As a member of the Ohio School Counselor Association, 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 School Counselor Program Grants or 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 related organizations and entities supporting the work of school counselors
* Engagement with the American School Counselor Association to help advance the association and profession
