The Pennsylvania Counselor Archive

College and Career 2011  In this issue, the focus is on careers with an article Serving Up Career Standards with Career Cafe, Are you a model for success, and Bulletin Boards that make an impact.  The Issue also notes the retirement of Jay Cannon from PDE, and an article on working with students on Budgeting.

Winter 2011  In this issue, there is an article on the Standards Aligned System and it's use in education, the PA Youth Survey, and a discussion of PHEAA/PASFAA Financial Aid Workshop, Franklin and Marshall PA Scholarships Symposium, and PASSHE Counselor Information Day.

Fall 2010  In this issue,  Russ Sabella provides an article on the importance of making appointments, an article on the traumatic effects of bullying, lessons on self esteem, inhalant abuse prevention, and the school climate standards.

Summer 2010  In this issue, the ASCA standards are included on the SAS, Barb Micucci is ASCA School Counselor of the year, and a review of the 2010 State Conference.

Spring 2010  In this issue, an introduction to SAS, the additional requirements for PA's Educational Specialist Preparation Programs, and a response to "Can I Get a Little Advice Here?"

Winter 2009  In this issue, School Counselors working with Emotional Support Students, a celebration of the anniversary of Career Guidance, a Memoriam of Who's Who in Counseling, and an evaluation of the counselor's role.

Fall 2009  In this issue, Osborne Elementary School wins the RAMP award, free anti-drug resources, what interns should be looking for in a placement site, and the State Board of Education approves new High School Graduation requirements.

Summer 2009  In this issue, a review of the 2009 Conference, PSCA Past President Brewer appointed to Professional Standards and Practices Commission, and on-line job assistance for locating work in Central Pennsylvania.

Spring 2009  In this issue, the Second Mile, the School Counselor essential to Achievement Gap Initiatives, an Intern: Help or Hindrance, and a review of Character Camp 2009.

2009 Conference Edition  In this issue, a focus on presenters at PSCA's 2009 Conference, a call for Conference nominations, registration procedures, and a schedule of the conference.

Winter 2008   In this issue, Reading, Writing and Reform: Keys to PA's Future, 2008 Teach Academy in Pennsylvania, Camp Dragon Fly, Industry Partnerships Support PA High Priority Occupations, and Costing Out Study Reinforces Urgency of Increasing Investment to Improve Student Achievement.

Fall 2008  In this issue, what's happening to boys, What works in school counseling, the grieving school, FERPA and the counselor, and School Counselor caseload assignment- an innovation.