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HSCA Annual Conference 2026

Kansas City Convention Center · August 6–7, 2026

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280+
Attendees
2
Days
14
Sessions
4
Sponsors

The professional development event for school counselors

The HSCA Annual Conference brings together school counselors from across the Heartland region for two days of sessions, workshops, and peer learning.

This year's program spans three tracks: Student Wellness, College & Career Readiness, and Professional Development — covering mental health resources, college access strategies, and counselor self-care.

Member early-bird registration is open through July 20. Student member rates are available for full-time students with a valid ID.

Speakers announced soon.

Program

Thursday, August 6

2:00 PM

Opening Keynote: Counselors as Change Agents

3:30 PM

Supporting Students Through College Application Anxiety

College & Career Readiness
3:30 PM

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in School Counseling

Professional Development
3:30 PM

Trauma-Informed Practices in K-12 Settings

Student Wellness
6:00 PM

Using Data to Advocate for Your Program

Professional Development
6:00 PM

Group Counseling Techniques for Middle Schoolers

Student Wellness
6:00 PM

First-Generation College Prep: Practical Strategies

College & Career Readiness
8:30 PM

Day 1 Networking Reception

Friday, August 7

2:00 PM

Keynote: The Future of School Counseling

3:30 PM

Building Your Professional Learning Network

Professional Development
3:30 PM

Career Exploration Tools That Actually Work

College & Career Readiness
3:30 PM

Crisis Intervention: What Every Counselor Should Know

Student Wellness
6:00 PM

Mentorship Workshop

8:00 PM

Closing Keynote + Awards

Sponsors

gold

Midwest Educational Foundation
Counselors Care Network

silver

Prairie Learning Institute
Heartland Child Services

Accommodation

Heartland Marriott

200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

City Center Suites

550 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Member early-bird pricing ends July 20

Non-member and student rates available. All sessions included.

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