Tech Tools for School Counselors- Designing Learning and Designing Futures Although school were using technology to assist in learning well before... continue

Hear member-generated questions about the state of the profession answered by a panel of experts. Moderator: Brian Coleman, 2019 School Counselor... continue

Get to know Sarah Flier, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Willow River Elementary School, Hudson, Wis. Read the tr... continue

Get to know Oliva Carter, 2021 School Counselor of the Year and a school counselor at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Read the tran... continue

Get to know Vanessa Goodman Barnes, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and the dean of students, counseling and student services at Millbrook... continue

Get to know Megan Bledsoe 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Discovery Middle School in Vancouver, Wash. Read the tr... continue

Get to know Barbara Truluck, 2021 School Counselor of the Year finalist and a school counselor at Palmer Middle School, Kennesaw, Ga. Read the transcr... continue

Help Stop Child Sex Trafficking   All schools and communities have students who could potentially fall victim to predatory behaviors such... continue

How do school counselors get involved in breaking down racist barriers for their schools and stakeholders while facilitating courageous conversations... continue

Do you supervise school counseling interns or practicing school counselors? Do you have the necessary education and training to support supervisees?... continue

Learn how you can better align academic advisement to students’ career interest. Hear about the five rules of the college and career game and how to... continue

Hear from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Association for Career and Technical Education and ASCA for a conversation... continue

Today’s students will be graduating into a world that is ever more interconnected. One in 10 Americans is foreign born, and local communities –... continue

Learn about the changing demographics of the U.S. career landscape such as population aging, shrinking numbers of employable workers and shifting... continue

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), also known as the Hatch Amendment, governs the administration of surveys, assessments and... continue

Hear about Careers Your Students Should Know About in the Careers Your Students Should Know About: Architecture/Construction, Business/... continue

Hear about Careers Your Students Should Know About in the Architecture/Construction field. Download handouts. Hear from the Electrical Training... continue

Hear about Careers Your Students Should Know About in the Careers Your Students Should Know About: Arts/AV Technology/Communications,... continue

Hear about Careers Your Students Should Know About in the Law/Public Safety/Corrections/Security, Health Sciences fields.  Download handouts. Hear... continue

Join us for the Careers Your Students Should Know About session on careers in the Architecture/Construction industry. Download handouts. Learning... continue

Responsibility.org’s underage drinking prevention program, Ask, Listen, Learn, is a free, digital underage drinking prevention program for students... continue

Too often, friendship is the weapon of choice for covert but soul-crushing bullying tactics such as social exclusion, public humiliation and online... continue

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the federal civil rights law that guarantees equal access to education. It also addresses sexual... continue

If you’ve implemented the ASCA National Model and have a strong process for collecting data, learn how you can become a RAMP reviewer. RAMP reviewers... continue

Comprehensive school counseling programs (CSCPs) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) work in tandem to provide a systemic, data-driven,... continue

Whether you are new to the RAMP process or it's time to re-RAMP, learn about the RAMP application and walk away with a plethora of resources to... continue

Race affects every facet of life in America today, including our educational practice. To reduce the negative impact on students and staff of color,... continue

Through leadership, advocacy, innovative practices and a direct focus on equitable outcomes, school counselors possess the power to act as agents of... continue

The recent, tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many more has caused race-based stress and trauma across the nation.... continue

Teaching online safety cannot wait until children reach adolescence. Data from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline... continue

Learn how to use data to drive your school counseling program development, implementation and evaluation. Hear from the authors of the updated... continue

Are you struggling with how to support your high school seniors  virtually through the college admissions process? Hear from the National Association... continue

School counseling at the high school level during a pandemic, or other times when virtual school counseling is required, may feel overwhelming at... continue

The school counseling program’s focus and direction are based on student needs as determined through a review of the school’s data. Therefore, school... continue

School counseling at the middle school level during a pandemic, or at other times when virtual school counseling is required, may seem more... continue

For many students, the traditional brick and mortar school is their only safe place to turn. Learn about ways to create that safe space virtually for... continue

Are you wondering how to make learning fun and experiential for K–5 students? No matter what curriculum you use, learn how to bring it to life and... continue

School counseling at the elementary school level during a pandemic, or at other times when virtual school counseling is required, may seem more... continue

Learn how to unpack barriers such as bias and privilege in your work. Hear how to utilize a lens of cultural humility to assist in being open,... continue

Does it seem like you're more committed to positive changes for your students than they are? Before students can improve their grades, build healthy... continue

During natural disasters and crises such as COVID-19, schools may need to move to a virtual setting. School counselors are then asked to provide... continue

ASCA is pleased to join Reach Higher and NACAC to help you plan your best College Signing Day celebration yet, especially online. Former First Lady... continue

Discover how school counselors can transition to an online setting during uncharted times. Explore essential virtual components and discuss ways to... continue

During natural disasters and crises such as COVID-19, schools may need to move to a virtual setting. School counselors are then asked to provide... continue

About four million 9 to 17 year olds have a major mental health disorder resulting in significant impairment at home, at school and with peers,... continue

Hear about the challenges associated with the transition out of high school and learn about effective strategies for helping prepare your students... continue

Call them Generation Z, iGen or the AppGeneration, but many of us know them as one of the most anxious generations to come along. Explore adolescent... continue

Learn how Chicago Public Schools (CPS) developed a postsecondary advising credential to advocate for best practices in middle school advising. The... continue

Learn how one district's faculty and K–12 students collaborated to encourage all students' career and college aspirations. The Adopt-A-Classroom... continue

Are you looking for ways to build student leaders at your elementary school? Hear different initiatives that help students successfully develop... continue

