Welcome Professional School Counselors!

The purpose of PSCA's Website, as part of PSCA's Strategic Plan, is to promote school counseling in Pennsylvania.  The site provides current information about and resources for the continually evolving profession of school counseling, provides opportunities to interact with the PSCA leadership and colleagues across the Commonwealth and addresses services to PSCA members.  Please peruse the site.  PSCA members will be encouraged to take full advantage of the website including the sections designed specifically for "Members Only" when that section becomes available.

    Celebrate National School Counseling Week

PSCA Leadership spent the first day of National School Counseling Week in Harrisburg in the Capitol Building talking to legislators and aides about what school counselors do every day for the students of Pennsylvania.  Help us celebrate National School Counseling Week by reaching out to your stakeholders and help educate others about the powerful impact school counselors have on Pennsylvania's students by advocating, collaborating, and helping develop a pattern of systemic change.

Don't Forget about: National School Counseling Week February 6-10, 2012

Save the Dates:

57th Annual PSCA Conference  November 29th-December 1st, 2012

Western Regional Conference May 11, 2012

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About PSCA

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

The PSCA 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.

The PSCA 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.

PSCA 2011-2012 Professional Recognition Awards For more information click on this link

Alice Weiler:  Elementary School Counselor of the Year Loyalsock Valley Elementary School - Montoursville, PA "Alice instills in the children that they should follow their dreams, anything is possible, they can overcome any situation, to reach for the stars and to go for it. She is the primary cheerleader and supporter for the students, staff, parents and community. She is excellent at what she does and makes the rest of us better because of her interactions." Gloria P. Jean, Teacher

William Probert:  Middle School Counselor of the Year Dallastown Area Middle School - Dallastown, PA "In his position as the head of counseling services at Dallastown Middle School, Mr. Probert has demonstrated the ability to engage his colleagues and lead them to best professional practice for the benefit of their students. He is a natural leader who has tirelessly advocated for counseling services, based on proven research, to more effectively meet the needs of students. Additionally, he has successfully advocated for using data to align programs and curriculum. Mr. Probert’s leadership and dedication have profoundly improved the quality of counseling services offered by Dallastown Area School District." Andrew M. Thompson School Counselor

Karen Capriotti:  High School Counselor of the Year Lebanon Catholic School - Lancaster, PA "Lebanon Catholic is so thankful for Mrs. Capriotti and without her, our school would be chaos. Students do not know how lucky they are to have a person like her to be working in our school. They do not know how much work a [school] counselor has to do for all of us, and to know that Mrs. Capriotti goes the extra mile to get to know us on a personal basis is even better." Members of the Class of 2012, Lebanon Catholic School

Donna Cartia Advocate of the Year: Donna Cartia, PSCA’s 2011-2012 Advocate of the Year, has demonstrated an intense belief in, support of and advocacy for school counselors and comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs based on the ASCA National Model. She is a most worthy recipient of the PSCA Advocacy Award which recognizes outstanding efforts of non-school counseling individuals who have demonstrated exceptional support of and belief in school counseling programs and services and whose advocacy has impacted school counselors and their programs on a local, state or national level.   Donna's dedication and advocacy make her a very deserving recipient of the advocate of the year recognition.

Clint Page PSCA Lifetime Membership Recognition Clint Page becomes the 22nd individual to be honored with "PSCA Life Member "status.  PSCA Life membership is an honor awarded to a person who has made a contribution in the field of guidance and counseling and provided exemplary leadership to the PSCA. The honor is awarded through nomination by the PSCA Advisory Council and special action of the PSCA Governing Board. Twenty plus years of commitment and service to a profession and an organization is "no small thing." Thanks, Clint, for helping to shape the fabric of the Association.

Peggy Hines:  Special Recognition Director of the Education Trust's National Center for Transforming School Counseling Dr. Peggy Hines, Director of the Education Trust’s National Center for Transforming School Counseling, has been instrumental in transforming school counseling in Pennsylvania. She has been driven in providing trainings, resources, and materials to school counselors throughout the state in the best practices of school counseling. Her investment in the counselors of Pennsylvania has been a true selfless and instrumental piece in helping move school counseling to the 21st century. The Pennsylvania School Counselors Association is pleased to recognize Dr. Peggy Hines’ work and dedication to the school counselors of our Commonwealth.

Jay Cannon: President's Appreciation Award Retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Jay has served school counseling for the better part of seventeen years. This past April Jay retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Jay Cannon has been instrumental in providing resources, materials, and guidance to school counselors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Jay always approached school counselors with a smile and a relaxed, down to earth approach. Nothing seemed overwhelming. Everything was doable and he took the time to help you find the resources needed to complete career and work ready projects.

Bill Lee Leadership Grants: Ruth Conboy Christine Rupert Michelle Buettner The Bill Lee Leadership Grant is awarded to currently working counselors who are attending the conference for the first time.

Graduate Student Scholarship Winners: Kari Eiklor:  Marywood University Susan Decker:  Penn State University The Graduate Student Scholarship is awarded to Graduate Students who are currently studying to become school counselors.