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National School Counseling Week set Feb. 6-10

February 1, 2023

National School Counseling Week 2023, School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association and the Delaware School Counselor Association, will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, to focus public attention on the unique contributions of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different because of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. 

The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for those who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

School counselors are actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; working in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.

“School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “School counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”

More than 100,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week’s festivities. Many schools will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the countless benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program. 

As part of its celebration of National School Counseling Week, the Delaware School Counselor Association will be supporting school counselors in doing activities within their schools, sharing important school counseling posts on social media, and hosting a School Counselor Appreciation Dinner Monday, Feb. 6. Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA’s website, www.schoolcounselor.org.

The DSCA is an affiliate of the American School Counselor Association. The mission is to empower school counselors with knowledge, resources and a network of support to meet the academic, career and social-emotional needs of all students. The DSCA promotes the implementation of ASCA National Model programs in schools and ethical practices for school counselors.

The ASCA promotes student success by expanding the image and influence of school counseling through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change. ASCA helps school counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society. Founded in 1952, ASCA has a network of 51 state and territory associations and a membership of approximately 43,000 school counseling professionals. 

Frank Shockley is the president of the Delaware School Counselor Association.
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