Upcoming ASCA Webinar: MTSS in Action: Practical Tier 1 and Tier 2 Strategies on April 15 at 12 p.m. EDT. Get practical tools to align your direct student services with MTSS, so each and every student can reach their highest potential. Register here: buff.ly/OkoDPHz

The 5th Edition RAMP Portal is here! Access the portal and instructions from the ASCA Portals Page: schoolcounselor.org/ASCA-Portals

Meet the #ASCA26 Closing Keynote Speaker: Rosalind Wiseman! Wiseman will equip audiences with tools to strengthen relationships, navigate conflict and work more effectively with young people. Register at ascaconferences.org so you don't miss her keynote!

Meet the #ASCA26 Opening General Session Keynote Speaker: John Quiñones! His keynote will inspire all of us to believe in our potential, the transformative power of education, and in how one person can make a difference in a child's future. Register at ascaconferences.org to avoid missing it!

In this special episode of #IHearYouSay, host Jill Cook and co-host Janae Douglas are joined by the four #SCOY26 finalists – Leka Anitema, Annie Goldberg, ACSC, Lydia Thu Kim Larimore, and Summer Royale Whittington. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or on your favorite podcast platform.

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Code-Switching for Authentic Connection on April 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. Gain a deeper understanding of code-switching to effectively engage with your students in an authentic manner. Register here: members.schoolcounselor.org/event-detail...

Congratulations to the RAMP Class of 2026🎉 This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®) designation. Find the full list of recipients here: buff.ly/Km1HeeS

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Use Data-Informed Protocols on March 19 at 12 p.m. EDT. Looking at a variety of data and using the achievement goal template and the ASCA Student Standards, practice making data-informed decisions. Register here: buff.ly/cicqJY9

In this episode of I Hear You Say, host Jill Cookand co-host Janae Douglas welcome Danielle Crankfield, the 2026 ASCA School Counselor of the Year®. Listen on videos.schoolcounselor.org or your favorite podcast platform.

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: [Men]tal Health: Redefine "Man Up" on March 5 at 1 p.m. ET. Dive into an 8-10 week small group designed specifically for teenage and preteen boys/male-identifying individuals to create a safe, supportive environment.. Register here: buff.ly/kUXgH03

ASCA has released the 2025 State of the Profession report, a comprehensive national study examining the current realities, challenges and strengths of school counseling programs. Read the full report at buff.ly/eRJLVb8

The U.S. Dept. of Ed. is accepting public comments through March 2 on its proposed rule implementing changes to graduate loan programs. The proposed changes would introduce new borrowing limits for graduate students and eliminate the Grad PLUS loan program. Comment here: buff.ly/ebX3j5z

Thank you to Dr. Melissa Mariani and Dr. Tim Poynton for generously sharing your time, insight and expertise with Professional School Counseling. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication and service. #PSCJournal #scchat

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: ASCA National Model® Sustainability on Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. EST. Join ASCA-Certified Trainers Len Egan, Kinea Epps and Steve Schneider to learn practical strategies and ready-to-use resources designed to help your work stick – and grow – over time. Register here: buff.ly/O5Ddqiy

Are you ready to #AmplifySuccess? Join thousands of school counseling professionals for incredible networking and premier professional development in New Orleans, La., from July 11-14. Register by March 1 to get the best rates! buff.ly/S5QQHuW

Upcoming ASCA Webinar: Confidence Counts- Leadership Skills as a Tier 2 Intervention for Girls tomorrow, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. ET. Learn how school counselors across the country are using Lean In Girls as a Tier 2 intervention to support ASCA-aligned outcomes. Register here: buff.ly/vswtlbv

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...