Counseling and Guidance

Counseling and Guidance

• Counseling and Guidance
• • American School Counselor Association  This is the national organization serving school counselors.
  • American School Counselor Association's Ethical Standards for School Counselors.
  • American School Counselor Association's National Standards for Students
  • American School Counselor Association's Standards and Competencies for School Counselors
  • ASCA National Model:  “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school’s academic mission and is created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance and discipline.
  • Challenging the Myths - Rethinking the Role of School Counselors:  EdTrust provides this 2-page brochure to start the conversation!
  • Elementary School Counseling  The purpose of this site is to provide school counselors with the resources and support they need to run effective school counseling programs.
   
  • Evaluation Supplement for School Counselors - Tool to support the administrator and the counselor through the evaluation process.
  • Guide to Online Learning:  This website provides information on online colleges and universities, addressing affordability, access, and quality.
   
  • Iowa's Chapter 12 Interpretation Matrix - Includes standards for school counseling programs
   
  • Iowa Professional School Counselor Administrative Rules
   
  • Iowa School Counselor Association
  • OnLineCollege.net has recently updated their Iowa College and University Guide for 2016. Check out the available scholarships as well.
  • School-Counselor.org  This site provides certification and career information.  Click here to find out more about the school counseling field in Iowa and other states across the nation.
   
  • School Counseling - The Iowa Department of Education:  On this page you will find the following:  
    • K-12 Articulated, Sequential School Counseling Programs
    • School Counselor as a Professional
    • Resources for Implementing Programs
    • College and Career Readiness
    • AEA Support Contacts
     

• This page was updated August 11, 2021.
  

                  Please let us know additional sites/URLs that would make this page more helpful to guidance/school counselors.  Email Lou Howell with URL and brief description.  You may contact her at LouHowell@gmail.com.