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 25,000 professional school counselors around the globe.  Join today!

Call for Conference Proposals – ASCA is now accepting session proposals for the 2010 conference, July 3-6, 2010, in Boston, Mass. Submit your proposals by Sept. 4, 2009.

Swine Flu Resources – As talk of the swine flu sweeps the nation, your students may need additional guidance to prevent the spread of misinformation and panic. These resources (Preparing for a Swine Flu Pandemic: Coping and Emotional Well-Being from the American Red Cross and Talking with Elementary Children About Swine Flu from the Crisis Management Institute) will help you address students' concerns. 

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.  

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.