Educating and empowering all school counselors to advocate for the profession and their students at the local, state and national level is a primary component of the mission of the OSCA. Advocacy is more than just influencing legislation, but influencing all stake holders. It includes agreements on appropriate duties with administration, running advisory committees to make informed decisions, sharing data with school boards on the impact of the counseling program and removing barriers to student success. Regardless of your individual needs, OSCA is committed to providing resources that can assist you in your advocacy efforts.