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American School Counselor Association
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The Home for School Counselors Since 1952. https://linktr.ee/we_are_asca
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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...
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
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
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
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/...
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
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
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
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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Every student deserves a school counselor.
Check out the full NCES May 2025 School Pulse Panel Results: buff.ly/hKWAPTC
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
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
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
Current Issues - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
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🚨 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
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...