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.
November 2025
Topic: Exploring Military Careers at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Date/Time: November 12, 2025 8:15am-2:00pm
Location: Selfridge Base, Harrison Township
SCECHs: 5 Military
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members!
Registration: This event is exclusive to OCA members and limited to the first 50 participants who complete the two-step registration process:
Step 1: Complete the Google Form Registration
Step 2: Complete the Selfridge Security Form (emailed upon receipt of Google Form completion). Due to Selfridge by November 1st.
December 2025
Topic: 5th Annual College Counseling for School Counselors (Full-Day Virtual Event)
Date/Time: December 5, 2025 8:00am-3:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
SCECHs: 6 College
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members! $10 for non-OCA members.
Registration:
Step 1: Complete Zoom Registration (All Registrants)
Step 2: Complete Registration Payment (Only Non-OCA Members)
April 2026
Topic: End of Year Event and Counselor Awards
Date/Time: April 24, 2026 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: In-person (Walled Lake Board Office)
SCECHs: TBD
Cost: Free for 2025-2026 OCA Members! 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)