ASCA: The Benefits of Belonging

Have a Paper to Write? ASCA’s online Resource Center (members only) provides you with hundreds of sample lesson plans, journal articles and more to help with your research.

Starting your Internship or Practicum? You’ll need professional liability insurance. Get $1 Million in Limited Liability Insurance FREE with ASCA membership.

Looking for a Good Price on Textbooks? A number of the books used in school counseling programs, such as the “ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” or “Ethics and Law for School Counselors,” are published by ASCA. Members can purchase these books and more at discounted prices.

Want to Connect with other Students and Practicing School Counselors? ASCA’s social network, the ASCA SCENE, helps you virtually meet school counselors and students across the country, tap into others’ experience and knowledge base, stay on top of what’s happening in the industry and much more.

Need to Stay on Top of the Latest Research in the Industry? Membership includes subscriptions to Professional School Counseling journal and ASCA School Counselor magazine, delivered directly to your home or dorm room. Don’t waste time tracking them down at the school library. Have the information you need right at your fingertips. Back issues are also archived online for members.

Looking for a Scholarship Opportunity? The ASCA Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for up to 10 students each year. Only ASCA members may apply. Submit your application by October 15, 2008!

Need Professional Development? ASCA’s Annual Conference, publications and periodicals, ASCAway podcasts and online training give you the chance to expand on what you’re learning in your school counseling program. And all this is available at discounted prices for members.

Ready to Join? ASCA student membership is just $60/year. Join online at or call (800)