http://www.ncpublicschools.org/studentsupport/counseling/resources/
COUNSELING RESOURCES
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American School Counselor Association
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
American Counselor Association
The American Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served.
National Association for College Admission Counseling The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 9,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is the nation's premiere professional certification board devoted to credentialing counselors who meet standards for the general and specialty practices of professional counseling.
North Carolina Counselor Association The North Carolina Counseling Association represents diverse interests of its professional development membership through an Executive Council, geographically located members, specialty organizations, and committees (includes the NC Counselors in Schools division).
North Carolina School Counselor Association The mission of the North Carolina School Counselor Association is to promote excellence in professional school counseling. NCSCA provides professional advocacy member services such as an annual Fall Conference, quarterly newsletter, and drive-in workshops to assist in professional development.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
LearnNC
The LearnNC School Counseling page includes additional NCDPI resources such as announcements, useful documents and answers to some of your common questions. National Center for School Counseling Outcome Research The 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.
NBPTS National School Counselor Certification By participating in this certification process, you are joining tens of thousands of educators in an unprecedented effort to elevate and reshape the field of education and ultimately improve student learning.
NC DPI Application for NBPTS Funding National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Application for state funding for the year
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors This site was established to provide potential Licensed Professional Counselors with information on obtaining licensure in North Carolina, to provide currently Licensed Professional Counselors with up-to-date information and resources on the many facets of being a counselor in North Carolina, and information on the Board, its responsibilities and obligations to the general public.
NC ACCREDITED TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL COUNSELING
* Appalachian State University
* Campbell University
* East Carolina University
* Gardner-Webb University
* Lenoir-Rhyne College
* North Carolina A & T State University
* North Carolina Central University
* North Carolina State University
* University of North Carolina – Greensboro
* University of North Carolina – Pembroke
* Wake Forest University
* Western Carolina University