The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 24,000 professional school counselors around the globe.  Join today!

2009 Call for Proposals: Do you have a stellar program to share with other school counselors? Submit your session proposal for ASCA's 2009 conference, June 28-July 1 in Dallas. Submissions are due by Sept. 5, 2008.

Receive Disaster Mental Health Training: School counselors and school psychologists are now eligible to receive disaster mental health training from the American Red Cross. Learn more about how school counselors can become disaster mental health responders. 

School Counselor Competencies Released: The School Counselor Competencies outline the knowledge, attitudes and skills that ensure school counselors are equipped to meet the rigorous demands of the profession and the needs of PK-12 students.

Join ASCA on Facebook or LinkedIn: Join the ASCA groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay in touch online with school counselors around the globe.