Nothing like celebrating National School Counseling Week with some professional development! Shout out to Baltimore County Public Schools (Md.) for bringing the enthusiasm as we dove into the ASCA National Model® Pilot Training together🎉 #NSCW26 #ASCAtrainers

New #IHearYouSay episode! Dr. Sylvia Hollins joins Jill Cook and Janae Douglas to talk trauma‑informed schools and the power of caring adults. 🎧 Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or on your favorite podcast platform.

ASCA condemns immigration enforcement practices that compromise the safety, stability and well-being of students, families and school communities. Read the full statement here: www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7fc...

From boosting achievement to improving attendance and supporting mental wellness, RAMP schools are leading with purpose. Explore the 2025 RAMP Stories and see how counselors are driving change. #RAMP2025 buff.ly/cjIkQRB

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Advocacy for Systemic Change tomorrow, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. EST. Learn about the Antiracist School Counseling Advocacy Framework, focus on its application within school counseling programs and emphasize systemic advocacy to support student well-being. Register here: buff.ly/D58GqHA

ASCA in Your Neighborhood is back! Get ready for another round of conversations and sharing starting today, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. ET. With recent shifts in education policy reshaping priorities and expectations, staying informed and connected has never been more important. Register here: buff.ly/7EKnlAW

Congratulations to the new Emerging Scholars! Read more here: schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/ff4...

Thinking of running for the ASCA Board of Directors? Check all eligibility requirements at schoolcounselor.org/About-ASCA/B.... Make sure to submit your application by Jan. 31!

#ASCAatHome26 AI in School Counseling kicks off tomorrow! ✨Tune in to watch keynote speaker Sal Khan, founder & CEO of Khan Academy ✨Access five unique tracks of AI learning ✨Earn up to 3.2 CEUs/32 Contact Hours Register at bit.ly/ASCAatHome26

#ASCAatHome26 Session Spotlight: Vibe Coding School Counseling Solutions presented by Tony Yang. This interactive session introduces the vibe coding mindset, blending practical automation with creative problem-solving for school counselors. Explore all sessions at bit.ly/ASCAatHome26

Recorded at #ASCA25 in Long Beach, host Leisl Moriarty, CMP, CAE, ASCA’s director of affiliate relations, brings together advocacy leaders from four state school counseling associations: ⭐Amy Baltimore, Ed.D. ⭐Lauren Mendez ⭐Ashley Seeklander ⭐Becky Lins #IHearYouSay buff.ly/DfGuQtG

#ASCAatHome26 Session Spotlight: Discover how to ethically use AI tools to quickly generate resources and complete administrative duties, allowing more time for direct student service from presenters Kelsey Kman and Jennifer Correnti. Explore all sessions at bit.ly/ASCAatHome26.

Recorded live at #ASCA25, this episode of I Hear You Say features host Qisti Gitosuputro along with ASCA affinity group leaders Angie Pereida, Annie Goldberg, Rebecca Edelman, Ph.D., and Brandon Gernux, who share their personal journeys into leadership. Listen here: buff.ly/8av1w5z

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Making DATA Work, Fifth Edition on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. EST. Discuss the changes in the fifth edition of “Making Data Work” and learn how to use a self-assessment tool in your school counseling practice. Register here: buff.ly/6xVN0ly

Register today for #ASCAatHome26! Explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of school counseling. Watch sessions live Jan. 8–9, 2026, or on demand through Dec. 31, 2026. Register here: buff.ly/9PhBczZ

We're thankful for all the work that school counselors do! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Build Resiliency Using U.S. Marine Corps Strategies tomorrow, Nov. 25, at 12 p.m. EST. Learn strategies from the Marine Corps that you can use to help your students approach difficult challenges while growing personally and academically. Register here: buff.ly/fm3vX6C

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Interested in running for an ASCA Board of Directors position? Apply here by Jan. 31, 2026: bit.ly/ascaboard25 #ASCAboard

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: New College Admissions Trends tomorrow, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. EST. Unpack the latest admissions trends to empower your work as a school counselor in the college admissions space. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...

Congratulations to the 2026 School Counselor of the Year, Danielle Crankfield! #SCOY26

November is #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth. Check out ASCA's Career Development Toolkit that includes the Career Conversation Starters! The Career Conversations Starters provide a guide for working with students, families and community members to address the ASCA Student Standards: buff.ly/quXyw0A

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn how the Career Discovery Stations can engage K–3 students in play-based activities centered around different careers. Register here: buff.ly/Ms3BhKe

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

Congratulations to the #SCOY26 Finalists🎉

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! #ASCAboard

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

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

🚨 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...

In episode four of Inside RAMP®, Deirdra Williams is joined by RAMP® recipients—Jeff Hargis (Broomfield, CO) and Jeff Pastiak (Oak Lawn, IL)—who share what it’s like to pursue RAMP® as part of a large counseling team. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite podcast platform.

Upcoming Webinar: ASCA National Model®, Fifth Edition Templates on Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. EDT. Explore the current templates and understand exactly how using them can help you organize your program. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: School Counselor/Principal Relationships on Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. EDT. Learn about the correlation between school counselor/principal relationships and school counselors’ implementation of the ASCA National Model®. Register here: buff.ly/eSJADcd