Welcome to VSCA!Founded in 1962 , the Virginia School Counselor Association is a state chapter of the American School Counselor Association. It is the only school counselor association in the Commonwealth of Virginia solely for and by school counselors. |
Our Board of Directors needs YOU - your ideas, your talent, and your leadership! We strongly encourage school counselors interested in having a significant impact on our profession to serve on the The Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) Board of Directors. We are looking for four new Directors to join the VSCA Governing Board, three for a three year term and one for a two-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. Now is the time to get involved on the next level and make a difference for Virginia School Counselors and students. CLICK TO APPLY
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The Call for Presenters for the 2023 October VSCA Annual Conference is now open! Please submit your proposals before May 15, 2023. Notice regarding proposal acceptance will be sent by the end of June. CLICK HERE!
Click HERE to apply for the VSCA High School Senior Scholarship! About UsVSCA provides professional development opportunities through workshops and conferences, networking opportunities through various events, and advocacy for the role of the school counselor in the state of Virginia. Mission Statement The mission of the Virginia School Counselor Association is to actively promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and to provide member support through professional development, advocacy, leadership, accountability and collaboration.
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| Member BenefitsYour Membership Provides You: Membership programs and services such as - membership mailings, materials related to National School Counseling Week and Back to School, etc. Lobbyists at David Bailey Associates, who will advocate for Virginia school counseling issues FREE RAMP training and consultation for school divisions Scholarships for RAMP application fees Multiple professional development opportunities throughout the state, Annual Conference and Summer Academy each year at a reduced member rate Meet and Greet events to socialize and network with other school counselors in the state. A website full of resources for members only Access to the membership database for networking purposes The VOICE magazine Professional recognition and awards for school counselors and graduate students Social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, ASCA/Virginia Scene and YouTube VA delegate representation to the ASCA National Conference Find out more about Member Benefits within our Association. | VSCA UpdatesOctober 18-20, 2023 Hampton, VA The Virginia School Counselor Association is proud to bring you presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic achievement, emotional growth, social development, career exploration, and post secondary planning. Presentations showcase best practices, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary, as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators. |