ASCA American School Counselor Association: General information, organizational structure, membership benefits and services, events, and links to other organizations; information about the National Standards for School Counseling Programs as well as other publications and services of ASCA.

Education Online Search is a web-based portal of career  and college information . The company, based in Marlboro, MA, is working with Massachusetts counselors to help provide research tools.

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An additional link is to the ASCA links connecting you to a wide variety of websites dealing with all aspects of school counseling, career and college information, mental health resources, related organizations, education and government resources, and education legislation, etc.

ACA American Counseling Association: Branches and divisions, membership information, foundations, resources, conferences and conventions, special events, discussion forum, etc.

NCDA National Career Development Association: Conferences, public relations related to career issues, links to career-related information and organizations, journal abstracts, graduate student grants and awards, career resources store, etc.

NBCC National Board for Certified Counselors: Information about becoming a nationally-certified (or re-certified) counselor (NCC) as well as specialty certifications; state licenser, Code of Ethics, web counseling, continuing education, examinations, etc.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - All Agencies: Official website for the Commonwealth; agencies, Constitutional offices, departments including the Department of Education and the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board (with links to each of these areas); publications, online informational and financial transactions; information about all of the communities within the Commonwealth.

Board of Higher Education: Admissions, financial aid, academic policies and reports, fiscal policies and reports, institutional research, visit college campuses, etc.

D.O.E. U. S. Department of Education: Educational priorities of the President and Secretary of Education, funding opportunities, student financial assistance, research and statistics, news/events, programs/services, publications/products, Year 2000 Computers.

ETS Educational Testing Service: Test information (AP, GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, etc.), practice test questions, financial aid tools/tips/resources, careers/job search/licensing/certification, college and university information; geared toward use by students, parents, educators, researchers, policymakers.

MTA Massachusetts Teachers Association: Organizational information, member benefits, tips and ideas for parents to help students learn, issues important to students, parents, and public educators, legislation, workshops and conferences, etc.

NEA National Education Association: Organizational information, programs and services, legislation current issues in education, conferences, resources, etc.

AFT American Federation of Teachers: Organizational information, legislation, educational and child-related issues, conferences, resources, etc.

NACAC National Association for College Admission Counseling: Membership information, college fairs, national conference, legislation, professional development, education and technology, parent and student information, state and regional associations, etc.

National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research: Center for School Counseling Outcome Research at UMASS Amherst be added to your website.  This Center is dedicated to improving the practice of school counseling by developing the research base necessary for responsible and effective practice.  The Center is providing national leadership in the measurement and evaluation of the outcomes of school counseling inter ventions and programs. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Center is helping K-12 leaders and practitioners use research findings and methods to improve school counseling practice by enabling them to set standards, establish benchmarks, implement evidence-based interventions, measure student learning outcomes, and evaluate program effectiveness.   Please visit our site.

TO SCHOOLS IN the USA. This site provides you with everything you need to know to find the career and college that are best for you. Schools in the USA offers free career and college prep resource which allows students to explore career paths and find the right college for them.

National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research. "The National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research is dedicated to improving the practice of School Counseling by developing the research base that is necessary for responsible and effective practice. The Center provides national leadership in the measurement and evaluation of the outcomes of school counseling interventions and programs. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Center helps K-12 leaders and practitioners use research findings and methods to improve school counseling practice by enabling them to set standards, establish benchmarks, implement evidence-based interventions, measure student learning outcomes, and evaluate program effectiveness."

Resource Update for Counselors The second edition of SchoolCounselor.com: A Friendly and Practical Guide to the World Wide Web (aptly named schoolCounselor.com 2.0) is now available! This new edition is a major upgrade ...Visit this link for up to date educational materials: http://www.educationalmedia.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

MA Department of Public Health offering Free Suicide Prevention Program Screening for Mental Health in Wellesley Hills, MA is the non-profit organization that runs the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program for secondary schools.  The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has offered to provide free SOS kits to a limited number of MA schools, as part of their statewide suicide prevention efforts.  MASCA members can apply for this opportunity on the website mentioned below.  The Signs of Suicide Prevention Program is an evidence-based program for secondary school students that combines education and mental health screening. SOS teaches youth to recognize the signs of depression and suicidality in a loved one and in themselves, and how to respond effectively. The SOS program is the only school-based suicide prevention program to show a reduction in suicide attempts (by 40%) in a randomized controlled study and is the only one listed on SAMHSA's National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices.  The program was designed to be easily implemented in one or two classroom sessions by school staff, and all the materials needed are provided in the SOS kit.  The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a sponsor of this program. You can learn more about the SOS program and how to apply for an SOS kit at:  www.mentalhealthscreening.org/highschool . MAKING DIVERSITY COUNT Making Diversity Count is an online course for educators which will give you the tools to successfully prevent and challenge bias in the classroom, as well as to build safe, respectful schools for all students. Please contact the Making Diversity Count team at makingdiversitycount@adl.org if you have any questions. Getting Started Course Outline Flier FAQ DECISION PARTNERS RELEASES STUDENTAID.COM PILOT PROGRAM RESULTS Read Article (on DecisionPartners.org) COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & HS ISSUES IN THE NEWS Keep up to date on issues pertinent to high school counselors and college admissions officers through the website and weekly email, High School Counselor Week. This resource amasses weekly stories, trends and other information from around the country. Website Schoolcounselor.com newsletter on Cyberbullying NEW CHILD LABOR REFORM LAW (1/7/07) 14TH ANNUAL SUMMIT OF PEACEMAKERS A Conference of Peer Mediators June 5 (gr. 4-6) and June 6th (Grade 6-12), 2007 Hampshire College, Amherst Please email Helen O'Donnell for additional information. Registration Form (1/7/07) COLLEGE ADMISSIONS & HS ISSUES IN THE NEWS Keep up to date on issues pertinent to high school counselors and college admissions officers through the website and weekly email, High School Counselor Week. This resource amasses weekly stories, trends and other information from around the country. Website SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS Restaurant/Foodservice scholarships are available to high school students from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (MRAEF). Read More (1/23/07) NEBHE GUIDANCE RESOURCES The New England Board of Higher Education makes available one copy of their annual directory of New England colleges and universities to guidance offices free of charge. Features include NEBHE's Tuition Break program (the Regional Student Program) and an introduction to and resources for financial aid. Read More More information on the Tuition Break program Order an additional copy of the directory NEBHE website (2/27/07) SUMMER TRAVEL & STUDY IN IRELAND The National University of Ireland is offering "Seminar: Educcation in Ireland" from July 5 - 28, 2007, a program worth 6 graduate credits. More Information (1/28/07) NIDA FREE RESOURCE The National Institute on Drug Abuse has created the NIDA Goes Back to School campaign for children, teens, and the adults who influence them. Check out NIDA's free campaign resources or place larger orders by calling (800) 729-6686. (1/28/07) ABA RELEASES "CHOOSE LAW: A PROFESSION FOR ALL." The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division releases its newest in a series of public service projects. Read More (1/28/07) NEW CHILD LABOR REFORM LAW Read More (2/27/07) FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM Decision Partners announced that StudentAid.com for College, an online financial literacy course for graduating high school seniors and college students, is now available to all high school seniors in Massachusetts. Announcement Website (8/27/07) FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS Based in Waltham, MA, Families for Depression Awareness provides free guides and information regarding depression, geared towards teens and parents of teens Flyer Website

If you have any website of interest please email site information and address to: Cynthia Tang, Technology Committee Chair