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Congress Passes National School Counseling Week Resolutions: Both the House and Senate passed resolutions declaring Feb. 1-5, 2010, as National School Counseling Week to honor the important role school counselors play in students' lives. Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Rep.Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) introduced the resolution on the House side, and on the Senate side, S. Res 381 was introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). View Sanchez' speech.
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ESSCP Grant Applications Due Feb. 26: The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools has released the fiscal year 2010 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) grant application. Estimated range for awards is $250,000-$400,000. Download the application packet or learn more.
Student to School Counselor Ratios Released: Although ASCA recommends a ratio of 250-to-1, the national average is actually 460-to-1. This is, however, an improvement from previous years. See how your state compares in the newly released 2007-2008 data.
Search for School Counseling Jobs: 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.
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