American School Counselor Association
About Us
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career 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 more than 24,000 professional school counselors around the globe.
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American School Counselor Association
1101 King St., Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314
Articles by American School Counselor Association
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Building Your Child's Character
We live in a time when teaching our children to be virtuous is especially challenging. Youngsters are surrounded by...
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Back-to-School Tips: Connecting With Your Child's School Counselor for a Successful School Year
Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child's school counselor. School counselors make a measurable...
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Appropriate Use of the Internet
Trying to find helpful information regarding appropriate use of the Internet by children can be a challenge for parents...
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Positive Parenting Tips for Summer
For 180 days a year, school counselors work with students on how to express their feelings in appropriate ways, how to...
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Turning College and Career Planning Into Family Communication
Once upon a time we knew a boy who wanted to become a part-time professional baseball player, part-time professional...
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Letting Kids Be Kids
We all know them, don't we? "Those" parents - the ones no one wants to sit with in the bleachers because they're so...
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Make Your Home Preteen-Friendly
The preteen and early teen years are difficult ones for kids and for parents. As a middle school counselor, I counsel...
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Preparing for Middle School
Transitioning from elementary to middle school brings many questions and concerns for both parents and students. Moving...
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Getting Ready For High School
High school brings back special memories for each of us. Looking back, I remember those years with nostalgic fondness,...
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