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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Election Results

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Nominations and Elections Chair Lynn Linde and I would like you to know that Dr. Bradley T. Erford has been elected to serve as the Association's 61st President.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Files Friend-Of-The-Court Brief in Ward v. Wilbanks et al. Appeal

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½has filed an amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Ward v. Wilbanks et al. The case involves Julea Ward, a former student at Eastern Michigan University, who refused to counsel a gay practicum ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Update: Dept. of Education Bullying Prevention Webinar, March 16th and 17th

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announces the second in its series on School Climate Survey Webinars: Bullying Prevention.

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

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½recognizes 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, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½is reminding school counselors and all counseling professionals of the free resources available on the Disaster Mental Health section of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½website.

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.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Elections: Vote by January 31

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members have until January 31, 2011 to cast their vote for the men and women who will lead the association.

2010 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Year-in-Review Report

President Marcheta Evans, the Governing Council, staff, and volunteer leaders of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (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.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Advocates for School Counselors on Capitol Hill

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President 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.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Advocates for Professional Counseling at SAMHSA Workforce Development Meeting

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½represented the counseling profession at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) behavioral health workforce meeting on April 23rd.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Lauds NIMH for Behavioral Mental Health Research Initiatives

As a National Institute of Mental Health partner, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½participated 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 ...