Background

In this assignment, you will explore the websites of various professional organizations for educational counselors and critique the ASCA School National Model and Standards.

Instructions

1. Visit the websites of the four professional associations listed in the “Professional Organizations” section below. Locate and review the professional standards/competencies for each organization.
2. As you review the standards and competencies, look for overlap among the organizations, and identify three current hot topics related to the school counseling profession that you would like to explore further.
3. Enter your three hot topics into the assignment worksheet. Then, select one of the three topics for further investigation and analysis.
4. Once you’ve chosen your hot topic, watch the National University Library Orientation video below. Then, access the School Counseling Library Guide, and locate two resources in the National University Library that relate to and support your hot topic.
5. Finally, use your chosen resources and the ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies document to complete the assignment worksheet attached below, in which you will identify 3 ASCA Student or Counselor Mindsets that relate to and align with your topic, then list eight behaviors for each of the three Mindsets that relate to and align with your topic.
6. Attached as a reference, is a sample Hot Topic Worksheet for your review.

Professional Organizations Resources

• ASCA
• CASC
• ACA

Additional Resources

• ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies
• National University School Counseling Library Guide