SCHOOL COUNSELOR RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES

National Awards

• Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP)

• School Counselor of the Year (SCOY) Award

State Awards

• Texas School Counselor of the Year (SCOY) Award

• Bronze Level Lone Star Award

• Silver Level Lone Star Award

• Gold Level Lone Star Award

12 Divisions of TCA

1. Texas Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling
2. Texas Association for Adult Development and Aging
3. Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
4. Texas Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
5. Texas Association for Humanistic Education and Development
6. Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
7. Texas College Counseling Association
8. Texas Career Development Association
9. Texas Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
10. Texas Mental Health Counselors Association
11. Texas School Counselor Association
12. Texas Counselors for Social Justice

SCHOOL COUNSELOR RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES

State Award

• Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas Award (CREST)

The American School Counselor 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. As the only national organization serving the school counseling profession, ASCA creates and maintains professional standards and serves as the voice of the profession. ASCA provides professional development, publications, and other resources, research and advocacy to school counselors around the globe. For more information, visit https://www.schoolcounselor.org/

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. ACA members work in a variety of settings and service in multiple capacities. ACA provides professional development, publications, and other resources for counselors and to protect those using counseling services. For more information, visit https://www.counseling.org/.

The Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) empowers school counselors with the knowledge and skills in order to promote professionalism and ethical practices by providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

The goal of LSSSCA is

to expand the image and influence of school counselors and to provide services and resources to meet the needs of school counselors across our great state of Texas. LSSSCA is the chartered state division of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) in Texas. For more information, visit https://www.lonestarstateschoolcounselor.org/

The Texas Counseling Association (TCA) focuses on promoting high professional standards and increasing access to professional counselors across Texas. TCA members work in an array of settings including private practice; elementary and secondary schools; college campuses; criminal justice programs; community mental health centers, hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities. TCA has 12 affiliated divisions segmented by distinct professional interests e.g. the Texas School Counseling Association. TCA provides professional development, publications, and other resources, to Texas counselors. For more information, visit https://txca.org/ .