ASCA is developing three books of sample lesson plans – one each for elementary, middle and high school counselors. Each book will contain lesson plans for each of the 30 behavior standards …

Learn about ASCA’s mission, vision and goals. © Copyright 2026 American School Counselor Association. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

As an ASCA member, you enjoy robust professional development, award-winning periodicals, peer networking and access to countless opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and …

As the role of the school counselor became clarified further, ASCA adopted 250:1 as the optimal ratio, which reflects the goal that school counselors spend 80% of their time in direct and indirect student …

AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success Standards in Practice & Current Issues in Education ASCA-Recognized School …

The ASCA-Certified School Counselor ® (ACSC ®) certification demonstrates school counselor knowledge in designing, implementing and assessing a school counseling program.

The resources found here were developed by the American School Counselor Association and are the only ASCA-affiliated and -endorsed ASCA National Model ® materials.

“The ASCA National Model ®: A Framework for School Counseling Programs" (PDF download) outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school’s academic mission and …

The 36 ASCA Student Standards are broad standards that identify and describe the knowledge, attitudes and skills students should be able to demonstrate as a result of a school counseling program.