The Kansas School Counselor Association (KSCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. KSCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to professional school counselors across our state.
KSCA VISION STATEMENT:
All Kansas students are assured the services of licensed School Counselors at a minimum ratio of 250 students to one licensed Professional School Counselor (ASCA).
KSCA Position Statement:
Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
We believe that in Kansas Schools:
1. School counselors are essential in the design and systematic delivery of comprehensive school counseling programs that promote the achievement of all students by facilitating social-emotional, academic, and career development;
2. Comprehensive school counseling programs must have a developmental orientation spanning K-12th grade with an integrative curriculum designed to support every student in acquiring specific competencies and reaching specified outcomes;
3. Effective school counseling programs are a cooperative effort between school counselors, parents, students, educators, and the broader community to include developmental services and counseling interventions that are data-driven and preventive by design.
The Rationale:
Kansas schools continue to respond to growing challenges. The comprehensive school counseling programs often serve as the first line of support in many communities across the state. Effective school counseling programs designed and delivered by state-credentialed school counselors in coordination with interdependent efforts of the entire community are essential in addressing the specific needs of each school and district. The systematically planned curriculum, preventive design, and supportive responsive services ensure continued progress towards an academic mission that supports all learners.
KSCA MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of KSCA is to promote the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs, advancing and insuring quality academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students by licensed school counselors.
The Role of the School Counselor
Should you have questions or counseling program needs from KSCA, please contact us.
Email: ksschoolcounselor@gmail.com
President
Lyndsey Brown