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

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

‘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

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

Hear from Norman Gysbers, Ph.D., the father of modern school counseling, about the history and evolution of the school counseling profession, what he... continue

Hear about the school counseling program at Lucile Bruner Elementary School – and how becoming a RAMP School of Distinction has made a difference.

Hear about the school counseling program at Herbert A. Ammons Middle School – and how becoming a RAMP School of Distinction has made a difference.

Hear about the school counseling program at Ferguson Elementary School – and how becoming a RAMP school has made a difference.

With the release of Season 2 of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” we sit down with the show's creator, Brian Yorkey. Hear Yorkey’s inspiration for... continue

Learn what you need to know for section 12 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 11 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 10 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 9 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 8 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 7 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 6 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 5 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know for section 4 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know to properly address section 3 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know to properly address section 2 of the RAMP application.

Learn what you need to know to properly address section 1 of the RAMP application.

Earning the RAMP designation is an involved, all-encompassing process for any school counseling department. However, there are some unique challenges... continue

Make it your resolution to identify ineffective school counseling practices, simplify your program and prioritize actions that have a positive impact... continue

Why apply for Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) status? Hear from some recent RAMP schools about the  reasons to apply for RAMP and how it's... continue

Southward Middle School in Palmetto Bay, Fla., is a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.

Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, N.J., is a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.

Parkview High School, Lilburn, Ga., is a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.

Kersey Creek Elementary School, Mechanicsville, Va., is a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.

Shapeup Valley School, in Washington, Conn., was named a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.

J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School, in Grand Forks, N.C., was named a 2017 RAMP School of Distinction.