The American School Counseling Association (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.
School counseling programs are collaborative efforts benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. School counseling programs should be an integral part of students' daily educational environment, and school counselors should be partners in student achievement.
Each year Mrs. Salter sets goals for her comprehensive school counseling program, to help address the needs of students at Ridgewood. Check out some of our ASCA school counseling goals HERE.
To learn more about the role of school counselors in schools, and how the American School Counseling Association sets standards and expectations for school counseling programs, check out their website HERE.