ACA News

National School Counseling Week -- February 7 - 11, 2011

ACA recognizes school counselors as they celebrate "National School Counseling Week." School counseling programs are an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success.

2012 Learning Institute Information & Tips

2012 Learning Institute Information & Tips

2012 Education Session Information & Tips

2012 Education Session Information & Tips

School Shooting in Nebraska, DMH Resources for Counselors

Due to the school shooting that occurred at an Omaha, Nebraska high school this week, ACA is reminding school counselors and all counseling professionals of the free resources available on the Disaster Mental Health section of the ACA website.

Congress Passes NDAA Recommending Independent TRICARE Practice for Counselors

On December 22nd, Congress passed legislation that directs the Secretary of Defense to implement regulations authorizing counselors to practice independently under TRICARE by June 20, 2011.

ACA Elections: Vote by January 31

ACA members have until January 31, 2011 to cast their vote for the men and women who will lead the association.

2010 ACA Year-in-Review Report

President Marcheta Evans, the Governing Council, staff, and volunteer leaders of the American Counseling Association (ACA) would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your membership, support, and the trust you have bestowed upon ...

Graduate Student Scholarship Grant Competitions Begin

Two essay competitions for counseling graduate students, each offering a Grand Prize of a $1,500 Scholarship Grant, are now underway.

Calling all Counselor Educators! It's not too early to start planning your spring syllabi.

Looking for fresh ideas for presenting a course? Preparing your first syllabus? Need to develop a new course fast? Accessing the ACA-ACES Syllabus Clearinghouse is a member benefit that can help.

Suicides Prompt President's Response, ED Guidance on Bullying Prevention

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on student-on-student bullying and discriminatory harassment, in response to a spate of recent, high-profile suicides and other anti-gay, anti-Muslim and sexual harassment in ...

Department of Veterans Affairs Recognizes Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors!

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued qualification standards formally recognizing licensed professional counselors as mental health specialists within the Veterans Health Administration.

How Much of the $10 Billion Ed Jobs Aid Has Your State Applied For?

States must complete a simple online application to obtain funds from the Ed Jobs Aid President Obama signed into law on August 10.

New Bill Would Add School Counselors to Troubled Schools

On July 1, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-39th) introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act," H.R. 5671, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Nationally, only 70% of students graduate from high school with a regular diploma.

Consumer Reports Includes Counselors For First Time In Survey, Article On Depression

In a major step forward for recognition of the counseling profession, Consumer Reports has for the first time included professional counselors in its annual article on depression.

ACA President Advocates for School Counselors on Capitol Hill

ACA President Dr. Lynn E. Linde recently held multiple high-level congressional meetings on the important role of credentialed school counselors in helping all students succeed in school and life.

ACA Advocates for Professional Counseling at SAMHSA Workforce Development Meeting

ACA represented the counseling profession at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) behavioral health workforce meeting on April 23rd.

ACA Lauds NIMH for Behavioral Mental Health Research Initiatives

As a National Institute of Mental Health partner, ACA participated in the annual NIMH Professional Coalition for Research meeting in Washington DC on April 23rd. Dr. Thomas Insel, NIMH Director, led the meeting which focused on research advances in ...

ACA on CNN.com

CNN reporter Stephanie Goldberg interviews ACA member Keren Humphrey for an article on online forums for grief counseling, which was posted on its site Friday, March 26. Humphrey is the author of the best-selling ACA book, "Counseling Strategies for ...

Crafting a Winning Proposal for the 2011 ACA Conference in New Orleans

The deadline for program proposals for next year's ACA Conference in New Orleans is nearly upon us - June 2, 2010. As you prepare a program proposal for the New Orleans event, consider the helpful tips outlined below, which will increase your chances ...

Plan Now to Present at the ACA 2011 Conference in New Orleans

The online Call for Programs for the ACA 2011 Conference & Exposition, March 23-27, in New Orleans, will go live on Monday, March 29, 2010. The submission deadline is June 2, 2010 at 5pm ET.