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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 7d

NEW #IHearYouSay: Jill Cook and Janae Douglas talk with Danna Mirviss from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center about how initiatives like #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth and #UnityDay inspire awareness and inclusion. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite podcast platform.

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 9d

Join the Fall ASCA Advocacy Briefing tomorrow, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. ET. The advocacy briefing provides ASCA members with an opportunity to learn about current issues at the federal and state levels affecting education and school counseling. Register here: buff.ly/jBD6Ieg

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 12d

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Promote Student Well-Being with the ASCA Student Standards on Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. ET. Learn various concepts and strategies to support overall student well-being. Register here: buff.ly/duFMKwE

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 14d

ASCA U Ignite is back! This online training focuses on the ins and outs of building and maintaining your school counseling program. Sessions cover the basics of the ASCA National Model, addressing legal and ethical issues, using free ASCA resources and more! Register here: buff.ly/J8YtRpn

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 21d

Call for Proposals: #PSCJournal Special Issue on Black Neurodivergent Students and School Counseling. In centering the experiences of Black neurodivergent youth, this issue seeks to spark conversations and action across the profession. Submissions due Dec. 1, 2025. Learn more here: buff.ly/cPWBUxx

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 22d

Upcoming Webinar: Applying for RAMP, 5th Edition tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. ET. Interested in applying for RAMP using 5th edition rubric in 2026? Learn about the 5th edition RAMP requirements and resources to support you in your application journey. Register here: buff.ly/yXDi2gF

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to the #SCOY26 Finalists🎉

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · 29d

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Innovative Systemic Change Through MTSS SEL/Behavior tomorrow, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. EDT. Understand your role and responsibilities within each tier of MTSS social/emotional/behavior implementation. Register here: buff.ly/Ex7zDNu

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Oct 2

Recorded live at #ASCA25, ASCA board members Christy Welch and Dr. Ebonee Magee-Dorsey. Together, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at the ASCA board’s role in shaping policy, monitoring progress and connecting with members. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite podcast platform.

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Oct 1

A huge thank you to Richard Tench for his time on the ASCA Board of Directors! Richard was a member of the ASCA Board for six years and served as Chair from 2021 to 2022. Thank you, Richard, for all your hard work and dedication to ASCA and the school counseling profession!
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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 22

Share your AI expertise, strategies and innovative practices! Submit a session proposal for ASCA@Home: AI in School Counseling by Nov. 2, 2025: www.schoolcounselor.org/Events-Profe...

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 19

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Opening Doors: Supporting Undocumented Students’ Educational Journeys on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. EDT. Examine how current federal policies and the broader immigration climate impact the mental health of undocumented students. Register here: buff.ly/NjlQJUc

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 12

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: AI and School Counseling on Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. EDT. Navigate the use of effective artificial intelligence tools in your school counseling program, including ethical considerations, best practices and next steps. Register here: buff.ly/g5K7XG1

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 9

Call for proposals for #PSCJournal Special Issue on AI in School Counseling. Looking for submissions that critically examine the use of AI to enhance school counseling practice, policy or research. Submit proposals by Oct. 15. Learn more about submission guidelines here: buff.ly/KlkI0QT

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 9

Planning to apply for RAMP® in October 2026 using the 5th edition of the ASCA National Model®? The rubric and suggested application timeline are now available: schoolcounselor.org/Recognition/...

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Sep 4

Recorded live at #ASCA25, host Janae Douglas captured attendees' voices throughout the event. From first-time participants to long-time professionals, guests reflect on mentorship, professional growth and building meaningful connections. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite platform

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 28

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Support Kinship/Grandfamilies in Your Schools on Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. ET. Hear from experts from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network to explore kinship/grandfamilies and their many strengths and challenges. Register here: buff.ly/4fNExkp

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Sept. 29th deadline to apply to the #PSCJournal: Emerging Scholars Program is fast approaching! Learn more about the program and submit applications here: buff.ly/o72Uzac

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 27

Understanding school finance is key to ensuring every student gets resources they need. The IES report, Revenues and Expenditures for Public Elementary and Secondary School Districts, breaks it down. How does your state/district compare? ies.ed.gov/nces/2025/08
#EveryStudentDeservesASchoolCounselor

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 27

Every student deserves a school counselor.
Check out the full NCES May 2025 School Pulse Panel Results: buff.ly/hKWAPTC

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 22

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Tips for New District Leaders on Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. EDT. Hear how elementary, middle and high school counseling district leaders transitioned from being school-based school counselor leaders to district school counselor leaders. Register here: buff.ly/I0T39iQ

American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 15

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Transform New Student Experiences on Aug. 21 at 12 p.m. EDT. Discover tons of new ways to best support your newly enrolled students, and walk away with a ready-to-implement four-session small group for new students.
Register here: buff.ly/QeWeKlA

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 15

We need priorities that:
✅ Expand the full complement of student mental health services – school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers
✅ Include prevention for all students
✅ Keep IHEs eligible
✅ Use school-appropriate consent policies
Submit comments by Aug. 18: buff.ly/yKtuM6I

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨 Take Action to Respond to Proposed Grant Priorities! 🚨
Proposed changes to the federal SBMH Services Grant and MHSP Grant would:
❌ Limit services to a small % of students
❌ Exclude colleges/universities from applying
❌ Create barriers for student access
❌ Disregard prevention & wellness supports

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American School Counselor Association @weareasca.bsky.social · Aug 11

Back-to-School season is in full swing! Get resources to support immigrant students, address student wellness and set up your program for the new school year: schoolcounselor.org/Publications...

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