Evidence-Based
School Counseling
THE
CONFERENCE
EBSCC 2027 Call for Proposals
EBSCC welcomes proposals of all types that align with the EBSC framework. Based on feedback from our Practitioner Advisory Board, Advisory Council, and partners across the nation, the following are priority topics for EBSCC 2027:
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Addressing students' mental health, behavioral, and trauma needs alongside academic achievement through evidence-based interventions
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Building competence in data-driven strategies through practical tools and application
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Partnering effectively with administrators who are unfamiliar with school counselor expertise
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Strengthening the implementation and fidelity of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCP)
We especially invite proposals built on collaboration across presenters, such as:
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Inter-professional collaborations (e.g., district leads, school counselors, administrators)
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School/university partnerships (e.g., counselor educators and school counselors/school personnel)
Proposal Submissions
proposal submission portal opens: august 24, 2026
proposal deadline: october 2, 2026, 11:59 pm pst
Please see the proposal template below for more information related to the call for proposals.
Before You Submit
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Each presentation is limited to four presenters, except for roundtables, which are limited to two presenters.
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While you may submit more than two proposals, each presenter will be limited to participating in two sessions once final decisions are made.
Guidelines for Proposals
As you prepare your proposal, please download and consult the following document, which outlines all the required information about the presentation (e.g., title, objectives, rationale, session description) and the presenters (e.g., name, email, graduate preparation, training related to the topic).
Given the focus on evidence-based school counseling practices, we are solely seeking proposals that directly relate to one or more of the following areas:
SC program components or interventions designed to support student academic success and to close opportunity gaps (description and/or evaluation of outcomes)
SC program components or interventions designed to support students’ social and emotional well-being, mental health, and coordination of related services (description and/or evaluation of outcomes)
SC program components or interventions designed to support college and career development (description and/or evaluation of outcomes)
SC program components or interventions designed to address systemic injustice and inequities (description and/or evaluation of outcomes)
Using data to make program decisions, to advocate for students, and to create school change
School Counselor Education topics related to evidence-based practices
Measurement, instruments, and methods for documenting SC impact and outcomes
Research methods, evaluation methods, and statistical analysis
Program improvement through grant-writing, developing RAMP applications, etc.