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.  Join today!

Updated Student-to-School-Counselor Ratios Released: Although ASCA recommends a ratio of 250-to-1, the national average is 475-to-1 for the 2006-2007 school year (the most recent year available), according to the National Center for Education Statistics. See how your state stacks up.

Join the SCENE: Looking for a way to connect with other school counselors online? Check out ASCA's social network, the SCENE, for message boards, a group blog, file sharing and much more. Join today.  

Applying for RAMP: Are you considering applying for the Recognized ASCA Model Program this year? Listen to the ASCAway podcasts on RAMP applications for an overview of the process. 

Search for School Counseling Jobs: Looking to hire a school counselor or find a new school counseling job yourself? ASCA is working with Teachers-Teachers.com to provide a job search resource to members. This free job search resource is targeted to education job seekers and recruiters. Set up your free account today.