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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The Washington School Counselor Association is soliciting breakout session proposals for our Leadership Conference September 19-20, 2025 at the Centennial Hotel in Spokane, WA. We are accepting proposals for 60-minute breakout sessions promoting 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
July 1, 2025 - Call for Proposals Closes
July 28, 2025 - Presenters Notified
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM QUESTIONS
  • Lead Presenter Name and Contact Information
  • Lead Presenter CV/Resume
  • Lead Presenter Bio
  • Co-Presenter Name and Contact Information
  • Co-Presenter Bio
  • 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 conference participants.