Flowers, balloons, handmade cards and other appreciation gifts are wonderful ways to celebrate National School Counseling Week; however, sharing... continue

Many students in our schools have experienced stressors affecting their ability to be their best, which can impact how they learn, behave and build... continue

Growth mindset small groups give you the flexibility to use one curriculum to address different target behaviors. If you have students dealing with... continue

Today we sit down with one of the 2019 School Counselor of the Year finalists, Jan Desmarais-Morse. Jan recognized that the school climate at her... continue

Responsive services are school counseling interventions intended to help students with their immediate needs and concerns. In the time-sensitive... continue

School counselors have a vital role in helping students and their families understand the options Career Technical Education (CTE) offers. In this... continue

With the release of the ASCA National Model, fourth edition, the RAMP rubric was also updated. Get to know the new RAMP rubric to use in your school... continue

Brought to you by ASCA and Advance CTE. A successful career advising and development system must respond to learners’ interests and provide career... continue

Creating success isn’t just for high school counselors. There are many ways that school counselors in elementary and middle schools can create a... continue

Brought to you by ASCA and Advance CTE. School counselors are the most trusted sources of information for students and their families when... continue

Brought to you by ASCA and Advance CTE. Workforce needs have changed dramatically over the past few decades, and a high school diploma isn’t... continue

Cultural competency within the counseling profession has become a major emphasis and is even more critical for school counselors. Engage in simple,... continue

Learn how you can help your school prevent suicide by utilizing the Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention resource from the American... continue

School counselors are the ideal professionals to create proactive, multilevel prevention strategies to foster a positive school culture. As such,... continue

Learn practical action steps to interrupt racism and create systemic change at the school level through self-reflection, staff reflection and... continue

Elementary school counselors spend significant time delivering core curriculum, so it’s crucial that we use best practices in our lessons to ensure... continue

Hear from victim-turned-hero and 2019 ASCA Conference keynoter Jeff Bauman. Show notes:  Below are resources mentioned in this episode: US... continue

The Deliver component of the ASCA National Model defines the methods school counselors use to provide activities and services to students (direct)... continue

Tour the organizational tools and assessments available to guide, target, structure, and construct a school counseling program to get results. Each... continue

School counseling standards for students and professional practice serve as the defining documents of the school counseling profession. Explore the... continue

The results of HRC’s LGBTQ Youth Report reveal persistent, serious challenges for LGBTQ students in America. In many cases, the cards remain stacked... continue

Learn about the steps you can take to ensure students are better prepared for the transition out of high school, and assist students with the... continue

Are you a school counselor with a passion for adventure, culture and world travel? Hear from school counselors who have lived and worked in countries... continue

Behavioral and emotional challenges in the classroom can disrupt the learning environment for struggling students and their classmates. Learn how to... continue

Learn about different ways school counselors can partner with primary care, behavioral health and other provider types to meet students’ diverse... continue

Research is clear that students in every school nationwide experience childhood trauma. How can school counselors lead the way in bringing... continue

Research has shown that every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult. For some... continue

Psycho-educational counseling groups are an amazing tool to teach children the skills they need to thrive. Walk away with a blueprint for planning... continue

Learn about tools available for addressing the internet safety challenges today's youth and their families often face. Focusing on child-abuse... continue

High school students from historically marginalized populations are underrepresented and underserved in academically rigorous coursework. As leaders,... continue

Learn ways school counselors can create safer and more supportive learning environments for LGBTQ students. Hear about the latest findings from... continue

Hear from Geoffrey Canada, one of the keynote speakers at the 2019 ASCA Annual Conference in Boston, Mass. In his 20-plus years with the Harlem... continue

When families are engaged in their children's education, academic achievement increases.  What does parent engagement mean for Latino families and... continue

As educators, we want to know how to enhance students' intrinsic motivation to change and achieve in the academic, career, and social/emotional... continue

Explore the school counselor’s role in developing and implementing an approaches to learning course in collaboration with administration and other... continue

In honor of National School Counseling week, we sit down with the 2019 School Counselor of the Year, Brian Coleman, to discuss his high-performing,... continue

Peer helping has been well-researched as an effective method for helping at-­risk students as a Tier 1 support strategy. Researchers discovered that... continue

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) puts an intentional emphasis on career guidance and advisement... continue

School counselors often feel under-prepared for the career, but relevant field experience with a trained site supervisor can help. Create a positive... continue

Use position statements to advocate for the role of school counselors and to educate stakeholders about comprehensive school counseling programs. Let... continue

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, right? While for most of us the holiday season is a time to relax, eat, spend time with loved ones and exchange... continue

What is the Every Student Succeeds Act? As a school counselor, what do you need to know about the federal government’s biggest K-12 law? What... continue

Impulse control, mental flexibility, working memory, oh my. Deficits in these areas are at the root of many school counseling referrals. Learn how... continue

Hear critical information for supporting prospective student-athletes. Learn about the academic requirements students must meet to be eligible, as... continue

In honor of National Parent Involvement Day, hear how two school counselors creatively involve parents, particularly from an equity perspective, to... continue

Hear an overview of best practices in responding to suicide deaths in schools, using the After A Suicide Toolkit as a guiding document.  Walk away... continue

Life can be stressful both for school counselors and the students they serve. Hear how two school counselors manage the stress of the job by... continue

Teaching classroom lessons is an important aspect of the school counselor’s role serving every student, but often we aren’t prepared for this role.... continue

You, too, can become tech-savvy using tools that will engage your students and help you work more efficiently. Learn to use technology to plan... continue

A growing number of colleges and universities are offering postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities. Research shows... continue