American School Counselor Association
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The Home for School Counselors Since 1952.
Congratulations to Marian University in Indianapolis, Ind., on becoming an ASCA-Recognized School Counselor Preparation Program 🎉
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Ethics of School Counseling Supervision tomorrow, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. EDT. Examine common supervision challenges, discuss ethical decision-making and learn practical strategies for creating effective and ethical supervisory relationships. Register here: buff.ly/rt4meXq
Upcoming Webinar: Begin the School Year with the ASCA National Model® tomorrow, July 30, at 1 p.m. EDT. Learn from ASCA-Certified Trainers on how the ASCA National Model® can help you start the year off with a solid foundation. Register here: buff.ly/nEBQUgt
ASCA has been recognized with three 2026 Power of Associations Awards from ASAE, honoring excellence in association programs and initiatives. ASCA is the only organization to earn three awards this year🎉 ⭐Gold Award: Access Is Advocacy ⭐Gold Award: Connected in Crisis ⭐Silver Award: Get the Facts
Upcoming Webinar: Balancing School Counseling Ethics and the Law tomorrow, July 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST. Explore practical approaches to navigate these tensions while maintaining ethical, student-centered practice. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...
Congratulations to the newly elected board members, who will take office in October: Monica Bryant, Ed.D.; Andres Castro, Ed.D.; and Ebonee Magee-Dorsey, DPC. #ASCAboard
The ASCA Member Mentoring Program connects graduate students, early-career school counselors and experienced school counseling professionals across all settings. This program fosters professional growth and meaningful connections across the ASCA community. Learn more: buff.ly/D20Bj0U
New insights from school counselors on career readiness—what’s working and what’s missing. School counselors are sharing what students need to succeed after high school in our new report with Britebound. Read the report: buff.ly/Ou9bjaM
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Ambiguous Loss and Disenfranchised Grief on June 23 at 1 p.m. EDT. Gain valuable insights and practical tools to effectively support students who are navigating ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...
Congratulations to the newest associate editors of ASCA’s scholarly journal! Their leadership and scholarship will help shape the future of research and practice in school counseling. We’re grateful for their service and excited for what’s ahead. #PSCjournal
Congratulations to the 2026 ASCA Pinnacle Award finalists! The ASCA Pinnacle Award recognizes state/territory school counselor associations for innovative projects that benefit the school counseling association, profession or membership. #PinnacleAward
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Get to the Root of the Matter on June 11 at 1 p.m. EDT. Learn how to collect supplemental data from important education partners and use that data to perform a root-cause analysis. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...
Share your thoughts 📝 The Position Statement Committee has revised a number of ASCA position statements and would like member feedback by June 8. Comment here: schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Po...
The countdown is ON 🎉 In 45 days, school counselors from across the country will come together. Register at ascaconferences.org so you don't miss premier school counseling professional development and networking.
Meet Kristin! An ASCA National Model trainer, she has trained districts nationwide and led numerous conference sessions. She's passionate about helping school counselors build data-informed, ASCA-aligned programs. Learn more about working with our amazing ASCA-Certified Trainers: buff.ly/qjt8ahO
Have an idea for a 2027 ASCA Annual Conference session? Submit your proposals by Aug. 23, 2026. buff.ly/ryqXEEI #ASCA27
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: ASCA Information-Gathering Tool: Suicide Concern Updates on May 20 at 1 p.m. EDT. Learn from the ASCA Ethics Committee about the tool's key updates designed to strengthen practical application in school settings. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...
Check out the new #PSCjournal Special Issue on the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (ESBCC). This 6th annual special issue contains articles based on presentations given at the annual national EBSCC, held in March 2025. Read the full issue here: buff.ly/rGqYoA6 #evidencebased #ebscc
Thank you, teachers, for helping each and every student succeed. Hope you had a great week! #ThankATeacher
Graduation season is here—but for many families, what comes after high school is still unclear. As timelines shrink, school counselors help navigate options beyond a four‑year path. Join ASCA’s Jill Cook with Tade Oyerinde and Jeff Selingo for practical guidance. Register: buff.ly/uvAWHIi
Thank you to Dr. Erik Hines for generously sharing your time, insight and expertise with Professional School Counseling. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication and service. #PSCJournal
New #IHearYouSay Episode! Hosts Jill Cook and Leisl Moriarty chat with leaders from the Oklahoma School Counselor Association – Chelsea Hinkle, Dr. Sarah Kirk and Allison Morris – to discuss the 2025 Pinnacle award-winning SEAL program. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite platform.
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Strengthen Support Systems for Military-Connected Students on May 7 at 2 p.m. EDT. Learn about the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, who it covers and how it helps schools assist military-connected students. Register here: buff.ly/rAkCHgX
Join the ASCA Advocacy Brief on April 22 at 3 p.m. EDT. ASCA members will learn about current topics at the federal and state levels affecting education and school counseling. Register here: buff.ly/UF9PbCA
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: MTSS in Action: Practical Tier 1 and Tier 2 Strategies on April 15 at 12 p.m. EDT. Get practical tools to align your direct student services with MTSS, so each and every student can reach their highest potential. Register here: buff.ly/OkoDPHz
The 5th Edition RAMP Portal is here! Access the portal and instructions from the ASCA Portals Page: schoolcounselor.org/ASCA-Portals
Meet the #ASCA26 Closing Keynote Speaker: Rosalind Wiseman! Wiseman will equip audiences with tools to strengthen relationships, navigate conflict and work more effectively with young people. Register at ascaconferences.org so you don't miss her keynote!
In this special episode of #IHearYouSay, host Jill Cook and co-host Janae Douglas are joined by the four #SCOY26 finalists – Leka Anitema, Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, and Summer Royale Whittington. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or on your favorite podcast platform.
Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Code-Switching for Authentic Connection on April 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. Gain a deeper understanding of code-switching to effectively engage with your students in an authentic manner. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...
Congratulations to the RAMP Class of 2026🎉 This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®) designation. Find the full list of recipients here: buff.ly/Km1HeeS