Arizona School Counselors
2021 School Counselors' Institute
The School Counselors' Institute is a VIRTUAL two-day training specifically designed to meet the needs of school counselors in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. We are very excited to bring the expertise of Trish Hatch and her team from Hatching Results to lead school counselors in this interactive and engaging professional development opportunity. School counselors will leave with the tools they need to promote and support the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that is data driven to meet the needs of all students. Topics will include: MTMDSS, Tier 1 implementation, Tier 2 implementation, data, college and career readiness, mental health, equity, and sharing data with stakeholders.
To register for the School Counselors' Institute, please visit our events listing.
Please note: The School Counselor’s Institute is held independently from the Teachers' Institute and Leading Change Conferences.
The 2021 Teachers’ Institute and Leading Change Conference will be held concurrently in the same virtual conference platform. Participants registered for either the Teachers Track or the School Leaders Track will participate in the same Keynote sessions but will attend Breakout Sessions geared toward their target group.
School Counselor Roles & Ratios
- The Role of the School Counselor
- Appropriate and Inappropriate Duties
- The Essential Role of Elementary School Counselors
- The Essential Role of Middle School Counselors
- The Essential Role of High School Counselors
- The Essential Role of School Counseling Directors/Coordinators
- Guidance Counselor vs. School Counselor
- Who Are School Counselors Infographic
- History of School Counseling
Standards & Positions
- ASCA Professional Standards & Competencies
- ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
- ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors
- ASCA Position Statements (Please note, the listings in the table of contents link to the individual position statements.)
School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. “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.
The ASCA National Model guides school counselors in the development of school counseling programs that:
- are based on data-informed decision making
- are delivered to all students systematically
- include a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success
- close achievement and opportunity gaps
- result in improved student achievement, attendance and discipline
Explore the ASCA National Model website to learn more about the ASCA National Model, its component parts and how developing a school counseling program based on this framework can improve student achievement.
source: www.schoolcounselor.org
- Executive Summary - Brief overview of the ASCA National Model
- Templates & Resources - Download free templates (e.g. annual calendar, lesson plan, use of time calendar, action plans, and more) to assist you in developing and maintaing your school counseling program
- RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program)
- ASCA Books
Thank you to our CTE Program Specialists for creating these CTE Quick Reference Guides to assist school counselors in CTE recruitment. Please watch the presentation below on how to use the CTE Quick Reference Guides.
- Tools for School Counselors to Promote CTE - Presentation
- Tools for School Counselors to Promote CTE - Slide Deck
- Blank CTE Quick Reference Guide
- Agriculture and Welding
- Business and Marketing Education; Communication Media Technologies
- Construction Science Technologies
- Education and Training
- Engineering and Information Technologies, Manufacturing
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Science Technologies
- Bioscience
- Cosmetology and Related Services
- Dental Assisting
- Emergency Medical Services
- Home Health Aide
- Laboratory Assisting
- Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Records Technologies
- Mental and Social Health Technician
- Nursing Services
- Pharmacy Support Services
- Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Massage
- Veterinary Assisting
- Public Service Careers, Transportation Technologies
Arizona Education & Career Action Plan (ECAP) Information - www.azed.gov/ecap/
Arizona College and Career Ready Center - www.azed.gov/ccr/
Amanda Nolasco, School Counselor Specialist
(602) 542-5353
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W Jefferson Street, Bin 24
Phoenix, AZ 85007