave with tools to share with your school staff on ways they can increase mindfulness in their classrooms. Let’s learn about mindfulness techniques that work!PRESENTER:

Sarah Kirk has been an elementary school counselor for the past eight years in Norman and Tulsa. In 2019, her Counseling Program became a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) and she was an ASCA National School Counselor of the Year Finalist. As a member of the ASCA Board of Directors, Sarah is passionate about positively advocating for the profession of school counseling specifi cally by working to provide equity and access of school counseling services for all students.

USING DATA TO DEFINE YOUR ROLE

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 304 - MARY FALLINSchool counselors take on several diff erent roles and responsibilities throughout their buildings. This presentation attempts to clarify the role of the school counselor by integrating data into the school counselor’s daily practice.PRESENTER:

Alexis Robertson is in her 14th year in education. Before transitioning into school counseling she taught math. She currently serves as the school counselor at Fairview Elementary School in the Moore School District.

IN MY FEELINGS

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 314 - HENRY BELLMONAs an Elementary School Counselor, I use “feelings” resources in all aspects of my counseling program. Learn more about what these resources are, how I incorporate them into small group and whole group counseling, and how they will “never leave from beside me.”PRESENTER:

Dr. Erin Nation is a practicing Elementary School Counselor and former Kindergarten teacher in Piedmont. She lives in the Northwest Oklahoma City area with her husband and 3 children.

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GOOGLING UP A BETTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 320BThe technology wave has been pointed directly at the classroom and not at school counselors. I’ll give you 10 tech tips to help you manage time, get more done and see more kids. You will leave with practical tips to use on Monday morning.PRESENTER:

Jim Deeken is in his 15th year as a middle school counselor in Texas, and in his 29th year of education. He is married with two college-age kids and enjoys crossing the Red River whenever possible to visit his daughter at OSU (Go Pokes!). He’s a member of the Texas School Counselor Association, Lone Star State School Counselor Association, and is on the organizing board of the Texas Google Summit. He’s passionate about helping counselors improve their skills so they can see more kids with less stress. He’s also the publisher of the weekly podcast “A Few Minutes with the Counselor” which you can catch at www.tejascounselor.com.

OWN IT!

LEVEL: HIGH SCHOOL

ROOM: 320CA best practices approach to helping students take back ownership of their thoughts, words, and hearts. This inspiring session will present an eye-opening perspective for each area and use memorable activities to bring encouragement for today and hope for tomorrow.PRESENTER:

Misty Norman M.Ed., is currently the school counselor at Mason Public School, and began her career as an English teacher in her hometown of Beggs. For the last 13 years, Misty has been dedicated to serving students and their families. She is also the proud Momma of three amazing sons: Spencer, 13; Jarret, 10; and Bryant, 6.

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and their families. She is also the proud Momma of three amazing sons: Spencer, 13; Jarret, 10; and Bryant, 6.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONSFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH2:45 - 3:45PMMENTAL HEALTH SMÖRGÅSBORD

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: HERITAGE ROOMAn overview of various mental health needs that counselors deal with more and more. This presentation will provide strategies, tools, interventions that work, and methods for addressing many disorders, including anxiety and autism. PRESENTER:

Beth Mills has 30 years in education as a teacher and as a counselor in Oklahoma and Kansas, and is currently serving as a middle school counselor at Shawnee Middle School. She served on the statewide task force to develop the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character Development (SECD) Standards accepted by the Kansas Board of Education in 2012. She is passionate about working with students to build positive relationships and positive interactions, as well as sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow counselors.

CHILD ABUSE: FEARLESS REPORTING

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 300 - CARL ALBERT“The principal told me I had to make the call because the child told me about the abuse. She put me in a room, gave me the number, and walked out. I wanted to cry.” Research indicates that teachers and school counselors underreport suspicions of abuse. The workshop presenters will discuss (1) how to conduct an appro-priate student interview, (2) a specifi c protocol for reporting that reduces stress, (3) suggestions on advocating for students’ welfare, and (4) why it is important to formally document every single report.PRESENTER:

Kathy McDonald, PhD, LPC, NCC, spent 30 years education in both Texas and Oklahoma before transitioning into higher education. She is currently the School Counseling Program Coordinator at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a fully online program. Her research interests include animal- assisted therapy, childhood trauma, and CPS reporting.

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spent 30 years education in both Texas and Oklahoma before transitioning into higher education. She is currently the School Counseling Program Coordinator at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a fully online program. Her research interests include animal-

priate student interview, (2) a specifi c protocol for reporting that reduces stress, (3) suggestions on advocating for students’ welfare, and (4) why it is important to formally document every single report.

spent 30 years education in both Texas and Oklahoma before transitioning into higher education. She is currently the School Counseling Program Coordinator at

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SENSES, SENSES, SENSES: THE POWER OF SENSES AND SELF-REGULATION

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 301 - ROBERT S KERRLet us explore the senses and how self regulation and inability to regulate is infl uenced; what we see, hear, feel, taste. Hands on activities to experience senses and regulation.PRESENTERS:

Madi Wend is a Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and a National Certifi ed Counselor. She enjoys working with children and families, and specializes in divorce recovery, trauma, and attachment issues.

