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2025 Conference Presentations & Handouts

9:10 -10:00 10:10 - 11:00 11:10 - 12:00 1:10 - 2:00 2:10 -3:00

Enhancing Mental Health Support for Special Education Students: Strategies for School Counselors
Kimberly Whayne
Presentation - PDF

Building Resilience and Support: Self-Care and 504 Strategies for Staff and Students
Kimberly Whayne 
Presentation - PDF

Check Yo’ Self Before You Wreck Yo’ Self
Petra Woodard
Presentation - PDF

Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs through Community Engagement
Meredith Dennis
Panelists:
Yolanda Scott,
Kelley Rampey,
Ed Pope,
Crystal Romanyszyn

Updates to Graduation Requirements
Jennifer Peters
Christi Sturgeon
Presentation - PDF

The Power of Purpose: Helping Students Find Their Why
Christi Sturgeon

Hope and Beyond: Achieving Career Dreams with OKCareerGuide
Brittany Crane
Savannah Cooper
Presentation - PDF

Making the FAFSA Data Portal Work for You
Kelli Kelnar
Presentation - PDF

 

CareerTech Career Pathways and Academics - We Have Done Some of the Work already! 
Julie Childers
Presentation - PDF

Don’t Judge Me by The Shoes I Wear: Building Connection and Knowing It’s Deeper Than What’s Shown On The Surface Of Their Actions And Behaviors With Kids in State Care
Tatyana Johnson
Presentation Link

Let’s Talk Possibilities! Innovation, Integration, and Motivation - DRS Transition Services
Tracy Keeley
Presentation - PDF

Facing FAFSA Challenges
Rachel Fairchild
Letha Huddleston
Presentation - PDF

Lifecycle Leadership: Supporting Teachers Every Step of the Way 
Amber Wilkin
Presentation - PDF

 

Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment
Angel Icenhour
Presentation - PDF

All 3 toolkits:

Concurrent to HS Equivalencies

Math pathways 

Fostering Success: A Guide to Supporting K-12 ELLs and Their Families
Stephanie Coca
Presentation - PDF

Maximizing Your Calendar: Tools for Effective School Counseling and Legislative Compliance 
Eschelle Gilkey

Presentation Link

Unlocking OKcollegestart’s Hidden Gems 
Theresa Shaklee
Kimberly Borden
Aysha Petricek
Presentation - PDF


Handouts:

General Flyer

Test Prep Flyer

AppDocs!

 

 

 

Building a College & Career Fair (for Middle School) From Scratch College & career Fair Planning Template
Kailee Marshal
Presentation Link


Handout:

College & Career Fair Planning Template

 

Uncommon Cents: Creative Budget Boosting for School Counselors
Amy Whitewate
Presentation - PDF

Using Data We Have Access To For Groups in the High School 
Deana Edgar
Presentation - PDF

Oklahoma’s Promise
Carol Alexander
Lizeth Torres
Presentation - PDF

Pathways to Partnerships: Game-Based Career Exploration for Upper Elementary Students
Lori Cooney
Claudia Beckner
Lori Chesnut
Presentation Link

 

Handouts:

Future Quest Isand Exploration Flyer

 

Plan Your Way OK

Galaxy: Elementary Career Awareness
Nathan Brubaker
Presentation - PDF

 

Galaxy Curriculum

 

Utilizing Trauma Focused Art Therapy (TFAT) among Elementary Students to Foster Social and Emotional Growth and Healing
Erica Fenderson

Presentation Link

Be Inspired: State Programs for Aspiring High School Students
Jess Tucker

Presentation Link

The Art of Keeping It Together
Anna Black

Presentation Link

 

Wraparound Services: How Sapulpa Public Schools Supports Students and Families
Kim Castaldi
Bridget Shibley
Kristin White
Presentation -PDF

Empowering Choctaw Tribal Students Nationwide: A Holistic Approach to Education, Certification, and Industry Connection
Kindal Malone


Handouts:

Tutoring Assistance Program

 

HSSS Reimbursement Application

Pause, Breathe, Learn, Integrating yoga and mindfulness for student success
Tiffany Cook
Presentation - Link

Native American Student Resources
Kim Stewart Ruhman
Jordan Stewart
Presentation - PDF

Counselor/Principal Relationship:Collaborating to Improve Student Outcomes
Chelsea Hinkle

Presentation - PDF

Last Modified on Apr 17, 2025