OCA Professional Learning Events
The Oakland Counseling Association is dedicated to providing quality, affordable professional development to counselors across the state of Michigan.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events for the 2025-2026 School Year will be announced throughout the fall.
March 2026
Topic: K-8 Focus: Responsiveness to Neurodivergence
Date/Time: March 6, 2026 Time TBD
Location: In-person (OSTC-SE Campus)
SCECHs: TBD
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members! TBD for non-OCA members.
April 2026
Topic: Counselor Day at Kettering University
Date/Time: April 10, 2026 9:00am-1:30pm
Location: In-person (Kettering University)
SCECHs: 3.25 College
Cost: Free for everyone!
Topic: End of Year Event and Counselor Awards
Date/Time: April 30, 2026 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: In-person (Walled Lake Board Office)
SCECHs: TBD
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members and award nominee guests! TBD for non-OCA members.
* Registration costs for all OCA events are non-refundable.
Past Events
Completed events from the 2025-2026 School Year.
September 2025
Topic: Supporting LGBTQ+ Clients and Students in Today's World presented by Oakland University (Completed!)
Date/Time: September 18, 2025 9:00-10:30am
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 1.5 General
Topic: Shattered Perceptions: Implicit Bias Training presented by Oakland Community College (Completed!)
Date/Time: September 23, 2025 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 1 General (also counts 1 hour toward required Implicit Bias training for LPC/LLC renewal every 3 years)
November 2025
Topic: Exploring Military Careers at Selfridge Air National Guard Base CANCELED! Unfortunately, this event was canceled by Selfridge due to the government shutdown.
Date/Time: November 12, 2025 8:15am-2:00pm
Location: Selfridge Base, Harrison Township
SCECHs: 5 Military
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members!
December 2025
Topic: 5th Annual College Counseling for School Counselors (Completed!)
Date/Time: December 5, 2025 8:00am-3:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 6 College