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Conferences for School Counselors in 2017

There are countless opportunities around the country for school counselors to learn, connect with others, and build on their strengths. Don't know where to start? Here, we've compiled some of the most important conferences for school counselors to attend in 2017.

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How To Finance Your Graduate Degree

If you are interested in earning a master’s degree in counseling online, you probably have thought about how you will pay for your degree. Fortunately, there are plenty of financial aid options available that can help you achieve your higher education goals. These options include scholarships and grants, federal and private loans, and loan forgiveness programs.

 

School Counselors: Key to Student Success [Infographic]

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA)’s National Model: Framework for School Counseling Programs defines the role of school counselors as school professionals who design and deliver comprehensive school counseling programs that promote student achievement. However, school counselor’s impact on student achievement is only the tip of the iceberg — the role of school counselors External link  impacts the social, emotional and developmental outcomes of today’s preK-12 students. Why We Need School Counselors School counselors aren’t just in your high schools — they are the unsung heroes of today’s school system, agents of social change. At its most fundamental level, school counseling programs promote and enhance the […]