ISCA believes school counselors play a pivotal role in a student’s academic, social/emotional, and career development. In response to the need for school counselors to receive high quality mentoring, we have established a program to offer additional support to new school counselors (0-5 years). It is our belief that the provision of structured support for our new counselors will greatly impact the students we serve.
School Counselors are called to be collaborators, leaders and change agents in order to address the multifaceted needs of the students and families they serve. School Counselors are also called to be social justice advocates to address issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion which negatively impact the students they serve. These roles are complex and require continued professional development and a strong professional identity for the school counselor. ISCA adheres to the code of ethics and professional identity established by ASCA regarding the role of school counselors.
The purpose of the ISCA Mentoring Program is to provide new school counselors with support that is shaped by their professional needs. ISCA will strive to provide a diverse cohort of mentors, representing diverse backgrounds and locations around the state. Selection of candidates will consider needs based on geography, job specific components, diverse backgrounds and goals of mentees.
The Mentoring Program is available to all ISCA Members. ISCA Members can view the full program brochure by logging into the ISCA Community and clicking on the "My Community" tab and then visiting the "ISCA Members Only Community."
If you have any questions about the program or how to get involved, please contact the ISCA Office.