Templates and Tools

Applications must use the ASCA-provided templates. Download templates using the links in the red box to the left depending on if you are applying with the fourth edition or the fifth edition of the ASCA National Model^®.

Fourth Edition

Graph Examples
Get examples for the correct way to set up your graphs for the fourth edition RAMP^® application.

Video Tips
Following are links to videos to help you complete the fourth edition templates.

• Section 1: Vision and Mission Statement (6 points) – video tips
• Section 2: Annual Student Outcome Goals (8 points) – video tips
• Section 3: Classroom and Group Mindsets & Behaviors (5 points) – video tips
• Section 4: Annual Administrative Conference (5 points) – video tips
• Section 5: Advisory Council (6 points) – video tips
• Section 6: Annual Calendar (3 points) – video tips
• Section 7: Lesson Plans (classroom or group) (4 points) – video tips
• Section 8: Classroom Instruction Results Report (7 points) – video tips
• Section 9: Small-Group Results Report (7 points) – video tips
• Section 10: Closing the Gap Action Plan/Results Report (9 points) – video tips

Fifth Edition

If you are still in the beginning stages of developing a school counseling program or need to move your program from the fourth edition to the fifth edition, read “The ASCA National Model, fifth edition” (free download), "The ASCA National Model: A Step-by-Step Guide" and “Making Data Work, fifth edition.” Or purchase all three in a bundle at a discounted price. Learn more about the books and/or purchase here.

Video tips for the fifth edition templates to come in late fall 2025.