2026 For Counselors Only Conference

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* 1. How useful was the information presented at the conference for your professional growth and work?

5 - Extremely useful

4 - Quite useful

3 - Moderately useful

2 - Slightly useful

1 - Not at all useful

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* 2. Below is a list of the 8:30-9:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.

	5 - Extremely effective	4 - Quite effective	3 - Moderately effective	2 - Slightly effective	1 - Not at all effective
Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater	Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater 5 - Extremely effective	Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater 4 - Quite effective	Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater 3 - Moderately effective	Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater 2 - Slightly effective	Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater 1 - Not at all effective
Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan	Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan 5 - Extremely effective	Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan 4 - Quite effective	Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan 3 - Moderately effective	Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan 2 - Slightly effective	Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan 1 - Not at all effective
Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock	Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock 5 - Extremely effective	Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock 4 - Quite effective	Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock 3 - Moderately effective	Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock 2 - Slightly effective	Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock 1 - Not at all effective
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 5 - Extremely effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 4 - Quite effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 3 - Moderately effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 2 - Slightly effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 1 - Not at all effective
Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck	Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck 5 - Extremely effective	Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck 4 - Quite effective	Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck 3 - Moderately effective	Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck 2 - Slightly effective	Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck 1 - Not at all effective
Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston	Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston 5 - Extremely effective	Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston 4 - Quite effective	Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston 3 - Moderately effective	Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston 2 - Slightly effective	Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston 1 - Not at all effective
Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton	Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton 5 - Extremely effective	Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton 4 - Quite effective	Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton 3 - Moderately effective	Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton 2 - Slightly effective	Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton 1 - Not at all effective

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* 3. Below is a list of the 9:30-10:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.

	5 - Extremely effective	4 - Quite effective	3 - Moderately effective	2 - Slightly effective	1 - Not at all effective
Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard	Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard 5 - Extremely effective	Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard 4 - Quite effective	Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard 3 - Moderately effective	Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard 2 - Slightly effective	Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard 1 - Not at all effective
The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson	The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson 5 - Extremely effective	The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson 4 - Quite effective	The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson 3 - Moderately effective	The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson 2 - Slightly effective	The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson 1 - Not at all effective
School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson	School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson 5 - Extremely effective	School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson 4 - Quite effective	School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson 3 - Moderately effective	School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson 2 - Slightly effective	School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson 1 - Not at all effective
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 5 - Extremely effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 4 - Quite effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 3 - Moderately effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 2 - Slightly effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 1 - Not at all effective
Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres	Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres 5 - Extremely effective	Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres 4 - Quite effective	Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres 3 - Moderately effective	Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres 2 - Slightly effective	Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres 1 - Not at all effective
From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon	From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon 5 - Extremely effective	From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon 4 - Quite effective	From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon 3 - Moderately effective	From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon 2 - Slightly effective	From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon 1 - Not at all effective
Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris	Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris 5 - Extremely effective	Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris 4 - Quite effective	Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris 3 - Moderately effective	Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris 2 - Slightly effective	Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris 1 - Not at all effective

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* 4. Below is a list of the 10:30-11:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.

	5 - Extremely effective	4 - Quite effective	3 - Moderately effective	2 - Slightly effective	1 - Not at all effective
"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough	"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough 5 - Extremely effective	"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough 4 - Quite effective	"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough 3 - Moderately effective	"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough 2 - Slightly effective	"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough 1 - Not at all effective
Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen	Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen 5 - Extremely effective	Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen 4 - Quite effective	Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen 3 - Moderately effective	Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen 2 - Slightly effective	Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen 1 - Not at all effective
Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker	Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker 5 - Extremely effective	Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker 4 - Quite effective	Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker 3 - Moderately effective	Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker 2 - Slightly effective	Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker 1 - Not at all effective
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 5 - Extremely effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 4 - Quite effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 3 - Moderately effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 2 - Slightly effective	Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain 1 - Not at all effective
Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood	Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood 5 - Extremely effective	Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood 4 - Quite effective	Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood 3 - Moderately effective	Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood 2 - Slightly effective	Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood 1 - Not at all effective
How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington	How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington 5 - Extremely effective	How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington 4 - Quite effective	How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington 3 - Moderately effective	How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington 2 - Slightly effective	How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington 1 - Not at all effective
Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris	Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris 5 - Extremely effective	Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris 4 - Quite effective	Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris 3 - Moderately effective	Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris 2 - Slightly effective	Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris 1 - Not at all effective

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* 5. Below is a list of the 1:00 - 1:50 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.

	5 - Extremely effective	4 - Quite effective	3 - Moderately effective	2 - Slightly effective	1 - Not at all effective
More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins	More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins 5 - Extremely effective	More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins 4 - Quite effective	More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins 3 - Moderately effective	More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins 2 - Slightly effective	More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins 1 - Not at all effective
More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein	More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein 5 - Extremely effective	More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein 4 - Quite effective	More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein 3 - Moderately effective	More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein 2 - Slightly effective	More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein 1 - Not at all effective
Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden	Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden 5 - Extremely effective	Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden 4 - Quite effective	Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden 3 - Moderately effective	Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden 2 - Slightly effective	Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden 1 - Not at all effective
Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood	Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood 5 - Extremely effective	Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood 4 - Quite effective	Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood 3 - Moderately effective	Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood 2 - Slightly effective	Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood 1 - Not at all effective
Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour	Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour 5 - Extremely effective	Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour 4 - Quite effective	Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour 3 - Moderately effective	Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour 2 - Slightly effective	Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour 1 - Not at all effective

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* 6. Below is a list of the 2:00 - 2:50 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.

	5 - Extremely effective	4 - Quite effective	3 - Moderately effective	2 - Slightly effective	1 - Not at all effective
Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant	Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant 5 - Extremely effective	Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant 4 - Quite effective	Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant 3 - Moderately effective	Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant 2 - Slightly effective	Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant 1 - Not at all effective
Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden	Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden 5 - Extremely effective	Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden 4 - Quite effective	Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden 3 - Moderately effective	Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden 2 - Slightly effective	Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden 1 - Not at all effective
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood	Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood 5 - Extremely effective	Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood 4 - Quite effective	Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood 3 - Moderately effective	Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood 2 - Slightly effective	Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood 1 - Not at all effective
College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy	College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy 5 - Extremely effective	College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy 4 - Quite effective	College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy 3 - Moderately effective	College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy 2 - Slightly effective	College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy 1 - Not at all effective
Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung	Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung 5 - Extremely effective	Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung 4 - Quite effective	Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung 3 - Moderately effective	Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung 2 - Slightly effective	Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung 1 - Not at all effective

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* 7. How would you rate your overall experience at the event?

Extremely satisfied

Quite satisfied

Moderately satisfied

Slightly satisfied

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* 8. What topics would you like to see covered at the 2027 conference? Your suggestions will help us create an even more relevant and valuable experience for next year!