Parents & Public

What Does a School Counselor Do?
Your children may mention their school counselors, or you may receive newsletters or other information from your children's school counselors, but just what does a school counselor do? Gone are the days of school counselors sitting in their offices handing out college applications or meeting with troublemakers. Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team and provide a wealth of services to help your children achieve academic success. Learn more about how school counselors benefit your children.

Articles for Parents
We get it. Parenting can be tough. We're parents too and understand how sometimes you just need a little extra help or advice -- or confirmation that what you're already doing is right. ASCA provides a wealth of articles targeted to parents, dealing with specific issues school-aged children often need to work through.

Resources for Parents
Are you looking for specific parent groups or projects to join? Publications to answer your questions? Or just general parenting resources? ASCA has pulled together a list of parenting organizations, projects and publications you might find helpful.