School Counselors

School counselors play a vital role in school districts throughout Ohio by guiding students toward success in their education and future careers. School Counselors support all students in grades PreK-12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. This page provides information and resources on various topics including standards, evaluation, licensure and other resources that support the work of school counselors.

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School Counselor Standards and Evaluation

View the Ohio Standards for School Counselors.

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Ohio Resources

• Ohio's Options for Earning a High School Diploma
• Career Advising Policy and Student Success Plan
• College Credit Plus
• Career Pathways
• Career Connections
• OhioMeansJobs K-12
• Career-Technical Education
• Credit Flexibility
• eTranscripts
• Educator Licenses
• Federal Programs and Support for School Counselors
• INFOhio: College and Career Readiness Resources
• Ohio Department of Higher Education, University System of Ohio
• School Safety
• Testing
• ACT/SAT Practice Tests
• Third Grade Reading Guarantee

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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 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, PreACT, WorkKeys)
• CollegeBoard (AP, SAT, PSAT, AccuPlacer)
• Association for Career and Technical Education - Guidance and Career Development Division (ACTE)

Last Modified: 8/13/2026 3:39:25 PM

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