Welcome Professional School Counselors!

Welcome to the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association’s web site.  This new site is one of many new ways that PSCA is working hard to promote school counseling in Pennsylvania, offer services to its members, and stay current and up-to-date in our continually evolving field.  As PSCA members, feel free to peruse the site, and if you have any recommendations, please contact PSCA Technology at Mike16412@gmail.com.

About Us

Our Identity Statement:  The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association is a professional organization, which represents School Counseling in Pennsylvania.

Our Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association is a to expand the image and influence of professional school counselors, to promote professional and ethical practice, and to advocate for equity and access for all students."

Our Core Beliefs:                                                                                                                                     -  Professional School Counselors possess unique qualifications and skills to address academic, career development, and personal/social needs of all students.                             -  Professional School Counselors are Leaders.                                                                           -  Professional School Counselors are agents of systemic change.                                           -  Professional School Counselors advocate for equity, access, and success for all students.                                                                                                                                                     -   Professional School Counselors are essential to the academic mission of the school.    -  Professional School Counselors serve all students.                                                                   -  Professional School Counselors are lifelong learners.                                                               - Professional School Counselors recognize that school counseling is a dynamic profession.                                                                                                                                                -  Professional School Counselors use data to drive decision making.

Our Strategic Plan

Our Vision Statement:                                                                                                          "The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association is the keystone that strengthens the image and influence of professional school counselors through advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change.  PSCA empowers Professional School Counselors with the knowledge, skills, and resources, to promote student success in the global community.

Our Goals and Objectives:                                                                                            1.  Provide professional development relevant to the current and emerging practices of professional school counseling.                                                                                                        2.  Advocate for the role and programs of Professional School Counselors.                            3. Initiate and support relevant research and evaluation in professional school counseling.                                                                                                                                            4.  Define and promote professional and ethical standards that guide the conduct and practices of Professional School Counselors.                                                                                5.  Identify and implement an organizational structure that facilitates the accomplishments of the mission and goals in a fiscally optimal manner.