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 24,000 professional school counselors around the globe.  Join today!

2009 Call for Proposals: Do you have a stellar program to share with other school counselors? Submit your session proposal for ASCA's 2009 conference, June 28-July 1 in Dallas. Submissions are due by Sept. 5, 2008.

New Job Board Added: Looking to hire a school counselor or find a new school counseling job yourself? ASCA is working with Teachers-Teachers.com to provide a job search resource to members. This free job search resource is targeted to education job seekers and recruiters. Set up your free account today.

School Counselor Competencies Released: The School Counselor Competencies outline the knowledge, attitudes and skills that ensure school counselors are equipped to meet the rigorous demands of the profession and the needs of PK-12 students.