ACA UPDATE: Public Policy and Legislation Resources for Back to School!
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ACA UPDATE: Public Policy and Legislation Resources for Back to
School!
For many counselors, students, and parents, this time of year means
"back to school." Navigating the policies that affect school
counselors can be as daunting as the first day of school is to your
students. The ACA Office of Public Policy and Legislation (PPL) is
pleased to provide the following policy-related education resources
for school counselors. All resources can be viewed online at:
http://www.counseling.org/PublicPolicy/TP/ResourcesForSchoolCounselors/CT2.aspx.
(Note: some resources are Members Only-ACA username and password
required). Non-members can order resources from ACA Member Services
at (800) 347-6647, x222.
What is a School Counselor: A Resource Guide for Parents and Students:
This online brochure provides a quick overview of the role and value
of school counselors. (A limited number of a printed version of this
brochure is also available by contacting Christie Lum at (800)
347-6647 x-354, or by e-mail cl...@counseling.org)
Effectiveness of School Counseling (2007): This online brochure is a
collection of research sources that addresses the effectiveness of
school counseling services, including their contribution to the
personal and academic success of students.
No Child Left Behind: Sources of Funding that Support School
Counseling and Mental Health Services (Members Only) Read more... This
guide provides an overview of provisions in NCLB that allow use of
funds for mental health and counseling services. This publication
costs $5 for non-members.
A Guide to State Laws and Regulations on Professional School
Counseling (Members Only) Read more...The latest on state
certification requirements and counseling mandates; updated annually.
This publication costs $10 for non-members.
An Overview of School Based Mental Services: This online brochure
provides an overview of what school-based mental health services are,
and who provides these services.
Facts about School Mental Health Services: A two-pager of research-
based data supporting the need for school-based mental health
services.
Student-to-Counselor Ratios by State (U.S. Schools Overall) (10/06)
Student-to-Counselor Ratios by State (U.S. Elementary Schools) (10/06)
Student-to-Counselor Ratios by State (U.S. Secondary Schools) (10/06):
These charts show state and national student-to-school counselor
ratios, based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's National
Center for Education Statistics.
Federal Information Resources for Professional Counselors (Members
Only) Read more... A sourcebook of free and low-cost resources to
support and enrich your work as a professional counselor. This
publication costs $10 for non-members.
Getting a Grant: Sources of Funding and How to Pursue Them (Members
Only) Read more... This publication provides an excellent introduction
to grant writing and sources of grant funding, including a review of
many of the grant opportunities available through various federal
government agencies. This publication costs $10 for non-members.
Effective Advocacy and Communication with Legislators (2007): Learn
how to advocate most effectively for your profession on the local,
state, and national levels.
ACA's ESEA Recommendations (4/07): Read ACA's recommendation to
Congress on the renewal of the main federal law in K-12 education.
Bridging the Gap in Federal Law: Promoting Safe Schools and Improved
Student Achievement By Preventing Bullying and Harassment in Our
Schools to the Resources for School Counselors
School Counselor: Making a Difference in the Lives of Students with
Special Needs. This online brochure, from the National Clearinghouse
for Professions in Special Education, provides an overview of the role
of school counselors in special education.
Review and Analysis of Current Outcome Research in School Counseling.
>From the Center for School Counseling Outcome Research, This paper
reviews some of the issues in school counseling outcome research and
how these issues relate to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Legislation.
Forum Guide to Protecting the Privacy of Student Information: A
Resource for Schools (NCES) (2006)
School Mental Health Services in the United States, 2002-2003 (SAMHSA)
(2005)
Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events (U.S.
Department of Education) (9/05)
About Bullying ( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Federal Student Aid Info and Resources for Counselors ( U.S.
Department of Education)
Please contact Christie Lum with ACA's Public Policy and Legislation
staff for more information at (800) 347-6647 x-354, or by e-mail
cl...@counseling.org. For more information on federal issues impacting
school counselors, visit www.counseling.org/public.