There is no such thing as an average day for school counselors. Each day presents itself with unique challenges and opportunities and we can make the best of each if we have the right tools in our toolbox. In our resources section we have identified organizations, resource materials, activities, and standards that can help transform random acts of guidance into a comprehensive school counseling program.
Resources have been organized by level as well as the tenants of a comprehensive school-counseling program. Click a topic or link below to review that section. If you know of a resource that you find helpful, and it's not listed here, please submit the recommendation and we will review it and add it to the list of resources.
- Building a Comprehensive School Counseling Program - ASCA National Model
- Academic
- Social/Emotional
- Career/College
- Elementary Level
- Middle Level
- Secondary Level
- General Resources
ISCA List-Serv
Networking is often the best resource. Make sure you are registered for the ISCORE List-Serv. Through this friendly email list-serv you can ask questions to the subscriber list and get results quickly. You can also monitor other conversations as they happen and connect with peers around the state.
To register for the ISCA List-Serv or to update your email address subscription, fill out the Listserv Sign Up Form. Once you are registered simply send your question to email address you receive in your confirmation email. You must be a subscriber for the email to go through.
ISCA Store
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Professional Organizations & Tools
In addition to these resource areas, we've compiled a list of professional organizations that provide quality information, resources, and guidelines for school counselors, as well as guides on building standards and ethical guidelines, as well as the Iowa Framework.
- American School Counselor Association
Professional development, publications, research and advocacy for professional school counselors - American Psychological Association ASCD
Programs, products and services essential to the way educators learn, teach and lead - Iowa Department of Education
Providing oversight, supervision and support for the state education system
DOE Guidance on School Counseling - National Institute of Mental Health
- Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Documents and Tools
- American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
- Research Documents
- Electronic Tools
- Legislative/Advocacy Forums and Documents
- Multi-tiered System of School Counselor Advocacy
- Iowa Department of Education
- Providing oversight, supervision and support for the state education system
- Iowa Internet Links
- Locating Your State Legislators