School Counseling Program
American School Counselor Association
"The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is the foundation that expands the image and influence of professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic change. ASCA empowers professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, linkages and resources to promote student success in the school, the home, the community and the world."
"ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society."
ASCA National Model
School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. School counseling programs should be an integral part of students' daily educational environment, and school counselors should be partners in student achievement. The Executive Summary provides information regarding the framework for a comprehensive school counseling program.
ASCA Links
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The Role of the Professional School Counselor
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Empirical Evidence on the Effectiveness of School Counseling
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More ASCA information can be found here.