THE BIG, BAD “B” WORD

LEVEL: ALL

ROOM: 304 - MARY FALLINTired of all of the angry phone calls and emails? Tired of the word “bully?” Tired of schools and parents blaming each other? Want solid, social emotional learning strategies that are benefi cial for all students that will unite schools and parents to build resilient kids? This is it! You’ll laugh out loud while learning how to keep student confl ict on the squabble level and change the culture of your campus.PRESENTER:

Chris “Shoof” Scheufele, comedian and 2016 Teacher of the Year, is one of the most sought-after speakers in the United States regarding social emotional learning, confl ict resolution and bullying. Chris has developed clever interventions that resolve confl icts instantly and promote a culture of resilience.

LITERATURE: A BALM FOR HEALING AND INSPIRING HOPE IN POVERTY’S CHILDREN

LEVEL: ELEMENTARY

ROOM: 314 - HENRY BELLMONParticipants will learn about the current reality of Oklahoma students in poverty and their increased trauma, along with the negative eff ects on students’ academic achievement and behavior obstacles. Specifi c trauma-in-formed strategies, along with literature that inspires hope for poverty’s children, will be presented.PRESENTER:

Misty Norman M.Ed., is an assistant professor and Program Coordinator for School Counseling at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is also therapist and owner of Garcia Counseling.

Dr. Ira Harris, PhD. is the Chair of Education at Southwestern Christian University, an OK Certifi ed Reading Specialist, and a retired superintendent of schools.

Dr. Kathren Stehno, Ed.D. is an assistant professor at Southwestern Christian University and retired from the Offi ce of Educational Quality and Accountability.

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Thursday, November 14, 2019:9:00am – 12:00pm (3 hours): Ethics: Living Ethically in an Unethical World - Micah Perkins, MS, LPC, LADC,

Edmond Counseling & Professional Development LLC

1:15pm – 2:45pm (1.5 hours): Breakout Session: __________________________________________________


TOTAL hours of professional development awarded on this 14th day of November, 2019.

Friday, November 15, 2019:8:30am – 9:45am (1.25 hours): Translating Hope into School-Based Practice – Dr. Dante Dixson, The Hope Laboratory

10:00am – 11:00am (1 hour): Breakout Session: ___________________________________________________

11:00am – 1:15pm (2.25 hours): School Counselors as Pathways of Hope – Ricky Munoz, University of Oklahoma

1:30pm – 2:30pm (1 hour): Breakout Session #2:_________________________________________________



ATTENDED THE FOLLOWING HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE OKLAHOMA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION’S EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA IN EDMOND, OKLA.

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Let us explore the senses and how self regulation and inability to regulate is infl uenced; what we see, hear, feel, taste. Hands on activities to experience senses and regulation.

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CERTIFICATEOF ATTENDANCE

FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS

THIS CERTIFICATE VERIFIES THAT:

Thursday, November 14, 2019:9:00am – 12:00pm (3 hours): Ethics: Living Ethically in an Unethical World - Micah Perkins, MS, LPC, LADC,

Edmond Counseling & Professional Development LLC




Friday, November 15, 2019:8:30am – 9:45am (1.25 hours): Translating Hope into School-Based Practice – Dr. Dante Dixson, The Hope Laboratory

10:00am – 11:00am (1 hour): Breakout Session: ___________________________________________________

11:00am – 1:15pm (2.25 hours): School Counselors as Pathways of Hope – Ricky Munoz, University of Oklahoma




ATTENDED THE FOLLOWING HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE OKLAHOMA SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION’S EIGHTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA IN EDMOND, OKLA.

The 2019 OSCA Conference is approved for continuing education by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. OSCA is also registered as CE Provider #20190440 for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Social Workers may earn up to 12 CE hours, including 3 Ethics hours. Licensees may use the form above as a personal record but must also collect the offi cial licensing board forms, which will be given out as follows:• Thursday – LPC/LMFT forms will be distributed after the Ethics session. LPC/LMFT forms and Licensed Social

Worker forms will be available at the OSCA booth at the end of the conference day.• Friday – LPC/LMFT forms and Licensed Social Worker forms will be available at the OSCA booth at the end of the

conference day.

OSCA Board of Directors

PresidentMelanie Hayes, High School Counselor, Norman Public Schools

President-ElectMissy Smith, Elementary School Counselor, Norman Public Schools

TreasurerChristi Sturgeon, High School Counselor, Broken Arrow Public Schools

Member-at-LargeDr. Michelle Taylor, High School Counselor, Adair Public Schools

Member-at-LargeTara Kerr, Elementary School Counselor, Claremore Public Schools

Member-at-LargeMary Beth Lykins, High School Counselor, Tulsa Public Schools

Member-at-LargeMichelle Strain, High School Counselor, Norman Public Schools

Member-at-LargeErica Harris, Director of Student Support & Counseling, Edmond Public Schools

Member-at-largeLee Acers, Elementary School Counselor, OKC Public Schools

Member-at-largeDavid Chissoe, Middle School Counselor, Mid-Del Public Schools

Member-at-largeArrica Bailey, Elementary School Counselor, Union Public Schools

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