American School Counselor Association

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is the national professional association for school counselors, representing approximately 43,000 members and serving as “The Home for School Counselors Since 1952.” Its mission is to represent the school counseling profession and equip school counselors to create equitable opportunities and inclusive environments that enable each and every student to succeed; ASCA publishes the ASCA National Model, provides professional development (including the ASCA Annual Conference), and conducts research and advocacy to improve school counseling practice.