Student-to-School-Counselor Ratios: Updated ratios for the 2016–2017 school year are now available. The national average is 455-to-1, an improvement over last year but sitll higher than ASCA's recommended ratio of 250-to-1. See how your state stacks up.

School Counselor Competencies: Check out the recently released ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies.

Watch Brian Coleman's Speech: Couldn't watch the School Counselor of the Year Gala livestream? Watch Brian Coleman's speech, and don't miss the congratulatory message from Michelle Obama. Pictures from the School Counselor of the Year events are now available for download. 

Helping Students After Crisis: Get resources for helping students in the aftermath of hurricanes and floods. Get resources for helping students in the aftermath of a shooting.  Get resources for helping students deal with troubling issues in the news.

2018–2019 Awareness Dates: Download the health and education awareness dates for the 2018–2019 school year.

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The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional 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 school counselors around the globe. Learn more or  join today!