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The Mission of the Berks Area School Counselors Association is a to advocate for the role of school counselors, to enhance evidence-based, professional and ethical practices, and to actively support equity, access and success for all students.
The Berks Area School Counselors Association, known as 'BASCA', is a dedicated and active group of school counselors working to support all students, K-12, in Berks County, PA. BASCA strengthens the image and influence of professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change. BASCA empowers professional school counselors with the knowledge, skills, and resources, to promote student success in the global community.
Professional School Counselors possess unique qualifications and skills to address academic, career development, and personal/social needs of all students.
Professional School Counselors are leaders.
Professional School Counselors are agents of systemic change.
Professional School Counselors advocate for equity, access, and success for all students.
Professional School Counselors are essential to the academic mission of the school.
Professional School Counselors serve all students.
Professional School Counselors are lifelong learners.
Professional School Counselors use data to drive decision making.
Professional School Counselors recognize that school counseling is a dynamic profession