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Beth Whittle, LPC
Executive Director of Counseling
(405) 521-3549

Petra Woodard
Executive Director of Academic Counseling
(405) 522-0031

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For Counselors Only-2019 Conference The For Counselors Only Conference was held March 12, 2019, at Tulsa Technology Center, Owasso Campus. Speakers from across the state provided opportunities to participate in informative sessions designed to positively affect the academic, career, emotional, and social development of counselors and their students or clients. To view the conference and PowerPoint presentations, visit the For Counselors Only web page (https://sites.google.com/view/counselorsonly2019) and select the Conference Video and Presentations tab.
Training for Counselors Page We have created many new webinars and live training, and we will be presenting at locations across the state. Check out this new page with all of our upcoming presentations, plus archived presentations.
Counselor Newsletter This can be accessed by viewing the past newsletters and by Signing Up. Student Leadership Opportunities U.S. Presidential Scholar Award Know of an outstanding senior student worthy of national recognition? Recommend an outstanding senior for U.S. Presidential Scholars. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is accepting applications through October 11, 2019. See your school counselor for more information! Superintendent's Student Advisory Council OSDE is currently accepting applications for 11th and 12th grade students to serve on Supeintendent Hofmeister's Student Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15th. Student's may find out more information and apply here.
AP Exam Fee Structure
Resource Library The office or prevention services has a resource library with about 150 items that you can check out and have mailed to you at any time! There are 66 DVDs, 19 curriculums, and 64 books available. Click the links below to see the list and print the form to check out materials. Resource Library Check-Out Form Resource Library List

OK Career Guide

Does your district need an online tool for Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP)? This interactive website that is an easy online tool available for all Oklahomans to explore their future. You can take assessments, identify occupations, establish education plans, and, ultimately, connect to employers. Whether you are a student searching for career and college options or an adult looking for a new career path, OK Career Guide is the powerful tool to provide all the career and educational resources you need to chart your course for the future. For more information visit the OKCareerGuide.org webpage.

OK College Start

This is a free resource available for your district's ICAP online tool. This interactive site is a comprehensive place where you can plan for college powered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Visit the OKCollegeStart webpage for more information.

Approved Reading Sufficiency Tests

High School Graduation Checklists

Legislation

House Bill 2432 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2016
House Bill 2614 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2016
House Bill 2615 (pdf) - Effective November 1, 2016
House Bill 2784 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2016
House Bill 2965 (pdf) - Effective November 1, 2016
House Bill 3218 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2016
Senate Bill 911 (pdf) - Effective August 25, 2016
Senate Bill 929 (pdf) - Effective August 25, 2016
Senate Bill 982 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2005
Senate Bill 1105 (pdf) - Effective July 1, 2016
Senate Bill 1269 (pdf) - Effective November 1, 2016

Admission Standards for Oklahoma Colleges and Universities

The admission standards are set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are revised annually if needed.

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment
OKCollegeStart.org
An overview of the requirements of Concurrent Enrollment for students in 11th and 12th grader who would like to take credit-earning college courses.

Professional Associations

American Psychological Association - The APA represents psychology in the United States and is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
American School Counselor Association - ASCA is the national organization that represents the profession of school counseling. ASCA focuses on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching effective school counseling practices.
National Association for College Admission Counseling - NACAC is an education association of secondary school counselors, college and university admission officers and counselors and related individuals who work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education.
National Association of School Psychologists - The National Association of School Psychologists represents school psychology and supports school psychologists to enhance the learning and mental health of all children and youth.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) sets standards and offers national certification in nearly 30 fields, including school counseling. School counselors may apply directly to the NBPTS for national certification. For additional information, see "National Board Certified Teachers."
Oklahoma Counseling Association - Oklahoma's organization for all persons engaged in any phase of personnel work, educational-vocational guidance and professional counseling. The Association is organized as a state branch of the American Counseling Association.
Oklahoma School Counselor Association - This organization works to foster a close personal and professional relationship among school counselors and with counselors in other settings. Additionally, the group works to improve the standards of counseling and the relationships with other pupil personnel services for students in elementary, middle school/junior high, senior high and post-high school settings. OSCA is chartered by the American School Counselor Association.