The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 29,000 professional school counselors around the globe.  Join today!

2012 School Counselor of the Year Announced: Congratuations to Nicole Pfleger, Nickajack Elementary School, Smyrna, Ga., the 2012 School Counselor of the Year. Read more.

New Ratios Released: The student-to-school-counselor ratio increased slightly from the previous year to 459-to-1 for the 2009–2010 school year (the most recent year for which data are available). The previous year's ratio was 457-to-1. ASCA recommends a ratio of 250-to-1. See how your state stacks up. 

Bill Clinton Thanks His School Counselor: Former President Bill Clinton credits his school counselor for helping him complete his education and be successful in an Education Nation interview. [minute 6:28]

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