HOW TO APPLY

The deadline to apply is every September 1.
    We have moved the awards to the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS). The State of Texas purchased Schoology for all districts to use, however districts could have chosen not to use Schoology if they were already using another LMS. You may not be aware that your district is using it because LMS’s are generally used by teachers. Please ask your principal if your district is using Schoology. If your district is using it, please find out how you can access your district account.
    • Go to:  https://app.schoology.com/register.php
    • Sign up as a STUDENT
    • For Rising Star Award enter access code 5C2J-ZNRG-56MWZ
    • For Bronze Award enter access code H4JT-GSRF-ZW3M3
    • For Silver Award enter access code P77M-4J38-XMZNC
    • For Gold Award enter access code 7XTC-9W3B-5XGP5
    • Download ASCA templates and rubric in the “Start Here” folder of your course.
    • Completed sections must be uploaded to the corresponding folders in your Schoology course by September 1st at midnight.
    • Incomplete applications will not be scored.

    Award-winning school counseling programs will be honored at the Lone Star State School Counselor Association Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas on November 3 at the Awards Gala. 

    LONE STAR AWARD SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS

    Contact

    For questions about the Lone Star Awards, please contact:

    Monica Dominguez
    Lone Star Award Chair
    monica.dominguez@lonestarstateschoolcounselor.org


    The Lone Star Award is an award that recognizes effective and outstanding school counseling programs in the state of Texas. The Lone Star Award prepares school counselors to apply for the national ASCA RAMP award.  

    The Lone Star Awards recognizes comprehensive counseling programs that are data-driven, developmentally appropriate, and delivered to all students with the goal of improving student outcomes, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success.

    In 2016, the Lone Star State School Counselor Association introduced a dynamic awards system featuring three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level entails escalating standards intended to propel school counselor programs toward national recognition through the prestigious American School Counselor Association's RAMP award. It's vital to understand that this is a progressive award system, meaning applicants must apply for the award in sequential order.

    ROAD TO RAMP

    BRONZE AWARD

    Complete all section requirements (1-10)

    • ASCA Templates
    • Supplemental Documentation
    • Graphs

    No reflections are required.

    SILVER AWARD

    Complete all section requirements (1-10)

    • ASCA Templates
    • Supplemental Documentation
    • Graphs

    PLUS the first five reflections are required.

    GOLD / RAMP AWARD

    Complete all section requirements (1-10)

    • ASCA Templates
    • Supplemental Documentation
    • Graphs

    PLUS ALL reflections are required.

    RISING STAR AWARD (NEW)

    The Rising Star Award is intended for school counseling programs that have showcased innovative approaches, promising practices, and a strong dedication to implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.

    This award operates independently from the Lone Star progressive award system. You are not required to apply for the Rising Star Award before applying for the Bronze Award.



    LSSSCA empowers school counselors with the knowledge and skills in order to promote professionalism and ethical practices by providing leadership, advocacy, and professional development.


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