Professional Associations
School Counseling Professional Associations
Joining a professional association serves many purposes, from learning of job opportunities to relevant professional development and remaining updated on important policies and industry standards. Understanding the codes of ethics and best practice in the field are also benefits provided by state and national associations. Membership to a state association is important early in a career, yet it is never too late to join.
The Oklahoma School Counselor Association (OSCA) is a chartered state division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) that supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, social and emotional, and career development, so students achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. OSCA’s mission is “to promote excellence in the profession of school counseling by empowering, leading, and advocating for school counselors and the students they serve.”
The Oklahoma Counseling Association (OCA) is a chartered state division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). OCA “provides educational opportunities, support, and a community for counselors of all types.” OCA has a division specifically for school counselors called the “Oklahoma Professional School Counselor Organization (OPSCO).” Through a common vision, school counselors can utilize professional counseling associations to help them grow professionally and personally.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is the national organization that represents the profession of school counseling. ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career, and social/emotional 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 school counselors around the globe
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is an organization dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education
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