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Guidance Counselors

Resources & Associations

For information about counseling careers and graduate school programs, contact the American Counseling Association.
American Counseling Association (ACA)
2461 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 300
Alexandria, VA, 22314-9891
Tel: (800) 347-6647
Fax: (800) 473-2329
http://www.counseling.org

For information about careers, accredited counseling programs, and state certification requirements, contact the American School Counselor Association.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
277 S. Washington St., Suite 390
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5046
Tel: (703) 683-ASCA
Email: asca@schoolcounselor.org
http://www.schoolcounselor.org

The National Association for College Admission Counseling provides advocacy, education, events, information about college admission counseling, and other resources.
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
1050 North Highland Street, Suite 400
Arlington, VA, 22201-2197
Tel: (800) 822-6285
Tel 2: (703) 836-2222
Fax: (703) 243-9375
http://www.nacacnet.org

For information on certification, contact the National Board for Certified Counselors.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC, 27403-3670
Tel: (336) 547-0607
Fax: (336) 547-0017
Email: nbcc@nbcc.org
http://www.nbcc.org

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards provides webinars, certification programs, and other resources.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBCT)
1525 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA, 22209-2444
Tel: (800) 228-3224
Tel 2: (703) 465-2700
http://www.nbpts.org