As a member of OSCA, you have access to a wealth of direct and indirect benefits to support your work as a school counselor. Members are encouraged to take advantage of any and all benefits available.
Direct Benefits
As a member of OSCA, you have access to the following services and opportunities:
Access to FREE virtual professional development (CE hours provided)
Access to recorded virtual professional development sessions (CE hours provided)
Access to member-only pages on the website related to specific school counselor resources
Reduced Ohio School Counselor Conference registration rates
Eligibility to serve on the OSCA Board of Directors or Operations Team
Eligibility to be recognized for an OSCA award, including the Ohio School Counselor of the Year and RAMP Up Ohio
Eligibility to apply for $500 School Counselor Program Grants
Eligibility to apply for $1000 Graduate Student Scholarships
Eligibility to join OSCA Leveled Facebook Groups
Ability to receive regular updates about the profession through email communications
Indirect Benefits
As a member of OSCA, your dues help support the association provide the following services on your behalf:
Legislative advocacy through the contracted services of a lobbyist and engagement with state decision-makers
Representation on state-level committees and working groups
Partnership development with releted organizations and entities supporting the work of school counselors
Engagement with the American School Counselor Association supports and team to help advance the association and profession