Resources for School Counselors

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School Counselors (previously referred to as Guidance Counselors) support all students in grades PreK-12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to ORC 3301-24-05, having completed an approved master’s program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators.

School Counselor Standards and Evaluation

See the Ohio Standards for School Counselors and information about evaluation requirements here.

Ohio Resources

• Ohio's Options for Earning a High School Diploma
• Career Advising Policy and Student Success Plan
• College Credit Plus
• Career Pathways
• Career Exploration Internship Program for High School Students
• Career Connections
• OhioMeansJobs K-12
• Career-Technical Education
• Credit Flexibility
• eTranscripts
• Educator Licenses
• Federal Programs and Support for School Counselors
• Guide to INFOhio for School Counselors: College and Career Readiness Resources
• Ohio Board of Regents, University System of Ohio
• School Safety
• Testing
• Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Professional Organizations and Research

• Ohio School Counselor Association (OSCA)
• Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling (OACAC)
• Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA)
• Ohio Career Development Assocation (OCDA)
• Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education - Student Services Division (Ohio ACTE)
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• National Office for School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA)
• Center for School Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation (CSCORE)
• ACT (Aspire, Explore, Plan, Compass, WorkKeys)
• CollegeBoard (AP, SAT, PSAT, AccuPlacer)
• Association for Career and Technical Education - Guidance and Career Development Division (ACTE)

Last Modified: 7/21/2016 1:54:27 PM

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