American School Counselor Association
ASCA has resources for parents, administrators, counselors, and the community for working together to help make the best possible comprehensive counseling program at the local school. There is also a database of student mindsets and behaviors, tips on working with your school counselor, and online articles for enhancing student success.
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Texas School Counselor Association
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Our Texas Comptroller, Glenn Hegar, has a site with numerous useful resources and links. These are helpful for parents and school counselors. Information on career readiness, top industries in Texas, Texas job trends, and college planning strategies are included at this site. For more information, go here.
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Texas Education Agency
Not only is the TEA an active part of testing and accountability, it is also a great resource for parents and school counselors when it comes to understanding graduation requirements and getting a good perspective of what it takes to pursue post-secondary education. Even when students are in elementary school, it is never too soon to look towards the future. By beginning with the end in mind, together we can poise our students for success.
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ASCA National Model for School Counselors
Texas Guide for Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program
Similar to the ASCA National Model, the Texas Guide for Comprehensive Developmental Guidance sets the standard for school counselors in Texas. Responsibilities of school counselors, the scope and sequence of the developmental guidance curriculum, the process for effective program implementation, and the process for evaluation are all included.
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